I have NOT yet read Pretzel. I am savoring it for tonight when the house is still and the moon is out. Thanks for offering it to me, Meg. Here is another very devious cat for you:
Thanks so much Patricia! I never write horror, but it was an assignment from Justin Deming. You might like to see the other entries. They are all horror-able 50-word submissions
I saw his post yesterday and wanted to write something, but fatigue has been weighing me down this week. I'm hoping to get enough energy later to throw spooky tale together.
Horror is not my thing. I just had to flip it over ... Thanks, for reading it. I look forward to more education of Lisa. ( That's about as creepy as I get...)
Thank you, Rebecca. I am with you on Hallowe'en. I lock my gate and turn off the lights. Bah , humbug. I wouldn't have written this, except for Justin. And still I had to turn the dial to humor at the end.
This reminds me of the two days our cat spent both stalking and dispatching a mouse.
Thanks Olga. All part of the food chain, right?
WOAH . . . great Sharron
Thanks, Sharon. Not my usual stuff, right? I was challenged.
First one ever I have not enjoyed.
However, felis catus , no doubt, enjoyed it immensely. She was just doing as nature intended, right? Thanks for giving it a read, Kate!
Aaaaaah!
I know, right? Blame Justin Deming. Thanks for reading my gory story.
Meow.
You've read Pretzel, I assume?
https://stockfiction.substack.com/p/pretzel
I have NOT yet read Pretzel. I am savoring it for tonight when the house is still and the moon is out. Thanks for offering it to me, Meg. Here is another very devious cat for you:
https://sharronbassano.substack.com/p/let-the-games-begin-c9a?utm_source=%2Fsearch%2Fcat&utm_medium=reader2
Thank you!
Pretzel is the only piece on my Substack I would categorize as horror, although it fits snugly into satire as well.
I will light a candle, grab a glass of gin and let you know what I think of old Pretzel.
Yuck! I don’t do horror!
No, me neither. But, Wade, it is October 28. We have to gear up....
There you go! A night in the life of the cat. A cat's got to do what a cat's got to do. Good one, Sharron!
Exactly right, James Ron. We are ALL of us predator and prey.... urggggh
The word Succubus sounds like it belongs on my list of top 10 gross words. Yes, I keep a list 😂
Right! Not a very useful word in the larger scheme of language, Kristi, but a lovely word. Compare to INCUBUS. Thanks for coming back to 🍁Leaves!
Well, that was perfect for Halloween.
Thanks so much Patricia! I never write horror, but it was an assignment from Justin Deming. You might like to see the other entries. They are all horror-able 50-word submissions
https://alongthehudson.substack.com/p/fifties-by-the-fire-horror-story/comments
I saw his post yesterday and wanted to write something, but fatigue has been weighing me down this week. I'm hoping to get enough energy later to throw spooky tale together.
Go, Patricia!
Sharron, you did it to me again with the surprise ending! Bravo!
Horror is not my thing. I just had to flip it over ... Thanks, for reading it. I look forward to more education of Lisa. ( That's about as creepy as I get...)
You write one graphic story.
Thanks, Janice. Not my cup of tea. I was dared! ha ha ha
*shudders*
Awfully gory, but SO GOOD! As they so often do, your ending surprised me - absolutely wonderful writing, Sharron!
I don't subscribe to Halloween! But you're forgiven! 😉🤣♥️😘👻
Thank you, Rebecca. I am with you on Hallowe'en. I lock my gate and turn off the lights. Bah , humbug. I wouldn't have written this, except for Justin. And still I had to turn the dial to humor at the end.
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Eeeewwwwwww
I know. right? Disgusting. Sorry...
I somehow missed this - and all of the wonderful comments! Thank you, Sharron. This story was just as grisly the second time around!