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A New Man

April 3, 2025 9 Comments

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.

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  1. Ephra Behn says

    April 3, 2025 at 8:45 am

    How to passively-aggressively train your husband with a short story. This could start a trend. Enjoyed it!

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    • Robert says

      April 3, 2025 at 8:16 pm

      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.

      Reply
  2. Cathryn says

    April 3, 2025 at 12:12 pm

    Hello Robert ,
    Nice! Be interested to learn if hubby developes an urge for creative writing, too

    Reply
    • Robert says

      April 3, 2025 at 8:20 pm

      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…

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  3. SwayambhuP says

    April 6, 2025 at 4:40 pm

    All the husbands here feel seen!

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  4. Sue says

    April 9, 2025 at 10:16 am

    Oh, that’s wicked but made me laugh.

    Reply
  5. PK says

    April 9, 2025 at 12:09 pm

    Tight twist. Nicely executed.

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  6. Sharon Murphy says

    April 9, 2025 at 4:46 pm

    Great twist. Watch out Arthur. Better empty that dishwasher!

    Reply
  7. Ed Kratz says

    April 10, 2025 at 11:41 am

    Nice twist. Well done.

    Reply

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