- Dog Tales
- October 9, 2023
PawWord Story
“Max, Sassy, Polly, and I went on a crazy Scooby-Doo-like adventure to a glowing Choco Chihuahua Castle and found free-floating food (& dreaded broccoli). Discovered the spirits of Ghost Chihuahuas behind it all. Turns out they just wanted to play fetch! Who knew, right? Now we have playdates on moonless nights. Psst! They make sure I avoid broccoli. Talk about Pawsburg’s charm! Catch ya at the next howl-out moment, kiddo – Fluffy.”
Once upon a moonless night, my buddies Max, Sassy, Polly and I were lounging at our usual hangout – Pup-Tastic Pizza. We were enjoying the last slice when a sudden chill swept into Pawsburg, the likes of which could freeze your tail. If only we knew it was just the beginning…
Noticing a strange light glowing at the Northern Choco Chihuahua Castle, our intrigue piqued and off we charged into the unknown. “Oh, I’m not a fan of castles, Fluffy,” Sassy squeaked. “Don’t tell me we’re going to play Scooby Doo now!” But the call of the strange light was irresistible.
Inside the castle was an even bigger surprise. There, in the magnificent hall of the castle, was a feast flatter than Oscar’s meatballs and much more grand than anything from Bone Appetit. But curiously, there was not a soul around – just a note on the table that read, ‘Dinner is served.’
As greedy as a pup on treat day, I sniffed around. Breed prejudice aside, it was a Chihuahua-sized feast, which for our mixed group was puny. Polly quipped, “What’s the main course here, air??” Among the delicacies, the horrifying sight of broccoli made me shiver. Suddenly we realized it wasn’t just the temperature that was chilling – the food started levitating! “Is this new cuisine at Bone Appetit or am I seeing spirits?!” I exclaimed in terror.
In the midst of the pandemonium, we heard a rustling from behind the great hall’s door. Time froze. Its creaky opening revealed a shadow taller than the Retriever River’s bridge, with red eyes glowing hotter than any chili pepper. I whimpered, “Guys, I don’t think we’re in Pawsburg anymore.”
In every scary tale, there’s a bonehead that says, ‘Let’s separate!’, so guess who took that honor? Sassy! Diverting from the group, she climbed atop a table, quickly discovering the horrifying reason for the levitating food – Ghost Chihuahuas. “Fluffy, must you always stick your snout in dangerous places?” she sarcastically howled.
In that hair-raising moment, I decided. This wasn’t the time to hide my tail between my legs. These ghosts… They needed help. Swiftly, I grabbed some chew toys from The Snooty Snout Boutique and started playing fetch. To their surprise, and ours too, the ghost pooches started happily fetching, their terrifying glow fading with each throw.
That night, we discovered that Pawsburg’s legends didn’t just talk about dog parks and tummy rubs. They told the tail-wagging tales of Ghost Chihuahuas who just wanted someone to play catch with. Instead of fearing them, we embraced them, licking away their ghostly tears.
Ever since that eerie (but unforgettable) adventure, we’ve got a standing appointment at the Northern Choco Chihuahua Castle every moonless night. Just us and our ghostly friends, turning nightmares to tail-wagging good times. And I must say, those Ghost Chihuahuas have a wicked sense of humor. They even promised to hold it against me if I ever touched a broccoli again!
Thus, the charm of Pawsburg isn’t just its beauty at sunrise or the comfort of Oscar’s homemade meatballs; it’s the thrill of our adventures in friendship, our outlandish conquests, and, dare I say, our ridiculously entertaining horror stories.
The End.
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