The Laundry #3

March 4, 2022February 19, 2022 ~ Cathy Cade ~ 5 Comments

If you missed parts 1 and 2, start here Pressed against the clear round door of the front-loader, Misty mouse rotated slowly as the water level rose. Behind her, folds of laundry shaped a shadowy smile. Maxy Mouse ran to the middle of the floor. Jumping up and down, he pointed to the door of … Continue reading The Laundry #3

The Laundry, #2

February 25, 2022February 19, 2022 ~ Cathy Cade ~ 6 Comments

If you missed Part 1, find it here Satan the cat slunk between the washing machines, only to be drenched by the spray now spurting from the hose above. As he shook water from his fur, the mice scattered. Misty ran out across the floor. The door to the front-loader was open, so she jumped … Continue reading The Laundry, #2

The Laundry, #1

February 18, 2022February 13, 2022 ~ Cathy Cade ~ 10 Comments

Mention of a mangle in comments on an earlier post reminded me of this story. first published in Where the Wild Winds Blow from the Whittlesey Wordsmiths. The Laundry The muffled rumblings behind the door became a clattering cacophony when it opened, releasing the smell of bleach and wet washing. Inside the basement, a single … Continue reading The Laundry, #1