Had she not waited for the cover of darkness, her presence in the neighborhood would have brought in the authorities.
She was an easily recognized opportunist.
Cutting patterns close to houses during the winter, was less perilous and more productive, but it took her longer to get home. Pilfering heavy prizes was strictly out of the question.
A motion activated light or two sent her running into the shadows but an open garage door was the perfect find!
She stealthily rummaged awhile then made off with some goods.
Her crisscrossing prints couldn’t possibly be followed.
All coyotes know that.
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Wonderful blog
They get a bad press
Sure do! Thanks. 😀
Dear Susan,
I like the way you gave the coyote a personality. Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Appreciate that, Rochelle.
Peace.
Wow! This is an interesting story. At first, we think she’s a human thief. Then, she turns out to be a coyote. How intriguing!
That’s what I’d hoped. Thanks!
Well penned, loved the subtle tension.
Thanks! Appreciate your thoughts.
You’re most welcome.
What a wonderful take! Love that we find out it’s a coyote only at the end. Make me want to root for him/her…
😀 Thanks! Glad you liked it!
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Compelling piece! Well done.
Thanks very much!
You’re welcome!
It’s foxes round here! Clever take.
Thank you. The coyotes are blamed for everything here. Foxes are giggling as they’re free to pillage at will. 😉
what a twist. i didn’t expect it. well done. 🙂
Thank-you! Glad it worked. It’s always hard to tell when you know the ending. 😉
You made me realise that I do not associate ‘she’ as a thief, but that is illogical on my part. I liked the ending as I sensed a feeling of relief and satisfaction and was reminded of the foxes I often see prowling through the streets at night. Loved the story.
I found it awkward to assign thievery to a female too. That’s why I did it. Illogical stereotype, isn’t it? Thank you!
Clever! Little four legged thief ! Well done
Thank you, Laurie.
I really like this.
We don’t have coyotes, but squirrels, rabbits and deer often leave their prints in fresh snow. Right up close to the house.
Thank-you. 😊
Great twist. I was expecting a human!
I thought she was a homeless person looking for food. I feel sorry for anyone trying to survive outside in winter.
Glad I captured that. Bet you were happy about the truth. 😉
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Well played! I loved that twist.
Thanks!