The Bedtime Story
“It was a real pea-souper. I’d decided to take the shortcut home from the cinema, through the park, and that’s when I heard it. A loud thudding sound. Emerging from the fog loomed a giant of a creature! Radioactive green; tusks the size of an elephant’s! I yelled! But, to my surprise, it turned and ran. I heard a crack and a howl… then silence.”
Jimmy viewed his grandad suspiciously. “You’re making this up, aren’t you Grandad?”
Grandad smiled. “Night Jimmy, sleep well.”
In his room, Grandad opened a dresser drawer and carefully took out a broken tusk. Radioactive green.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleOoh, interesting Linda. I’d love to know more about this one. Very intriguing.
Thanks Carrie. I’m sure there is lots more to add to this story if only I had the time! Currently working on another novella and, hopefully, a novel. Enjoyed writing this one though!
Your story is very intriguing, Linda. Hopefully, there is part 2 of this. And thanks for the new word to add to my vocabulary, “pea-souper.”
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleI first heard the term ‘pea-souper’ in an old black and white movie, Lotchie. But this type of fog was very common in London when I was a kid. In December 1952, thousands died when a thick fog polluted London for four days. Thankfully, these type of fogs are now a thing of the past. Thanks again for commenting, I really appreciate it.
Oh, thanks to God. You’re welcome, Linda. I do also appreciate your kind words to me.
Very curious story Linda, but what happens next?
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleAll in the imagination of the reader, Margarida.
I love this story, Linda. I don’t think it needs any further elaboration or explanation. It is a little gem, complete within itself. Your stories are always a treat to read.
Thank you Fuji, that’s so kind and really appreciated coming from such a wonderful author as yourself. I’m happy with the story as it stands.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleI agree with you that this story is complete without any continuation, Linda. There are a couple of nice twists in it, Grandpa has his little secret and his grandson is left with his question and his imagination about what might have happened. Open-ended stories often serve very well.
Thank you, Christer. I love adding a little twist and an open-ended story. I really enjoyed writing this one!
Perfect Grandpa. Lovely jolting twist. Remarkable with such a short build-up. I read it 3 times and was still chuckling after the third.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleThanks so much, Allan. I’m glad it made you chuckle. I had fun writing this one!