Written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt #402
using the word “spook” and Sue & Gerry’s Weekly
Prompts Weekend Challenge with the required word
“Pookie”. In exactly 32 words, this is my story.
© Dreamstime
“What’s wrong, Pookie?”
“I’m frightened, Maurice.”
“Of what?”
“Not what. Who.”
“Of who, then?”
“Florence.”
“The old cat? Why?”
“She’s a spook.”
“She is not!”
“She’s watching us from the bathroom.”
“RUN!!”
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NAR©2025
32 Words
This is “3 Cool Cats” by Ry Cooder
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You were in a mega-whimsey mood…and I like it! That Ry Cooder song brings the whole thing to its cool, hilarious peak. 😉😝😄
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Thanks so much, Liz! I was giggling throughout this write. 😅
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What an image!
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Isn’t it a riot? I love Florence!
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She’s scared me too! 😂Thank you for taking part, Nancy.
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My pleasure, Sue. This was great fun! 😹
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Brilliant, Nancy, my first big grin of the day!
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Yes! Mission accomplished! 😁
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Hahah!! This one made me laugh. That darn cat! 😀 🐈
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Thanks! I was giggling all the way through this one! Florence LOL!! 😹
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Great little story, and I love Ry Cooder 😊
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Thanks, Clive! I could have gone with the Beatles version but I figured I’d give y’all a break 😂
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It’s probably heresy to you, but I prefer Ry’s version anyway 😊
*runs away and hides, like the cats 🤣*
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The Beatles was a novelty song. This is a great version.
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I only know theirs from the first Anthology collection, which was a set of bits and pieces, really. Ry always delivers 😊
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I’d be afraid of her too.
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I know, right?!
Thanks, Sadje 😹
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You’re welcome 😉
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Unfortunately, Sadje, I cannot comment on your posts.
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Sorry my friend
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Cool story. Ry Cooder was perfect for this. I can see them peeling out lol.
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We don’t hear enough Ry Cooder, IMO!
Your comment gave me a good chuckle 😂
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