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Competition, by Allison Symes

29/10/2021

 
‘I’m the best oddest character in this world. I’m a talking, clothed egg.’

‘True, Humpty, but I’m a talking bear who loves porridge and loathes greedy blonde kids who smash my house. You should’ve seen what that brat did to Junior’s chair.’

‘We all know what bears do in the woods, but houses?’

‘Quite, Humpty. Mind you, I can move about. You’re stuck up there.’

‘I could jump but that has risks. I don’t fancy becoming an omelette.’

Humpty regretted the words on saying them. A porridge-loving bear might well fancy a new egg dish.

And he did.
Sandra James
29/10/2021 11:16:30 am

Ooops! Fun story, Allison :)

Allison Symes link
29/10/2021 04:48:02 pm

Thanks, Sandra. It was great fun to write. I love this kind of tale. I refer to them as fairytales with bite (quite literally here too!).

Samantha Lynne
29/10/2021 11:52:07 am

This one mad me smile Allison. Now we know why Humpty Dumpty fell...he was pushed by a naughty bear!

Allison Symes link
29/10/2021 04:48:45 pm

Thanks, Samantha. The truth must come out eventually, even for naughty bears!

Pamela Kennedy
29/10/2021 11:57:18 am

Fun read!

Allison Symes link
29/10/2021 04:49:14 pm

Thanks, Pamela. Glad you enjoyed it.

Lynn Messing
29/10/2021 12:17:25 pm

I did not see that twist coming. Thanks for the smile.

Allison Symes link
29/10/2021 04:49:39 pm

Thanks, Lynn.

Jim B. link
29/10/2021 03:48:22 pm

Oh my. Didn't see that one coming! Nice twist
Jim

Allison Symes link
29/10/2021 04:50:13 pm

Thanks, Jim. I suspect the bear fancied a change from porridge too.

Fliss Zakaszewska
29/10/2021 05:55:53 pm

Poor Humpty Dumpty (in reality, Richard III I do believe) but much more fun in your story.

Allison Symes link
29/10/2021 06:33:06 pm

Many thanks, Fliss. I never knew that about Humpty Dumpty being a symbol for Richard III. Interesting. The queens on standard playing cards are meant to represent Elizabeth of York (Queen of Hearts) and Catherine of Aragon (Queen of Clubs) I understand.

Elizabeth Zahn
29/10/2021 08:24:13 pm

Clever Allison!

Allison Symes link
30/10/2021 10:04:01 am

Thanks Elizabeth

Kim Favors
29/10/2021 08:25:12 pm

So creative. Love the spin!

Allison Symes link
30/10/2021 10:05:44 am

Many thanks, Kim. Glad you enjoyed it.

Cindy Patrick
29/10/2021 10:59:09 pm

That bear is a jerk. He deserves another break-in.
Educational and fun story!

Allison Symes link
30/10/2021 10:08:46 am

Thanks Cindy. Not sure Goldilocks fancies a return visit though.

Jennifer Duncan
30/10/2021 12:31:01 am

Great new take on Humpty and Goldilocks (my all time favourite story when I was little). Very original.

Allison Symes link
30/10/2021 10:11:19 am

Thanks Jennifer. I must admit I thought Goldilocks was a spoiled brat. Even as a kid I was sympathetic to the bears, especially Baby Bear.

Sue Clayton
30/10/2021 03:46:58 am

Humpty was fat enough to make a big enough omelette to feed three bears. Cute fractured (or should I say cracked) fairy tale, Allison.

Allison Symes link
30/10/2021 10:14:17 am

Thanks Sue. I love writing cracked tales like these. I always did like a good "yoke" - sorry couldn't resist that one.


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