Tales of humour, whimsy and courgettes
“Hey Red,” said Cloud, “didn’t you used to wear glasses?”
“I went to the doctors once because I thought I needed glasses,” said Red
“Really?” asked Serpent. “What did he say?”
“You certainly do sir, this is a fish and chip shop,” grumbled Red.
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“Good morning, sunshine,” she said.
He felt the thick rug beneath him and he heard the crackle of the open fire. He also heard his girlfriend crying in another room.
“Now we make sure every woman knows who you belong to,” said his ex-wife, as she began carving her name into his cheek.
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“The pen got me,” said Cloud.
“Aye?” asked House.
“I went to the doctor once because I sucked up and swallowed a pen,” said Cloud.
“Good grief,” said House. “What did the doctor say?”
“He told me to sit down,” sighed Cloud, “and write my name…”
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“How about you Bird?” asked Spectre.
“I went to the doctor once because I’d swallowed a spoon,” said Bird.
“What did the doctor say?” asked Spectre.
“Sit down and don’t stir,” grimaced Bird.
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“It’s the food in the hospital I hate,” sighed Whisp.
“I had a bad reaction to hospital food once,” said Serpent.
“Ah,” said Red, “I once ate a film strip instead of a tablet.”
Serpent raised an eyebrow.
“I had to wait and see if anything developed,” said Red.
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He ran the blade across his face. Stubble was always an issue for him. He couldn’t remember ever having an entirely smooth face.
The mist in the mirror began to fade. He reached up and gave it a wipe with a dry towel.
He dropped his razor into the sink. His reflection grinned with a flicker of red in its eye.
Today was the day.
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“What about you Aqua?” asked Black Fish, “any visits to the doctor?”
“I once thought I was God,” whispered Aqua.
“When did that start?” croaked Black Fish.
“Oh, you know,” muttered Aqua, “when I created the sun, then the earth…”
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“I saw a doctor the other week because I thought I was a bridge,” said Whisp.
“Oh aye,” replied Yuffie.
“He said ‘good grief, man what’s come over you?'” said Whisp.
“Oh God,” said Yuffie.
“I said two cars, a truck and a coach,” grinned Whisp.
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“I think you should ask the doctor for a second opinion,” said Cloud.
“I did,” replied Sprite.
“What did he say?” asked Cloud.
“Come back tomorrow,” sighed Sprite.
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“Of course,” said Glen, climbing out of the chest.
He looked at the diminutive form. This child with such a sweet smile, pale skin, red lips, and a voice so sharp it could cut steel.
“Shall we play again?” asked the child.
Glen nodded. “Yes, lets.”
Well, what else could he do?
Little Fears 