His ears twitched and bright eyes focused on the dark surroundings of the night.
Poised on powerful hind legs, the hare tore grass from the earth and chewed while the tip of its nose glistened with dew.
Rustling nearby; a stench so recognisable from the nemesis – golden sleek hunter coming closer through the curtains of undergrowth.
Those hind legs engaging, carrying the hare across the fields darting left then right, the route etched into his memory for all eternity.
Light engulfs the field as early morning tractorwork ensues, causing the fox to hesitate when he is caught in bright beams.
Heartbeat slows and the grass is swallowed, front paws feeling their way through last year’s stubble.
In response to last Thursday’s Six Sentence Story courtesy of DENISE.
This is so beautifully written. I was so caught up in reading it that I had to go back and see where you had used “curtain.” Such a creative use of the cue word for your SSS. WOW!
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Thank you Pat .. what lovely feedback. Iβm thrilled you enjoyed it so!
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Glad the fox missed breakfast this morning. Good six.
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Written with perfect clarity and intensity, we could feel this scene unfolding, hearts beating! Very good writing, and I really liked the illustration you chose… the hare as if frozen in the moment!
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Thank you Josie π₯πΈ Iβd just seen the post inviting us to join, and simultaneously stared at my lamp base and the idea hair grew π
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The prayer of the prey. Good six
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Thank you! π₯
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Very enjoyable – in 6 sentences! Great job
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Thank you Robyn πΈ
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[…] thinking about posting and then did, in spite of uncertainties πΒ (hey! that’s you Viola Blue, glad you made it!) It is through all of you, by your example, that I will learn to write better. […]
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Beautifully written π
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Thank you so much .. I appreciate your feedback πΈ
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My pleasure β€
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Fantastic tale from the perspective of the hunted.
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Thank you! I often find myself writing from a random POV!
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Beautifully written, poetic. Vivid imagery. So glad you joined in this week!
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Thank you so much for the feedback πΈπ€
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And on the seventh sentence, they rested…
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