Here’s an old Ko-fi post from November 2023:
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As the adventurer crested the hill, they caught sight of something that stopped them in their tracks.  As they stood there in the middle of the trail, a cold wind shifted the branches of the redwoods towering above. The sudden chill shivered down their back, but their focus would not waiver from what lay before them: a human skull, nestled in a small pile of bones. The remains glowed from what little sun found it’s way into these woods.
The adventurer’s thoughts raced as their body held stiff. Run? Hide? The consideration of both of these options only created an impasse of indecision.
A sound like no other cut through their thoughts. A moan, no. A low grumbling hum that felt as though it came from the center of the earth. It unmoored the adventure’s focus enough to let it drift up, into the darkness of the forest. Only it wasn’t the forest, this darkness was something else. An inky, giant shadow looked out with two points of white light for eyes.
The choice that seemed so impossible just moments ago was now crystal clear. Run, as fast as you can, RUN!

It was only days later that the adventurer thought back on this encounter and thought to ask the question, who arranged the bones in such a neat, reverent pile? Surely not that beast… right?

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This is the first time I think I’ve ever written a short story based on one of my photos, and it was really fun! It’s been a long time since I’ve done any creative writing and I’m sure this story could be redrafted better, but I’m happy with it for now. If you’ve read this far, thank you!

Kit Felis