The Dog Cried, and He Was Surprised When He Realized What He Had Given Birth To

The First Night

As the dog lay there with his strange offspring nestled against him, he noticed something incredible. The soft glow of the puppies did not just light the room; it brought a feeling of peace. The rain that had earlier seemed threatening sounded like a lullaby in the background. The once eerie shadows of the abandoned building melted into a calm silence.

The dog closed his eyes and slowly let the fear of a few minutes ago give way to an odd sort of comfort. For the first time in years, he did not feel completely lonely. The puppies’ light was like a beacon; it pushed back the shadows in himself and around him.