Evil Witch Doctor

By Richard Walters

In this action-packed thriller, Dave, Leah, and their team are on the mission to eradicate the Evil Witch Doctor and his followers.

They are shocked to learn that the Evil Witch Doctor is almost indestructible.

The Evil Witch Doctor and his disciple soldiers practice devil

• Language: English
• Publisher: Richard Walters
• Release date: Sep 1, 2021
• ISBN: 9781087982281

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Evil Witch Doctor 

Episode 1 Shapeshifter

We were on our rafts heading to the shore of Dank.

A man wearing a bowler hat, black sunglasses, black suit emerged from the sea.

I thought I was hallucinating.

Then Bill exclaimed, That's the Evil Witch Doctor!

"You can't destroy

my men or me. 

We are not material

beings, you see," said

the Evil Witch Doctor.

Open fire on him, said Barry.

Everyone started shooting their machine guns.

Dhak! Dhak! Dhak! Dhak! dhuck! dhuck! dhuck! dhadak! dhadak!

It was like shooting through a giant stick of bubble gum.

The bullets penetrated, slowly came out the other side, and his body and clothing returned to normal.

The Evil Witch Doctor disappeared as mysteriously he appeared.

Leah was squeezing my hand.

That was like a scene from a horror movie, said Alice.

Everyone nodded.

We arrived at the edge of the shore of Dank. We tethered our rafts and hid in the foliage at the foot of the mountain.

Let's get input from each other and figure out what to do, said Barry.

Tommy?

"I am an old mobster. This freaked me out. I don't know if it was absolute magic or sleight of hand.

Let us proceed with our mission and blow up the mountain," said Tommy.

Dave?

I agree with Tommy that we should proceed with our mission. I suggest we plant the dynamite but wait to detonate it. Let's do more research and test out the different hypotheses first, I said.

Leah?

I think that is a wise approach. If you agree, raise your hand, said Leah. 

Everyone raised their hand.  

I will never accept defeat. Let's start climbing up the mountain, said Barry.

Everyone started to cheer.

"Even though there is foliage to

hold on to, climbing up this mountain is challenging and exhausting," said Leah.

You got that right, I said. 

We got halfway to the top of the mountain.

Plant the dynamite here, said Elizabeth.

We planted the dynamite and then climbed to the top of the mountain.

We have plenty of time; the Evil Witch Doctor and his disciples won't go to the graveyard until after dark, said Bill.

I have an idea. Let's take our time and observe the Evil Witch Doctor; we could make it into a documentary. I could also get input from my colleagues at the university, said Alice.

I think that's a great idea. I could use my little digital video camera to document it, said Ashley.

We do need time to figure this out, said Barry.

I could also get input from my colleagues. Good thing we have internet access here, said Tim.

I don't think we have much of choice. As a Medical scientist, perhaps I can help figure this out, said Dr. Clark.

If you are in favor of this approach, raise your hand, said Alice.

Everyone raised their hand.

If we hang out here for a while, what are we going to do about food? Ken asked.

Good point; we are too hasty. We need to design a plan, said Leah.

 As a history professor, this is exciting. If we are going to stay here, we will have to learn to survive like the primitives, said Alice.

I read that a family survived on a desert island for a month. All they ate was coconuts, said Leah.

There are plenty of coconuts here, said Henry.

"My father's hobby was fishing.

I can teach you how to do spearfishing," said Kate.

I saw wild mushrooms and berries on the mountain, said Kirk.

My new gourmet meal; coconuts, berries, mushrooms, and fish coming soon, said Barry.

Episode 2 Graveyard

I took a few steps back and fell a few feet into an open cave. I wasn't hurt badly, just bruised and scraped up a bit. I climbed out.

There's a cave over here! I yelled.

Everyone came rushing over.

After we eat, we'll explore it, said Barry.

Your coconut combination is pretty good, said Tommy.

Everyone nodded in agreement.

After we finished eating, we started to explore the cave.

We used our night googles. It was pitch dark down there.

