The Tunnel of Unknown: A Journey to a New World

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"Follow the story of a woman who dared to venture into the unknown, and emerged on the other side to a world of beauty and wonder."

Story Starter – Saturday Mix, 25 February 2023

As per our host Sarah - Your sentence starter this week is:
  • Motionless, she stood gazing down the tunnel. The path extended as far as the eye could see, encased by walls of grimy bricks.


Motionless, she stood gazing down the tunnel. The path extended as far as the eye could see, encased by walls of grimy bricks. The only light came from a small opening at the far end of the tunnel, where a faint glow filtered through. It was silent, save for the sound of her own breathing.

As she stood there, a feeling of unease began to creep over her. She knew that she should turn back, that it was dangerous to venture into the unknown. But something within her urged her forward, a curiosity that she couldn't ignore.

And so, with a deep breath, she took the first step into the tunnel. The ground beneath her feet was slick with moisture, causing her to slip slightly. But she regained her footing and pressed on, her heart pounding in her chest.

The further she went, the more the darkness seemed to close in around her. The walls of the tunnel grew tighter until it felt as though they were pressing in on her from all sides. She could feel her breath quickening, and she fought to control her rising panic.

But then, she saw it. A light at the end of the tunnel grew brighter with every step she took. It was like a beacon, drawing her towards it with a magnetic force. And as she emerged from the darkness, she felt a rush of exhilaration.

She had made it to the other side, and she was greeted by a sight that took her breath away. Before she lay a vast expanse of fields and hills, bathed in the warm glow of the setting sun. The beauty of it was overwhelming, and she felt tears prick at the corners of her eyes.

For a moment, she simply stood there, taking it all in. And then, with a sense of purpose, she set out to explore this new world that lay before her. She had no idea what lay ahead, but she knew that she was ready to face it head-on.

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