The master’s ladle was going to land on his head. Oliver darted to the side as the man lunged over the boiling pot, accidentally dipping his large stomach in it. Recoiling, he screamed in agony. “Bet the gruel now tastes like him.” muttered a boy to general agreement in the vicinity. Mr. Bumble, the parish … Continue reading 500 words Challenge : Oliver Twist Iconic Scene Rewritten
Gifted “Kyle, take the new girl in your team.” said Julien bossily. “Why should I? You take her.” retorted Kyle. For a couple of ten year olds they were very opinionated. “I already have Snot Face and Computer Geek on my team.” said Julien firmly. “We all want a fair match and it’s only right … Continue reading Wednesday Short Story – Prompt – Kids
Sandcastles and Football “Will you play in the sandbox with me?” she requests, offering me an extra tiny pink pail. Her eyes are chocolate brown, and her smile is infectious. I am about to say yes. But she’s a girl She obviously has cooties. Of course, I don’t like her. “No.” I say instead and … Continue reading Wednesday Short Story – Prompt – Friend
Pumpkin Shell and Plastic Corn Soup Ingredients: 1. One ounce pumpkin shell (broken or whole) 2. Two tablespoons coral powder 3. Three cups plastic corns (recommended recycled Xeplometrowynelol plastic) 4. 11 ounces of water (synthetic works fine) 5. One spoon sea sand to taste Process: Mix ingredients and bring to a boil. Serve hot while … Continue reading Wednesday Short Story – Prompt – Pumpkin
Hurts, Doesn't it? On the war-path to discipline her son, she fell To an orange Lego
The Jovial Writer 