Articles written by Gillian Kingsley

Gillian Kingsley, Short Story|Nov 6, 2021

Kaylee wanted a puppy. I knew this was coming and that avoiding the issue was no longer an option. Her seventh birthday was looming and my ‘friend,’ Lillian, told me - in front of Kaylee - that her litter of seven puppies were soon to be ready for their forever homes. Thanks, Lillian. Life was going to change with a puppy in the house, that was for certain. There would be mess to clean up, chewed table legs, ‘little accidents’ on the stairs, needle-sharp teeth, and late-night walks in the dea...