So, I usually post my 50-word challenge stories near the Saturday deadline. One reason is that I get busy and just don't get to it. Another reason is that I like to see what all the other Fifty Worders produce, and choose a storyline that rounds out the collection for the week. (I realize this probably makes no sense to anyone but me. Heh heh.) Anyway, this week I thought I would write a 50-word story at the beginning of the week for a change of pace! Who knows, I may write another one before the week is up.

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Lost

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I staggered through the dark woods, lost. Owls called and animals scurried. I feared bears. Was I walking closer to the cabin or further away? After two days without food, I could barely stand.

A light shone through the trees. Friend or foe? Afraid, I ran deeper into the woods.

Thanks so much for reading!

Here's my complete collection of 50-word stories:

Rod's Bait and Tackle
Hank’s sudden change
Mystery of the snowbank
Going below
What remained
In that moment
The space between
Elsie’s view
Just a tree in a field
Nathan’s waterfall
A walk in the woods
The church mouse
The farmers' market
The tiny hunter
The map
Ghost fair
Departure from Castle Island
Conspirators and lies
Getting to know you
The man in hiding
Mermaid dreams
Time to say goodbye