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Sheep

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Hugh W. Roberts

Mar 8, 2016

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”

Sherri

Mar 11, 2016

No…say it ain’t so? That sweet little sheep looks so innocent! Great flash Hugh Darth ;-) xx

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  Mar 11, 2016
  
  Doesn’t she? You just never know with sheep, believe me, Sherri. 😈
  
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  1. Sherri
    
    Mar 11, 2016
    
    Haha…I guess not Hugh…and there I was thinking how sweet and innocent they were… ;-)
    
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Vashti Quiroz-Vega

Mar 10, 2016

Oh my goodness! I was not expecting that. This is horror at its best––man-eating sheep! Loved it! :D

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  Mar 10, 2016
  
  Thanks, Vashti. Let’s hope we never come across any. 😀
  
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noelleg44

Mar 10, 2016

Ooo, I loved this nasty twist!

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1. Hugh’s Views and News
  
  Mar 10, 2016
  
  Thanks, Noelle. Never trust sheep!
  
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Don Massenzio

Mar 9, 2016

Nice job.

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  Mar 9, 2016
  
  Thanks, Don.
  
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Indira

Mar 9, 2016

It’s hard to imagine, man eating sheep.

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1. Hugh’s Views and News
  
  Mar 9, 2016
  
  Thank you. Yes, hard to imagine. That’s where my dark imagination sometimes comes into play when writing a short story for a challenge I’ve seen.
  
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  1. Indira
    
    Mar 9, 2016
    
    Very imaginative idea indeed.
    
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Indira

Mar 9, 2016

Enjoyed it.

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Claudette

Mar 9, 2016

You really are the black sheep, aren’t you Hugh? Excellently done my friend.

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  Mar 9, 2016
  
  So I’ve been told, Claudette. Glad you enjoyed it.
  
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dgkaye

Mar 9, 2016

In true Hugh fashion! :)

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1. Hugh’s Views and News
  
  Mar 9, 2016
  
  I couldn’t resist. Someone had to make that sheep look bad.
  xx
  
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Eliza Waters

Mar 9, 2016

Now, that’s a twist I didn’t expect! Brilliant, Hugh!

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1. Hugh’s Views and News
  
  Mar 9, 2016
  
  Thanks, Eliza. I love to hear those “I didn’t expect that!” words.
  
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George

Mar 9, 2016

Love the twist, Hugh. Very clever…:)

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1. Hugh’s Views and News
  
  Mar 9, 2016
  
  Cheers, George. Glad you enjoyed this piece of Flash Fiction from the dark side.
  
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John W. Howell

Mar 8, 2016

Good one Hugh. The tide had turned indeed. And I was going to have lamb chops tonight.

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1. Hugh’s Views and News
  
  Mar 9, 2016
  
  I hope the lamb chops were good, John? Now start looking over your shoulder every time you go out, especially if near any fields of sheep. 😬
  
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  1. John W. Howell
    
    Mar 9, 2016
    
    Yeah, I decided to do chicken instead. I’m bigger than a chicken
    
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    1. Hugh’s Views and News
      
      Mar 9, 2016
      
      But are you faster? 😀
      
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Leigh W. Smith

Mar 8, 2016

I never tire of end-of-the-wooled stories. (Urgh on me!) Bad puns entirely in the spirit of your funny and definitely not-bad story, Hugh! Good one!

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1. Hugh’s Views and News
  
  Mar 9, 2016
  
  lol, Oh I do like a good pun, Leigh. There’s no pulling the wool over your eyes. 😬
  Glad you enjoyed this bit of a shocker of flash-fiction.
  
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  1. Leigh W. Smith
    
    Mar 9, 2016
    
    Yeah, and she took a cute photo, too. Around here, there are mostly runaway chickens and a few dogs (and cats) here and there. There actually is a Corgi down the street, too. He’s a cutie.
    
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    1. Hugh’s Views and News
      
      Mar 9, 2016
      
      Is he a Pembrokeshire or a Cardiganshire corgi?
      
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      1. Leigh W. Smith
        
        Mar 9, 2016
        
        Hugh, I’m thinking Max’s a Pembrokeshire, because of the white in his coat. To be honest, I’ve never noticed his tail. I don’t think it’s docked, but a full curly tail. He’s predominately red/orange. He’s a little gruff-seeming, likes to bark and nose around the neighbor’s chickens (so I’ve heard), but a sweet dog. I love dogs!
        
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        Hugh’s Views and News
        
        Mar 9, 2016
        
        He sounds charming, Leigh. The Cardigan corgi (like Toby) is a bigger dog than the Pembrokeshire. In the UK, it’s now illegal to dock any dog’s tail, so Pembrokeshire corgis now come with their tails as well. I’m exactly the same and a big fan of dogs. Just by owning one gets can sometimes get you lots of attention when out walking and I’ve got so many great ideas for short stories and posts just from talking to other dog owners. Here in the UK, the corgi is now on the vulnerable breeds lists (only 99 pups born in 2014).
      2. Leigh W. Smith
        
        Mar 9, 2016
        
        Hugh, you should write a history of corgis. I really had no idea it was as fascinating as it is, including the “fairy” aspect that corgis are special companions, friends/protectors, and mounts to fairies. Very cool!
        
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        Hugh’s Views and News
        
        Mar 9, 2016
        
        Ooo! I never knew that, Leigh. Toby will be so pleased to hear he is a protector.
        
        Leigh W. Smith
        
        Mar 9, 2016
        
        Well, so says Wikipedia, in or near the last graf. I’m not sure how well they sourced that entry, as I didn’t look at the refs at’all. Do check it out, though. Says the ‘blaze’ on corgis represents the reins that fairies used to use when riding the corgis in the olden, magical days. Awesome, isn’t it?! :)
Judy Martin

Mar 8, 2016

HaHA! What a brilliant take on the prompt, Hugh! :-)

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  Mar 8, 2016
  
  Thanks, Judy. Now you now what to do next time you encounter sheep. Run!
  
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  1. Judy Martin
    
    Mar 9, 2016
    
    HaHA! And here’s me thinking that you Welsh (Mr Grump is also Welsh) are rather partial to sheep!!! :-)
    
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      Mar 9, 2016
      
      We are, especially when mint-sauce is involved. 😀
      
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jan

Mar 8, 2016

Man eating sheep! My goodness. Life in the country is starting to get deadly!

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  Mar 8, 2016
  
  Indeed, and in the City Farms as well. 😈
  
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