So-Called Occurrence

[crimsonplum]

The scruffy orange tabby crouched low in the bushes, listening to the birds calling to each other in the darkness. He'd been waiting there for an hour, silent, watching with his one good eye for the flap of a wing or a skinny tail. Suddenly, his ears perked up as the leaves above him rustled ever so slightly. His midnight snack was nearby now, and

Comments

[jexia]

This is GREAT!

[crimsonplum]

Thank you! :)

[agirlnamedluna]

What a suspense! I'm curious to know what happens next. You really built the tension up very well and I like your characters :) One of my favorite short stories by Neil Gaiman has this theme as well, it really reminded me of it :)

[crimsonplum]

Thank you! I love these characters too. And I'm blushing at the comparison to Neil Gaiman! What story are you thinking of? I'm behind on reading his work and would love to check it out.

[agirlnamedluna]

It's called The Price - it appeared in one or more of his short story collections. When I'm home I can look up which one. Sorry for my late reply!

[eternal_ot]

Amazing work.. I loved it..waiting for more..Too good..Kudos!!

[crimsonplum]

Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed!

[roina_arwen]

Oh noes!!!! Poor Charlie... he's going to learn about these things the hard way now... :)

Great job with this. Tigger approves!

[crimsonplum]

LOL. His worldview is certainly going to take a hit. ;)

Glad you like it and my thanks to Tigger too! My Big Boy returns the greeting <3

[millysdaughter]

Wonderful!

[crimsonplum]

Thanks!