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Dashing
through the downpour, Jackson could see no other shelter than a shadowy
doorway. Within the doorway lay a trembling
dog, soaked to the skin. Even with its
matted fur, Jackson appreciated that this dog had some breeding.
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Attached to Jackson’s key chain
was a tiny LED flashlight. “Here, boy…”
Jackson rubbed the wet fur with his woolen scarf, while searching for a chain
or some ID.
The flashlight caught the glint of a tag in the shape
of a four-leaf-clover,
with the name “Lucky” and a phone number.
Jackson dialed it, hearing the ring, and finally an answer. “This is the Blank residence. How may I help you?”
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After telling about finding “Lucky”,
Jackson heard a boy in the background shouting with joy. “Lucky!
Lucky has been found!...” Moments
later a car pulled up and the boy jumped out into the rain, wrapping his arms
around his dog.
“You need a ride, mister?” The boy turned to ask. But no one remained, the doorway was
empty. Jackson had disappeared into a
sheet of rain.
Many thanks to all who read Delores @thefeatherednest and find her Wednesday Words a challenge! Take a chance and see what you can create!
Saving a mutt, what a nice thing to do. Now he can go home and eat some poo lol
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely story. Thanks for playing along Susan.
ReplyDeleteI loved your take on the words!! Red eyes, indeed!
DeleteI like stories with mysterious strangers who melt out of sight. Nice one!
ReplyDeleteI liked the dog photo, which gave me a focus. And the mysterious stranger, Jackson. I've been eager to use that name.
DeleteI believe from the bottom of my heart we make our own luck. This dog's owners made their own luck by tagging their dog.
ReplyDeleteOh, definitely. And now GPS implants are available for pets, as well. If one has a precious pet, it is a worthy investment.
DeleteThis is excellent, Susan. Even in these few short sentences, I was rivetted by the story and the characters in it. It touched me deeply, as well.
ReplyDeleteLike Jabblog said - 'nice one!' - June
I hope you have popped over to Delores' site! She always has a story that surprises. Thanks!
DeleteA great story. Thanks Susan!
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I'm amazed at the different slant you and Delores give to the same words! Fascinating. And ingenious! I'm going to try tomorrow . . .
ReplyDeleteVery nice story...
ReplyDeleteSuch a different take on the words that Delores' gave us. And how right I was to wait for the inspiration of the wordsmiths. I love this - and the dog photo melted my soggy heart too. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the story about a dog. I seem to love dogs!
ReplyDeleteI love your stories, Susan.
ReplyDeleteI love your stories too, Susan, and I'm wondering if a book of these short, but always exciting, thrilling, and meaningful stories is on the horizon? What a collection you have assembled here on your blog.
ReplyDeleteThis fits in both with the Wednesday story and with the Random Acts of Kindness. Brilliant!
Nicely done of the guy, great story
ReplyDeleteGreat story!
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