I love your visions and your stories, wonderfully done again lil Vixen <snugz>

*snugz her right back... thank you so much so much so much...

V.

Teriffic! You mixed the hunter's arrogance and knowledge of his weapon of choice with the steady, no-nonsense approach of the farmer and put the hunter where he belonged without being brutal or even ugly. A tale very well told and most satisfying to read.

*blushes...

to tell the truth, I wasn't sure how this one would be received. You have made me so happy (once again)...

V.

Wow.... Very cool.

Verbatim, my initial reaction. Out loud, even.

*laughs and gives her a hug.... thank you for that... really...

V.

Hah! Serves him right. Very nice twist in the story, although I had a hunch there would be something like that when the hunter approached the house with all the signs. There's a certain moral in the story, and you tell it well, without being violent or cruel. Very, very good. I enjoyed reading this very much, I laughed out loud in the end. Good work here, truly an entertaining read.

*steps into his personal space and gives him a hug....

you are so kind Panzer... thank you for being you...

V.

Buaahahahahaaha .. dirty rotten liar got what's commin' to him!

chuckles... and gives her a hug...

glad you liked it hun... really really...

V.

*shivers, and grins* Oooh... a nice tale there, Vixyy... a shiveringly good yarn indeed... :)

*hugs a vixyy and kisses her cheek*

*hugs him right back and accepts his kiss graciously...

Thank you Seht... really really... you're very kind to this old Fox...

V.

Loved it! That was a great story and a great twist at the end.

thank you so very much Cron...

*hugs...

V.

Very nice. I liked everything about this story, and I found myself getting lost in it while reading. That's a sign of some excellent writing. And I didn't see the ending coming, which was another plus. I mean I figured that hunter had something coming to him, but I didn't see what it was till it happened.

oooooo... thank you so very much... I wasn't quite all that sure what would happen until it did, either. In fact I began writing one thing and the Wolf just kind of said... 'no'.

*smiles...

V.

*smiles and gives a soft, warm, fluffy hug*

Wow... that was an amazing read, Vixyy. I must admit I'm not very fond of hunting stories, but I very much enjoyed reading this little tale (or should I say tail? =~.^=).

*gives her such a hug... thank you so much... truth - I hardly have control over what is written... it just sort of happens...

V.

*smiles and nods*

I know what you mean, dear... I have had that happening to me sometimes, too. Every now and then, an idea just blossoms up, and your fingers can do nothing but obey as the words make their way out f your mind and into your pen or keyboard... but some of the best stories are written that way =^.^=

*Whistles* Nice. Not much more that I can say about it that others have not already mentioned. Keep up the good work.

thank you so much... really and truly... I'll take a whistle any day.

V.

A well told tale, no lie. With a nice little twist at the end where an arrogant
bastard gets his comeuppance.

*grabs the old Rabbit around his body and gives him a big hug.

How are the new meds working T?

V.

Good ending. I was worried for a second there. But then I thought... "Nah, she wouldn't glorify a jerk like that." And lo, I was right.
Very satisfying.

smiles very largely... I'm glad you kept the faith M...

*hugs...

V.

thank you so very much Lamont.... you made my lunch hour...

V.

Another great Vixyy tale. I kinda of figured out what was happening when the farmer said, "these grounds are sanctuary", but I love the way you got him to convince the hunter to leave everything inside. And the last line really put the cherry on top of the whole story.

*smiles very brightly... thank you so much... really really

V.

OOO very well done and darker than you usually write.

**Peeks in fox's ear looking for spark of genius.**

*shakes her head...

that tickles ya silly Zebra...

thanks so much Z.

V.

*grins* What can I say that hasn't been said already...? Well, I'll just say it; Another excellent story from Vixyyfox!!

*blushes and gives him a hug....

thanks so much hun... really... it was much appreciated...

V.

0.0 Wow, i was not expecting that. all i have to say though is KOOL!!!

*smiles so very big... thank you....

V.

Great story. It was interesting to see how conditions allowed for the shot wolf to live, yet at the same time allow the hunter to go unpunished.

