Tuesday, October 9, 2012

100 Words a Day 65


He jumped as the twig snapped. Turning quickly he peered across the campfire into the darkness. Realizing his mistake, he swore softly and turned from the fire but it was too late.

He looked out beyond his small camp; all he could see was darkness. His night vision had been spoiled by looking at the light.

He tried to use his ears to hear the movement of whatever had broken the twig, but all he could hear was his own heartbeat.

He thought he heard the crackling of dry leaves and turned, hoping to locate the source of the noise.

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