Deadfall in the Thicket

[oddimp13]

Thicket (noun): dense area of coverage where whitetail deer like to hide
Deadfall (noun): Branches and ground litter that serves as concealment when the hunter is on the ground

They gazed at each other across the thicket's expanse, littered with white snow and green branches.  Neither betrayed any surprise at seeing the other.  There was no chance

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[oddimp13]

Just wanted to say, sorry if you're getting tired of the hunting-themed scenes. I blame my totem animal and my increasing desire for being alone with nature.

[aerinemystie]

I think it's kind of cool. Nice to see a story from an animal's point of view. :)