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Sissy Pantelis's avatar

Thank you for the beautiful story! I am sorry it was not longer- it could be. I loved it anyway, so thank you again.

M Cowan's avatar

Hey Fellow Tennessean! I get it. No, they won't understand, and they will never learn. Great tale.

-Marty, a recluse in the foothills of the Cumberland Plateau

Maria DiElsi's avatar

The king missed a teaching moment. And an opportunity to lead by giving his people hope for the future. I do love stories about the natural world, especially ones where we are reminded we are of and from that same world.

thank you for your story!!!

Rebecca Brothers's avatar

Powerful piece. Loved the line " Its teeth were as long as a child’s fingers." Chilling