The Hunt
A Prehistoric Hunt in the Form of Micro-fiction
We gathered around our sacred fire, ceremonial dress in place. We chanted, drank, and sharpened our weapons.
In the morning light, we departed. Our quarry's tracks led us right to them.
The mighty beasts loomed large before us, grazing; watchful, but content. We circled 'round - had them surrounded. But then a deafening sound broke.
The mighty beasts bolted in each direction; there wasn't a safe place to go. As the dust settled, we collected our wounded. The dead drew the attention of the source of the herd's disturbance; the mighty short-faced bear.
Our eyes met, right before it charged...
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Megan Baker (Left Vocal in 2023)
A fun spin on her last name, Baker enjoyed creating "Baker's Dozen" lists for various topics! She also wrote candidly about her mental health & a LOT of fiction. Discontinued writing on Vocal in 2023 as Vocal is a fruitless venture.
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