Opal Reflections
Perspectives through Prose, Poetry and Photography
Execution Day
This was written in response to the Trifextra Challenge:
In The Scorpio Races, author Maggie Stiefvater writes, “It is the first day of November and so, today, someone will die.” Give us the next thirty-three words of this story, as you imagine it. Take it wherever you like, but make it original and make it 33 wordsexactly. – See more at: http://www.trifectawritingchallenge.com
Carefully snapping the tip of the disposable applicator, I seize Bandit, take deadly aim, and act swiftly to dispense the poison squarely between his shoulder blades, triumphantly exclaiming:
“Begone, tics and fleas! Begone!”
20 Comments on “Execution Day”
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Lighthouse in the Mist, Cape May, NJ
Bandit
Festive View from the Pub, Peddler’s Village – Lahaska, PA.
Home Sweet Home
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Ha!ha!You made me think that there was dog hater in there-phew!Then came the end and boy was I glad! 😀 A wonderful take on the prompt-enjoyed it:-)
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Oh no…I would walk on hot coals and slaty dragons for my doggie. Fortunately I need only fend off fleas, etc. glad you enjoyed, Atreyee.
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I am so glad about that Joanne:-)
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You’re braver than me haha It’s even harder with cats, I think!
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At least I can begin with “Sit!” Cats aren’t into such obedience commands. You’d probably be best waiting for a cat nap, before striking!
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Haha…could be a mass murder there 🙂
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We hope so!
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i agree i will always kill fleas owning a huge bullmastif i must always be on the lookout. no harm can come to my dear daisy
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Yep..and yet I forgot to take my BP pills.
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Really amazing creativity!
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Thanks, Ronnie. These writing challenges are very thought provoking. I don’t comfortably delve onto dark subjects, so killing fleas seemed to be a ‘fun’ take on the prompt.
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Love the battle you create against the mighty flea! Fun read. Thanks for linking up!
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Thanks – those little beasts are mightier than meets the eye!
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Ooooo those darn pests!
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Yes – we need to keep our bedmates free from those invaders!
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I have 3 pups but they are not bed mates 😉
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As a lifetime dog owner, collies, shelties…they had their beds. I now have a cav. King Charles spaniel and I’ve learned his definition of ‘lap dog’! Quite a revelation. I’m not complaining👩
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I am a new pup owner within 1 year I’ve rescued a Lab-pit mix, a pit bull and a Catahoula leopard 🙂 all girls and all my sweets… Next to my 6 daughters and 4 sons 🙂
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Definitely not bed mates! But you must have a very big heart…to go along with your very big family. It always seems that those who are already taxed to the max, are the ones who still find room for others! Kudos!
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Thanks for that, you just made my day 🙂
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