The Watercolor Girl
Published in
Dec 18, 2023
Text by Lili
Image: Serena — “Nightfall Creatures (Creature del crepuscolo)”, watercolor
A leaf cracks. A paw appears, then another one, covered by an intense red coat. It’s a fox that looks at her with its magnificent amber eyes. A sight that hypnotizes and delights her…
On a tree a bit further, perched on the branches, there is an owlet. Or maybe an owl. She’s not sure about it. She’s not used to the darkness.
A movement on her left suddenly distracts her. A small mouse she hasn’t noticed earlier tickles her, making her giggle.
She raises her head to look around, finding herself surrounded by mushrooms, sparkling and shining in the half-light…
