Birthday – by Hugh W. Roberts
“Happy 100th Birthday, George. There’s no point hiding. I know you’re in here. Two cards for you. One’s from the Queen; not that she or anyone else knows who you are.”
Closing the door to the cellar, Muriel wondered how long it took for the smell of a decomposing body to disappear.
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Those dogs are hilarious!!!! What a wonderfully twisted entry, I do so love your story twists, no one does them better <3
Aww, thank you. You know how twisted my brain can get when I see a challenge that speaks to me. Hope you had a brilliant day. ❤️
Beautiful post to our gal Sacha! :) xo
I hope she likes it. 😱
No doubt she will! <3
Cute video, Hugh. And here, from the headline at least, I was hoping it might be your birthday!
Poor George; whatever did he do to deserve burial in the basement? (BTW, have you ever seen the movie Arsenic and Old Lace? I’ve not seen or read the play. Anyway, if you haven’t, you might like it; black humor at one of its heights. And Cary Grant is wonderful as ever in it. And hubba-hubba!)
There was some confusion over my birthday a few weeks ago, Leigh, when Facebook announced it was my birthday. Still no idea how they got it wrong.
I’ve heard of Arsenic and Old Lace, but don’t think I’ve actually seen it. I’ll certainly look out for it.
Hope the foot is getting better. Have a wonderful weekend.
I did see you mention that on Facebook, so I thought it might be related to that but also maybe that it was your real birthday. I don’t ‘see’ you as a Pisces, though! Wishing you guys wonderfulness and wonderment, too.
John’s a Pieces, but I’m a Capricorn. Always walking up a mountain looking for the next story. 😀
Well, then, I’ve already missed your birthday, Hugh. Dang! But a happy one to John whenever it’s up (or already has been).
Sad story, funny video! I watched it twice.LOL! Happy birthday to Sacha!
I’m sure she’ll enjoy it, Terri. I don’t think the Queen will mind me sharing her birthday video with Sacha. After all, she’s Queen of the Bloggers Bash.
Wow, Hugh. Another one on the dark side of life. Steven King is watching. Ha ha! I’m glad that you ended on a happy note with the wonderful doggy video. <3
I hope he is, Olga 😀
The Corgis seem to be a big hit. I’m sure Sacha will enjoy their voices.
Another brilliant flash piece, Hugh.
I LOVED the video as well!
Thanks, Donna. Those corgis seem more popular than the flash, but I’m glad everyone is enjoying watching them.
This was great Hugh! I’ve joined in for the first time with a true story. Hopefully that’s allowed :)
I’m sure it is Deb. Thanks for joining in with the challenge. It’s tough to do with only 52 words being allowed, but I hope you have fun with it.
😂 Only the Queen knows who he is! Love it😂
Thank you. 😀
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