By Alan Moskowitz
Daisy had been barking non-stop for two days, pausing only for food and walks. Ralph from next door, suffering red-rimmed sleep-deprived eyes, had confronted Lena, demanding that she shut the dog up or he would “shoot the damn bitch.” Lena swallowed her anger, smiled sweetly, and said she’d take care of it.
At three a.m., Lena wrangled her husband Frank’s body from the cellar, hefted it into her van, and sped off. Daisy stopped barking.
There was no thank you from Ralph, just a smug smile. Lena smiled back, knowing that Daisy would be barking again soon, but Ralph wouldn’t care.
love it!
Thanks for the chuckle, great short story.
Nice job! Lol
“…but Ralph wouldn’t care.” Hahahahah!
Thanks for the laugh!
Love this!
Mind your business Ralph!
Actions speak volumes. ?
On the money.
What Daisy knew. Just got it.
Super clever especially in the time of Karen..
love!
Great story, well presented.
Clever title and twist. The last line made me chuckle.
Great work – so much story packed in but not over crowded.
The language you used fits the story perfectly; simple but impactful.
The second paragraph takes the reader by surprise; What? That sweet, smiling Lena is the villain, not Ralph? Good one!
Would it be more logical if Lena dismembered the body and fed it to her dog?
That was good.