Title: Fair Warning
Source: Friday Fictioneers sponsored by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields-Addicted to Purple
Word count: 100 words
PHOTO PROMPT © Ronda Del Boccio
I hate late night dog walks. The mutt insists I honor my responsibility. The mongrel’s insistence on sniffing every blade of grass to prolong our walk is directly proportional to my longing to be tucked in bed.
Tonight is no exception. Maybe I’m cranky, but the nightly tug of war is excessive. I glance at the cur who is trying to pull me in the opposite direction from home. I jerk the leash, and the dog turns, tail between its legs, snarling, it backpedals.
I yank the leash again. A hand covers my mouth and I wish I had listened.
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Jo Hawk The Writer
Jo Hawk 
Another reason not to get a dog 😉
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LOL I would want a dog no one would mess with. 😉
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I’ve never liked animals, but I know lots of people who have pets, so I know this is quite a big problem of theirs
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Yes it is a problem. For them. 😉
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Dogs sense things before we do. A great little story.
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Yes they do. Too often we forget. Glad you enjoyed the story.
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I’m sure the dog will still save her
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A distinct possibility. Thanks for reading Neil.
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The hatred of walking at night has just jumped fifty-fold.
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LOL Yes, maybe even the dog will be less inclined to go out at night. Thanks for reading my friend.
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🙂 You are welcome.
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Christ, didn’t expect that. Nightmarish
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LOL Neither did I, but I got to thinking about all those horror movies where they go into the basement and your screaming “don’t go in the basement” Thanks for reading.
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Pretty much the horror film formula; don’t go in there and they do that’s when it gets grim. Wouldn’t it be great if they said don’t go in there and they said ok and went to Asda for milk or something?!
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LOL that sounds great, more like a parody but I would watch it. I really don’t care for horror movies. 😉
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The dog is going to save the narrator!! I know it! 😀
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I think so. Payback for all those late night walks, don’t you think?
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Yes..totally!! 😉
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Always listen to your dog 🙂
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That is very sound advise Draliman Thanks for reading and commenting. 😊
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Hopefully the dog will come to the rescue. Not a poodle hopefully.
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I do like to root for the underdog. And hopefully you are right and it isn’t a poodle. 😄😄😄
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Unless it is a Royal poodle… they are at least big 😉
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listened to….? to the dog or the inner voice not to go out and walk the dog. the dog must be regretting big time now! humour leading to a scary end, brilliant!
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Listening to ether one of them might have worked. Glad you liked it, Gina. 😊
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My dog is afraid of the dark, so I don’t have to worry about taking her out at night!
Good story.
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Oh I am relieved. Good dog. Glad you liked the story. 😊
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Uhoh. Listen to Fido!
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Dog are intelligent. Too bad they didn’t listen to this one. Thanks for reading. 😊
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Oh no! I wasn’t expecting that. Nicely done, Jo.
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I don’t think the dog walker was ready for it either. Thanks for the kind words, Susan.
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Whoa! Didn’t see that coming💜
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Well I did give “Fair Warning” 😉
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I secretly love your surprises😏
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I am glad… I never know when one is going to show up. 😉
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Takes a courageous person to attack a person with a dog… or a fool… or one who can see the dog is not a real threat.
Good take, Jo!
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Thank you, Dale. You assessment is spot on. You might add desperate to the list. 😉
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Who is this monster trying to kidnap you? Even your dog is afraid!
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Good question Abhijit
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A nightmare for the narrator, but I’m sure the dog will try to protect her/him despite this not being a good dog owner.
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I am sure you are correct. Thank your for reading and commenting.
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Creepy tale. I hope the dog comes to the rescue!
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Thanks Brenda. Perhaps the dog will save the day.
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I’m thinking skunk? if so, Uh Oh….
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LOL Yuck 😝
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I hope after this he’ll appreciate his furry friend more. Cur? Mutt? Mongrel? Tut tut Mr dog owner. Good story.
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Thank you Margaret. I think things are going to change. 😊
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Reminds me of a hoodlum who tried to rob me, my dog took a chunk out of him. I am sure that your characters dog will bite where In hurts the most.
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Reminds me of siblings. They can pick on each other day in an day out. But when an outsider tries it…. watch out.
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