Today, I decided to share a flash fiction story, which I wrote many years ago. It was published by Postcard Shorts. I hope you will enjoy it.
First, about the photo: Lois, at … on pet and prisoners…, took many beautiful cat photos and she’s kind to let me use one of her photos. I don’t have any pet, and have no idea how would a black cat in a dark room look like. This is the best I could come up with. Lois, thank you for letting me use your photo, and sorry if I ruined it. 😉
A Black Cat
Two hands grabbed my shoulders. I jumped. Turning around, I saw Ji-Ning. His face twisted with anger.
“Who is Tony?” he asked, clenching his teeth. His wavering finger pointed at the PC monitor, my email inbox naked in front of our eyes.
I sighed. “What would you like to know?”
He didn’t answer. I continued, “Tony is 24 years young, six feet 5 inches. Nice looking—”
“Young, is that it? I am too old for you now?” His voice trembled.
I wanted to say more, but started laughing. I opened Tony’s email. “Your nephew, who lives in Washington D.C., is coming to your surprise 65th birthday party.”
I closed Tony’s email and opened the next several. “Jake is the catering person we hired. Bill, your golfing buddy can not come. Dave, your Kiwanis friend said he and five others will be here. Douglas, your colleague before you retired, is coming from Wisconsin…”
I turned to face him. “Not every dark room has a black cat, you know.”
Ji-Ning scratched his head, his face softened. “I spoiled your plan, didn’t I?” He smiled sheepishly. “You know I don’t like surprises.”
He leaned over, kissing me on my cheek. Then he slowly walked away.
I opened the next email, and gently ran my finger through every word Bob wrote. There must be a way to include Bob too.
Thanks for visiting my blog.
HHC Blog 
Kitty’s eyes! Helen–I don’t know how you did this, but you did great! Oh, what a story. So, tell me about Bob… 😀
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Good morning, Lois.
Bob? You have to give me the year so I know which one of them to tell you. ha ha ha.
Seriously, would you be able to see Teemu’s eyes if you put Teemu in a dark room? I am so curious…
Thanks for the photo again. Have a great day.
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That would be a good test for me, wouldn’t it? Kitty had such golden eyes–Parker’s and Teemu’s are quite different than hers. This was wonderful.
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Great story Helen, and great photo! I love Lois cats, Parker is my favourite. Glad to see you are keeping up with a post per day! Good job!
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Thank you, Elizabeth. Everyday I wonder if this is the day that I would fail to post 😉 I hope. I hope.
Have a wonderful evening.
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great story and lois’ photo was perfect for the post –
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Thanks, Y. Yes, whenever I need a cat photo, Lois is who I ask 😉 And Iam sure everyone know why. Ha.
Have a great afternoon.
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Yes – we know why – hah- great meow meow pics!
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Ow .. so who is Bob? 😉 loved this, more please!
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Thank you, Julie.
Some people have invisible dog; some invisible friend; and I have Bob. Ha ha. Being a writer, I can have anything I want in the world. Almost.
Love your farm!
Have a wonderful day.
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Love this story! You are a great story teller!
I feel that you are going to make it~ ^^
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Good morning, Lady Oscar. Wish I were as confident as you are (on making it)…
Have a wonderful day.
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Wonderful story, please share more with us. 😉
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Thanks, again. Writing fiction is fun. You should give it a try, Edward. 😉
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