We dragged the body along together–my twin and I. One by one we pulled, taking turns to haul the dead-weight over the hill.
And we were close…
So close!
But he panted and pulled us off, and sat down on the grass instead.
Stupid human!
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I am an Instructional Designer, avid reader, small-town woman and working mother with a fish-eye perspective. I have just published my first book, The Forest Bed and other short stories.
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‘Pulled us off’ was a good clue. Well done, Shaily.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thank you, Pete! I wrote it in 5 minutes flat. I am practicing Tiny Stories again since they are faster and hence more satisfying. ☺️
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Ooh
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intriguing: I await part 2
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No part 2, John. It was a pair of jogging shoes 🤣🤣🤣
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wha t ???????? how did I miss that? over for another read —
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Let me know if you find the hints I dropped 🤣
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