A Case of Misidentification

Abstract

A Case of Misidentification" is a story that encapsulates much of my childhood experience: adventuring in the wilderness, meeting up with animals, a carefree enjoyment of the world, and much more. The style and voice I use are intended to evoke the culture I grew up in and to pay homage to the ancient art of campfire storytelling. I wrote this story while laid up with a broken ankle, watching spring bloom over the world outside my window. In many ways, writing this story was an outlet for my adventurous energy during the weeks of immobility. The following is a true story, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.