Freaky Fairytale – Sheryl Beattie Vine

059 father-son-beach-5Another brilliant piece from a GUNNAS WRITING MASTERCLASS writer.

Once upon a time, Dad & Dave were going for a stroll on a fine Sunday morning. They came across a snail who was sunning himself on a rock. “Hey, you almost trod on me!” the snail said to Dad. Poor Dad was horrified as he had always taught Dave to treat all creatures as he would like to be treated.

The snail smiled at Dads humble apology and decided he would grant Dad a wish. “Every day, you must ask Dave what his favourite dinner is and you shall have the ingredients magically appear”. So that evening they decided to try it out.

Dave excitedly told Dad all of his favourite treats and they magically appeared for them to consume. One day, Dad was getting tired of all the rich, naughty food and begged Dave to change his dinner request. But Dave had become so used to eating his favourite treats that he had no desire for healthy food and vegies.

Because of that, Dad had started to feel quite ill and was unable to look after Dave any longer. In desperation, he cried out for the snail to return and remove the wish from his son. Dave became very angry with this and because of that he stomped on the snail.

Instantly, Dad became well and strong and Dave fell very ill. Poor Dad was horrified and cried for his poor son until finally the magic snail recovered and agreed to lift the spell so they would both be well and eat proper food again.

And they all lived happily ever after

 

 

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