*gives him a hug...

thank you Ryan... muchly

V.

I like it. Sorry I haven't been able to keep up, life and everything, but it helps to read stories like yours to take a break on occasion.

I fully understand John... just glad you can still read me every now and again...

V.

*Bows to her creative geniouse*
Amazing... Simply amazing

*places her forehead on top of his rubbing their fur together....

thanks so much Kar...

V.

I can see this being a series. You could write a great deal about this. A very great deal. In fact, you could write a whole series of stories about the Sanctuary...

Wonderful idea!

*scratches her head... but but but....

really?

V.

I agree. There is much that is left to the agination In this story. Things that I would certainly love to read about more in the future. I say go for it!

Yes really. You have touched (if briefly) upon several possible subjects, some which furries like, and others which just make a good story. Transformation, animal preservation, and an engrossing folkloric kind of storytelling which deals with crises of identity, morals and possibly, the afterlife.

http://www.dragonskeepfarm.com/Bard.....y_of_Oisin.htm

This is a classic Irish folk tale (well, a rendition of it) which you have touched on. The premise that once you enter, you may never leave. The sanctuary might be a magical place similar to Tir Na Nog. The hunter represents something much different, but yet the same. Without the animals, the hunter is nothing, he has no reason to brandish his gun. The wolf man could teach the hunter "things" about the animals he once hunted and what the sanctuary means. And unlike Oisin, whose identity and self lies with the Fianna, the hunters lies with the animals, so after initial revulsion and rebellion against his lot in the sanctuary, he begins to maybe like it?

*jaw drops... dang...

I never in a hundred years woulda thought that... and I'm not being silly either. I would be afraid, though, that now knowing, the story would never be the same and I would botch it terribly.

and that's just a truth...

but thank you so much for showing me this.

*gives him a large hug...

V.

Heh, I dunno... Just thought you might wanna see why your story made my imagination scramble. Course, that stuff is not nearly as fun as the stories you come up with. I tend to latch on to much more serious and depressing themes.

*hugs back!

*smiles... thank you Z... very very much...

V.

Steps through the fence, “Safe.”

Steps back, “Not Safe.”

“Safe.”

Not safe.”

*laughs so hard...

good morning to you too T...

V.

*grumbles* . . . for a callous tail trophy and and bragging rights . . .

and yes, a person must be careful . . the only time in my entire life i ever saw my father threaten another man it was a trespasser . . .

I can understand... some hunters have total disregard for property and the safety of others... not to mention the creatures they kill.

V.

*sighs* hunters. I don't get 'em. THey call that sport. Laying in wait and bagging creatures have no reason to fear us...

you kill when you are threatened or hungry (food of course) not because your bored.

I just don't get it.

Yet again, great story. I wonder if he ever leaves.

I honestly don't know...

I'm glad you liked it Tyger...

V.

*hugs*

So, what happens if I sit on the fence? ;) Great story! I loved it. ^_^

~GR

thank you Grey... very much...

V.

well writ

I have nothing against hunting, when it's for food, and the hunter does their best to use every part of the kill... but can't stand the idea of trophy hunting. I don't believe in hunting as a sport, but rather a means of putting food on the table.

total agreement... absolutely...

V.

And the farmer wolf is right... no man like that deserves the mercy struck by death from somewhere unseen, unheard and unfelt

I remember a time you were a bit more careless with the lives of your creations *smiles* You are so wise now mother Fox *bows*

*looks at her seriously... we live... we learn... we become a different creature...

*hugs....

V.

*hugs back* you have become so beautiful <3

as have you... so good to see you in here again...

V.

Evil hunterz

Respect nature dammit!

I will always respect a hunter who is a hunter for a need, especially when they can pit their skills against nature as in archery... but most hunters I have met have no need... better to use a camera.

V.

After that setup, you gave me precisely the story I'd wanted. :3 Thank you.

you're more than welcome TW... thanks for reading...

V.

i think my heart stopped right there...

amazing work ma'am ^^

you are spoiling me rotten... thank you...

V.