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March 21st, 2007

The Seedling

A faint, muted drumming could be felt above. Minutes later the first drops of moisture made their way to the husk, creeping through the slowly warming soil. Within the seed an alarm rang and a spark ignited. The husk cracked, and a fragile green tendril began chasing the rain on its course to the sky.
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By Cory Aldrich -- 2 comments

March 13th, 2007

Spring Thaw

The stream, churning and nearly bursting its banks with the onslaught of mountain snow, punctuated the crisp March air. Unaware of the eyes that followed them endless waves of humpies fought the current tirelessly on their upstream quest. With a great splash the young Kodiaks hopped into the frigid stream looking for a hearty lunch.
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January 22nd, 2007

Luke and the Snow

Fresh snow crunched beneath Luke’s boots on his unsteady circuit around the yard. Suddenly, the ground gave way, and he tumbled forward plunging his hands into the powder. Cold shot through his arms, and as he struggled to stand tears welled up.
Maybe mom was right. Maybe mittens weren’t such a bad idea after all.
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November 11th, 2006

The Attack

 
The bear pounced on my back, seemingly from out of nowhere. Its arms wrapped around my body. I thought there was no escape. Somehow I wrestled it to the ground and forced it into submission. I cheered until the stockboy told me that since I ripped its sides, I had to buy the stuffed bear.
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By Rantz Grotto -- 0 comments

July 5th, 2006

Predator

The gazelle’s every muscle flexed. She was prepared should her alarm be justified. Only her ears moved, turning this way and that, straining to hear any evidence of danger in the long, dry grass. Minutes passed. And nothing.
Slowly the doe lowered her head to drink, and the crocodile shut his jaws on her neck.
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By Cory Aldrich -- 4 comments

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