Somewhere in the distance a wolf bayed. With a wry smile she thought, Calling to his mate.
The television droned softly, a commercial for engagement rings. She set out the ingredients for dinner. As she chopped the vegetables, the show resumed. The wedding would surely cause more drama for the characters.
She set a glass of wine on the end table and picked up her book, eighth in the romance series. After a few chapters and one refill, she snapped off the lamp.
Her robe draped over a chair. The cool sheets felt good against her bare legs when she stretched out to set the alarm clock.
She heard the wolf again. When he nuzzled her neck, she awoke confused by the dream. She lifted her head and spied pups sleeping nearby in a pile.
She wondered, With so many in their pack, how are they ever lonely?
January is gone. The newest Hot Flash word is out. In celebration of the short month, February’s word limit is the highest at 150. Today’s flash tops out at 148. This week’s word is lonely.
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Gray Dawster
/ February 3, 2013This is a fantastic effort
and I have enjoyed reading it 🙂
Red
/ February 3, 2013I have a penchant for wolves, you see…
Tess Kann
/ February 3, 2013Subtle yet grabbed my attention. So much going on. I’m not surprised she was confused when she woke up. She is the lonely one.
Wicked good, Red.
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Red
/ February 3, 2013This one was quite fun. When I began, I had no idea who she was…just she was alone. Glad to see you today, Tess. xxx
prenin
/ February 3, 2013Nice piece Red! 🙂
God Bless!
Prenin.
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Red
/ February 3, 2013Thank you, Ian. One of these days, you are going to pop off with some more flash. You need to post the cover to the first FTP at your place. You are in it!
Binky
/ February 3, 2013Sometimes I dream I’m a human. Sort of a nightmare, actually.
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Red
/ February 3, 2013I can imagine the loss of fur and claws would be quite a shock. LOL!
Gray Dawster
/ February 5, 2013Not to mention all
those missing pancakes 🙂 lol
Gail Thornton
/ February 3, 2013I’ll be writing flash this quarter. I can’t say I’ve ever dreamt I was an animal. Usually human conflicts in my dreams. Sometimes I even solve some. <3
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Red
/ February 3, 2013Oh, I have. Lots of different animals as well. It can be rather liberating 😉
Noeleen
/ February 3, 2013I like the thought, too, ‘with so many in the pack how are they ever lonely?’ If not loneliness (our interpretation of why they bay) then why do they howl??
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Red
/ February 4, 2013They howl to one another as a matter of speech. xxx
Valentine Logar
/ February 4, 2013My sister, this was so marvelously done. How could she be lonely indeed, with so many.
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Red
/ February 4, 2013I love the way this one unfolded. So very many layers. xxx
Sue Dreamwalker
/ February 4, 2013Yes it was a surprise ending Red, and have I ever dreamed I was an animal… No but have dreamed of being a bird.. and have lots of flying dreams as a human…
I think I missed your birthday while I have been away … So many happy returns Red… ..
Wishing you well and a Happy bright new week…
Hope those Pups dont keep you awake too long at night 🙂
Love and Hugs Sue
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Red
/ February 4, 2013Methinks they will quieten without much trouble. I do so love flying. I fly as well in my dreams. Not as often as a bird as a dragon. Thank you for the unbirthday wishes. They make the celebration last longer. <3 xxx
novroz
/ February 4, 2013Beautifully done. I really luke the wolf touch in the story.
I am thinking of doing a short with FTP words in each paragraph…it that ok to share it in Ftp, Red?
Red
/ February 4, 2013You can do it based on the words, but it will not meet the guidelines for print.
dontchawannadream
/ February 7, 2013Oh I love it, Red.
I’ve never dreamed I was an animal but I’d love to. Must be a super interesting experience.
xx
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Red
/ February 7, 2013It really is, Cha. It is how I fly in my dreams <3 xxx