Story Time

Unfortunately, it looks like I will be out a bit longer.  I apologize in advance for my absence, but the doctor will not allow me to return to school until this virus runs its course.  In the meantime, I have decided to share with you a story that I wrote which will serve as a model for your assignment tomorrow.  Let me know what you think!

Joshier and Sabrina were two of the most famous archaeologists to ever explore the vast Sahara Desert; they have been credited with many glorious discoveries.  Although they don’t always see eye-to-eye, their adulation of history has brought them together for their most recent exploration.  They came face-to-face with their most ferocious competitors, and ancient civilization experts, Drs. Tevin and Alivia Boston.  The Bostons have roamed the desert with valor, led by nomadic tribesmen who have guided them with domesticated camels to many remote sites and helped them to make myriad of significant discoveries.

                According to oral tradition, the western part of the desert was once populated with various social classes.  The upper class was made up of the elite leaders who were treated as royalty.  The most famous were King Jake and Queen Phoebe whose sons Sal and Taylor were highly sought-after by the ladies.  The Garls were invigorated leaders and made sure to take care of the lower class as they were passionate about every member of their kingdom.  The middle class was made up of skilled artisans including basket-weavers, potters, and crafters among others.  The poor worked hard as well and contributed to society in other ways. 

                Although the geography was harsh, its citizens were able to survive thanks to a vast network of canals which allowed them to irrigate their land; however the vast desert was no place for a thriving civilization.  Despite their ingenuity, the once thriving civilization perished some time ago when they could no longer compromise.  Their infrastructure was destroyed by rioting citizens, the centralized government was over-thrown when the nobles could no longer keep the people nourished, social classes warred as the elite took control of the valuable resources and camaraderie waned , written language became antiquated as people no longer had time to keep records, and the people lost faith in their organized religion.

                The rivaling archaeological teams raced to make discoveries but each group encountered disaster after disaster.  Wicked winds raged, violent storms flashed all around them, and food became scarce.  It appeared that all hope was lost when a lowly intern noticed an interesting figure in the distance.  Instead of notifying the others, intern Avery rushed off with much jubilation and discovered a group of mummified bodies.  These hominids were very old and helped to shed some light on prehistoric times.  These Stone Age people were previously unknown and their discovery led Avery to great heights among modern-day archeologists.  Today, Avery works hand-in-hand with Zahi Hawass one of the foremost experts in Egyptology and he has no empathy for his former teammates.  Avery and Hawass have filled museums with a surplus of artifacts over the years and rose to great fame as they toured the world.  Unfortunately, the teams of Joshier and Sabrina and Dr. and Dr. Boston were pushed deep into the shadows forever.