I am taking part in Mondays Finish the Story, which is a flash fiction challenge that provides a photo prompt and the opening sentence to your story. The rules indicate that the story you come up with must be between 100-150 words, not including the opening line… Are you ready for my story?
The Wolf – Photo by BW Beacham
“She was unaware that she was being watched.” She did not have that sixth sense like others in her family. Wandering through the woods, she searched for herbs to use in her soaps.
She heard branches snapping behind her. Turning to look, she saw nothing. Clara returned to her task. Coming across a patch of woodruff, she began harvesting, taking care not to injure the plant, and leaving enough remaining for a later harvest. Noting the position of the sun on its decline, she turned to head back home. A breeze was just kicking up and dead leaves floated downwards around her.
The snapping of branches caught her attention once again. Startled, she spied a grey wolf with gold eyes. It ran towards her swiftly. At the last moment the wolf sat. As she reached out her hand, the wolf licked her fingers. She might not have a sixth sense, but she did have a way with animals!
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I hope that you enjoyed my bit of flash fiction! May you have a magnificent Monday, and thank you for dropping on by! Be well! ^..^
Life in the Foothills 
Loved your “wolf” story.
Why thank you Tena!
Lovely story, Barb. Great twist and happy ending. Her way with animals is almost magical. Well done. 🙂 — Suzanne
Thank you Suzanne! It was fun to write… be well… ^..^
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Definitely “a way with animals”! I like the character you created here.
Thank you! I had fun writing this one! 🙂
Cute and U guess we had to tame them somehow 🙂
Thank you! There are always those who get along well with animals! 🙂
Beautiful piece of flash fiction. It really did look like Clara was going to be in serious trouble for a moment there! 🙂
Thank you! I had fun writing this one!
What a lovely and sweet ending. I really enjoyed your story.
Thank you Lisa! I had fun writing it!
You created the atmosphere superbly. 🙂
Thank you! I was imagining being wrapped in the woods! 🙂
Phew! It sounds like she’s very “woodsy” – careful with the plants and good with animals. Nice story 🙂
Thank you!
A super story 🙂
Many thanks Aileen!
Great ending…another friendly wolf.
Thank you Susan! Yes, another friendly wolf! 🙂
Lovely story Barb, I took a similar path, so to speak….
Thank you! 🙂
Excellent! However – one must ask – was she wearing a red hood?
Really? What do you think PJ? Leaving that up to your imagination!
Nice descriptive piece.
If I may make a minor crit: This sentence “Reaching out her hand the wolf licked her fingers.” contains a dangling modifier. The phrase “reaching out her hand” is a modifier that refers to the noun wolf and I’m pretty sure you mean the girl. So it should read something like the following: She reached out her hand and the wolf licked her fingers OR As she reached out her hand, the wolf licked her fingers.
Otherwise, you give great imagery. Well done!
Thank you Caerlynn. I made the change! Thank you for the correction and for the compliment about my bit of flash! I am no expert, but I certainly am enjoying the flash fiction challenges! Be well! ^..^
Great story, my friend, and what an ending!!! The image is startling! Great job! Keep those stories coming! I Love you! (((HUGS))) Amy
Thank you Amy, the LadyPinkRose! I love you too and give to you huge hugs! Be well my friend! ^..^
Whew!
Indeed! 🙂
Loved the unexpected ending.
Thank you! Those are always fun! 🙂
Wow! The lead-up to the finish was magical ~ For a while I thought things were going to end differently there~ Wonderful story Babs! ~ 🙂
Thank you John! I am looking forward to what Marg is going to do with this line and photo! 🙂 Be well and hugs to you and Margaret! ^..^
Thank you for your wonderful and very well chosen prompts Babs ~You have a permanent respondent now 🙂
Lovely, and thank you John! I am having so much fun, and glad you are too! 🙂