James hid it under a log hoping to forget, but the memory taunted him. He returned to work as if nothing had happened, but that cawing crow; it never left him alone. He could hear its call while he moved boxes in the warehouse. It glared with its beady yellow eye when he left the building. He cringed at the sight of its long haggard wings racing him home. When he looked through his dirty windshield, the crow was perched on his roof waiting – for him.
He had to face it.
He bolted from the car, sprinted to the log, and rolled it over.
There it was. The winning lottery ticket.
Kind of an interesting ending, but I am sure that winning has freaked out more than one lucky person.
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Love this!!!
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Thanks JM! Have a great weekend!
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Certainly wasn’t expecting that, but still troubled by the presence of the bird, someone who would do that may be even more freaked out by the symbolism of the bird. Wonderful interpretation of the glass half full kind 🙂
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Thanks Claire! The classic harbinger of doom…. hahaha! I will be over to read yours too!
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Crows give me the willie’s Susie – great story though!
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Thanks Ginger! Me too!
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the lottery – oh, my when I remember to get a ticket that is… I made a list of all of the ways I could pay it forward with the winnings – it often makes the drive home from work much easier, especially after a long day. by the time I get home, I have forgotten my troubles and when I check my numbers I am always disappointed, but it doesn’t kill the dreams!
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Since you would pay it forward, you gotta win! I just recently started playing since I am so lucky and would pay some of it forward, after paying a few bills! 🙂
Thanks Clay and good luck in tonight’s drawing!
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Crows have always scared me.Maybe it’s the ominous feeling I get whenever I come upon one. But this little bit of flash here, well…it’s something to ..umm, crow about…
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Hahaha! Nice! coming from the Midwest I always appreciate a “punny” response!
Thanks Cayman!
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Ah well . . . it’s all in pun, dont’cha know?
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This is new. I’ve never read a story with a crow being the harbinger of good news. They’re usually the ill omen of the story. Good one.
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Unusual reaction to winning – but I suppose just rushing to claim the prize wouldn’t make much of a story! 😉
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And I think there have been those who reacted like that although hiding it under a log???? Probably not!
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Well, I wasn’t expecting that ending… I liked it. I really liked your descriptions of the crow… well done, Susie…
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Thanks Ted! The classic harbinger…
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“Susie sent me.” http://tedbooksdailypics.com/
Of course I’ll check out some of your ‘friends’ blogs. I always look for avatars of hot chicks… that’s how I found you.
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Oops… I’m on the wrong WildThingBlog…
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Hiya, I’ve nominated you for the One Lovely Blog award… 😉 😉
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Awww! Thanks John!
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I don’t think I’d hide the ticket. I’d be jumping up and down beyond thrilled! I want to win. Where is my winning ticket???
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You have to play to win! I may buy one tomorrow….you never know and what a blog post that would be! Hahaha!
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Great little bit of flash, Susie! I have on occasion wondered what a winning lottery player does do with that ‘golden ticket’ before he or she turns it in. We hear about what happens to people after they have spent the money… but, what about before? You know there are some very interesting stories out there!
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I bet there are! I have heard where some haven’t come forward until hiring a support team! Sheesh!
Thanks for reading!
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And the crow was a nice touch of symbolism… very well done, Susie! 🙂
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Thank you so much Veronica!
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Hello!!!!
It’s me again Margaret..
Are Ya NnnnnnA—
—ah-
Never mind…
How bout them Olympic Uniforms?
“Made in China”?
Well, just stir fry me and call me Hoisin…cause…I’m quick dried, STIR FRIED … and laid to the side…
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Or a gush of wind blew it up and away… or it was just an illusion… 🙂
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