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Scientist (Paleontology, Geochemistry, Geology); Writer (Speculative and Science Fiction, plus technical and non-technical Science); Mom to great boy on the Autism spectrum; possessor of too many hobbies.

Stink Bug – Chapter 7

I walked a few paces behind K’eel. He – she – kept looking back at me, fluttering her wings with each hop. The sounds of squawking and clucking floated toward me, growing louder with each step. The light of day diminished into deep shadows as the cacophony took over.

A dark wall of bushes loomed in front of us and K’eel paused. The chatter was just beyond in the blackness, ringing in my ears. K’eel spread her wings and trilled. The forest was suddenly silent.Continue reading “Stink Bug – Chapter 7”