Today, the start of a work week, is the day that I devote to hosting the Mondays Finish the Story challenge. In the challenge, I ask that you write a story using between 100-150 words. I ask that you use the opening line and the photo prompt to create your story. Today, I am using the opening line of the challenge at the end of my story. It is in bold and italics. The photo prompt follows the story.
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It was an ordinary day for him. After having a good stretch and getting out of bed, he made his way into the kitchen. He walked over to two legs. He made himself known by rubbing his body against those legs and meowing loudly saying, “Stoke my belly.”
After getting his ears rubbed, a bowl of gravy and shrimp appeared on his placemat. Finishing the meal, he sat, licking the left paw to clean his face, then switching to the right. Purrfect.
He jumped up on one of the dining room chairs, hidden by the tablecloth. The wimpy dog walked by so he had to take full advantage of his concealment. He shot out his right paw, claws extended, swiping the dog on the nose.
The dog yelped and ran. Two legs ran to the dog. The cat heard his name. He was in trouble. Moving from the chair, he thought he found the perfect hiding spot.
You Can’t See Me – © 2015, Barbara W. Beacham
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I hope that you enjoyed my story today! You too can join in on the Mondays Finish the Story challenge by clicking HERE!
Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful week. Be well… ^..^
Good story, Barbara. I guess the cat just couldn’t resist. I agree that he lives a good life. 😀 — Suzanne
Thank you Suzanne!
Sounds like that cat is living the good life! I hope two-legs doesn’t find him.
He is living the good life!
When I had a roommate she had a cat. She was kind of wild and crazy, and so was her cat. I’m kind of mild mannered and easy going, when she wasn’t there the cat took on my manner, but as soon as she came home the cat reverted to her personality. It was adorable. I love cats, but have since formed an allergy, it’s devastating as my son loves cats! Great prompt! Fun! Loved your story, cats are always thinking, planning, and conniving, but loving too!
They are indeed and they do take on the personalities that are in their home. I am glad that you enjoyed my story Yolanda.
I have heard many stories concerning cats who would hide up trees and pounce on the post/milk man, dogs, and their owners. They certainly are characters, but I do not think we would have them any other way.
Great story!
Thanks Francesca! I had a cat named Cowboy. We were staying with a friend and her dog. Cowboy would sit on the back of the couch and when the dog walked by he would launch himself on the dog’s back. Then the cat peed on the dog’s bed. That was when we were asked to leave.
I think you are a true feline friend ~ Marked to love and protect our furry friends ~ Nice story Babs ~ 🙂
Thank you John. Purrrrrrr….
Great glimpse into the mind of a cat! They’ll never miss an opportunity to take a swipe at a wimpy dog. 🙂 Good story.
Thanks! I have had cats for years. So there are lots of funny stories. They do the darnedest things! Like hiding behind a curtain. 😀
He is definitely in trouble!
Yup! Again….
Lol what a perfect cat story!
Thank you OnChi! I had fun writing this and as the story unfolded, I realized that the opening sentence had to be the ending sentence…
Cats do have a ‘wicked’ streak in them, don’t they? Great story.
Yes they do! Thank you Sally!
Oh the playful kitty. 🙂 Loved the use of the first sentence to finish the story.
It just had to go that way. I am glad you enjoyed my story Norma!
yep.. sounds like someone had “two legs” very well trained 😛
All the critters in my house have the two legs well trained. I can almost hear them saying “Pushover.”
and thats just the way they like it :p
It is, isn’t it?
I did enjoy your story Barb, based on some reality i would say.
I am glad that you did Michael! I have three cats that all do something funny, just like Scrappy in this photo.
Cats when they think nobody can see them… I like how you broke your own rule with the sentence – works purrfectly for the story 🙂
I realized as I was writing this story that the beginning had to be the end! I am glad you enjoyed it Sonya!
Yes, agree, it had to be at the end 🙂
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I enjoyed this quite a bit!
Thank you for making me smile!
I’ll bet “two legs” was just glad one of the furry family was “hiding” as it gave a moment of calm. Cute photo by the way.
🙂 Thanks PJ!
The stories that these pets spin…a world of their own. Nice one.
They do have a world of their own. We are lucky that they let us speak for them, aren’t we?
You’ve captured the mind of a kitty!!! They live for belly rubs and to torment!
Great story, very enjoyable!!!
Thanks! I have had these little critters in my life, mostly them finding me which is curious, for the last 35 years. They show up at my door. I am happy that you enjoyed my story!
Cats and dogs. There’s always a war going on! 😉 Loved it!
There always is! I am glad you enjoyed the story Nortina.
Love it! Like I had said, this picture reminded me of my beloved kitty. She has been missing two years and I almost start crying, just thinking of her. But it is good memories! My story is going to be about her. On the sentence you gave us, I changed, He into She. I hope that’s okay.
That is fine Pat! I look forward to reading what you write about her.
Thanks Barb. And, I really liked your story today! It reminded me of my cat.
Oh, Pat, I hope that you are OK. I am still looking forward to reading what you come up with. HUGE hugs to you my dear.
Yes, I am ok. I am waiting to publish my story after I publish my challenge post this evening. Last week I had some problems so I thought I would do it differently this week.
Loved your Sassy story Pat!
Thank you Barb! I decided to write it on a happy note.
You did well Pat!
so cute!
Why thank you! The cat in the photo is Scrappy. He is a handful weighing in at 20 pounds.