In the yard I found a slimy, reddish creature that emanated an unpleasant smell: I was horrified when I realized that it was

This morning, I went out into the yard—just to water the flowers and check if the cats had scattered litter, as usual. But as soon as I opened the gate, I immediately smelled a terrible odor. It made my chest tighten and my mouth taste metallic.

I took a few steps and froze. Something was moving on the ground next to the flowerbed. 🫣

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