Tag: humor
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A ROYAL FEAST (aka EAT YOUR VEGETABLES)
Gefjun brought the feast to the table. Her husband, Skjöldr, son of Odin, sat silently in his anger. ‘Thank you for this offering, mother,’ said Fridleif as the plate was laid before him. ‘Eat well, Fridleif.’ Gefjun took her place beside her son and looked at Skjöldr. ‘Can I eat now?’ spoke the Norse king. ‘Not yet, father.…
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SIGHTSEEING
Another boat trip, thought Marcus, as he slumped into a window seat. ‘Come on, this is a great way to see the town. There’s so much history,’ his mother said. Marcus looked at her pointedly as he placed the headphones into his ears and turned on music – loud. One more summer and he would…
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UNWANTED GIFTS
Why would Santa bring her these, Matilda thought staring at the teddy bears sat next to her in the car. He must know she was six now, already had plenty of cuddly toys, and they were definitely not on the list she had sent him. And why had he delivered them to Granny’s house? When…
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CONTEMPLATION
Benny managed to sneak away from the tour group once they were inside the Palace. He was soon lost in a maze of passages. He found himself in the centre of a large room, with decorative walls and an opening to the clear blue sky. This was what Benny had travelled to India to find.…
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CHRISTMAS DINNER
Bill forked the last of the fresh hay into the feeder. He patted the damp horses and headed back to the house through the thick falling snow. As he stomped his feet at the door, Maude hung up the ‘phone. ‘That was Jessie. Their flight has been cancelled. They won’t be able to get here until Boxing Day…
Iain Kelly 