Neighbours
Microfiction
They’re feuding. Have been for months. Next time, the dog gets a bullet.
She ruffles Baxter’s fur – watch it buddy – but one whiff of sheep and he’s over the fence, ears pinned, nipping at lamb rumps.
The gunshot splits time. She finds Baxter in undergrowth, blood soaked and stiff. That same day, her husband leaves her with two under two.
Word gets around. Winter bites. The neighbour appears, unbidden. He stacks wood in her shed, unloads hay for the horses.
Thought you could use it.
Rain pelts down.
She ruffles the puppy’s fur, and puts the kettle on.
About the Creator
Megan Anderson
Loves a yarn. Draws a bit. Sings in the yard. Spells things the Australian way.
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Dear Ms. Megan - I'm so glad I've discovered your unique and creative way of storytelling. As I scroll though your presentations this one caught my eye since I also like to write about pets. I'm just a retired legal writer morphed into a 'Goof-Writer' nothing more. I don't do contests/rewards but I enjoy reading 'Shorts' from all over the world on this marvelous platform. I see you haven't posted much of late. *Megan, I've subscribed to you with pleasure hoping to see more of your work. Jay, Jay Kantor, Chatsworth, California 'Senior' Vocal Author - Vocal Village Community -
This is so incredibly smart and perfect I had to read it four times
Congratulations on your well-deserved win!
Not quite Ramsay Street, eh? You crammed a lot into 100 words. Impressive.
Hello! WOW, I love your story
Great story in so few lines, emotions and suspense draws you in. Congrats.
Oh wow! You did amazing with the suspense and emotions! Awesome story!
this is a fine story. Terse and full to the brim at the same time. Complete. Vocal got it partly right....my sincere congratulations on a wonderful piece!
Wow! This story is a shortstory workshop for how to evoke mood, tension and emotion. Great work!
Very chilling and emotional, it grand you and doesn't let go. Congratulations 🎉 on your win💕
Quite deserving win. Such depth in so little words. Congratulations 🎉
Very nicely done, very emotionally touching.
This is excellent and should have been the first-place story.
This is a prime example of using small sentences to show a whole sequence of events. Amazingly well written. I can’t get over how much you wrote in so few words. The emotion is not cheapened at all by the brevity, and it’s just a masterclass in micro fiction. Bravo! And congratulations! 🎊
Wow! There is so much detail here. Beautifully done! Congratulations! 💗
Wow, this story is so compact and so complete. Without describing any emotions, I felt them all. Congratulations!
Really well done. Congratulations on placing!
Congratulations on your excellent Top Story
Everything in seasons, especially on the land. Love the cyclic nature of this gorgeous little micro, Megan. So much said in so little. Congratulations on second place.
Country living, out on the land, such a different way of life ❤️ but Aussies are a tough lot and you captured the spirit perfectly! Congratulations on placing!
Fantastic story! Congratulations on second place!
This truly does contain a whole story in just a few words, great job!