I enjoy a good nightmare. It’s like watching a horror movie without paying for a ticket. Plus, I’m usually the star! I fancied one last night so I ate loads of cheese, it always helps, hopped into bed and nodded off in seconds.
I was wandering down a dark street searching for something, I don’t know what. Golden sunbeams lit my way. It was so quiet. I saw a little dog curled up in a doorway. It raised its head and smiled at me. I smiled back.
Then it all kicked off. The sweet little dog grew into a fang-toothed monster. I ran. It chased. I tripped. It roared. I fell. It towered over me, green slime dribbling from its gaping mouth. I tried rolling away but it put a massive paw on my chest. I struggled. Then it raised a back leg and peed all over me. It was like a foul-smelling waterfall. Nasty.
Suddenly I jarred awake. I was a bit damp, but I won’t go into details.
As nightmares go, it wasn’t the best. If I’d paid to watch it, I’d have asked for a refund. But at least I‘d have had some popcorn to eat.
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Thanks to Susan Spaulding for hosting Sunday Photo Fiction and C. E. Ayr for the picture of his pet.
Nice job Keith. Seems neither of us was above a bit of potty humor today.. Must be the prompt….
I blame it on CE! Enjoyed yours by the way, Violet.
Yeuch!
Any more vulgarity and I’ll sic Dolly on you!
Sorry sir!
Yes, please don’t go into detail about the “damp” part, thank you! You paint a believable nightmare, while being funny at the same time: tricky to do!
Don’t worry, subject over! Thanks so much Joy
That statue would give me a nightmare!
Me too! Cheers Mimi
I also think dream is like watching a movie without buying a ticket. But the monster could run that fast? Only in a dream may be, what do you think?
…it could in a nightmare, anything can happen when you’re dreaming!
Hi Keith – well done … nightmares – the only good thing (apart from the dampness?!) is that one can ‘crash’ back down and have some decent sleep …
I hadn’t looked at the Welsh dragon that those in the vicinity are stopping to look at – amazing sculpture from wood … it’s on the BBC … incredible work of art – I’m not surprised people want to look … and that would ‘scare me’ … cheers Hilary
It is an amazing piece…I only hope it doesn’t come alive one night!
I hope it’s conserved … time will tell …
A dreamscape to be consigned to the pathways of the mind that deals with forgetting. A great story Kieth. 😊 I enjoyed your take on the prompt.
That’s most kind of you John.
Very entertaining piece, love the “horror movie without buying a ticket.” =)
I’m all for a bargain!
😂 That’s funny. Cheese don’t help, you see.
No, but it tastes nice any time of day!
You are in top form today Keith! I thought maybe the dog was picking his face and got a bit excited (you know how dogs are). Personally, I would lay off the cheese, but to each his own.
I do know how dogs are! Thanks so much Susan