By Robert P. Bishop
The story of a woman who grew to despise her husband terrified Arthur. Her husband’s slovenly habits and callous indifference to her happiness overwhelmed the woman as the years passed. Consumed with fury and loathing, she stuck a knife in his heart one morning at breakfast and put an end to her torment.
Arthur changed his ways after reading that story. Now he picks up after himself, vacuums the carpets without being asked, takes out the garbage, makes the bed, and faithfully walks the dog. Every day Arthur tells his wife, the author of that terrifying story, he loves her dearly.
How to passively-aggressively train your husband with a short story. This could start a trend. Enjoyed it!
Glad you enjoyed the story, Ephra. I can see each of them penning stories about what they are going to do to one another and leaving the stories scattered about the house for each to see. Probably easier to hire a divorce attorney.
Hello Robert ,
Nice! Be interested to learn if hubby developes an urge for creative writing, too
Hi Cathryn…thanks for the kind remark. Yes, I’m pretty sure Arthur is going to write his own stories and leave them scattered about the house for his wife to “discover.” Arthur has decided two can play this game…
All the husbands here feel seen!
Oh, that’s wicked but made me laugh.
Tight twist. Nicely executed.
Great twist. Watch out Arthur. Better empty that dishwasher!
Nice twist. Well done.