Jackalopes: The Real Story

By James Quinlan Meservy

What are Jackalopes?

Where does this mysterious creature originate?

What happens when humans encounters one?

Find out in this short story camping adventure from International Bestseller James Quinlan Meservy.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Charred Embers Publication
• Release date: Dec 24, 2019
• ISBN: 9781393107262

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Jackalopes: The Real Story

Copyright © 2021 by James Quinlan Meservy. All rights reserved.

No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any way by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording or otherwise without the prior permission of the author except as provided by USA copyright law.

Published by Charred Embers Publications.

Cover art: Alicia Scarborough

Editor: Dorcia Beland

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Michelle took a deep breath. The pre-dawn mountain air burned her throat. She turned to her husband, Why don’t we do this more often, Danny?

Daniel smiled at her. You are so beautiful, especially first thing in the morning.

She chuckled, And you are so incredibly corny.

He wrapped her in his arms and kissed her.

I’m serious. We both love camping and hiking.

I don’t know, he said. Adam and I went camping every chance we got as kids.

I’m glad Adam talked us into camping this weekend. Michelle soaked in the view. They were in a small valley surrounded by snow-covered mountain peaks. Sagebrush dominated the valley floor.

Me, too. It’s good to get–what was that?

What are you– Michelle’s voice trailed off.

The first beams of the sun illuminated the eastern sky, making it difficult to see clearly. Michelle pulled her hand free of her sweater. The morning air bit into her hands. "I should‘ve grabbed my