293 words. You couldn’t fit much more in, but it would be good to understand the context of the blood. Was there a murder and was Julie the accomplice?
I think by cutting out some of the sentences which did not develop the plot, you could have given us more of the story.
Upvoted.
Edit: I read the other comment about the cat’s period......
I don't think I won the contest, so I could possibly push it pass the 300 word limit and do the reveal. Have a happy new year. Upvoted and followed.
Brent