Published: Dec. 18, 2011
Words: 4807 (approximate)
Language: English

Short description

Would the tormented pet of a psycho, after witnessing countless abominations, begin to exhibit disturbing behavior? Find out in "Unleashed" what happens when a cat is driven over the edge and beyond the brink.

Extended description

Told from the viewpoints of a detective, a dog, and a villainous homicidal feline, "Unleashed" is a humorous tale of revenge and terror when an abused cat lets loose her pent-up rage after being the pet of a psycho. The kitty has witnessed the maniac's demented deeds and suffered at his hands. Now it's her turn. She's pursued by a dogged detective and a canine sleuth on this rollicking payback crime spree.

Tags

horror, mystery, fear, humor, bully, cat, dog, short story, revenge, detective, free fiction, free, neighbor, free story, abuse, bodies, maniac, free book, creep, crime spree, crimes, neighborhood, animal abuse, pranks, homicidal, first person narrative, pyscho, terrorized, animal point of view

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Review by: Parents' Little Black Book Reviews on May 04, 2012 :
Unleashed: Tail One is downright funny. From the beginning to the end it elicits giggles and grins.

A serial murderer is stalking the neighborhood and the police detective is sure he knows who it is. Now only if he could prove it. Of course, if he does prove it, how is he going to catch the perpetrator? This criminal is slick, willy and doesn't stand still long enough to be interrogated.

A cat with PTSD, A dog with a nose for mystery, a bumbling detective and a neighbour family under suspicion simply because they aren't suspicious come together in this rollicking story of death and mayhem.

Short at only 18 pages this is a fun little adventure you will enjoy and recommend to your friends.

Karen Bryant Doering,
Parent's Little Black Book
(review of free book)

Review by: Sara Smolarek on April 02, 2012 :
I must start off by saying that I do not normally read short stories. I like to really get "into" the books I read, and shorts usually don't give me enough time to do that. This was an exception for me. I read the blurb and was intrigued, and I was hooked by the second page.

Unleashed: Tail One is a short story told from three points of view: a detective investigating a death, the neighbor's dog, and a kitty that has slipped over the edge into post-traumatic stress-induced psychosis.

The detective is a bit of a bumbler, the dog does his job as protector, but the cat is the star. She tells her story with dark humor, and lets us know in no uncertain terms that she believes in payback!

I greatly enjoyed this author's writing style. It's different from anything I've read lately, and a very refreshing change. I look forward to reading more books by Ms. Lopez!
(review of free book)

Review by: Jeffrey Kosh on April 01, 2012 :
IT MADE ME CRY WITH JOY

Fun. Entertaining. Visual.
These are just some of the words that come to my mind, after reading Unleashed: Tail One.
Lori Lopez concocted such an amazing (and incredible) tale it should be a blockbuster. Not reading this is like going to Paris and neglecting Eiffel Tower; you’re missing something on your life trip.
Really.
I had to read several books these days. Some were of my liking, others were awful. It’s my personal policy to just review those I enjoyed and deserving at least 4 stars. This went beyond. I’d give it 8 stars if I could, because Lori Lopez’s style is truly innovative and her multitasking creativity clearly shows in her writing. In this tale you get three points of view: a dog, a detective, and a cat. Each one acts perfectly in character, with a lot of humor (dark and otherwise), and pleasant details.
The main persona – Midnight the cat – had me laugh and shiver at the same time, and some of her lines (her thoughts) brought me back at Showtime’s Dexter … with a touch of Ray Bradbury.
I think that Lori Lopez is one of the most gifted writers in the genre and should get more attention by the general public. She gets the instinct of a natural storyteller, yet she doesn’t disdain prose, playing with words in a funny way, Lopez never bogs you down into the intricacies of English language.
I’m very glad having read this.
(review of free book)

Review by: vix kirkpatrick on Jan. 25, 2012 :
Loris' writing style is exceptionally flavour filled, reminiscent of poetry!
She is expansive in her using of describing words... often had to stop and look up the words!! how exciting!

3 differing perspectives on the same crime... was a first a little confusing as no heading to differentiate.... but soon go the hang of it!

I was not sure if I felt sorry or horrified by the poor pusscat!!
as a cat owner I will never leave my stinky socks in their bed (my laundry basket!) again, just in case!
a brilliant book to introduce me to a clever, funny and articulate author!
(review of free book)

Review by: Malina Roos on Jan. 22, 2012 :
Loved this tail...I mean tale. A brilliant story told by the dog, the cat and a cop about the serial killer next door. Humor and vivid prose make this an enjoyable story to read.
And yes that is how cats think.
(review of free book)

Review by: Geri Graham on Jan. 20, 2012 :
Did you know that domestic cats are the only animal, besides man that is, who kill for pleasure? Only in the imagination of Lori Lopez could a cat learn the true pleasure of revenge from its psychopathic owner. Told from the perspective of a disturbed cat, a desperate-to-please puppy next door, and a prototypical cop, this story will make you look at cats in a whole new light!
(review of free book)

Review by: Jerry McKinney on Dec. 25, 2011 :
An enjoyable tale. Lori Lopez uses different POVs to weave this tale of dastardly deeds. One could almost see the cat stealthily strolling through the bushes in this remarkably detailed excursion. The author uses a refreshing wit as the story unfolds and the reader is treated to a summation of the evil feline's indiscretions. It will make you keep an eye on the neighbor's cat and give your dog a good scratch behind the ears. Yeah, Good Dog!
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