Although I have a lot of stories I have written over the years but haven't posted yet, this one flowed out onto the paper fairly easily today after I finished watering some plants in the house, so I decided to post it.
Any feedback is welcome :-)
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A few weeks ago, I was touring a greenhouse filled with giant erotic looking plants that seemed to sway ominously overhead and reach out toward me. I was fascinated with all the different species of plants and as I stared in wonder, the owner came over to me, and asked if I would like a sample of the miracle growth formula that he used on all his plants. He said that it changed the nature of the plants to allow them to reproduce differently. Thinking that it would be really cool to possibly reproduce some of my favorite plants at home, I said "Sure, why not", and I took the container he gave me and put it in my purse. Oddly, he smiled, winked at me, and walked away.
Last night, I was making my weekly rounds of watering the plants in the house. Stopping at my favorite aloe plant, I decided to try the new miracle plant growth that greenhouse owner had given me. I was going to sprinkle just a bit on the base of the aloe, but accidentally tipped the entire contents into the pot and on the plant. Hoping it would be OK and not harm the plant, I gave it a little extra water, finished watering the other plants, then went to sleep.
Sometime in the early hours of the morning, I heard something rustling in the corner of the bedroom. I lay there, pretending sleep for a while, straining to hear what was making the sound. Only a little nervous at first, I thought perhaps it was a mouse that had gotten in when I had left the patio door open. However, the sounds only continued and seemed to be getting closer to the bed.