The Neighbor
Wordle #283 Prompt words in red. My neighbor claims to have a huge male Alaskan malamute. I’ve certainly heard it. Not often, but what a voice! It caused chills to run up and down my spine when I heard it. I think I caught a glimpse of it too, when the neighbor ’s front drapes weren’t closed securely. He seems careful to keep the dog out of sight and the drapes closed though, he’s almost paranoid about it I’d say. He’ll come out front, turn and face the windows, then hurry back inside, where I see the fabric shake and pull to seal up any gaps. At night, there’s not a single glimpse of light showing. The dog never noses his way between the panels to peer out at passersby. It’s weird. I mean the obsession with the drapes, but I guess it’s a weird dog too, not being interested in the comings and goings in the neighbor hood. I know my dog loves to watch the world p...