Li Wei: Shit! I could kick that bush pilot's dumb ass for getting us in this terrible mess!

Dimitri: (yells)
We will make it. We fight, adapt, and push through. Our entire lives depend upon it.

"Balls out!"

(With a deep breath, they set out into the unforgiving wilderness, their hearts pounding with a mixture of fear but the will to survive)

.......

Chapter 1: The Adventure Begins...

The location is a remote hunting camp nestled amidst vast, immense, towering mountains and dense forests. Inside a rustic cabin, three friends...

Dimitri, Li Wei, and Raj -

are preparing for the most daring, dangerous hunting expedition of their lives.

Dimitri, a tall and muscular Russian with a stern gaze, checks his gear, ensuring that his firearms are in perfect condition.

He exudes confidence and a good sense of raw, survival instinct, having spent years in the U.S military and as a hunter exploring the wilderness.

Li Wei, a skilled Asian martial artist, is silent and diligent as he sharpens his knives.

His sometimes calm or excitable demean- or hides a disciplined nature, honed by years of training in various forms of combat.

Raj, a jovial and talkative Indian, packs his backpack with enthusiasm, eager to embrace the challenges of the wild.

He possesses a vast knowledge of wildlife and survival training, often relying on his wit and intelligence.

Despite their race and colorful, contrasting personalities, the bond between Dimitri, Li Wei, and Raj is evident as they share laughter, journeys, and a mutual passion for adventure.

All three friends have hired a bush pilot to fly them into a remote Alaskan hunting camp to hunt for grizzly, wolves and caribou.

They are armed with a 30-06 Springfield, a Ruger Hawkeye Alaskan 375, and a powerful Remington Model 700 rifle.

Chapter 2: The Plane Crash

The trio boards a small bush plane, piloted by a seasoned Alaskan bush pilot. The engine roars to life, and they take off into the vast expanse of the Alaskan wilderness.

The landscape is scenic, a mix of snow covered mountains and frozen lakes.

However, as the plane soars through the icy air, the engine starts sputtering, emitting ominous sounds.

Suddenly, one of the plane's engine catches
fire.

(The engine's death struggles grows louder, filling the plane with a loud deafening noise)

Dimitri: (graps his seat with a death grip.)

"Shit!"

Grab your buttocks, it looks like we're in for some serious trouble!

Li Wei: (clenching his fists)
Brace for impact! This doesn't look good!

Raj: (face pale, voice trembling)
Oh no, oh no! We're going down!

(The bush pilot desperately steers the plane, searching for a safe spot to land)

Pilot: (voice shaking) Hang on! I'm aiming for that frozen lake below!

(The plane descends rapidly, the ground inching closer with each passing second)

Dimitri: (voice filled with adrenaline)
Damm it! Get ready to jump!

(With a jolt, the plane crashes onto the icy surface, flipping violently over in a chaotic whirlwind)

Li Wei: (disoriented, struggling to unfasten his seatbelt)

I can't move! Help!

Raj: (dazed, crawling out of his seat)

Dimitri! We have to get out of here!

(Dimitri, fighting through the plane's wreckage, manages to free himself)

Dimitri: (voice strained)
I'm coming, Li Wei! Stay calm! He takes
a knife from his sheath cutting him free.

(As the plane settles, they all escape the wreckage, emerging into the cold Alaskan wilderness)

Dimitri: (coughing, gasping for air)

Is everyone okay?

Li Wei: (panting, looking around)
The pilot... it, it looks like he didn't make it.

Raj: (staring in shock)

Then we're alone... alone and stranded in the middle of nowhere."I can't believe it!"

I tell you guys, I'm so puckered up now, that you couldn't pull a pin out of my ass with a tractor!

(Dim light flickers through the dense canopy of trees, casting eerie shadows over the crash site)

Dimitri: (voice filled with determination)
We need to gather our wits. Our survival starts right this minute!

(They assess their situation, surrounded by wreckage, miles away from help or civilization)

Li Wei: (voice filled with urgency) We have very minimal supplies, no way to communicate.

We're on our own.

Raj: (anxiety evident in his voice)

What do we do, Dimitri? How do we survive out here?

Dimitri: (clenching his fists)

We start by simply securing what we can salvage. Food, water, and shelter are our immediate priorities.

Also, I did tell my wife to call the Puddle Pirates and send out a Helo if we don't show up after ten days.

Raj: (Looking somewhat quizzical)

"Puddle Pirates?"

Dimitri: (laughing)

Yeah, that's our name for the coast guard in the military, Helo is slang term for a helicopter.

Saddle up boys, let's go, don't be a Taco!

