HUNTING
This story is prompted by Sue Vincent’s Daily Echo Thursday photo prompt: #writephoto.
Ewdin waited for days in his tree stand and this is the first stag he’d seen. He took aim and fired. One shot and the stag went to the ground. He jumped down from the tree and walked over. You’ll do just fine. Marty will be pleased.
He worked quickly and got the stag into the bed of his truck.
He pulled out his phone. “Marty, I’ve got a good one. Meet me at the plant. I should be there in a few hours.”
“Great. I’ll be there.”
Edwin navigated the windy road up the hill carefully. The road was barely used, and he didn’t want to skid into a ditch. At least if he didn’t show up, Marty would know to look for him. After all, he had what Marty wanted. A huge stag. He looked in the rear-view mirror. The stag was magnificent.
A few hours later, he turned into the plant, and Marty was there to meet him.
“He’s a beauty. I’ll start processing him immediately.”
“Call me when you’re done. I’ll be back.”
A couple hours later he got the call. He made his way down to the plant. As promised, the stag was ready.
“As usual, you have done a fine job. He’ll be ready in no time for Santa’s sleigh team.”
This story is prompted by Sue Vincent’s Daily Echo Thursday photo prompt: #writephoto.
Stop over and give it a try. You might be surprised at what you can compose.
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Nice take, enjoyed it 🙂
Thank you, Kitty. I enjoy a good twist. This was definitely a picture that lent itself to it.
You are welcome, Michele 🙂
Welcome, Michele 🙂
That was definitely a twist ending!
Thanks, Mae. A happy end for once.
Haha, I had such dark thoughts until the twist ending – I hope he enjoys himself on the big night! 🙂
Thank you, Iain. I believe he will.
That was a twist I never saw coming. I was thinking of venison and eggs with a few hashbrowns.
Thanks, Craig. Even Santa needs a bit of help once in a while.
great and fun take on prompt!
Thank you Neha. Glad you stopped by.
You really had me! Great ending! 😊👍💜
Thank you. Glad you liked it. I love a good twist, especially when there is a touch of suspense.
You’re welcome. 😊👏
Aw. Cute twist!
Thanks, Staci. Every once in a while I like cute.
Nice ending! I was feeling quite sad until then 🙂
Thanks, Jacquie. I wanted him to have a happy ending. I love a good twist.
Oh! Hooray Michelle, I was not enjoying this right up to the end and now I love it ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks, Willow. I love a great twist.
So do I 💜
Oh, I like that twist at the end.
Thanks, Joan. Sometimes there truly is a happy ending.
Press-ganged into delivering presents. Loved it 😉
Thanks, Chris. Definitely better than the alternative.
Nice twist, Michele. Sorry I couldn’t share this ealier… wtih no reblog button and just a half-squashed phone, I couldn’t manage it till I got home 🙂
No problem, Sue. Every update is a challenge. Glad you like it.
A great twist, Michele.
Glad you liked it, Robbie. I enjoy a good twist ending. Keeps you on the edge of your seat.
I was a bit worried for a while there…
A happy ending was in store. Just wanted to keep you all guessing.
Whew! Great ending!
Thank you. I’m glad you liked it.
Never saw that coming, Michele!
Thank you, Eliza. Now he is up in the North Pole making a lot of children happy.
Not what I expected. Still leaves a dark shadow. (K)
I like the unexpected. At least he had a happy ending.
I hope Santa can magically make him live. A good response and a shocking twist I would never have thought of.
Thanks, Ellen. So you know, he was never dead to begin with. Edwin used a tranquilizer dart. 😀
Phew! Good job 😂😁