"Something's Going On"

by Stovohobo

2001 A.D.
27,000 feet above Shanksville, Pennsylvania

Brian Kehfler jumped from his doze as the plane did a sudden rocking motion. Turning to his left, he saw his older sister peering between seats, looking up front as if to see what was happening.

“What’re you looking at?” he mumbled, stretching his legs across the aisle.

Her slightly disturbed gaze still wavered up front. “I don’t know…Brian, something’s going on.”

“Hm?” Now it was his turn to look. There was a stifled unease circulating through the passengers, he could taste it. The air was thick with quieted muttering and even tearful phone calls.

The plane rocked again, more violently. Muffled shouts emanated from the pilot’s cabin.

“I’m going to go see what’s up,” Brian said, and started walking down the aisle towards the cockpit.

“Brian, no!” his sister whispered, but he kept on walking.

Comments

Average Reader Rating: 5.0 stars out of 5

  1. "Something's Going On"

    Saint Chuck's Buddy Icon Saint Chuck

    Posted 9 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Hmm wasn’t expecting that one.

  2. "Something's Going On"

    THX 0477's Buddy Icon THX 0477

    Posted 9 months ago

    Ooh, bringing us up to the modern age. Very intriguing and well thought out series.
    LoA

  3. "Something's Going On"

    SKermitgorf's Buddy Icon SKermitgorf

    Posted 9 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    wow…. that was just so well done… amazing, heartfelt, gut wrenching reality.

  4. "Something's Going On"

    One Time, One Chance's Buddy Icon One Time, One Chance

    Posted 9 months ago

    no.. no nonononono SIT BACK DOWN .

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