By Vicky Newham
She smells him first. Huddled in the bushes, she freezes, eyes tracing each step over the damp grass, unsure whether he’s seen her in the shadows.
He’s heading straight for her now, and her body is lost to terror, legs buckling, heart drumming in her chest. He’s standing over her and unfastens the buckle of his trouser belt.
She cowers further into the undergrowth, spiky branches snagging her thin coat, and scratching her face and eyes.
He feeds the leather strap round her rigid neck and yanks it tight.
“C’mon, girl. Let’s get you to the vet, see if you’re chipped.”
Love this! Excellent surprise.
Thanks, Lorah. Really kind.
Love these stories that completely surprise me at the end! This is a Winner!
Thanks so much, Bobby. Great to hear.
Really well done–can’t help but smile at the end
Thanks, James. I couldn’t resist the ending!
great surprise!
Thank you! 🙂
Harsh–I’m cringing at first. What kind of monster is this guy? Lol Great turn around.
Thanks, Laura.
Nice!
🙂 🙂 🙂
That is a great ending! Loved it!
Really great story! Lots of impact for 101 words.
Thank you. They’re great fun to write.
I was afraid at first and then relieved at the end. What a way to hook the reader. Great work!
So pleased it works. Thank you.
Really appreciate that. Thanks so much.
The perfect snappy piece. A story with big punch in so few words. Bravo!
Cheers, Louise. I enjoyed writing this one as I knew what the ending was going to be.
Terrific tension building…I was completely drawn in.
Thank you! 🙂
Very atmospheric! Evokes such tension in just a few words, immediately draws you in then neat whiplash style twist … fab!
Thanks, Poppy. Love a twist, me!
Oh! This is awesome!!!
Thank you. What a lovely thing to say.