Not Long; Did Read (4 Ways Drabbles Are Different)

We’ve discussed how to write drabbles and why to write drabbles; now let’s dig into how the drabble gives the reader a unique experience they won’t find with longer pieces. Exploiting these distinctive elements might just take your drabble to the next level. Read the blog.

To Be a Hunter

By: Kai Delmas

I basked in the morning sun. Mind at peace, eyes keen, I searched for prey.

A rabbit scurried through the forest and I dove down. The violence my talons would do was not lost on me. But it was my nature.

No matter.

The lucky rabbit darted into its den. I remained hungry.

Later I heard a familiar call. My great wings carried me to the woman.

My talons dug deep into her gloved arm.

She smiled at me and smoothed my feathers, a tear slipping down her cheek.

“Come back to me. The war is over. Please, change back.”

© 2024. Kai Delmas

Kai Delmas loves creating worlds and magic systems. His debut drabble collection, Darkness Rises, Hope Remains, was published by Shacklebound Books. You can support him at patreon.com/kaidelmas, and find him on Twitter @KaiDelmas or Bluesky @kaidelmas.bsky.social.

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