Look, there is freshwater over there, said Henry.

This is the perfect place for us to reside while we do our mission here, said Kate.

We filled up our water bottles and enjoyed the cool fresh water.

It's starting to get dark. Let's move to the top of the mountain to observe the Evil Witch Doctor's graveyard ceremony,

I said.

We peered over the mountain top to the graveyard below.

"I am a shapeshifter,

you know.

In the dark shadows,

our shield and protection,

from our enemies above,

In the dark circular silhouette

we flow," said the Evil Witch Doctor.

They all started making circles with their bodies in concert with their shadows.

"Fetch me the young girl

of the Hulls family.

A sexual slave she

will be.

Shoot the rest of the family

and burn their bodies.

This is my decree," said the Evil Witch Doctor. 

Should we detonate? Asked Elizabeth.

Let's hold off. I'm not sure it will work, said Barry.

I agree with you. The Evil Which Doctor has powers we don't understand, said Tim.

I agree, said Alice.

"Bring the young girl close to me,

I will take her with me to the sea," said the Evil Witch Doctor.

The young girl was resisting as the Evil Witch Doctor's disciple soldiers dragged her towards him.

The Evil Witch Doctor grabbed her tightly and forced her into the sea.

They both vanished.

We all went back to our cave and made a fire at the opening.

I feel so sorry for that little girl, said Leah.

It affirms my commitment to destroy the Evil Witch Doctor and his disciple soldiers, said Ashley.

I have a hunch that little girl is still alive, and we can rescue her, said Lynda.

I hope you are right, said Elizabeth.

I think this is a complicated, multifaceted matter, said Dr. Clark.

"One aspect of this is that the Evil Witch Doctor seems to be employing subatomic principles on a macro level.

The Higgs boson is the particle associated with the Higgs field, an energy field that transmits mass to the things that travel through it.

We witnessed our machine-gun bullets passing through him," said Tim.

Another aspect of this is the occult. His dancing with shadows is something witches do, said Ken.

Could he be influenced by ancient aliens? They are known to have flown under the sea and having communicated with humans, said Alice. 

He is said to have diabetes, which is a disease of mortals, said Dr. Clark.

Yes, perhaps, it is a combination of all these things, I said. 

I'm hungry, said Tommy.

Unless we go down the mountain to fish, all we have is coconuts, mushrooms, and berries, said Kate.

Let's eat coconuts, mushrooms, and berries tonight; we'll go fishing tomorrow, I said.

Everyone ate and drank freshwater, then went to sleep.

The sun woke us up.

We climbed down the mountain and went fishing. 

I suggest we catch two fish, I said.

Everyone caught two fish and did the arduous climb back up the mountain.

We each ate two fish with coconut, mushrooms, and berries. We rested until sunset, then went to the top of the mountain overlooking the graveyard.

The Evil Witch Doctor brought the young girl with him to the graveyard. His disciple soldiers followed them.

"Meet Sira, my Witch Queen.

She dances with the shadows of darkness from a bad dream.

I am a shapeshifter,

 you know.

In the dark shadows,

our shield and protection,

from our enemies above,

In the dark circular silhouette

we flow," said the Evil Witch Doctor.

They all started making circles with their bodies in concert with their shadows.

We will teach you the art of hate, but you must avoid the destruction of the yellow snake, said the Evil Witch Doctor.

Episode 3 Beautiful Ava

The disciple soldiers went back to the city of Dank.

The Evil Witch Doctor and his Queen Sira went into the sea and disappeared.

We walked back to our cave.

Thank goodness the young girl is alive, said Leah.

Yes, everyone said in unison.

We drank fresh water, ate coconuts, mushrooms, and berries.

This experience has been so bizarre and scary, said Leah.

Everyone nodded in agreement.

To distract us from the eeriness, let's explore more of the cave, said Leah

Sounds like fun, said Kate.

We walked past several caverns.

Look inside that cavern, I whispered.

There was an old lady with scraggly hair standing in front of an oversized gold statue of a voluptuous young woman. 

