Happy

By Marla Braziel

Imagine being born in captivity with a crippling disability. Your life is in the hands of alien creatures that provide sustenance and affection. How much does your happiness mean?

***WARNING*** Despite the title, this is a very sad story.

This short story was written to bring awareness and inspiration. You can support this work by donating to your local no kill shelter.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Marla Braziel
• Release date: Aug 25, 2015
• ISBN: 9781516349548

Book preview

Dedicated to my mother, whose kindness and compassion have saved the lives of animals who would have otherwise been euthanized for their disabilities.

A strange coldness wraps around my body, starting at my head and drifting all the way back to my tail. Light kisses the inside of my eye lids, but yet I cannot see. I hear the frightened cries of my brothers and sisters, and I join them in their bellows of fear and confusion. I feel the warmth of my mother nuzzling me. She licks my saturated body and cleans away the debris that encases me. At her comforting touch, I realize that I’m safe, and I am

Reviews for Happy

[Margo Bovier · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I liked this book, even though it really was sad. My cat just had to be put to sleep a few months ago, so this book really speaks out to me.