(They scavenge what little remains from the wreckage, salvaging supplies and assessing their meager resources)

Li Wei: (holding a torn backpack)

We're low on food and water. It won't last us long. I figured, about a week's worth if we're lucky.

Raj: (voice filled with concern)

How will we find our way back to anyone or civilization? We're about 25 miles from the nearest hunting camp.

"Far from any help."

Dimitri: (determined, voice resolute)

We rely on our honed instincts and skills. We'll navigate, hunt, and find our way out of here.

"Man up!"

(The reality of their situation sinks in, their faces reflecting a mix of fear, doubt and determination)

Li Wei: (swallowing hard)
This won't be easy. We need to stay focused, work together.

Raj: (nervously)

Can we really survive this? What if we don't make it out? What if I freak out!

Dimitri: (resolved)

We will make it. We fight, adapt, and push through. Our lives depend on it.

"Balls out!"

(With a deep breath, they set out into the unforgiving wilderness, their hearts pounding with a mixture of fear but the will to survive)

.......

Chapter 3: Surviving the Wild

(They find themselves in the chilling, cold, dark wilderness, desperately needing warmth and shelter)

Dimitri: (shivering, teeth chattering)
We must start a fire. Our survival depends on it.

Li Wei: (hands trembling)
The wood is damp from the snow. It won't catch easily.

"Damm!"

I could kick that bush pilot's dumb ass for getting us in this terrible mess!

Raj: (shakes his head, rubbing his hands together for warmth)

We have to try. Let's gather as much dry kindling as we can find.

(They search the area, scanning the ground for any sign of dry wood, their breath visible in the frigid air)

Dimitri: (spots a fallen tree branch)

Over there! That might be our best chance.

(They rush towards the branch, hoping it's dry enough to ignite)

Li Wei: (gathers some moss, scrub brush and smaller twigs. Then reaches inside his torn backpack for a flint stone.)

"Come on, come on!"

Blowing gently on the smoldering embers, he hollars, we need this fire. It's our lifeline!

(Suddenly, a spark ignites, and a small flame flickers to life)

Dimitri: (exhales, relief flooding his face)
We did it! Now we need shelter before nightfall.

I'm freezing my ass off!

(They gather what little materials they can find, battling against the biting wind and freezing temperatures)

Li Wei: (struggling to hold the branches together)

We need something sturdy to keep the cold out.

Raj: (using his knife to cut branches)
We'll make it work, we have no choice.

(With great effort and perseverance, they manage to construct a makeshift shelter, just as darkness descends upon the wilderness)

Dimitri: (huddled inside the shelter)
It's not perfect, but it will keep the elements at bay for now.

Li Wei: (wrapping his arms around himself)

We need to conserve our energy and stay warm.

Dimitri: (chuckling)

Well, I'm not cuddling up with you, besides, you're not my type.

Raj: (glancing outside, anxiety etched on his face)

What if we're not alone out here?

(They listen intently, the howling wind masking any distant sounds)

Dimitri: (gripping his rifle)

We stay vigilant, and prepared for rescue.

(Throughout the night, the sounds of snapping twigs and distant growls keep them on edge, their imaginations running wild)

Li Wei: (in a low voice)
"Shit!" Did you hear that? There's something out there!

Raj: (heart pounding)
What if it's a bear? Or worse?

Dimitri: (peering into the darkness)
We face it head-on, and try not be taken by surprise.

(They grip their rifles tightly, adrenaline pumping through their veins, ready to defend themselves against any potential threat)

.......

Chapter 4: Dances with Wolves.

(As the night wears on, the sounds soon subside, leaving them tired and exhausted but on high alert)

Li Wei: (relieved)
It seems like whatever animal was out there has thankfully moved on.

Raj: (wearily)

We need some rest, but we can't let our guard down, I'm not ready to be a beef stick for a hungry wolf.

Dimitri: (nodding)

We take turns keeping watch. We'll make it through this night.

(They settle into their crude shelter, the warmth of the fire offering a glimmer of hope amidst the harsh reality of their terrible situation)

The suspense builds as they battle against the elements, working hard, struggling to ignite a fire in the damp wilderness.

Each spark brings hope and the fear of failure. The race against time grows, intensifying as the nightfall approaches. Urging them to erect a shelter to protect themselves from the biting cold.

With every snap of a twig or growl in the distance, the tension rises, leaving them on edge, ready to defend themselves. Fate and the prospect of every unknown, lurks in the darkness. Amplifying their fears, pushing their sheer survival instincts to the limit.

In the morning the determined trio leave their shelter and push on through their quest for survival.

(They spot the tracks of a wolf pack, and tensions rise)

Dimitri: (whispering)
Li Wei, Raj, stay close, I think we might have wolves nearby!

