44. A Wintry Flight

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The owl soars soundlessly above the city, its white feathers a near match to the glowing sheen of the full moon. The sprinkling of brown spots left on the tips of its wings merge with the shadows of its celestial guide, making it nearly invisible in the night sky.

It keeps its focus straight ahead though it hears the squeaks of favored treats in the streets below.

When the clusters of densely situated buildings give way to structures closer to the ground and graced with sturdy trees, it veers to the right. In one swift, silent move, it lands on the branch outside a window.

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A/N: This is a snip-peek for my new, ongoing short story 'Color Me Snow' written for Winterfest 2020. Hope to see you there!

Thank you so much for reading <3

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