Chris J Berry

The Purlieusian Encounter Chris J Berry

The owl gazed at Reggie, who by now was totally captivated by the presence of the creature. The owl rocked its head from side to side, as it peered down between the swaying branches at him. Suddenly it took to its wing and flew a short way along the foot-path, leading Reggie further away from the canal tow-path. Settling on the branch of another tree a little farther on, it stared back at Reggie, now obsessed with the creature- it, seeming to want him to follow it. He became curious of the owl's appearance and presence. Though it had moved away from the light, its eyes still shone brightly. The owl continued to move further along the path-way, with Reggie's insatiable curiosity requiring him to follow it- he, continually being led away from the tow-path by the creature.