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Prompt: The Great Dane @ My Door

AM at “A Weirdo With…” blog has written an interesting writing prompt that I thought I would try. There is no set deadline for this prompt, so feel free to join in!

Here is a link to the prompt: A New Shot at My Writing Prompt

And, here is the prompt itself: “Bob was sitting on the couch, eating potato chips and watching some TV. Then the doorbell rang. He opened the door and there stood a huge black male Great Dane. The dog wanted to come in.”

Shall I get started?

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The Great Dane at My Door

Bob was lazing on the couch in his underwear, drinking beer and eating potato chips while he watched some TV. The doorbell rang, and he frowned. Heaving himself off the raggedy sofa, he opened the door. There stood a huge black male Great Dane, whining and scratching at the mat. Bob thought maybe the massive dog wanted to come in.

“Where did you come from?” Bob asked.

Much to his surprise, the dog answered him. He didn’t move his mouth, but Bob could hear him in his head!

“My name is Biggie Danish. And you’re Bob.” When Bob stood there, his mouth slack, but still said nothing, the dog continued, “Right. Shall we get on with things now?”

And he pushed his way in, past Bob, snorting up the rest of Bob’s potato chips from the floor and couch cushions.

Image by AM from A Weirdo With…

“Uh, what’s going on right now?” Bob stammered.

“It’s a palindrome.[1] Did you know?”

“W-what?”

“Your name. It’s not a very good palindrome. I mean, not as great a name as Tacocat. Go ahead, say tacocat backward and it’s a terrific palindrome.”

“Why are we talking about this?” Bob asked, scratching his head. “I mean, why am I talking to a dog?”

Biggie Danish grinned at him. “Are you?”

“W-hat?” Bob stammered again.

“Are you talking to a dog? Besides, if I could talk, why would it be to you? Why not my person?”

Bob rubbed his eyes and groaned, “This is ridiculous.”

“Yes,” Biggie said. “It is pretty crazy. Oh wait, maybe you are crazy… or drunk!”

Bob stared at the huge Great Dane in his living room for a full two minutes before turning on his heel and walking up the stairs to his bedroom. When he woke up, the dog would be gone. Right? Nothing more than an alcohol infused delusion.

But, if Biggie Danish was still there when he came back downstairs in the morning, freshly showered and sober… he reckoned he was nuts after all.

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A special thanks to my editor, Bee (Stories by Bee / Poses by Bee) for editing this story.

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Glossary/Credits:
[1] A palindrome is a word, number, phrase, or other sequence of symbols that reads the same backwards as forwards, such as madam or racecar, the date “22/02/2022” and the sentence: “A man, a plan, a canal – Panama”. Wikipedia Contributors, “Palindrome,” Wikipedia, Aug. 01, 2024. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palindrome (accessed Aug. 22, 2024).‌

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60 Comments on “Prompt: The Great Dane @ My Door

  1. Oh what a cute story you’ve woven for this prompt KymberNoodle. It’s nothing like a good ole palindrome eh? 😜 I love the expression on those adorable Great Dane faces! 🐶😎🐕 Thanks ladybug for sharing your creativity for today! 🤗

    1. Thank you, ChickiePie! I’m so glad you liked it. LOL @ the palindrome. I don’t know why it ended up there, but it just came out. Great Danes are soooo cute! 😀 I’m so glad you came by. Hugs and smooches!

      1. It is always my pleasure to check out your creative vibes and to get a chuckle or two from your escapades KymberNoodle. 😁 I am always pleasantly surprised my friend, and your cat stories are always a hoot. 🤣😝😂

        1. LOL Thank you, ChickiePie. I wish I was quicker with my camera so I could catch more of the cats wreaking havoc. LOLOL I’m sure I’ll get one soon. LOL

          1. Oh KymberNoodle, pace yourself because I think your Cat-buncious antics will hit at any moment now! Just give those little jokers time and they won’t disappoint! 😹🙀😻 Keep the camera ready! LOL 📸

  2. That was a fun and creative story. It reminds me of when I heard a scratch on the front door and when I opened the door there was a big Leonberger standing there. He just quietly nd calmly walked right in. It was Bronco. I had no idea how he got out. We have a seven feet fence and a locked metal gate and all doors were closed. But there was no telepathy and it was no delusion.

          1. I have a new prompt in the works too. I got a great idea for them, but who knows how many I’ll come up with. It’s a fun idea nonetheless.

            1. I always say, just have fun. If something comes to you, use it. But if it feels like drudgery to come up with new ones, it’s okay to wait until you’re ready. 🙂 I hope that makes sense. It’s not even 7am here yet. LOL

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