Safari in the Mist: A Von Crapp Brothers Tale

By Vincent Bernhardt

The von Crapp Brothers, Adventurers, embark on a Safari into the heart of the Congo, searching for the People of the Mist. Once they find them, will they be able to leave?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Vincent Bernhardt
• Release date: Jun 7, 2014
• ISBN: 9781311582591

Vincent Bernhardt

Vince Bernhardt is a futurist, app developer, humorist and writer. His apps are designed to make the digital world more accessible and humorous; his books try to do the same for the real world. Some of his interests include economics, technology, life's surprises, and reading. He might believe in UFOs, except he isn't sure what they are. He does believe in unicorns. In his free time, Vince creates other worlds, both by writing and by enjoying video games with his lovely wife and his collection of charming children. He lives in Texas and blogs at o-dark-thirty.

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Safari in the Mist

A Von Crapp Brothers Tale

By Vincent Bernhardt

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Copyright 2014 by Vincent Bernhardt

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Safari in the Mist

A Von Crapp Brothers Tale

You look done in. Let's rest here for a bit. I'm tired anyway. Vic moved under a twisted, leaf-covered tree by the small stream they were following.

The African sun reflected from the surface of the stream. In the distance shimmering waves of heat near the ground distorted the trees and mist obscured the view. Flies buzzed lazily in the shade. A barely perceptible breeze did nothing to cool them off, but lifted light sand from the ground and dusted the clothes of BA and Vic, the von Crapp brothers. They both wore light colored clothing and the requisite pants with sixteen pockets. BA's red hair, though short, was damp with sweat as he sat down. His reddish goatee was a little longer than the day-old whiskers on his cheeks.

BA moved to the water, reached down with one of his hands and splashed the tepid liquid onto his face. He looked at Vic, who was rummaging in his pack under the tree. How do you do that?

Do what? Vic pulled out a clear bag then reached for his canteen. The sun flickered through the leaves and glinted off his white hair. His goatee contrasted with his clean-shaven face.

We've been walking through this God-forsaken land in hundred degree heat for two hours and you're not sweating. BA growled and stretched out in the shade.

Vic shrugged. Oh, I hate to sweat.

We're adventurers. On an adventure. We're supposed to sweat. BA crossed his feet at the ankles and put his hands behind his head, the pack beneath them. The muscles in his strong body relaxed, but his right hand shot out as he smashed a distracting fly. He wiped his fingers on the sparse, tough grass beneath him. The shimmering heat carried the smells of hundreds of flowers through the damp air beneath the jungle limbs.

Hmmm. Well, I'm a Gentleman Adventurer. I do sweat. Just not much, if I can help it. I think cool thoughts. Vic carefully poured water from his canteen into the clear bag.

It's not natural.

You're one to talk. Give me a few minutes. He