The Fifth Journal
Book One of the Sons of Sanhedrin Series
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My right hand reached up and felt the absence of flesh from the right side of my face; the vision in my right eye had worsened, and meanwhile a sizable amount of blood began to pool in the surrounding dirt. Was I really dying? I could see them now, advancing on us, moving swiftly through the field, approaching the outcroppings we had taken refuge in and raising their guns to fire upon us once more. Not like this, I thought, I will not go out like this, laying here like a beaten dog! I rose to a knee for a second time, shouldered my rifle, and pulled ever so delicately on the trigger as I aimed down range towards them. The kickback on my uninjured shoulder felt good, like coming home from a long extended vacation or enjoying the company of a good friend. I smiled as each projectile careened away from me, searching the world for someone to hurt. I looked over at Phoebe who was coming around and conveyed to me through one look that she would rather be anywhere else than here right now. The familiar explosions could be heard again, and I knew this time they would not be so forgiving. I smiled at her thinking that this day had started out too pleasantly to end like this. What a shame it would be to not see the sunrise with her tomorrow morning like we had been doing together lately. I crawled over to where she was and laid down next to her, holding her outstretched hand as she cradled my head upon her chest. While listening to the sound of her heartbeat I thought,“Oh well, at least we will have this one last sunset...” Then, the ground began to shake...
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The Fifth Journal is a fictional story that takes place in the not so distant, and very possible future. Being the first addition to a proposed series of six books, The Fifth Journal sets in motion a multidimensional timeline involving one family and one world conflict. The primary location of the story is in Northern California, however, it could have been anywhere given the possibilities presented in this scenario. The Fifth Journal is primarily one man’s personal story of his encounters during the initial stages of this fictional World War Three conflict. The story he tells is one of personal heroism, sacrifice, and ultimately, internal growth from an array of climactic situations he is faced with during his time on the road trying to get home. Through most of his story his perspective is that of a man feeling alone and out numbered; with no one being there to help him in his time of need. The real development takes place when James, the main character, takes a mental step back and realizes that there is more to this life other than his own pain and supposed suffering. If you have enjoyed in the past movies like Red Dawn, I am Legend, War of the Worlds, and TV shows like Doomsday Preppers and Breaking Bad, I encourage you to take a chance with The Fifth Journal. If you haven’t seen and enjoyed Movies and TV such as the ones mentioned before, then get out there and try them out having first given The Fifth Journal a try. When reading The Fifth Journal, keep in mind it is the first installment in a series of six books. A lot of the questions you may have, while reading, will most definitely be answered in the coming years as more and more of this story comes to fruition. In the mean time, however, I implore and challenge you to read this story and not in some way relate to at least one, if not many, of the main character’s personal struggles. This is a life we all live together that should never be taken for granted. Follow along with James as he learns a few lessons that maybe you already have in your own travels, and perhaps, a few others that you may not yet have even considered.
About the Author
I have enjoyed writing since I was very young. The idea of writing a book never crossed my mind as a possibility until recently when my short stories received such rave reviews from college professors, friends, and family. Now, working as a Firefighter/Paramedic, I am blessed with the time and energy to write on my off days. My work, in turn, has also given me a great pool of ideas to utilize in my writing. I look forward to the years to come, where I will have the opportunities to bring the rest of my stories to life as well as create plenty of new ones.