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In the forest

Chris Hall49 Comments

© Ayr/Gray

‘Come on, we can have a race between ourselves, it will be fun.’
‘Definitely, especially since our mountain bikes are best in the woods and the hilly bits.’

The two boys looked back to see the end of their village.
‘Now we are in the proper country – rolling hills and streams.’
‘It’s not too far, but far enough.’
‘Shall we go?’

They looked to each other and grinned.
‘Now it’s time to race.’
‘On your marks, set and… go!’

They went up and down and around, over a couple of streams – they were rather wet and muddy, but who minded? They were biking fast as they were riding neck and neck. Then they came to a huge oak tree in the middle of the track – one went left, the other went right… both were still neck and neck, even though the trees and bushes were getting denser and higher.

They were almost at the top of the largest hill, but suddenly a little glade opened up. The two boys stopped dead.
They mouths fell open.

And what did they see? Can you guess?
I think they will whisper…

‘We saw a couple of unicorns who darted out, and then disappeared.’
‘Did we see them, or not.’
‘Maybe it was just a double take?’

You decide! 🦄🦄

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Posted for The Unicorn Challenge, a magical challenge hosted by Jenne Gray and C E Ayr, where they provide a photo and we, in turn, provide up to 250 words.

49 thoughts on “In the forest”

  12. Wonderful story and delightful tie up with the host’s mascot.

    I just bought online, the Sunflower Tanka. Waiting for shipment to arrive. I’ll be reviewing as many poems as I can. Will you be interested to be interviewed regards to your poetry? I intend to go around and ask as many poets as I can, for an interview. I drafted 6 questions. I can paste them here after you give the green light. Or I can email you.

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  16. Of course they saw them – why wouldn’t they?
    What a wonderful story, Chris, with beautiful imagery.
    And the rising tension and speed in the paragraph ‘They went up and down and around…’ is so strong.
    It’s a terrific story!

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