Hanging Tree Mockingjay Novels & Stories

But she was naked and there was nothing in the hut for her to use on the roof to hang herself down. The door suddenly opened and Okayo walked in. “Come out, I will take your place,” he said and led her towards the door. Then she again saw that she was walking with him inside a vast forest when a python appeared from nowhere and was about to engulf on her. He ran ahead and stood in front of him. The snake lunged forward and pounced on him. She began to scream as the snake snarled itself around him in preparation to break his bones.

I felt like a monkey in a circus. Finally, with sweat, curses and bloody hands, I gripped it. Using the little force I had, I flipped and sat on the branch. All I had to do next was to stand up and catch the other branch above me. It was easier, this time. Slowly, I crawled, holding the wood tightly until the stone fence was below me. If I hang from the tree, I could step on the fence. Fearing not to fall, I hung upside down, hugging the branch. It was a very awkward position. I released my legs and almost couldn’t hold the scream caused by the abrupt swaying. Waiting until I stabilize, I made sure no one heard me. There were no servants in this courtyard. Finally, I put my two feet on the

Leanda said as she looked around, her eyes scrutinizing the whole place in search for a fruit tree, "Let's look for something." Alarick nodded, understanding the importance of keeping their energy up. He also scanned the area for any signs of food. Minutes later, they stumbled upon a mango tree, the ripe fruits hanging low and inviting. Leanda looked up at the mangoes hanging from the tree, her mouth watering at the thought of the sweet, juicy fruit. "There!" Leanda exclaimed as she pointed to the mango tree, "Mangoes," she chuckled. "Okay?" Alarick mumbled, "I mean, this tree is so tall, how do we get up there?" He smirked

Jay closed his eyes and Mj took the opportunity to jump forward onto the branch of the tree directly across from the now melancholy hunter. “Marnie you don't understand…” Jay began to speak but was cut off when Mj grabbed the trunk of the tree she was in and launched her leg out planting her foot in the center of Jay’s chest and shoving him from the branch he was on. The look of surprise on Jay’s face was not lost on Mj as she landed belly down on the branch beneath her and watched his expression as his arms and legs stretched out colliding with branches as he descended toward the ground.//

A darker shape against the darkness. I turned sharply. “Kai, enough!” No answer. Rain plastered my hair to my forehead as I exhaled, ready to leave. My body screamed at me to get out, to leave, to forget the message entirely. I took a step back. And that was when I noticed it. Something beside me. Something that hadn’t been there before.My eyes shifted slowly, cautiously. And then my breath stopped. Kai. Hanging. From a tree. Blood streaked his body, dripping from wounds carved into his throat. His head lolled unnaturally, and yet—nothing was holding him. No rope. No branch wrapped around him. He was suspended in air, as though invisible hands pinned him there.

I muttered to myself as I started to climb. I was used to this. I’d been climbing trees since I was a kid back in the province. When I reached the higher branches, I was greeted by the golden-green sheen of the mangoes, their sweet scent thick in the air. I closed my eyes briefly, smiling. I plucked one. Then another. I tucked them into the hem of my shirt. Perfect. But as I reached for another mango near the top— CRACK! A branch gave way beneath me. “You’re going to fall.”