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Blow My House Down!

November 8, 2023 6 Comments

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He shoved the trinkets into his pack with his dirty snout and clumsy hooves.

Mother’s jewels.

Check.

Farmer’s gold teeth.

Check.

Neighbour’s purse.

Check.

The growling was closer. The hair on the back of his neck rose, yet he could taste the honey of hope. No more laboring at dawn with his annoying brothers. It was his turn for success.

He flung the front door open.

“Quick! Shelter here,” he shouted to his terrified brothers.

As he ran out the back door, bolting it hastily, he felt the force of the wolf’s rancid breath blowing the straw house apart behind him.

By Susan Young

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  1. Kevin says

    November 8, 2023 at 8:57 am

    Nice take on the classic fairy tale. Kudos.

    Reply
  2. Lisa H. Owens says

    November 8, 2023 at 9:13 am

    What a great take on The Three Little Pigs! You said so much in so few words.

    Reply
  3. Gilda Candela says

    November 8, 2023 at 9:27 am

    Your writing is simple yet powerful. The suspense is created immediately, churning my brain to figure this out. The ending is clearly profound in the recognition of the very familiar to my child’s mind.

    Reply
  4. PAulene Blazey says

    November 8, 2023 at 12:36 pm

    Great take on an old cautionary tale. Succinct.

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  5. Ekta Garg says

    November 8, 2023 at 1:12 pm

    This was fantastic! I love how you fill in the gaps on this classic story. Great job!

    Reply
  6. Michele says

    November 8, 2023 at 4:57 pm

    Interesting take on the story. I had no idea where you were headed until the very end, leading to a very successful twist ending.

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