I just got a wild hair and saw this prompt on pinterest. It
struck in my head and I made up these 2 really quick half short stories. I hope
you enjoy. I liked writing them, but while I liked it, I don't feel they are
very good. Fun none the less! -- Both stories are written by Chelsey
Story #1
It was on the door. Hanging for all the neighbors to see.
The rent is due again. Didn't I just pay that last month?? Oh, yeah. that is a
monthly thing. Darn. I unlock the door and step inside. Well, it will be
alright till next week. I toss it across the room. I watch as it sadly slides
under my bed.
As I start for the kitchen, movement catches my eye. A hand.
Green skin with bloody knuckles and dirt under the long yellowed fingernails. I
watch as it pulls back under the bed leaving behind a stack of slightly bent up
bills.
"Dang it Marcus! I may be frustrated, but I am not that
bad off! I will get it paid next week and pay it then. You take that
back!"
From under the bed I hear Growl..... Grumble grumble
"What do you mean Shirley pitched in? Shirley? Where
did YOU get money?"A shriek comes from the closet.
"Shirley, you can't take money from my jacket and call
it yours. That is still stealing and we talked about that."
Growl / Shriek
"FINE! I will use the money and pay the rent tonight!
You will get your money back on Friday."
Growl
"Yes, I bought Cheetos."
Snarl
"You're welcome."
Cry
"Shirley, you give me that sewing kit that you are
using to make my clothes smaller, and I will give you the Herseys."
Squeak
"YES! Actual Herseys. You think I would buy the cheap
knockoff CHOCOLATE? I'm not a monster! ..... Oh. Sorry guys."
Story #2
It was on the door. Hanging for all the neighbors to see.
The rent is due again. Didn't I just pay that last month?? Oh, yeah. that is a
monthly thing. Darn. I unlock the door and step inside. Well, it will be
alright till next week. I toss it across the room. I watch as it sadly slides
under my bed.
As I start for the kitchen, movement catches my eye. A hand.
Green skin with bloody knuckles and dirt under the long yellowed fingernails. I
watch as it pulls back under the bed leaving behind a stack of slightly bent up
bills.
As I watch the claw slide back under the bed, I slowly slide
my way to the floor. I didn’t really see that did I? No. I…. just….
Forgot that I placed a pile of money next to my bed. I mean, I don’t
recall taking the rent out of the bank since I usually pay with a
check. But I could have done that….. Right?
As my shoulder softly matches up with the soft plush of the
carpet, I brave my fear and tear my eyes from the money to the
darkness that is the shadow under my bed.
Two green eyes stare back at me.
As I start to shake out of pure fear and inability to move I
feel, more than hear, a rumble “Don’t worry. I like it here. You don’t
throw socks at me and you smell nice.”
“Ummmm…. Thank you?” What else is there to say at that
point?
“I will do my best to not be a bother, but since I am here,
I’ll help.” I noticed that the sharp look to this captivating scary eyes
is starting to soften. While my heart has yet to begin beating again,
the monster decides to continue talking. “You are not mine to haunt, so
don’t worry. But if you don’t want me here, just say so. I will try to find somewhere
else to go.”
I slowly turn my head back and forth. “If you are not here
for me…. “ I say as I will my voice not to shake.
“Oh, there is a little girl in the next apartment." He
states. "I only go there at night. She has some seriously stinky feet
and my nose just can’t handle it for long!”
“Oh. Okay then….. Ummm, thank you for helping me out…. Can I
get you anything I guess?” I ask, visually relieved he is not there for me.
“Well, since I got your attention, Can we keep Taylor Swift
music to a minimum? Unless it is her country stuff of course” The monster
rumbles.
“Aaaa….. Of course…” I stammer. Who knew the monster
under the bed would be a country fan?
“And there is extra in the pile, can you pick up some
Cheetos?”
Let me know what you think! (I personally just noticed that
I am apparently hungry for Cheetos!
hehehe)
Thanks for reading!
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