The statue had her arms wrapped around a snake that appeared to be kissing her.

Four black candles were burning, accentuating the magical greenery surrounding the statue.

"Oh, goddess of hate,

Invoke my spiritual intentions

to desecrate,

and destroy the Evil Witch Doctor and his disciples.

Cursed be them!" she chanted.

Henry dropped his water bottle.

The older woman was startled.

She turned around. She looked

Monstrous and frightening.

"Maybe we can help each

 Other, " she said.

Tommy was the only one brave enough to approach her.

How can we help you? Tommy asked.

Under my old woman ugly appearance is a gorgeous young girl, said the old woman.

Everyone chuckled.

I am not jesting, said the old woman.

She tore off her wig, peeled off her latex mask, and removed her outer robe.

You look exactly like the statue, said Ashley.

I was the model for the statue, said the woman.

What's your name? asked Ashley.

Ava,

That's a pretty name, said Ashley.

Thank you; I'm feeling cold. Let's make a fire at the opening of the cave. I'll share my story and how we might be able to help each other, said Ava.

I know a lot about the Evil Witch Doctor and his disciple soldiers," said Ava.

I know a lot about the Evil Witch Doctor and his disciple soldiers," said Ava.

How's that? asked Tommy.

My Uncle was his aide. The Evil Witch Doctor didn't trust him, so he shot him dead, said Ava.

Sorry. Your Uncle told you a lot about him? asked Tommy.

"Yes, I was close to my Uncle.

He shared with me the Evil Witch Doctor's secret ways," said Ava.

Can you tell us about his secret ways? asked Tommy.

Yes, but first I have to tell you about my family, said Ava.

What about your family? asked Tommy.

My surname is Hull. It was my family that was murdered the other night. My younger sister is Sira. Sira is now the Evil Which Doctor's Queen. She is his sex slave, said Ava, crying.

Tommy put his arm around Ava to comfort her. It seems like they bonded.

I was able to escape several years ago. An attractive woman like me would fetch a hefty price as a sex slave. I disguised myself as an old woman and hid in this cave, said Ava.

What about the statue? Does anyone know about it? asked Tommy.

"As I said, I was the model for the statue. I don't know why they hid the figure in this cave.

I am not an idol worshipper. The statue gives me focus and channels my spiritual energies.

I don't have enough spiritual power to destroy the Evil Witch Doctor and his disciple soldiers," said Ava.

Maybe we can help, said Tommy.

I overheard you all talking. You identified the four aspects of his complexity. He has two Ph.D.'s, one in quantum physics and one in the occult. He did communicate with Aliens. They are extinct. He is undoubtedly mortal and does have diabetes, said Ava.

Ava, how can we help, persisted Tommy.

There is one way that I know of to destroy the Evil Witch Doctor and his disciple soldiers- The Yellow Java Snake, said Ava.

Episode 4. Yellow Java Snakes

I thought the Yellow Java Snake was extinct, said Tim.

Ava, how can we help, persisted Tommy.

It still lives here in the country of Dank, said Ava.

What makes the Yellow Java Snake so dangerous? asked Tommy.

Anyone who touchesI thought the Yellow Java Snake was extinct," said Tim.

Ava, how can we help, persisted Tommy.

It still lives here in the country of Dank, said Ava.

What makes the Yellow Java Snake so dangerous? asked Tommy.

"Anyone who touches it dies instantly.

The Evil Witch Doctor would not have time to shape-shift, said Ava.

"Do his disciple soldiers also shape-shift? asked Tommy.

Only fifteen of them. Which is why they should be taken out simultaneously, said Ava.

Where are the Yellow Java Snakes? asked Tommy.

They are underground in our sewage system. We have unique grates on our toilets so that they won't touch us, said Ava.

Yuk! Poisonous snakes in stinky poop, said Elizabeth.

Everyone laughed.

I would like to be part of your team; I think we can help each other, said Ava.

Let's take a vote. Raise your hand if you want Ava to be part of our team, said Barry.

