Monday, February 8, 2016

CONTEST ENTRY for Susanna Hill's 1st Ever, Pretty Much World Famous Valentiny Writing Contest

TITLE: Little Red’s Heart Skips a Beat (214 Words)
AUTHOR: Lynne Marie 

          Little Red concealed the frilly card and home-made chocolate hearts in her basket with a doily. Now, if she could only sneak past that wily wolf. She couldn’t use the excuse about not talking to strangers, but would figure something out. She had to race to Grandmother’s house now or it’d be too late.
       
          Red skipped along the path, only to encounter the wolf!
          Wolf smiled. “Come with me to pick a rose bouquet?”
          Now what was he up to? Red wondered. She pretended to be grumpy. “Absolutely not. I’m allergic to wildflowers.”   

          Wolf pleaded. “But they're roses – for Granny.” 

          Red moaned. “Okay.” She adjusted the cover on the basket and kept her eye on the wolf.

          Quickly, Red picked a bouquet. “Fun's over – gotta run,” she said, trudging off. She dropped candy hearts along the way to throw him off course. But she knew eventually, he’d show up at Grandma’s house hungry as a wolf.


          Red smirked. He’ll surely be surprised when he sneaks through 
the door!  She thought of Grandma, Woodsman, and all the others who would be waiting when he arrived. 

          Wolf quietly slid the door open and peeked in.
          “Surprise!” everyone shouted.

          Red beamed as she handed over the basket. “Would you please be my Valentine, dear birthday boy?” 


Art (C) 2016 Kayla Michelle

26 comments:

  1. Awww, how sweet! I'll bet the wolf wasn't expecting that!

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  2. Awww, thanks, Kristi -- you are so sweet to take a peek at my teeny tiny story and comment! Thanks for stopping by My Word Playground and have a great day!

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  3. Oh, and for any who are wondering, the contest is at www.susannahill.com

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  4. Awww, thanks, Jaclyn Kruzie. You are so sweet! Thanks for visiting My Word Playground!

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  5. Fun twist ending, Lynne Marie. I just finished mine today. Hard w/only 214 words to play with.

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  6. Awww, thanks! I know, Kathy Halsey -- and especially since short is not my strong point LOL Good luck with your story, and thanks for visiting My Word Playground!

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  7. Cute twist at the end! Very clever story.

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  8. Awww, thanks, @GabiSnyder for your sweet comments and for visiting My Word Playground.

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  9. Loved reading your fractured fairytale, Lynne Marie. I wasn't expecting the twist at the end. A fun read for my day :)

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  10. Thank you, @Charlotte Dixon -- another sweet comment, and I truly appreciate it. I feel like its Valentine's Day :)

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  11. Great twist on the classic fairytale. =)

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  12. Thanks @Gregory E. Bray - I tried! Thanks for visiting My Word Playground!

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  13. Another fractured fairytale... I did one too! This could either be very good or very bad. ;)

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  14. I know, @JEN Garrett. I agree (LOL). But I LOVE fairytales. I will have to go take a look at yours! Good luck!

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  15. Loved the surprise ending & play on Red Riding Hood! What a fun entry!

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  16. Loved your valentiny fractured fairytale take, cute story!

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  17. Thanks @Jean James and @Patrical Nozell for stopping by and spreading your sweetness over her at My Word Playground. Have a great day!

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  18. Thank you for visiting, @Aileen Stewart and thanks for your kind words.

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  19. nice one Lynne, now i can read over and over

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  20. Awwww, @Kim Jacobs UG -- I really appreciate your enthusiasm for my Valentiny entry!

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  21. Ooh! Nice surprise ending! I knew she had something up her sleeve, but I didn't guess what! Thanks so much for a fun entry, Lynne Marie, and for joining in the first ever Valentiny contest!

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  22. Thanks @Susanna Leonard Hill, for visiting My Word Playground and for reading my story. I look forward to many more Valentiny Contest in the future. Thanks for all you do!

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  23. I like the idea of a Valentine version of Little Red. Fun!

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  24. Awww, thank you @Laura Renauld! I appreciate your kindness and your visit here!

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