Mr. Cuddles Returns
From The Invitation: a pounding at the door, a missing bear, and the question of what comes back.
Knock becomes pounding —
plush bear, Mr. Cuddles … gone …
Has he now returned?
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Inspired by The Invitation, a short story by Marcellus Grey.
This haiku distills a moment of haunted return—where pounding replaces knocking, comfort vanishes, and Mr. Cuddles reappears under ambiguous circumstances.
Read The Invitation here.
About the Creator
Marcellus Grey
I write fiction and poetry that explore longing, emotional depth, and quiet transformation. I’m drawn to light beers, red wine, board games, and slow evenings in Westminster.
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