Stories tagged “owl”

• Natural Causes

  An owl swoops out of the branches above and snatches a field mouse. As its claws grasp around the mouse’s body, the poor creature cries out one last time. Air escapes its lungs, never to be replenished. Then bones crunch. Its death is swift. R...

  • Author: hemightbebill
  • Posted over 2 years ago.
  • 5 out of 5

• Owl and Reptile

  As Dathla left, two pairs of eyes watched her retreat. “Who do you think that was?” The owl inquired, swiveling his head. The reptile glanced up, startled at being found amongst the detritus and decadence. “How do you always find me?&...

  • Author: Concerned Reader
  • Posted about 2 years ago.
  • 5 out of 5

• Owl and Raven

  With a smash of glass, Owl entered the room. His target was there, sitting behind a desk. The man jerked upright, sending his chair tumbling back. Owl’s steps crunched on the remains of the window as he approached the desk. Gun in hand. “Ra...

  • Author: Concerned Reader
  • Posted about 2 years ago.
  • 5 out of 5