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Flash fiction 50 words
Spring Days by zanya
All creatures great and small writing prompt entry

Delicate rays of Spring sunshine shone through the trees.

Hidden in the evergreen foliage of the Pyracantha, a yellowhammer squawked loudly.

Resting his weathered hands on the spade handle, Joe glanced upwards.

Suddenly all went quiet. A fledgeling yellowhammer lay lifeless, beneath the tree.

Mother Nature donned Her mourning dress.


Writing Prompt
Write a 50-word flash fiction story about an animal (or that prominently features an animal) -- any animal, great or small, wild or tame... Exactly 50 words.

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