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Submitted to Contest #277
Why does everyone portray me as the bad guy in all those stupid fairy tales? Being a wolf doesn’t automatically make me evil. Underneath this rough exterior of mine lives a heart of gold. I love my family just like you humans do, and I have feelings. It hurts knowing many fear me and few or none love me. For instance, my reputation really suffered when some ignorant human wrote a fairy tale called The Three Little Pigs. I feel that I have been unjustly accused of a crime where there was none. Is that...
Submitted to Contest #271
I first met Barb in high school, and I remember even then, I thought she seemed a bit odd. Being only fifteen and lacking in worldly wisdom, I didn't have a clue as to why Barb was different; I just knew she was. For instance, Barb couldn't seem to keep her hands off my best friend, Sandy. Barb and I bonded because of our mutual love of horses, but when Sandy was around, I ceased to exist. Barb did touchy-feely hugging things with her so often that Sandy headed the other way when she saw her coming. Barb didn't ...
Submitted to Contest #221
Being a ghost isn't all it's cracked up to be. I have been a spirit, or ghost as some refer to us, since 1920 when my flesh and blood body gave up the ghost. (Pun) I was still a handsome young fellow then and would have loved to stick around for a few more years. I would have, too, if Marybeth's husband hadn't come home at such an inappropriate time. However, I didn't expect my buddy, Steve, Marybeth's spouse, to take our dalliance personally and blow me away. Well, I guess one can only push friendship so far. At least I was a handsome corps...
Submitted to Contest #105
The four young men were excited and thrilled to be on their first-ever deer hunting adventure. Having completed their hunting safety course, they felt confident in their newfound knowledge. David, Ronald, Tom, and Roy left their homes in high spirits. After several hours of trudging through woods and swamps with no luck, the boys decided to call it a day and head for home. As they proceeded to unload their rifles, Tom forgot the number one rule taught in gun safety, make sure your weapon is pointed away from others at all times. Tom's ...
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