2.6 – Edna Young Brigham “Brig” Young VIII was born in the summer of 1980, the second child but first-born son of the Youngs. Brig’s sister, Brenda, was two years older than he. As the first-born son, Brig was first in line to inherit the massive wealth the Youngs had accumulated throughout the decades. ButContinue reading “Chapter 2 – The Prophet (2.6 to 2.10)”
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Kublaii – Your Next Favorite Artist
If you’ve known me for any length of time, then you know I am a big fan of Kublaii, (a.k.a. the artist formerly known as Haydn Thurman). Yes we share the same last name, (and that probably explains why he’s so talented), but that shouldn’t stop you from giving his latest release, “Blind Eye Fate”,Continue reading “Kublaii – Your Next Favorite Artist”
Suicide By Everest – Table of Contents
1 EPILOGUE 2 THE PROPHET 3 HONG KONG 4 THE BUDDHA 5 THE RELUCTANT SCHOLAR 6 THE HAPPY HO 7 SALT LAKE CITY 8 DISORGANIZED CRIME 9 BULLET TRAIN 10 LHASA 11 THE DEATH ZONE 12 PROLOGUE
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Prologue
Brig, James and Tommy rest at Rongbuk, as Brig realizes that he now has something to live for.
The Death Zone – Chapter 11.14
Brig establishes his final resting place only to be rudely interrupted.
The Death Zone – Chapter 11.13
Brig awoke from an uninterrupted sleep feeling better than he had in months. Due to the altitude, it was difficult to breathe, but Brig felt energized and eager to be on his way. Another cruel irony, Brig grinned and prepared himself for his final act. He sat up and turned on the light next toContinue reading “The Death Zone – Chapter 11.13”
The Death Zone – Chapter 11.12
Brig writes goodbye notes to those he is destined to leave behind and prepares for his death.
The Death Zone – Chapter 11.11
The road to Rongbuk was treacherous, and even the Jeep’s heavily chained tires occasionally had difficulty finding traction. There were several times Brig thought he would have to abandon the vehicle and walk the rest of the distance to the monastery, but each time the jeep dug in, and Brig was able to continue. TheContinue reading “The Death Zone – Chapter 11.11”
The Death Zone – Chapter 11.10
That night Brig slept fitfully, partly because of his partner’s snoring, but also because of the high-altitude. He no longer suffered from headaches, but at this altitude, he struggled even harder for every breath. He couldn’t fathom how some elite climbers were able to summit Everest without oxygen. Freaks of nature. Brig thought respectfully. AtContinue reading “The Death Zone – Chapter 11.10”