Point Blank | A 100 Word Story

#737 - White Buffalo Woman

I had her in my sights. My center of gravity a sore spot on my knees as I crouched within the prickly bush. My camo somehow felt heavier as the afternoon sun beat down. I was in the shade, though it made no difference. A bead of sweat lingered on my forehead, stopped by my furrowed brow, nestled upon the scope of my hunting rifle.

Three days and three nights I waited for this moment. A bead of sweat wasn’t going to foil my chance to nab her. With my finger on the trigger I waited…then…

BANG!

I missed!

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NORTH DAKOTA - Lakota Deity

The hierophant represents a venerated teacher, enlightenment, and structure.

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