Chance Encounter

Thump!

He had tripped over a fallen branch camouflaged by the bed of leaves on the forest floor. While trying to free himself, he noticed he had scratched himself.

He heard rustling and saw two bright golden eyes in the dull light. Watching the wolf stand and howl, he was terrified and enthralled by the beast's ethereal appearance and sound.

He quickly, without moving, located a large rock, just in case.

Rather than terror, he noted the beast was as curious as he, and sighed with relief as it prowled off into the night. A chance encounter he'd never forget.

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Thanks for reading!

This is my entry into Cendrine Marrouat's The Emotional Moment in Nature Challenge. You can find more information about this challenge here:

The prompt for the challenge is:

I invite you to write a true or fictional story that describes a deep, emotional moment connected with nature.

You are free to choose any natural element you want. Whether it is a tree, pretty flowers in your backyard, bees you meet on a walk, or a combination of elements, anything goes.

However, to qualify, your work must be written in the form of a flashku.

For more information about writing a flashku, this guide that Cendrine put together, is invaluable:

The source for the seven borrowed words was my own piece for the Mythmaker Challenge - Why The Wolf Howls in Pain, as I wanted to further highlight many of the misconceptions of these awesome wild animals that we share the planet with.

Thanks for reading!