Ficlets

Janet Willoughby

Salvador Ct. was a truly unusual suburban empire. Though spanning only one cul-de-sac, it packed more oddities than any foreign suburbanite could think of.

Janet Willoughby sat pondering these things as her doorbell rang. She threw her squawling cat off her lap and headed for the door.

“Hello,” she said, staring at the small girl in front of her. “State your name and business.”

The girl at first looked surprised and apprehensive, but calmed down. “I’m Annabelle Koste, and I’m selling t-shirts for my—”

At the word “selling”, Janet hoisted a Winchester rifle up to chest-level, aiming it at the little girl.

As if the girl didn’t already have a reason to run.

Janet sighed and set the gun back down by the door for future use. Unlike her neighbors, she liked privacy, obsessively so, and favored its presence.

She sighed, swept back her hair, and settled down in her favorite armchair. The cat unfailingly leaped on her lap.

Life on Salvador Ct. proceeded as usual. Usual.

Ha.

Comments

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Janet Willoughby
THX 0477
Posted about 1 year ago

I like it…odd in a casual sort of way, no questions asked or answered. That’s what sequels are for, right.
Janet Willoughby
Alexa ♥
Posted about 1 year ago

I guess Jehovah’s Witnesses aren’t treated too well, either, then?
Janet Willoughby
Mask By The Moon
Posted about 1 year ago

Usual. Ha. Squaling. I like that too.
Janet Willoughby
Batak Beatrix
Posted about 1 year ago

It’s like you’ve read my future! Love it.
Janet Willoughby
blueyedwonder
Posted about 1 year ago

ya have to feel sorry for the kid…still though, nice introduction to sigh yet another series. naw im just givin you a hard time im sure it will be as amazing as all your others.
Janet Willoughby
Stovohobo
Posted about 1 year ago

Now, I’d appreciate it if you didn’t so much as call it a series, perse. Having so many makes me feel as though some people are getting bored with my work. I don’t want that to happen. Anyway, I prefer “a possible start of a new collection of short stories,” if you would be so kind.
Janet Willoughby
Lone Writer
Posted about 1 year ago

LOL . That sounds a lot like my dad. Except he dosen’t have a gun! I’m looking forward to more!
Janet Willoughby
SKermitgorf
Posted about 1 year ago

I enjoyed this possible start of a new collecton of stories, and who could possibly be bored by your ficlets? Not I. Does she live on Wisteria Lane? God help any unsuspecting girl scout unfortunate enough to ring her bell, she would be in danger of tossing her cookies!
Janet Willoughby
artistsrunwild
Posted about 1 year ago

i so badly want to live on a court of_oddities_ when i own my own house

oh how lovely it would be
Janet Willoughby
blueyedwonder
Posted about 1 year ago

lol this possible start of a new collection of stories was vurry nice. and don’t worry—i don’t think it’s humanly possible to become bored with your stories…
Janet Willoughby
Stovohobo
Posted about 1 year ago

If anyone ever brings up Wisteria Lane on any of my ficlets again, I’ll…I’ll write an angry note. So there.
Janet Willoughby
One Time, One Chance
Posted about 1 year ago

oo, an angry note.. im horrified. =]
lol my gaud, it’s like “sell me something and i kill u!” wow. niccee =]