, 17 & 28 Across So blustery, shot almost turns around hole (3,5,3,2,8)

Across

Across the vast ocean, sailors braved the vast blue expanse. The ship cut through the waves, its hull strong and true. In the distance, the stars twinkled like diamonds.The horizon beckoned, a siren's call to adventure. Across the waves, the ship sailed on, seeking fortune and fame.The captain stood at the helm, his eyes fixed on the horizon, his heart racing with excitement.

Blustery

A blustery wind howled through the city streets, whipping the buildings into a frenzy. The people rushed home, seeking shelter from the storm. Schools were canceled, and trains were delayed.The blustery gusts brought heavy rain, drumming against the pavement. People huddled in doorways, trying to stay dry.The storm raged on, its fury unrelenting.

Shot

A single bullet whizzed past her ear, a sharp thud that frightened her. She ducked for cover, her heart racing in her chest.She raised her gun, her finger hovering over the trigger. A shot rang out, its sound echoing through the alley.A hail of bullets erupted, the sound deafening.

Almost

Almost there, she thought, her hands moving swiftly over the keyboard. The deadline loomed, and she felt a surge of determination.She typed furiously, her fingers flying across the keys. Almost finished, she breathed a sigh of relief.Almost done, she let out a whoop of triumph.

Turns

The wheels began to turn, a complex dance of gears and levers. Engineers watched, mesmerized, as the machine hummed to life.A new project took shape, its components shifting and reconfiguring. The team worked tirelessly, driven by a shared vision.The machine roared to life, its power and precision a testament to human ingenuity.

Around

The sun rose over the tranquil lake, its warmth on the water's surface. A sailboat glided effortlessly, its hull a perfect circle.A butterfly danced in the breeze, its wings beating in perfect rhythm with the wind.The boat drifted, its course set, as it followed the sun.

Hole

The hole yawned open, a dark and foreboding abyss. The sound of dripping water echoed through the cavernous space.A lone figure stood at the edge, its eyes fixed on the depths below. The air was thick with tension.The darkness seemed to swallow everything, leaving only the faint glow of luminescent plants.

35328

The numbers danced across the screen, a mesmerizing pattern of 1s and 0s. A computer program processed, its logic flawless.A new code burst forth, its complexity and beauty a testament to human ingenuity.A message emerged, its meaning unclear, but its beauty undeniable.The numbers swirled, a vortex of calculation and creativity.