By M D Smith IV
He’s dressed in camo. His rifle held at ready in his arms. The safety is on. Ever so quietly, he eases through the woods. His eagle eyes in a squint as he searches for his prey.
One cautious boot step at a time. Listening. Birds chirp, and in the distance, a squirrel scolds the intruder.
While he makes almost no sound, his motion gives him away from a distance. Ever closer he approaches but doesn’t know it.
I am nestled motionless in the bush near his feet as he passes by me. That boy won’t have rabbit on the menu tonight.
I like the sense of anticipation.
Not so silent… nice ending
Brilliant, excellent use of each word to bring on tension and a surprise ending! Well done!
I echo Leif. First class.