Our Wednesday Scribblers Writers Group has begun doing the 100-word challenge. Recently, one of our members looked at my painting of Standley Chasm and suggested that week’s challenge topic would be “Chasm”. So, here’s my variation on the subject. And it is a recent addition to my memoir collection.

Chasm

‘Where does it go?’ Garry asked.

I gazed around the pit. The walls were clay with rocks mixed in. A tunnel was dug at the end, chasm-like, but a tight squeeze.

‘Nowhere,’ I answered. ‘Can you lift me out now?’

Garry reached down, and I reached up, but our hands failed to connect.

‘She’s in too deep, Garry,’ Cathy said. ‘Oh, gawd, now we’re in trouble.’

‘Get me out!’ I cried.

‘I can’t!’ Garry shouted.

‘Hurry!’ Cathy urged. ‘There’s a man watching us.’

We tried again. Using a toe-hold, I lifted myself higher.

Grasping my hand, Garry pulled me out.

© Lee-Anne Marie Kling 2026

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