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?
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.
“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
Oh I’m invested and need t know if he was drunk or was he talking. LOL
Great story
LOL I’m desperate to know, too! 😀
LOLOLOL
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A fun story! Poor Bob. Or, lucky Bob to have talked with a dog! And thanks for including tacocat, as I didn’t know about that palindrome 🙂
LOL It was my pleasure. 😀 I’m so glad you thought the story was fun. And, yes… was Bob having a bad night, or a good night? LOL 🤣😂
Haha! Liked where you went with this promo
LOL Thank you, Sadje. It took on a life of its own. 😀
Awesome
Awesome story, Kymber.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate your kind words.
Always a pleasure.
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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! 🤗
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!
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. 🤣😝😂
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
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 📸
Those little jokers!! Hahahahaaha I love it because it’s so fitting. 😀 Oh I have it ready at all times. LOL💛🐈🌻
🤣😝😂 Now I am waiting for that KymberNoodle! 😜
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.
LOLOL Oh, I’m laughing! That sounds just like Bronco. 😀
Let’s hope it was just a delusion 😅
IKR? LOL
Where did you come up with the name Biggie Danish?😆
The name “Great Dane” is the English translation of the French name for the dog: “grand Danois” which means “big Danish”. So I decided to call him Biggie Danish. LOL
https://www.purina.com/dogs/dog-breeds/great-dane-dog-breed#:~:text=The%20name%20%E2%80%9CGreat%20Dane%E2%80%9D%20is%20the%20English%20translation,Danes%20are%20also%20friendly%2C%20loveable%20and%20patient%20companions.
I love it.❤️
Nice one!
Thank you so much! 🙂
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A fun story, Kymber. Good finish to the prompt.
Thank you, John! 🙂 I’m so happy you enjoyed it.
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Cute! I’m naming my next kitty “tacocat”!
YAY!! I’m so glad! 😀
Great talent Kymber, and what a start to a interesting dog tail/tale.
Thank you, Ernie! haha I like that: dog tail/tale. Clever 😀
An amazing story 🙂 And I really appreciate your sense of humor 🙂
LOL Thank you. It just came out of me. 😀
🌞 Awesome Kymber
Thank you, Lorrie. Great to see you!
Too cute, Kymber. Now, I’m wanting to know if the Great Dane was still there the next morning. 🙂
LOL Thank you. I’m wondering the same thing! 😀
Haha 😆 that was cute! Tacocat! 🌮 🐈⬛ 🐈
Tacocat! LOLOL 😀 I’m so glad you enjoyed it.
Nicely done.
Thank you so much. 🙂
Oh, a huge thank you for this. Perfect addition of the magic as well ❤️.
Thank you for the prompt, AM. I enjoyed this immensely.
I did too, now that I made it better. Thank you for participating in this. I loved it!
That makes me happy. I didn’t know what I was writing until it happened. hahaha
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.
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
Yeah, of course. That’s a given 😊
Oh, you’re up early. I hope you’ve slept well.
For once. LOLOL And thank you. The Mister’s alarm goes off at 4:30 am and I figure I may as well get up, too. 😀
Oh, that’s really early.
What fun! 😀 And, if you ever wanted to continue the story, there are so many possibilities. Nicely done, Kymber! 👌
Thank you, Debbie. I’m so glad you liked it. You are right about the possibilities of continuing the story! 🙂
That is a great story starter–sentient dog. And it only gets better!
Thank you, Jacqui! I’m so happy you liked it!