Get Past the Medicine Man

Digul is hurt. I don't know how it happened, but he came limping out of the jungle, looking for his mother. Since then the witch doctor has had him locked away in his hut. He won't even let me take a look.

I pray for his healing and the opportunity to evaluate his injury. His poor mother is frantic, and she thinks his leg is broken. Might be a call to the pilots at Prayer on a Wing in the future.

Jeffrey W. Bennett, is the author of Commitment-A Novel and other non-fiction books, novels and periodicals.

A Hastily Fired Arrow

    A hastily fired arrow struck the back window and deflected high above John’s head. He jumped up and shoved the propeller with all his might as he came down. John ran a wide arc around the spinning propeller and entered under the left wing.

     The roar of the engine frightened the natives, causing them to take cover on the ground. The propeller sent wet leaves and vines like miniature missiles flying in their direction, forcing them to stay prone until the plane pulled away.

As he taxied down the strip, John cranked the flap setting to full in preparation for a short field take-off. As the wing’s trailing edges lengthened, he turned to check on Steve. His buddy was still restless, and not of much use. John set the brakes, running the engine to maximum power. The brakes groaned and the wheels longed to be free. John saw a blur pass before him as he realized the arrow assault had resumed. Something else caught his attention, and he saw how a character ran full speed toward the plane, a stone axe raised in attack.

     John released the brakes and plowed full power toward the end of the runway, but not before the foe released his ax. Striking Steve’s window, it splintered the glass like a complex spider web.

Jeffrey W. Bennett, is the author of Commitment-A Novel and other non-fiction books, novels and periodicals.

Big Reception Party

I guess the new guy has arrived. The home base in Tarampura is holding a reception party. I guess everyone will be there. Steve is going to fly me in tomorrow and then the gang's all there.

I hope he knows what he's in for, coming across the world to these remote jungles.

Jeffrey W. Bennett, is the author of Commitment-A Novel and other non-fiction books, novels and periodicals.

New guy is flying in today. We could use another pilot out here, but I always wonder how long they will stay. The jungle isn't for everyone.




Jeffrey W. Bennett, is the author of Commitment-A Novel and other non-fiction books, novels and periodicals.