Final Ascent
Not all who venture will return
By Angel WhelanPublished about a year ago • 1 min read
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Blizzard Photo by Juan Ruiz Lopez
Snow blind. White on white
The icy squall defeats us.
Cold no longer. Sleep.
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About the Creator
Angel Whelan
Angel Whelan writes the kind of stories that once had her checking her closet each night, afraid to switch off the light.
Finalist in the Vocal Plus and Return of The Night Owl challenges.
Reader insights
Outstanding
Excellent work. Looking forward to reading more!
Top insights
Easy to read and follow
Well-structured & engaging content
Excellent storytelling
Original narrative & well developed characters
Eye opening
Niche topic & fresh perspectives
Heartfelt and relatable
The story invoked strong personal emotions
Comments (7)
So much wrapped up to unpack in so few syllables.
lovely!
Fantastic! I felt the white-out and the cold. Loved it!
Fabulous and powerful piece. Love it.
Fantastic!!!
Beautiful! I love Everest as a topic for this challenge.
Deep and final