In “The Secrets of the Tainted Trough”, imagine waking up from a nap to see a donkey and a horse peering through the screen door, both desperately thirsty. Would you give them a drink? And then what?

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Sally, an energetic 87-year-old woman, faces this exact dilemma. Intrigued by the animals, she decides to investigate why they keep returning to her property. What she discovers shocks her to the core – their water trough is contaminated with a body. But whose body is it? And how did it end up in the water trough?

With no one else around but a goat, chickens and a pup, Sally wonders if the body could be their missing caregiver. As the mystery deepens, she must grapple with the fate of both the animals and the unknown person in the trough.

Join Sally on her thrilling and perplexing journey as she unravels the truth behind this mysterious misadventure.

Prepare to be captivated by the twists and turns in “The Secrets of the Tainted Trough”, a tale filled with suspense, intrigue, and unexpected revelations.

How this story came to be…

As with all of the Sally the Loner tales, the first question was ‘What if?’

What if it wasn’t a stray dog at the door peering in, but a donkey? And a horse? What would Sally do?

Well, give it food, water, and love, of course. And ask the creature oodles of questions. And, because it’s Sally, expect an answer in some form. This, then, is the story that began as ‘Sally’s Horse and Donkey Show’. Artificial intelligence did its part when called upon to assist.