Another World

Deep in the forest was an inaccessible cliff that soared high above the tall tree canopy. People had wondered for years what lay beyond yet the landscape was so inhospitable none dared to try to reach the impassable cliff and scale it. A hunting party got led astray as they tracked after a herd of mountain bearded goats. The chase had been long and very hard as their elusive prey kept far ahead, tempting them ever onwards. Now with night approaching they were caught far from home with no shelter. They searched along the cliff base for a cave finally one spotted a narrow track. With trepidation they followed it into the cliff it twisted and turned getting narrower, darkness coated them almost smothering them. With brush torches they plunged ever deeper into its midst, the rocks covered in green slime. Which gave off an odd luminous light that distorted everything in the strangest way. Giving rise to images of long lost creatures that flicked and danced in the eerie light. Along way ahead they could see sky and odd trees on the distant horizon. Finally reaching the end they looked out on to a very different world. Everywhere they looked were new plants. Wondrous plants with enormous fruits and strange multi coloured birds that flocked to them without any fear, settling on shoulders chattering away. Deer came up and nudged them gently seeking their pockets with wet tongues. Flowers spanning six to nine feet made for the perfect resting places. Cosy and bouncy the weary hunters were soon fast asleep and woke invigorated. The stream bubbled by contentedly. Its waters were crystal clear and sweet and enormous fish lazily swam by. They spent a few days there exploring all the treasures that nature offered. Reluctantly they made their way back and excitedly told friends and family. They scoffed at their tales with disbelief until in frustration they led them back to the cliff. For hours they searched in vain for the trail, They looked at each other incredulously Had they just dreamt it? We will never know!