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The Shaggy Sleuths

The truth is always right under their nose

By L.ClabroughPublished 3 years ago Updated 3 years ago 1 min read
The Shaggy Sleuths
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“(Sigh)... this is lookin' like a Buster job.”

“Buster job, eh?”

“Yeah, Buster McLongley, muscle for the McLongley gang.”

“McLongley’s, eh? Ok, who is he?”

“He’s a boxer.”

“A boxer, eh? Is he a boxer… or a boxer?” (Imitates throwing paws)

“Both. Damn good one too. You wouldn’t wanna go up against him in the ring.”

“Poppycock! I could show him a thing or two… hyah.. huh”

“Not this one. His right hook is known as a one-way ticket to the morgue.”

“One-way ticket, eh?”

“WILL YOU SHUTUP ABOUT ‘EH’!”

“Sorry..., So... where do we find this guy anyway?”

"Well..."

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L.Clabrough

Welcome! Thanks for reading my work!

I write all sorts of things, and I try to challenge myself regularly,

But I mostly enjoy jaunty humour and offbeat adventures in my writing.

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  • Mackenzie Davis3 years ago

    Haha, this is so cute! I love the concept; dogs must have the most bizarre conversations. Always a fun challenge to write in only dialogue! Is this a series yet?

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