Impact on the Forest: contos, #1

By Ricardo Almeida

Embark on a gripping journey through the chilling and mysterious tale of a plane crash survivor, whose harrowing experience goes beyond the news and internet accounts. In this riveting narrative, the author unveils a story that was declared closed after the crash, a tale of trauma, survival, and the lurking unknown.

As the protagonist recounts the fateful events, from the terrifying turbulence to the crash impact and the eerie aftermath, readers are drawn into a world of desperation and survival. The details of the survivors' struggle to cope with the tragedy, their attempts to rescue the injured, and the heartbreaking moments of loss are vividly depicted, creating an immersive experience.

Amidst the wreckage, a sinister presence emerges, shrouded in darkness and dragging the deceased into the unknown. The protagonist's encounter with this enigmatic creature adds an element of suspense and horror to the already gripping narrative, leaving readers on the edge of their seats.

Against the backdrop of a desolate wilderness, the survivors grapple with the challenges of the environment, from the impending cold to the struggle for sustenance. The tension rises as they grapple with the decision to wait for rescue or take matters into their own hands, all while facing the unexplained disappearance of one of the dead.

This captivating and detailed account of survival in the face of the unknown unfolds with every turn of the page. The author skillfully weaves a narrative that combines elements of suspense, horror, and human resilience, making it impossible to put down. Brace yourself for a journey into the depths of the untold, where every shadow holds a secret, and every twig snapping in the darkness might be a prelude to something unimaginable.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Ricardo Almeida
• Release date: Nov 18, 2023
• ISBN: 9798223964773

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Impact on the Forest (contos, #1)

You won't find anything about it on the news or internet.

The case was declared closed soon after the crash, claiming that there were no survivors.

I never told anyone about it, not even my late wife.

I guess the whole thing traumatized me so much that I just wanted to push it to the back

of my mind and never think about it again.

But it was always there, not at me reminding me.

So now I'm going to tell you all about it.

It was early fall and I just boarded the plane which would take me home from my two week long

business trip.

The plane took off just to finance since I'm so prone to jet lag, I decided to get some

sleep.

I'm not sure how much time had gone by but I remember strong turb events waking me up.

I opened my eyes to see luggage falling down and around and passengers screaming in terror.

What's going on?

I instantly became alert, asking the terrified lady next to me.

She outright ignored me, clutching her seat feverishly.

Oxygen masks had dropped from above and I put mine on as soon as it did, buckling my

seat belt with trembling hands.

I looked outside the window and saw the tops of endless rows of trees dangerously close

and getting closer by the second.

This is it, it's all over.

Those were my last thoughts before impact and everything went dark.

I awoke on the floor of the airplane.

Luggage spilled food and other items were all around me.

I looked up towards the pilot's cabin and was met with a view of trees.

The plane had apparently broken into pieces but the fuse lodge seemed to somewhat intact

despite the mess around me.

My first thought was, I survived.

Looking down at my aching body and trying to assess the damage, I was pretty bruised

up and my shoulder had a minor cut but other than that nothing serious.

It was then that I heard the voices of other passengers around me.

To my left it sounded like a woman was crying and another woman was consoling her.

In front of me I heard a moaning sound.

All to my right was a man who seemed to be bruised up like me but fine.

I got up and realized that a handful of us were still alive and some were already checking

the dead bodies for their vital signs.

We need to help the