Danielle Willsher-Goodman

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“Pursuit of Prey” by Danielle Willsher-Goodman

Submitted to Contest #291

Racing down the cobbled street, Josh legged-it, in one last bid for freedom. Schoolbag jostling the crumpled paperwork inside, as he navigated the uneven terrain. The gripping pain in his aching muscles and shin splints on fire, as exhaustion took its toll. Like a deer being stalked into the undergrowth, his racing heart, pounded hard in his chest. Eyes wide and alert, fight-flight system on autopilot, desperately trying to usher him to safety, searching for every last move to outrun his ascendants. Jumping walls, splaying through thorny bus...

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I am autistic and like to write about some of the challenges of individuals on the spectrum, especially in school and work environments. Passionate about protecting people and giving a voice to those unable to speak for themselves and also a passionate advocate for nature