Run on Red

by Noelle W. Ihli

“You just have to remember the rule of threes. You can survive three minutes without air. Three hours without shelter. Three days without water. Three weeks without food. First things first, and you’ll survive.”

“It’s okay,” Laura whispered. “Come on. I’ll be fine if we go slow. Just hold my hand.” I reluctantly shuffled out from under her arm and grasped her hand tight under the blankets.

In a survival situation, everything is inconvenient. Stay focused on your top priority. Resist panic.