The Towering Taste of Triumph

RWDrabble 2.0.014 | Terrarium

Today’s drabble challenge word is “terrarium”.

Today’s drabble challenge twist is that the story must start with the phrase “rainwater poured in”.

Author image: The loyal defender

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Rainwater poured in through the window when I knocked it open, defending the place from intruders. Everyone hates flies, right?

I tried to tidy up, but one tongue can only manage so much.

When my family returned, they seemed remarkably distracted. Phew! I dodged a telling-off!

Instead, Dad brought out the old terrarium.

The kids and I watched as he added straw, a heat lamp, and what was this? Proto-chickens?

Placing it on top of the fish tank, I wagged my understanding! This growing tower of live snacks was to thank me for being such a good boy!

Author image: Chicks on top of the fish tank being drooled over by the dog, aka pets on top of pets being watched by pets.

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