The Groundhog: A Short Story

By Jonathan Brett

Unemployment can be hard, but a newly-unemployed man discovers that there are creatures in this world worse on a person's self-esteem than life-destroying bosses.

In his backyard, a new threat emerges. It's brown, fuzzy, and likes eating everything in sight. With his nerves and self-esteem already trashed by losing his job, one man must find the courage to face his furry fears. Or, at least, figure out why humans are (theoretically) the dominant lifeform on this planet.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Jonathan Brett
• Release date: Dec 10, 2011

Jonathan Brett

Jonathan Brett has had adventures through several career paths including teaching, newspaper, public relations, human resources, retail, and factory work. One would think he learned a lot about the human condition, but has discovered that he has learned quite a bit about very little, which is one of the reasons that he keeps writing. Brett lives in Brockway, Pennsylvania, with his wife and son.

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The Groundhog

A Short Story by Jonathan Brett

Published by Jonathan Brett at Smashwords

Copyright 2011 Jonathan Brett

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I am not mad, I tell you. In fact, I was once a perfectly sane and respectable person. Married, happy, and, sure I had some troubles after I lost my job, but insane? Never!

Perhaps I should back up. Apologies to H.P. Lovecraft and Edgar Allen Poe, but introducing myself as a madman is a little off base, really. I’m just trying to let you know how stressed out I am. You see, I’m an unemployed American male with a singular problem. That problem is Legion. It is an insidious monster that threatens to dig up everything I hold dear. But,