Everyone raised their hand.

I suggest we go back to our idyllic island for a few days, sort this out, and stock up on food and supplies, I said.

All in favor, raise your hand, said Barry.

Everyone raised their hand. 

I suggest we leave at noon. They are less likely to look for us when the sun is brightest,said Ava.

We can catch fish early in the morning and eat them before we go, said Kate.

I will call the pilot in the morning and make sure he's available to pick us up, said Bill.

It's late; I'm going to sleep now, said Leah.

We all woke up from the morning sun shining through the cave. We climbed down the mountain and did spearfishing.

We ate coconuts, mushrooms, berries, and fish.

I'll call the pilot now, said Bill.

Ryan, are you available in about forty-five minutes? Bill asked.

Yes, boss, said Ryan.

Great, see you soon, said Bill.

We all got into our rafts and headed for the shore of Kanto.

We got on the plane, settled in, and fell asleep.

The pilot woke us up with an announcement on the loudspeaker, We will arrive in New Hawk in fifteen minutes.

Grab your blankets. It's cold here, said Ashley.

Everyone help unload the supplies, said Barry.

We took the van to the train.

We settled into the train, salivating in anticipation of dinner. We were famished.

Marinated steak, salad, fresh rolls, rum punch, and chocolate cake for dinner, said Barry.

We all gathered in the large dining cabin.

We attacked our meal like hungry wolves. When we were satiated, Dr. Clark said, Let's go around the room. Tell us in one word what that experience was like for you. I'll start, 'Weird .'

Tommy?

Freaky, said Tommy.

Barry?

Horrific, said Barry.

Ashley?

Frightening, said Ashley.

Episode 5. Battle Plans

How are we going to get the snakes out of the sewage system and in contact with the Evil Witch Doctor and his fifteen foremost disciple soldiers? asked Barry.

It's hazardous to remove the sewer top because the Yellow Java Snakes are swarming around in there. They might jump out and touch you, which would be deadly, said Ava.

So what do you suggest? asked Leah.

Ava laughed.

What I suggest is going to sound bizarre and unbelievable, said Ava.

We are getting used to the bizarreness, said Barry laughing.

Everyone chuckled.

Alice as a history professor, are you familiar with the ancient aliens of Kiran?

"Yes, I read about them. 

The readings examine the controversial theory that ancient alien Kiran's have visited Earth since the dinosaurs' age. As I mentioned before, they are known to have flown under the sea and having communicated with humans," said Alice.

As I explained to you, the Evil Witch Doctor was taught how to shape-shift by the ancient alien Kirans. They are supposed to be extinct. I'm not so sure about that, said Ava.

How does this relate to capturing the Yellow Java Snakes and destroying the Evil Witch Doctor and his disciple soldiers? Asked Leah.

"The ancient aliens of Kiran hid the Yellow Java Snakes in the sewer system. They used the Yellow Java Snakes as a weapon against their enemies.

Their spacecraft is equipped with a unique apparatus that opens the sewer top and suctions the Yellow Java Snakes into a compartment under the flight panel," said Ava.

How does that help us, asked Ashley.

My Uncle told me that one of their spacecraft is hidden in the mountain of Dank, said Ava.

Do you know where? Asked

Ashley.

"My Uncle pointed to a spot in the forest on the mountain.

I don't know the exact location,"

We could use a metal detector to find it, said Tim.

We have to be careful. It may be booby-trapped. If we can find it, we could fly under the sea to the Evil Witch Doctor's bunker. He and his shapeshifting disciples meet they're after they do their graveyard ritual, said Ava.

How do we fly it, and how do we find the bunker? 

"My Uncle said it's preprogrammed and self-flying.

He said it also has a tracking system," said Ava.

I could probably figure it out, said Tim.

What about the rest of the soldiers? If we blow up the mountain, will the Evil Witch Doctor and his  foremost disciple soldiers go to the bunker? Asked Barry.

Probably, said Ava.

Sounds like we have a battle plan, said Ashley.

