Here’s my contribution to Monday’s Finish the Story posted by Barbara Beecham. It’s amazing how rusty you can feel after just a week long break from writing, but here goes…
Finish the story begins with: “They followed the buffaloes and their babies along the trail heading into the woods.”
They’d been tracking them for days, staying out of sight to avoid spooking the beasts and waiting for their chance. The plan was to separate a calf from the herd and bring it down. Starving, and with most their weapons gone, they held onto the element of surprise as their last hope.
“Here they come” Jane whispered, watching the beasts wind their way uphill through the trees. The air was heavier here, full of earthy smells which help to mask their own scent. The animals moved cautiously, the cows keeping their young close.
She pressed the knife handle into her sweaty palm, not daring to breathe. They only had one chance at this, and timing was everything.
Dan listened to the animals draw closer, hunger honing his senses. His eyes waiting for Jane’s signal.
She spread her fingers out and counted down from five.
“Now!” she screamed as they charged at the buffalo.
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Very well done! You made me feel the tension in your story which is a sign of good writing! Thanks tor writing again for the Mondays challenge and I hope that you return next week. Be well… ^..^
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Thankyou! It was a great prompt as there were so many angles you could take with it- thanks for posting it and see you next week 🙂
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Sure to be a good one! Laughter is included!
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I enjoyed your story…sure hope they accomplished their goal. If you are hungry enough, I guess you will take whatever risks that are necessary.
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Thankyou 🙂 they were at the point of desperation so it was do or die..
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Leaving it on a cliff-hanger! I’m not sure whether I’m rooting for the buffalo or the humans 🙂 At least they’re killing it to survive and not for sport.
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Yes, it’s do or die really.. 🙂
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This is excellent and I agree with Barb, you had a good amount of tension leading to the end. I fully agree they have to kill in order to survive. I enjoyed reading it!
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Thankyou- Glad to hear that I was able to convey their desperation 🙂
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Certainly, yes! I could tell they needed to eat to survive and they were desperate.
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Enjoyed your take on the prompt. You definitely felt their desperation.:)
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Thanks Susan 🙂
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Ah, I felt the tension while reading it. The things hunger makes us do :D. I enjoyed reading your take on the prompt.
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Thanks Ameena!
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