that’s quite scary actually. The last line is very good. Well done…
Sequel?
Abby x

Your first original, standalone story, and it certainly goes off with a bang… !

Very suspenseful, a methodic yet psychotic central character – I love how the pointed selection of the hedge trimmers contrasts with the blind rage in his dialogue later in the piece.

Multiple exlamation and question marks don’t suggest expression to me, I just find them a little messy – the dialogue’s good enough to convey feeling, so don’t go overboard on the punctuation…

The title seems to suggest that the victim character, is the ‘dog’, indeed they are referred to as ‘animal’, whereas from the characterisation, it is the central character who is more animalistic – intentional or not, this suggests some pretty messed-up psychiatry, which could be built on very effectively in – dare I say it – future installments?

Good work, MKD, you’ve earned yourself a follower eagerly awaiting more! MH :)

Thanks for the feedback. I really enjoy getting different perspectives and interpretations. Valuable stuff. And point taken on the punctuation, MH. :)

The sequel is now posted let me know what you think. —MKP