Let's rest up till dinner and party tonight, said Barry.

"Wait, I have a question for you.

How are we going to rescue Sira," Elizabeth asked.

Good question, said Ava.

I have an idea, said Tommy.

What's that? Asked Ava.

We could have bulletproof suits and a bulletproof sack made. When the Evil Which Doctor and Sira enter the graveyard, they are behind the soldiers.  We could sneak up, throw the sack over Sira and carry her out of there, said Tommy.

Brilliant, said Ava.

The bulletproof suits will protect us in general, said Alice.

Tomorrow morning, let's walk to the old technology center. Tim and I will order the bulletproof gear. Then we can all do target practice, said Barry.

Ava, I have two questions for you, I said.

What's that? asked Ava.

"You mentioned booby traps.

What kind?" I asked.

Land mines, said Ava.

"Tim, we need to order 

Handheld Mine Detection Sensors," said Barry.

My second question is where the girls are who have been taken into sexual slavery?

In Kanto, there is an exclusive underground resort. Famous politicians and celebrities go there, said Ava.

That will be our next mission - free the girls from sexual slavery, said Leah.

Barry walked into the kitchen and brought out a bottle of whiskey and shot glasses.

"That inspired me to propose our traditional toast.

To Life, Liberty, and Freedom!

Right Side of Good!" exclaimed Barry.

Everyone clinked their glasses.

Amen!

Episode 6. Spacecraft

Let's rest until dinner, said Ashley.

Everyone went to their mansions.

Our alarm clock woke us up for dinner.

Grilled ribeye steak, baked potato, salad, fresh rolls, and red wine, said Barry.

Let's party! Exclaimed Ashley.

Everyone enjoyed the feast.

The lagoon is so beautiful, said Ava.

Ava was holding Tommy's hand. Hand in hand, they walked around the lagoon.

Let's go swimming in the lagoon, said Leah.

Everyone went swimming in the lagoon.

That was fun, said Ava.

Dave, get some towels for everyone to dry off, said Leah.

I went into our estate to get the towels. I also brought out my cassette recorder with my rocknroll tape.

Dry off, and then let's shake rattle and roll, I said.

Sounds fun, said Lynda.

Everyone had a blast dancing to rocknroll. Then I put on slow music.

Leah, I'm feeling romantic, I whispered in her ear.

Dave, so am I, Leah whispered.

Good night, everyone. See you in the morning, I said.

Leah and I took a relaxing bath in the Jacuzzi and then went to sleep.

Our alarm clock woke us up for breakfast.

Pancakes and maple syrup for breakfast, said Barry.

After breakfast, we all walked to the old technology center.

"Tim, here is a list of equipment we need to order; bulletproof suits, bulletproof sack, metal detectors, Handheld Mine Detection Sensors, two large motorized rafts, ammunition, dynamite, sticky bombs, meals ready to go, large water bottles, and water.

We have the rest of the supplies here,"

said Barry.

Will do, said Tim.

Let's do target practice now,

said Ashley.

I never fired a weapon, said Ava.

Neither did Alice and I until recently; you will get the hang of it quickly, said Leah.

First, I want to go over gun safety laws again with everyone.

There are twelve gun safety 

Laws:

Always treat the gun as loaded.

Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction.

Always keep your finger straight and off the trigger until you are ready to shoot.

Always keep the gun unloaded until you are ready to use it.

Never point the gun at anything you don't intend to destroy.

Be sure of your target and what is beyond it.

Learn the mechanical and handling characteristics of the gun you are using.

Always use proper Ammunition.

Be sure the barrel is clear of obstructions before loading and shooting.

If your gun fails to fire when the trigger is pulled, hold your shooting position for several seconds; then, with the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, carefully unload the gun.

Please don't rely on the gun's safety to keep it from firing.

Be aware of your surroundings when handling guns, so you don't trip or lose your balance and accidentally point and fire the gun at anyone or anything." said Ashley.

"Ava, I want to go over the use of a machine gun with you.

