The Torrent

By R Lauren

In the pre-dawn darkness, I left the house to go to the airport. The radio warned of heavy rain. It started slowly and then came down in buckets. My windshield wipers couldn't keep up.

I came upon a flooded street. Most vehicles stopped - then a pick-up truck ventured through. With near zero visibility, I decided to follow him. I can't miss my flight.

Suddenly, the car was hit by a wall of water, almost throwing my small Mazda on its side. I was thrown violently against the door frame. Swept downstream, I uselessly gunned the engine. I was floating and spinning in the raging torrent and then stopped against some bushes.

"I've got to get out of here " I exclaimed. The pressure of the torrential flow made it impossible to open the door. When I lowered the window, the car instantly filled with ice cold water, taking my breath away. I then realized, "I'm going to die here".

I prayed. "Please God Forgive me for betraying my family "

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GKLTDDDZ
• ISBN13: 9798897851881
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"