The Third Annual Valentiny Writing Contest on Susanna Leonard Hill’s blog is here! There are a bunch of rules, but you can head over to her blog to read all about that.
This years theme is hope. Such a lovely theme.
STEVE by David McMullin
When Willy-Gunter-Joaquin-Steve-Gumball, the five headed troll, met Nellie-Hortence-Lana-Jellybean, the four headed Ogress, it was love at first sight, sight, sight, sight. Valentine’s Day would be a day to celebrate.
Okay, I know you’re all good at math and have already noticed the problem. After all the heads paired up, Steve, the second troll head from the left, had no Valentine of his own.
His brothers threw a big Valentine’s Day party so he too, could find the head of his dreams.
Steve knew deep down in his one-fifth-of-a-loving-heart, that he would.
The party was lovely, but no one was quite right.
“Banshee’s got a good head on her shoulders.”
But Steve said, “Too noisy.”
Cyclops? “Too gaze-y.”
Medusa? “Too snake-y.”
And Hobgoblin? “Too… bleeeech!”
“Maybe next year,” said his brothers.
“Wait.” Steve knew, all the way down to the two toes he called his own, that tonight was the night.
That’s when she arrived, riding in on a wild, black horse.
“She’s the one,” said Steve.
“But her head…” said the brothers.
“She’s perfect.”
Steve walked over. “Will you be my Valentine?”
She spoke not a word, but instead touched his cheek. This was the headless horsewoman’s way of saying, “I will.”
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Thanks for reading!
oh my! A funny story and what a surprise ending! 🙂 I wish you well with this story.
Thanks so much. It was a fun cast of characters to play with.
Yeah Steve. This makes me want to play D&D. Good luck!
Thanks so much, Greg.
Well done, David! Very funny and clever!
Thanks, Jen. I definitely had fun with it.
I’m speechless! Your stories always bring laughs!
And whether those laughs are at me or with me, I’m glad I entertained. Ha.
With, of course! And “speechless” was a play on your ending! I’m also noticing a contest theme with names…
There are a lot. It’s funny how common themes emerge.
This is such a cool story. My head, (firmly attached), is nodding yes! Good luck.
I’m glad you’re still in one piece. Thanks for reading.
Anytime an author can combine math with hilarious characters, I’m a fan. Well done! good luck in the contest!
Thanks. Maybe I’ll use these characters for a whole math adventure.
Like the surprise ending. Good luck.
Thank you very much!
Didn’t see that ending coming, ha ha! Fun story. Good luck!
Thanks, I’m glad you were surprised.
Hey David,
Very imaginative entry. I can envision Steve saying to the headless horsewoman, “You complete me.” Good luck in the contest.
Ken
Hilarious! Thanks, Ken.
This is hilarious David! Such a unique idea to have multiple-headed protagonists and the ending was just great, lol, love it!
Thank you, Debbie. They really were fun characters to play with.
This is the Valentine’s story to win over the anti-mushy gushy love kids (aka my boy).
A little something for everyone.
So bizarre and fabulous! I love the world you created.
Thanks Laurie. Hit or miss, I always like to try something different.
Hi Steve – a tale with a twist … well I’m glad STEVE got his heart’s desire … do they all have different hearts?! Fun read with a delightful ending – now I might not sleep so well … cheers Hilary
http://positiveletters.blogspot.ca/2018/02/the-robin-who-hedges-her-choices.html
Thank you, Hilary. 5 heads, 1 heart. I suppose if Steve gets his heart broken, they will all feel it.
They say two heads are better than one…why not four or five!
Glad Steve found his match. Best of luck!
Or even more! Thanks, Vicki.
Ha! Love the humor in this, David! So unique and entertaining. Good luck!
Thank you on all accounts, Gabi.
Hahaha! Such a fun, original, creative story, David! Love the unusual Valentine characters and the proof that there is, indeed, someone for everyone! 🙂 Thanks so much for joining in the contest fun!
Thank you so much, Susanna. I always have a great time with your contests!