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According to the Online Field Guide, a group of jaguars is called a prowl. This issue of The Prowl is dedicated to creative writing. Enjoy!

 

FROM THE FIELD by Bethany H.

"At night the field behind his house would darken. It would vanish into a deep inky abyss. A deep void hiding anything and everything, especially the creatures that don’t dare to prowl about in daylight ..." Read more

THE CREATURE IN THE WOODS by Italy R.

"Looking around and rubbing his hand on a patch of grass, Oliver wondered if he should really go down. Nothing better to do, he thought. As he peered inside he noticed a ladder that looked like it hadn’t been used in a long time, since it had ivy and weeds growing on it, as well as some fungi sprouting from behind it. He looked around once more and decided to descend down it, making sure not to drop his flashlight ..." Read more

A BAD PLACE FOR A GNOME By Aaron H.

"Taylor took the lead. He looked around at the bleak and dirty walls, a sense of danger overwhelmed him ..." Read more

PERFECT by Abel F.

"Kenny woke up from a deep sleep. He put on his mismatched clothes and went downstairs. He opened the cupboard and grabbed a box of cereal from his variety of flavors. There was a light hum from the AC. But nothing else. He then took a seat on the couch and flipped on the TV ..." Read more

 

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