Oh No, Not Again...

Tristan has been away for a few days. Even before he steps over the threshold to his cottage, he realises his mistake. He knows how to keep a healthy pet; he has the right cage size, a regular feeding schedule, plenty of playtime…but it's easy to forget. With a heavy heart, he starts cleaning up the mess. Luckily there are new companions to be found.

WARNING: This Flash includes a deranged man and gory remains.

First published by Saturday Night Reader, a flash fiction magazine