Hey Effie, I finally got a chance to listen to the story.
I have to start off with a caviat: I really don't like horror...
So, my ultimate reaction to the story was "Blauahck!"...shudder...
But considering the ending, I guess that's a good thing
I did enjoy listening to the story, and it did keep me interested.
My favourite part was the fact that the dog had it's own house. I did wonder how someone who can barely afford to eat in the winter has enough money to buy even a small, beat up trailer home. Maybe he got it from someone who was just desperate to get it off their property? A few words to that effect would have quieted that quibble for me and let me enjoy that jewel without reservation.
Good job and thanks for sharing this with us.