Moribund the Shadow Thing moped over the cowering figure of Derp the Dwarf like a string mop stood on its handle.
“You bought her WHAT??”
“A-a box of chocolates,” Derp whined, wiping his toadstooly nose.
Moribund slapped his forehead. Glenda Gloop, the Under the Sink Thing, was not a chocolates kind of gal.
“Why not a moldy sponge? You know, something she might actually LIKE?”
Derp sighed.
“Everyone gets her moldy things. I wanted to surprise her.”
“We need to rethink this.”
Moribund popped one of the chocolates and slowly chewed.
“I really hate Valentine’s Day.”
The above is an entry in the 100-Word Challenge I’ve started participating in. If you’d like to know more about it or join in, click here. This is a bit different than the Friday Drabble but just as fun! The prompt was “…you bought her what…”
Previous 100-word installments in the Moribund saga:
- Derp’s Dilemma
- Glenda Gloop’s Failed Surprise
- Love Dies an Ugly Death Under the Sink
- Toad Slide
- Moribund’s Demise
Oh my goodness—-you completely cracked me up….Toadstooly nose! [laughing hysterically and trying to picture that!]
These characters are springing out of thin air (or more correctly, creeping out of cracks and crevices) and taking on a life of their own. I see a possible young person’s novel if this continue to bloom… err fester. (These guys are scary but can’t do a thing right.)
I’m glad it made you laugh. That was my aim!
I love these characters – I can imagine them on a kids’ TV show! Really made me chuckle.
Yay! I’m glad you like them and it gave you a smile. Thanks for reading!
A great story. It made me smile, such wonderful imagery “Derp whined, wiping his toadstools nose.”
Glenda Gloop, the Under the Sink Thing doesn’t sound like a chocolate kind of girl. I doubt if flowers would have worked either.
I’m eager to develop a whole world around these characters. Their story will unfold here first. I’m glad you enjoyed!
Maybe she’s had enough of moldy things and wants to cahnge her image. Can’t be much fun under the sink your whole life.
Ah, maybe one day she’ll expand her horizons. It’ll be interesting to watch it unfold. Thanks so much for reading!
I love the idea of so much going on under the sink. On second thoughts – do I love it? Maybe I should go and check under my sink? On third thoughts, better leave well alone…
See? That’s why she lives there and why she’s not a “chocolates kind of gal!” I’m going to have fun exploring her. Thanks for reading!
Ooh lots of fun. And I like the way you have the partnership going, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid styly.
Hi Isobel, I’m glad you liked it. Thanks so much for reading!
What a word smith we have here! This is such a great canter through such great vocabulary. Children would love it too I know! Thank you so much for taking the plunge and joining the 100WCGU!
Thank you so much, jfb57. I’m tickled you liked it and I’m looking forward to the next one. Glad you stopped by to give it a read!
Super characters; agree with the others- children would love them. Smelly, ugly things nder the sink. Eurgh! Not really sure what you would get for one of those; certainly NOT chocolates! Pan scrapings maybe, good and burnt. This made me chuckle. Great post.
I’m glad you enjoyed it, Anna and appreciate the feedback. Thanks so much and thanks for reading.
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