The Furry Thief
For Paul and John's 47-Words Short Story Unofficial Challenge.
That damn squirrel stole my sandwich again, leaving only crumbs and a note demanding “get better bread.” I tried reasoning with him, but he brought lawyers, three chipmunks in tiny suits. They won the case. Now I’m legally required to provide lunch, snacks, and emotional support nuts.
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About the Creator
Sara Wilson
I love Ugly Things.
I try and be active AND interactive.
I write... whatever I feel.
Sometimes it's happy.. sometimes it isn't. But it's real. And it's me.
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Comments (14)
LMAO!!!! This my top story! Great work Sara.
Love this!! 💜
Cute, I always leave emotional support nuts.
How adorable! :)
Extremely cute tale/tail!😉
I loved every delicious 47-word morsel almost as much as the squirrel enjoyed your sandwich!
Brilliant, Sara. That's all I can say.
'emotional support nuts'🤣🤣🤣 Awesome entry, Sara!
Hahahahahahahaha! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Haha awesome :) I haven’t forgotten about your horror story by the way, I will still be reading it when I get caught up on some life stuff
Hilarious and cute!
Can't even say why but I loved reading this! ❤️
Supercute stuff Sara! 🤩
😂😂😂 Love this!