Sacha Black challenges us to write something with ‘The Big Birthday’ theme using just 52 words (no more, no less).

52 Weeks: 52 Words Writespiration 2017

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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  1. Sacha Black avatar

    Those dogs are hilarious!!!! What a wonderfully twisted entry, I do so love your story twists, no one does them better <3

    1. Hugh's Views and News avatar

      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. ❤️

  2. dgkaye avatar

    Beautiful post to our gal Sacha! :) xo

    1. Hugh's Views and News avatar

      I hope she likes it. 😱

      1. dgkaye avatar

        No doubt she will! <3

  3. Leigh W. Smith avatar

    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!)

    1. Hugh's Views and News avatar

      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.

      1. Leigh W. Smith avatar

        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.

        1. Hugh's Views and News avatar

          John’s a Pieces, but I’m a Capricorn. Always walking up a mountain looking for the next story. 😀

          1. Leigh W. Smith avatar

            Well, then, I’ve already missed your birthday, Hugh. Dang! But a happy one to John whenever it’s up (or already has been).

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