Corky Farmer

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“Mellow” by Corky Farmer

Submitted to Contest #195

“Mellow!” Boris yelled as he darted across the living room at light speed. On the return trip, he yelled again, “Mellow! Come on!” Boris’s tail was just a beige blur against the tan leather couch that I wished I was curled up on. Instead, I sat on the kitchen island and watched the cocker spaniel chase that filthy frightened grey mouse around the house. It had been said that it was my duty as a cat to catch that “thing”. But I’m being honest, I’d rather my tabby grey tail be shaved than catch and or eat a mouse. Besides, Mr. and Mrs. Atwood ...

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Writing is my escape from the daily grind. I often share my work with friends and family, and I've self-published a short book. Historical fiction is my preferred genre to write, but I'm not bound to any one path. Inspiration for writing comes to me from my five children, family, the people I've come to know over the years, and good friends.