Once, a beautiful woman
agreed to marry me
— on one condition.
I must never ask her
to remove the ribbon
from around her neck.
***
Naturally, I agreed.
And for years, we
were happy.
***
But I could not
stop thinking about
the ribbon. The very
thought of it began
to drive me insane.
***
So one night,
as she slept,
I reached over and
carefully eased
the ribbon away from
around her neck.
***
And for a moment
everything
seemed OK ..
THEN HER HEAD ROLLED OFF!
***
I gasped and watched as
her head rolled across
the bed. Our eyes met
for the last time in this
life, and she said,
***
“I am sure this raises far more questions than it answers.”
A story very suitable for the Halloween 👻
Thanks and Thanks again, Sadje!
My pleasure
Beautifully weird
Thank you, Luisa. That is what I am aiming for.
You’re so very welcome ❣️
A touch of the Roald Dahl’s there, mister. Nicely played!
Thanks, Bruce. I appreciate it.
Bravo Barton, Bravo…….
Thanks, Old Boy
“The ribbon” reads like a cross between an Edgar Allen Poe tale and a Tom Lehrer lyric. One of the more questions than answers that it raises: Is there a hatbox tied with a ribbon in your closet?
Happy Halloween in Trefopia!
Hah! That is great, e. Sum. Thanks!
This tale always delights soul. I heard this tale I think in school. It started my path down spookier tales.
Me, too. I remember our teacher reading it to us in second grade. Apparently it goes back to 18th century France. Thanks, Janny.
Oh wow! I never knew that! Love that its still going strong!
So that’s the sound a head makes when it hits the floor? Who’d a thunk?
Very good, D. And thanks!
I knew we were headed for disaster but a very satisfying ending nonetheless.
I see what you did. Thanks, Geoff
Loved this story and how everything came to a head at the end.
Haha Thanks, FW!
This story certainly gives the phrase “to lose one’s head” a whole new meaning!
It does! Thanks, MM!
Yes, heads up on the next relationship.
Thanks, Pam!
I thought it would have vampire bite mark, her neck😇
Haha! Always vampires with you. Thanks, A!
LOL! Love this! And yes, it does raise more questions!!!!
Thank you, Freya!
Hahaha, excellent, this made me laugh.
Thank you, Miranda. And thank you for commenting.
You’re very welcome, I have thought about it several times since I read it, and it makes me laugh again and again. :-)
Lol I’m sure it raises many questions hahaha!
Thank you, Carol Anne
She warned you.
So, you’ve sold the screenplay, right?
Very interesting pace, had me captivated.
Great last line.
Ready for the sequel/prequel?
Creepy. yet cool.
Love ALL of your very unique creations.
Thanks, old chap!
Thanks, old chap!
This piece had me head
over heels 🖤
But I thought you weren’t into
romantic poetry 🤔 🕶️
Your comment gave me a lot to think about it. This post is a bit of an anomaly, I guess. And thanks, dR.
Halloween is the season for anomalies.
They insist on knocking at my door🚪
Trick or Treating 🎃
What a fantastic campfire tale.
Thanks, T!