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Woof! #flashfiction

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June 3, 2021, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story being leashed. Is it literal or metaphorical? Who or what is leashed. How does it set the tone? Go where the prompt leads!

Woof! – by Hugh W. Roberts

Panting, Rusty admired the world around him. Doing this got him excited. A hard pull on his leash forced him to stop fantasising.

“Good boy, Rusty. You deserve a treat for being so good today,” said his owner. 

‘A treat,’ thought Rusty. ‘I hope that means doing this again today.‘

Twenty minutes later, an exhausted Rusty stood up and asked his owner if they could try out what they’d been doing with the leash down at the new leather bar. 

As his boyfriend’s eyes lit up, Rusty knew the thought of other leashed men on parade was a winner.

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Written for the 99-word flash fiction challenge hosted by Charli Mills at the Carrot Ranch. Click here to join in.

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25 responses to “Woof! #flashfiction”

  1. robertawrites235681907 avatar
    robertawrites235681907

    A clever piece, Hugh. My sons school flew the Pride flag for the first time this year.

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      That’s great news about the Pride flag being flown at the school for the first time, Robbie.

      Reply
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  3. willowdot21 avatar
    willowdot21

    Great story Hugh, you never fail to delight and surprise 💜 🌈

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Thanks, Willow. Happy Pride month to you. 🌈

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      1. willowdot21 avatar
        willowdot21

        Thank you Hugh, and the same to you 💜

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  4. dgkaye avatar
    dgkaye

    Lovely twist and great tribute to Pride <3

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Thanks, Debby. The prompt (and what I did with it) seemed perfect for Pride month.

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      1. dgkaye avatar
        dgkaye

        Of course it did! You are Hugh Roberts. <3

        Reply
  5. Michael B. Fishman avatar
    Michael B. Fishman

    I hope you never lose them. (And should the desire ever arise be able to channel your inner Rusty again!)

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  6. Michael B. Fishman avatar
    Michael B. Fishman

    Once early in the day and again later in the day and then to the bar. I admire and respect Rusty’s stamina!

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      I have faint memories of being like Rusty.

      Reply
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  8. Terri Webster Schrandt avatar
    Terri Webster Schrandt

    Rusty is pretty racy, lol! Great twist and perfect nod to Pride Month, Hugh!

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Thanks, Terri. Happy Pride 🌈

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  9. Norah avatar
    Norah

    Well that wasn’t what I was thinking about! 😂😉

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      That’s good to hear, Norah. I love those types of comments.

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      1. Norah avatar
        Norah

        You’re always full of surprises, Hugh.

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  10. JT Twissel avatar
    JT Twissel

    With a twist is right! I believe SF is going to have a Pride Day march this year! SF is almost 80% vaccinated.

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Same here in the UK, but many Pride events have been cancelled again this year because of the threat of new variants. Fingers crossed, they will go ahead next year.

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  11. Aimer Boyz avatar
    Aimer Boyz

    LOL! That was my first thought. Hard to read “leashed” and not thing BDSM, but having seen pictures of your Toby, I thought you might go with an actual dog. Nice shout for Pride Month :)

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Yes, same here, Aimer. When I saw the prompt word, my thoughts went to BDSM. Although I have had nowhere near as many comments as I usually get with these flash fiction pieces, I had fun writing it. It’s Pride Month, so ‘Woof’ deserved being out there.

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      1. Aimer Boyz avatar
        Aimer Boyz

        Ah, well, we’re a niche audience, I guess. But it’s a great snippet of a story, and well timed. Unfortunately, with Covid still hanging around here, there won’t be any “men on parade” this year :(

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        1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
          Hugh W. Roberts

          No Pride events here this year either, Aimer. Fingers crossed that next year, we will get our parade back.

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          1. Aimer Boyz avatar
            Aimer Boyz

            Here’s hoping :)

            Reply

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