1) Insert a magazine of ammunition into the firearm's magazine port, right here. 

2)  Rack the charging handle (also called a cocking handle). Racking means you pull back on this handle, then release it. This action moves one cartridge (aka shell or round) from the magazine into the chamber, which is the spot inside the firearm where a cartridge is seated to be fired.

3) Move the selector switch from safe to fully automatic mode

4) Start pulling the trigger," said Ashley.

We all lined up for target practice. We performed well.

 We all walked back for lunch.

Roast beef sandwiches and French fries for lunch, said Barry.

After lunch, relax and enjoy the idyllic Island. After dinner, we'll go over our battle plan, said Ashley. 

Dave, let's take Ava and Tommy up the treehouse, said Leah.

We took the elevator up the treehouse.

Wow, the view is gorgeous, said Ava.

The weather is always the same; it never rains or snows, said Leah.

Tommy, see the dolphins and beautiful birds? Ava asked.

Yes, amazing, said Tommy.

Let's go down now; I want to rest before dinner, I said.

We went down the elevator. Leah and I went to our estate.

Ava and Tommy went to their mansion.

Our alarm woke us up for dinner.

Lamb stew for dinner, said Barry.

After dinner, Ashley announced, Let's go over our battle plan now.

Since I have more experience with the ways of the Evil Witch Doctor and his disciple soldiers, may I propose the battle plan? Asked Ava.

Certainly, said Barry.

1. Spiritual intention. Collectively, we must have a solid spiritual intention for goodness. Their dark forces are mighty. Our forces must be dominant them, said Ava.

"Some of the most significant battles will be fought within the silent chambers of your soul.

Ezra Taft Benson," said Alice.

Step 2. Find the spaceship. The challenge is to get past the landmines, said Ava.

I did some research. There is a drone-equipped variation. It hovers around four centimeters above the surface, detects mines with a robotic metal detecting arm, then places a small detonator with a timer on each mine it finds. It can also be used to find the spacecraft. I ordered two of them, said Tim.

Barry ran over and hugged Tim.

Everyone snickered. 

"Step 3. We enter the spacecraft and fly to a sewer top early in the morning when everyone is sleeping. The spacecraft collects the Yellow Java Snakes.

Step 4. We wait near the graveyard until nighttime.

We all get out of the spacecraft. I will grab Sira. Tommy will put the bulletproof sack on top of her and carry her to the spaceship. Everyone else will get into the spacecraft.

Step 5. Elizabeth will detonate the mountain. This will kill most of the soldiers. I suspect that the Evil Witch Doctor and his fifteen disciple soldiers will shape-shift and go to their bunker under the sea, said Ava.

What if they don't? Asked Leah.

In the unlikely event they don't shape-shift, they will be killed by the mountain falling on top of them, said Ava.

"Step 6. We fly the spacecraft to their bunker under the sea.

Unleash the Yellow Java Snakes, killing the Evil Witch Doctor and his fifteen disciple soldiers. Then we fly out. 

Episode 7. Global Dominican State

Where should we keep the space craft?

It would be too suspicious to keep it at our airport," said Bill.

My Uncle said it lands like a helicopter, so it doesn't need a runway, said Ava.

Still, too suspicious to keep in our airport. We may be able to land there temporarily to pick up supplies, but we couldn't keep it there all the time, said Bill.

We could keep it in our backyard and hide it in my bamboo jungle, I said.

What will our next-door neighbor, Mrs. Duncan think?

Asked Leah.

We both cracked up.

Bill and Kirk, that's perfect. We won't have to rely on your jet plane. This spacecraft is more sophisticated. We can use it for future missions, I said.

Everyone was excited about the idea.

We will leave for our mission after breakfast, said Ashley.

Everyone went to their mansions.

Our alarm clock woke us up for breakfast.

Eggs, home fries, and toast for breakfast, said Barry.

After breakfast, we loaded our supplies in the pickup truck.

Barry, Ashley, Ava and Tommy, Leah, and I got into the classic car headed for the tunnel.

