This loop was as much of a repeat of the last loop as Cal could make it. Since everything had gone right up until Andy broke out the hammer, and he wanted to repeat that. This is why they found themselves once again back near the lake. The stone in Cal’s arms had just been dragged out of the lake again. “Perfect,” Cal said to the group, happy with the outcome this time around.


    “Can I eat some of the stone again?” Bug said, trotting over to the group. Cal dropped the stone in surprise.


    Stolen novel; please report.


    “Oh fuck, wait, Bug, did you just talk?” The stone had shattered when it hit the ground. Cal knew this was all about to end again.


    “More importantly, before we all die again, Bug, do you remember the last loop?” Andy chimed in.


    “I remember eating a tasty stone after we all went on this great adventure. I like that we decided to do it all again, though it''s fun. But why are we doing this all again?” The only answer Bug’s question received was the all-consuming white flash.