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Rated: E · Short Story · Contest Entry · #2247907
A werewolf moves into suburbia
"Hi. I just wanted to welcome you to the neighborhood."
"Oh, uh...thank you. Listen I appreciate the muffins, but it's kinda getting late. I should get back inside."
"Oh um...sure, well I guess I'll see you around then."
"Sure. Goodnight."
"Ahrooooooo wooo woooo."
"Honey, did you hear that? That sounded really close. I need to let Geppetto inside for the night."
"We live in the suburbs. I highly doubt a wolf would make its way into the yard, but whatever makes you more comfortable."
"Be right back."
"Honey, get out here. NOW."
"What is it? What happened?"
"Look at the fence."
"What happened? It was perfectly fine last night when we went inside."
"No idea, but that hole is huge. What could have done that?"
"I couldn't even begin to guess, but we should check with the neighbor and make sure they are ok."
"Hi. We just wanted to check in on you. We noticed the hole in your fence. We just wanted to make sure you were ok."
"Yeah. um...sure, everything's fine. No big deal. I'll get it fixed. I gotta get going though. Bye."
"Do you see what I meant the other day? That guy seems weird. It's like he's hiding something. When I took the muffins over, it was like he couldn't get rid of me fast enough. It was pretty rude actually. It was only 5:30, but he said it was getting late and had to get back inside."
"Hmmm...that's strange I guess, but maybe he just likes his privacy. I'm sure it's nothing."
"Yeah maybe you're right."
"I'm going to bring Geppetto in again. With that howl we heard, and whatever happened to the neighbor's fence, I don't know I'm just worried something could happen to him."
"That's fine."
"AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!"
"Honey! What is it?!"
"There's a huge wolf outside. Literally right at the edge of the yard, but the weird part is, it didn't chase me when I ran towards the house. He just stood there staring after me. It was the strangest thing."
"Are you ok?"
"Yeah...yeah I'm fine. I just wish I knew what was going on around here lately. This isn't exactly an area you would think to see wolves."
"I'm going to call the humane society tomorrow and see what can be done about it."
"That's a good idea."
"Honey, the yard seems clear right now, but I'm still too worried to be able to sleep right now."
"I'll fix you a cup of hot tea. That may help calm your nerves."
"Thanks honey. I'm sure you're right. Oh my God!!! honey, come quick! Now! I can't believe it!"
"What? What is it? Wait. Is that our new neighbor?"
"Yeah. It is, but wait he's naked. I mean completely naked! Why would he do that?"
"I don't know, but I'm going to call the police. There are children that live in this neighborhood. He can't get away with this!"
"Um....honey. Maybe you need to see this because I'm pretty sure I'm hallucinating, but it looks as if his entire body is growing hair...literally as we speak."
"Uh...I don't think the humane society is going to be able to handle this situation."
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