Everyone else piled into the pickup truck. 

This is a luxurious car. Very few of us have cars in my country of Dank. Most people are poor, said Ava.

Everyone was quiet.

About an hour later, we arrived at the train.

We unloaded our supplies and settled into our cabins until lunchtime.

Rotisserie chicken and fries for lunch, said Barry.

Ava, I want to formally introduce you to everyone and tell you a little bit about them, I  said.

Thank you. That would be helpful, said Ava.

You're new friend Tommy used to be a mobster and member of the Global Domination State. He was best friends with Bill and Kirk's father, Dr. Mark, who was the ruler of the idyllic Island we were just on. Tommy, Bill, and Kirk left that evil lifestyle to fight for Life, Liberty, and Freedom -Right Side of Good, I said.

I have heard of the Global Domination State and their evil ways. It won't surprise me if the Evil Witch Doctor is connected with them. He is a Satanist. He worships the Devil, said Ava.

It's possible that he has some connection to the Global Domination State. They are also into Satanic practices and sexual exploitation of children, said Bill.

"Elizabeth, Kate, and Lynda were combat veterans specializing in demolition. Barry and Ashley recruited them to help our team.

The Global Domination State forcibly recruited Tim as their Technology expert. 

Alice is a History Professor. She and Tim's two sons, Ken and Henry, joined our team for ideological reasons.

The Global Domination State forcibly recruited Dr. Cyril Clark to perform Medical experiments. We rescued him, and he joined our team.

Initially, Leah and I came to the island under the sea to escape from the anarchists. At that time on the island, evil existed, "I said.

Thank you for sharing, said Ava.

Everyone went to their cabins to rest up before dinner.

Spaghetti and meatballs with garlic bread and red wine, for dinner, Barry announced.

We all met in the large dining cabin.

In my country of Dank, the people only eat coconuts, mushrooms, berries, fish, and corn. I am not used to these elaborate meals, said Ava.

Everyone laughed.

What is so funny? asked Ava.

We aren't laughing at you. When we were on the Dank mountain, all we ate was coconuts, mushrooms, berries, and fish. From our perspective, that was near starvation, considering what we usually eat, Ken said.

I am going to make one traditional toast and then go to sleep early. We have a long day ahead of us tomorrow. We will arrive in New Hawk after breakfast tomorrow, I said.

I poured everyone a glass of wine.

To Life, Liberty, and Freedom -Right Side of Good! I proclaimed.

Everyone clinked their glasses.

Amen! said Leah.

Everyone went to their cabins for the night.

Our alarm clock woke us up for breakfast.

I went into the kitchen and poured myself a cup of coffee,

grabbed a breakfast roll and headed for the driver's panel.

We have arrived in New Hawk,

I announced on the loudspeaker.

Put your blankets on. It's cold here, said Ashley.

We took the van to the terminal with our gear.

We are leaving in ten minutes,

Announced the pilot.

Leah and I got on the plane, settled in, and fell asleep.

The pilot woke us up with his announcement, We have arrived in Kanto.

We grabbed our gear, picked up the rafts, and headed for the shore. We launched our rafts.

Full speed ahead, said Barry.

Episode 8. Dead Pilot

I hope the Evil Witch Doctor doesn't suddenly appear out of the water, said Leah.

I hope not, I said.

We arrived at the shore of Dank untroubled.

Let's go up the mountain to our cave, said Ashley.

The climb was exhausting because we had a lot of gear to carry up.

When we got to the cave, everyone was tired.

We drank fresh cool water, ate some coconut, and sat down and rested.

Ava repeated herself, Spiritual intention. Collectively, we must have a solid spiritual intention for goodness. Their dark forces are mighty. Our forces must dominant them.

Look for the good, I said.

Right Side of Good, said Bill.

"Fighting for Life, Liberty and Freedom, said Barry.

Everyone started chanting in unison, Look for the good, right side of good, fighting for Life, liberty and freedom!

On an earthly note, Tim, can you get the drones ready. We have to find the spacecraft, said Ava.

