the three-legged dog - Jake's best friend(1/6)
This is the first chapter of the short story I wrote called 'The Three-Legged Dog'. Please enjoy reading it. Florida afternoons were always filled with sunshine, as rich and sweet as orange juice. As the humid breeze tickled Jake's nose, he was convinced this was the best place in the world to live. "Cooper! Come here!" At Jake's shout, Cooper, who had been rolling around on the backyard lawn, suddenly raised his head. It was Cooper, Jake's family's treasure and troublemaker. True to his name, Cooper wagged his tail and ran towards Jake. Jake's house was a place that exuded the leisurely charm of Florida. A wide, palm-lined driveway stretched out in front, and neighbors' cars passed by, gently greeting each other. Conversely, behind the house was a completely different world. A clear stream flowed between lush mangroves. It was a natural treasure trove, where, if you were lucky, you might spot tiny turtles or waterfowl. Occasionally, an alli...