Ethlyn wanted to cry out in pain as her stomach hit the ground once again. It didn't stop there; she began rolling like a ball down the slope of the mountain, but no sound emerged from her mouth. She wanted to scream for help, but her voice failed her. It was as if her voice had died or something had happened to it. In the midst of this, she heard a familiar voice saying, "Dad, why are you standing out? Come in."

'Reva?' she wondered, trying to speak but failing once again.

"Dadddd," Reva's voice echoed, and with great effort, Ethlyn managed to whisper.

"Dad," she said, opening her eyes...