Yes, ken and Henry, you manage the Drones to take out the landmines and find the spacecraft. I'll manage the recognizance Drone, said Tim.

That's where my Uncle said it is, Ava pointed.

Leah, that must be at least ten miles from here, I said.

Yes, it's go.ing to be a long, arduous trek, with all this gear, Leah said.

I think they found it. Look on my screen, said Tim.

We saw a handful of small explosions going on.

They are clearing out the landmines and making a path for our way to the spacecraft, said, Tim.

I'm excited, said Elizabeth.

Me too; I never saw an actual spacecraft, said Bill.

Everyone was hyperactive and started dancing around.

Barry pulled out a small flask of whiskey from his backpack.

This is a cause for celebration, said Barry.

He passed it around. Everyone took a swig.

Our team now owns a spacecraft. What should we call it? I asked.

RSG, leah said.

Everyone applauded.

Let's go get RSG, said Ashley.

This terrain is rough, uneven, and bumpy, said Alice.

Carrying all this heavy gear makes it even worse, said Leah.

Everyone looks like a modern-day medieval knight with your whole body bulletproof suits and high-tech helmets, said Kate.

Everyone laughed.

We took frequent rest breaks.

It took us almost four hours to get here.

RSG is hidden underneath those leaves, said Tim.

I suggest we eat, drink water, and rest a little bit before we clear the leaves, I said.

Everyone agreed.

We grabbed a packet of the meal ready to eat.

"There's a lot of stuff in this MRE packet;

Main entree, Side dish, Crackers or bread, Peanut butter, jelly, or cheese spread, Dessert or candy, Chewing gum, mint, etc.

Coffee powder, beverage mix, and bag (to pour into)

Moist towelette, napkin, toilet paper, Salt, pepper, sugar, creamer, hot sauce, Utensil, toothpick, Flameless heater, Matches.

My main entrees are Shredded Beef in Barbecue Sauce, Black Beans in Seasoned Sauce, Jalapeno Cheddar Cheese Spread, Tortillas,

Oatmeal Cookie, Orange Beverage Powder," I said.

We ate, drank, and rested, then we started clearing off the leaves.

These leaves appear to me as they were just put here, said Tim.

I agree with you, said Tommy.

Look, bloody footprints are circling the spacecraft, said Bill.

Oddly, they don't lead anywhere else, said Dr. Clark.

Everyone was worried, but finished clearing the leaves.

Wow! RSG is gorgeous, said Lynda.

It's sparkling silver dome-shaped, said Ashley.

Look, the door opens upward, and a ramp folds down, said Tim.

Alice was the first to go up the ramp.

Ahh, ahh, the pilot's throat was slit! Alice screamed.

We all came rushing up the ramp.

There was a handwritten sign in blood. 

It said, Killing people makes the devil happy, 

No wonder we saw bloody footprints, said Kirk.

Stay alert; the killer may come back, said Barry.

I don't think the dead pilot is human. His skull is too large, and his eye sockets are extremely sunken in, said Dr. Clark.

The facial features resemble drawings I have seen of the ancient aliens of Kiran, said Alice.

This is mysterious. Why was the  Alien Killed? Who was the murderer? Did I ask?

What do we do with the body?

Asked Tommy.

When we blew up the landmines, it left craters as you saw. We could put the body in the hole and cover it up. The dirt is soft from the explosion, said Henry.

Brilliant idea, said Barry.

His chair unhooked. We could carry him out on his chair, said Tim.

How are we going to clean up the blood? Asked Leah.

There are paper towels in the bathroom, said Tim.

I never envisioned a spacecraft with a bathroom, said Ken.

That is because the movies don't show aliens having to relieve themselves, said Henry.

We all laughed.

We better hurry. It's getting late. I have a feeling that Sira is in danger of being ritually sacrificed to the devil, just as this alien was, said Ava.

Episode 9. Rescued Sari

Tommy and Barry carried the body and carefully placed it in the grave. Ashley