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Wendy Russell's avatar

The audacity...

Caroline Osella   (they/them)'s avatar

*Dmitri remained frozen under the chair, a statue of pure, uncomprehending horror. He had seen many things in his lives. He had faced down vacuum cleaners, survived the indignity of a festive reindeer costume, and endured the existential crisis of the red laser dot.*

Sooo good.

Gary Mucklow's avatar

Thank you - I appreciate it

Devlyn Fallstar's avatar

How dare she lay in Dmitri’s sunbeam! That’s an act of war if I’ve ever seen one. Love how you made something so small feel like a grand, world-shaking betrayal.

Gary Mucklow's avatar

It is! Lol, thanks for your comment.

Aleah B.'s avatar

Hahahaha wow, and so the plot thickens! Thank you for a much needed chuckle ☺️

Gary Mucklow's avatar

My pleasure, glad you enjoyed it.

Lee Kemter's avatar

A gripping "tail" of the battles that must be fought. Storytelling at its finest! I love it!

Brenda - A Voice that Wonders's avatar

🤣🤣 it is just a fantastic read. I love it. ❤️❤️❤️

Gary Mucklow's avatar

Thank you. Dmitri is my spirit animal.

Gary Mucklow's avatar

Apologies, I forgot to add a link to chapter one. I cannot edit this post on my phone.

https://open.substack.com/pub/gsmucklow/p/petrestroika

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Oct 4, 2025
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Gary Mucklow's avatar

She is every bit the Maine Coon.

Thank you.

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Sep 25, 2025
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Gary Mucklow's avatar

So glad you enjoyed it. Petrestroika is a welcome relief from the often dark tales I tell.