A little late, but here’s my latest “100 Word Stories” microfiction. It’s a bit of creative nonfiction, but whatever…

Title: Forest Trail

As I walked through the forest trail, I saw a turtle. I moved to pick it up, but it retreated into its shell. As I peered into the hole, I could see it staring back at me.

Having put the poor creature back down, I walked on through the trail. I saw a herd of deer drinking at the creek below. I stopped and took out my phone. I was about to take a picture, but they soon noticed my presence and scattered.

I shook my head, honestly frustrated. I meant them no harm, yet they were afraid of me.