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Everyone else had gone. The remaining four looked out the window and watched as it crossed the road.

“Stay very quiet,” whispered Roland. “It won’t find us here, provided we remain quiet.”

Maureen started to shake.

They watched silently as the sheep walked to the front of the house.

“Move to the back of the house. We’ll make our escape from there,” ordered Roland.

Upon opening the back door, the last four human survivors knew this was their final day. In the field now in front of them stood one hundred man-eating sheep.

The tide had turned.

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The Sheep. A Short Story by Hugh Roberts
Photo Credit: Sue Vincent – The Daily Echo

This was written in response to the “Why Did The Sheep Cross The Road?’ writing prompt set by Sue Vincent at Daily Echo.

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100 responses to “Sheep”

  1. ellenbest24 avatar
    ellenbest24

    Not man, eating sheep, but man eating sheep.
    Thought it very humorous, in a twisted roast dinner kind of way.
    *giggles* 😇

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    1. Hugh's Views and News avatar
      Hugh’s Views and News

      So did I while writing it. Never read about man-eating sheep before although I believe there is a horror movie about some sheep going on the rampage in New-Zealand. Heavens forbid.

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      1. ellenbest24 avatar
        ellenbest24

        I actually enjoy eating sheep, especially if pierced with garlic and rosemary and served with minted peas…

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        1. Hugh's Views and News avatar
          Hugh’s Views and News

          So do I. I like mine with mint sauce as well. We have Rosemary and Mint on tap in the garden.

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          1. ellenbest24 avatar
            ellenbest24

            Funny that? I only have water in my tap… sorry this writing with humour is sending me quite mad. 😇

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  2. Sacha Black avatar
    Sacha Black

    Lol, now here’s a story! Do you know, the funny thing is, you have no idea how close to the truth this could be!! There’s a conspiracy around sheep. Supposedly they aren’t native to Earth, the Annunaki brought them here…. so the saying goes anyway.

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    1. Hugh's Views and News avatar
      Hugh’s Views and News

      What? Are you serious? That’s why I’ve never trusted sheep. Our last house was even insulated with their wool. No wonder we wanted to get out of there fast.

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      1. Sacha Black avatar
        Sacha Black

        Deadly serious! I’ll see if I can dig out my notes. Learnt it a long time ago tho so will take me a while!

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  3. Aimer Boyz avatar
    Aimer Boyz

    LOL! And this is why I don’t eat lamb :)

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    1. Hugh's Views and News avatar
      Hugh’s Views and News

      You’re lucky, but do you eat fish, chicken or cucumbers? Better watch out if you do 😈

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  4. KL Caley avatar
    KL Caley

    Love it! To think I thought my take on it was sinister :P Don’t think we will ever trust sheep again! Great Job KL <3

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    1. Hugh's Views and News avatar
      Hugh’s Views and News

      When I read your piece of flash fiction this morning I thought you’d certainly beaten me to the dark side KL.

      Reply
  5. Marilyn Armstrong avatar
    Marilyn Armstrong

    It’s another case of man-bites-dog … but even worse!

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    1. Hugh's Views and News avatar
      Hugh’s Views and News

      Indeed, Marilyn. Let’s hope the sheep never do bite back.

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  6. Ali Isaac avatar
    Ali Isaac

    Well that was unexpected, Hugh! But I guess us women are ok if they’re only man eating sheep…

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    1. Hugh's Views and News avatar
      Hugh’s Views and News

      You know I almost replaced man-eating with flesh-eating, but then I remembered it was International Women’s Day, Ali. How could I? 😀
      I know you live out in the countryside, so just be very careful when coming into contact with any sheep.

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      1. Ali Isaac avatar
        Ali Isaac

        Lol! You are such a lovely man! You get an extra hug on 11th June for that. Fortunately, we are mostly cattle farms around here…

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        1. Hugh's Views and News avatar
          Hugh’s Views and News

          Well, I wouldn’t stop looking over your shoulder at those cattle either, Ali. 😀
          Looking forward to all the hugs.

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          1. Ali Isaac avatar
            Ali Isaac

            Hmmm… they do have bigger teeth!

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  7. macjam47 avatar
    macjam47

    Man-eating sheep! Superb piece here, Hugh.

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    1. Hugh's Views and News avatar
      Hugh’s Views and News

      Yes, let’s hope it never, never comes true, Michelle. My mind wanders all over the place with some of these writing prompts.

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  8. Richard Ankers avatar
    Richard Ankers

    Apocalyptic sheep!!! LOL
    Only the Welsh ;)

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    1. Hugh's Views and News avatar
      Hugh’s Views and News

      Well, it doesn’t help when Sue posts photos of sheep, Richard. I just couldn’t resist 😀

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      1. Richard Ankers avatar
        Richard Ankers

        You did good :)

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  9. Al The Author avatar
    Al The Author

    Can I be the first to comment on a Welshman writing about sheep… ? :-) Great little twist!

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    1. Hugh's Views and News avatar
      Hugh’s Views and News

      You can and you are, Al. 🐑 Sue kind of had my arm twisted with the photo she posted. Let’s hope the sheep stay friendly down here in Wales.

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      1. Al The Author avatar
        Al The Author

        I’m going to exercise a rare restraint here and not comment further! (I’m a Gloucester-lad, born and raised with Welsh sheep jokes!) :-)

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        1. Hugh's Views and News avatar
          Hugh’s Views and News

          I probably heard most of them, Al. No wonder there’s more sheep in Wales than Humans. 😀

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  10. Sue Vincent avatar
    Sue Vincent

    Brilliant, Hugh! thank you so much :)

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    1. Hugh's Views and News avatar
      Hugh’s Views and News

      You’re welcome, Sue. Told you it was a little different, but’s it very me 😀
      Thanks for reblogging.

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      1. Sue Vincent avatar
        Sue Vincent

        You’re a dark horse really, aren’t you, Hugh? :)

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        1. Hugh's Views and News avatar
          Hugh’s Views and News

          Or should that be a dark sheep (in this case)? 😀

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          1. Sue Vincent avatar
            Sue Vincent

            Quite possibly :)

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