Prints in the Snow

It was an ordinary afetrnoon  in the woods. Lucy walked slowly breathing in the fresh air and trying to hear any bird sounds. Her eyes carefully examined surroundings. There was always something unseen, something exciting and something she had not noticed in the past few years. Despite the heavy snow, she walked quietly in hope to stumble upon a deer as she once did. She could still vividly remember those big black eyes and adorable ears, but most of all the feeling of utter shock realising how big they actually are. So far no luck. She examined the snow in search for hoof-prints, but there were only old ones, partially covered by snow. The she spotted it - a huge pawprint. Lucy placed her hand in it and was atonished realizing that it didn't cover it. Her hand disappeared in the pawprint. "Jeez! How big is this beast!' She said.

Suddenly she felt vulnerable, as if someone was watching her, lurking in shadows. She turned aroud and headed home. Slowly first but with every next step faster and faster until she was running.