RYDEN “Brace yourselves!” Amelia yelled. “For what?” Nora asked. It didn’t take long, she said, “Oh, my Goddess.” Another earthquake rumbled, shaking everything around us. This time, it was stronger and longer than the last one in Tahoe. Amelia stared at me. She didn’t bother hiding her fear. “This isn’t normal.” “I know.” As the ground danced in waves, we stilled until it stopped. Then another howling roar erupted. This time, it came from both mountains. Are gazes flew to the mountains surrounding us. “This isn’t good,” I muttered, not hiding my fear. The mountains began to shake as if they were controlled. I watched its slope break and fall apart. A low rumble swept over the mountain causing a huge avalanche. The trees were falling like dominoes, rolling down from the top toward

