the stag
“There is a soft noise nearby. Zachary turns and here is the stag, staring at him. Close enough to see its breath clouding in the air.The stag‘s antlers are gold and covered with candles, twisting and burning like a crown of flame and wax.
Zachary stares at the stag and the stag stares back, its eyes like dark glass.
For a moment neither of them moves.
Then the stag turns and walks toward the trees.”
-“The Starless Sea,” Erin MorgensternAug 6, 2021
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