Li Wei: (eyes focused, gripping his knife)
Let's be cautious, guys, wolves hunt in packs.

Raj: (nervously gripping his rifle)

What do we do if they attack?

Dimitri: (steadying his rifle)

We stand our ground, and aim for the large, alpha male if they decide to charge.

"Pucker up, this could be a clusterf---k!"

(They move slowly, eyes scanning the surroundings for any signs of movement)

Li Wei: (whispering) There!

Behind those distant trees, look, the wolf pack is watching us.

(The wolves, cold eyes gleaming with wild hunger, emerge from the dark shadows)

Dimitri: (firmly)

Incoming!

Light em up boys!

(a hail of bullets greet the wolves, gunfire blasts penetrated the air, mingling with the dying howls of mortally wounded wolves. Suddenly, the large black male leaps upon Raj, ripping his right arm.)

Raj: Arrgh,
(his rifle falls to the ground in the deadly struggle.)

"Help me!"

Li Wei: I'm coming!

(He dives on the black savage wolf, slashing it's throat in one swift moment.)

The large beast finally falls lifeless.

Raj: (panting and bleeding)

Thank you Li Wei, I owe you my life!

Li Wei: That"s ok, let's get you patched up.

(he tears a piece of cloth and pours some of Dimitri's russian vodka on the wound, then wraps it up.)

Dimitri: They're retreating!

Dimitri: (exhales)

Ok, keep your guard up, we wounded some, but they might return.

"Hey, who took my vodka?"

(Dimitri grins and the group cautiously move onward with renewed courage and strenght.)

Raj: (relieved)
That was intense!

Dimitri: (stoically)

Yeah, our asses were on the line.

"Let's go!"

(They continue their journey, the weight of their ordeal etched on their exhausted faces)

.......

Chapter 5: The Night
Of the Grizzly.

Raj: (whispering)

Shh, I hear something.

Li Wei: You're getting paranoid.

Raj: No, I heard something, and
it sounded close.

Dimitri: Wait, I heard it too.

(Suddenly, a flash of brown charges from behind a thicket of tundra bushes.

Dimitri: Lookout,
it's a grizzly bear!

(The snarling grizzly roars as it charges
the group.)

Raj: (heart pounding)

It's charging fast!

Dimitri: Time to bag em and tag em!

Hooah!

(They open fire, bullets ripping through the air as the angry bear races towards them with terrifying speed)

Dimitri: (determined)

Concentrate your fire, make every shot count!

(The roar of gunfire blasts the air as the bear barrels towards the onslaught of bullets. Li Wei and Raj scramble to evade its crushing paws, narrowly escaping its deadly claws)

Dimitri: (almost bites his tonque)

He hollers, taking aim at the grizzly holding his powerful Ruger Hawkeye Alaskan 375 rifle. At point blank range he quickly fires,
the bloodthirsty bear dropped dead in it's tracks.

Raj: (breathless)

We... we got it!

(They stand over the decease grizzly bear, panting heavily, raw adrenaline pumping through their veins)

Li Wei: I thought we were done for sure. God! That damm grizzly must weigh nearly one thousand pounds!

Raj: Yeah, my life flashed before me!

Dimitri: Well, the bear's dead now and this gives us some survival food for awhile.

Chapter 6: Ominous
Dark Shadows...

With each passing day, hunger gnaws at their stomachs. The meat from the grizzly was all gone. They forage for edible plants, brave icy waters to catch fish, and test their survival skills to the limit.

Building fires proves challenging in the frigid temperatures, and constructing adequate shelters becomes a constant struggle against nature's fury.

Raj: We havn't seen game for three days,
doesn't that seem odd?

Dimitri: Yeah, I was kinda thinking along
the same lines. We're in Alaska, game should be plentiful.

li Wei: Guys, I heard some very strange howls, aways back in that hollow we just past.

[Suddenly, a large tree crashes down directly
blocking their path, barely missing Li Wei.]

Dimitri: What the hell! Hey! Did you fellows see that bizarre thing?

Raj: See what?

Dimitri: Something just pushed that tree down, I only seen a huge black figure just
before the tree fell.

Li Wei: A bear?

Dimitri: No, it most definitely wasn't a bear, it stood about nine or ten feet tall.

"If I were to guess, I think it could have been a Sasquatch!"

Raj: (snickering)
Heh, heh...yeah, and
I seen the good tooth fairy helping him too. Come on guys, there's no such thing.

"Lighten up fellows!"

Li Wei: Look, over there! (pointing at some bushes) Look!

[Everyone turned in the direction he was staring to see a hairy, 10 foot, jet black, giant figure with red eyes gazing at them from behind a large Spruce tree.]

© Charles Kemp