Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Creative writing, part 2. The egg, the scales, and the tail.

Chapter 2.


Peter crawled out of his nest very early. World outside was still a little bit too dark to go out. He slowly stomped to the bathroom, brushed his teeth and roared, making sure his dad could hear him.
- I’m getting your chicken ready, boy - said dad through the bathroom door.
When Peter walked into the dining room, the chicken was ready for him on the table. Raw and cold, just how he liked his breakfast.
He started crunching onto the chicken, when dad placed a bucket of rain water next to him. Right on time, raw chicken used to make Peter very thirsty.
- I need to drop the truck to mechanics today, get ready right away, we’ll have to go early - said dad.
- Roaaar roar! - said Peter.
Peter finished munching on his chicken and slurped all of the rain water from the bucket. He got his backpack and hat ready, and walked out of the house through the garage gate, like always. Dad was already sitting in the cab.
Peter crawled up onto the truck and bumped on the roof of the truck with his tiny arm, to let his dad know he was sitting comfortably.
They drove off to get Peter to school, he loved going there very much, and he really enjoyed his truck journeys. Everyone in the city knew them, people were smiling and waving to Peter. One of his favorite neighbors, the shopkeeper, would usually throw a bag of apples or onions.
- Enjoy the snack, boy! - the shop keeper would shout.
- Roooar! - Peter would reply while waving to the man.


Illustration generated by by ChatBox AI 09/02/2024.

School was always fun for Peter. He was the most popular boy here, everyone would play with him at the playground. His teacher, Mrs. Happy, had to make sure that all kids take turns while playing with Peter, so the break time would be fun for everyone. Hide and seek was a little bit difficult, due to Peter’s size and loud stomping, but most of the children enjoyed playing the “Run from the t-rex” game, Peter had invented.


Generated by ChatBox AI - 06/02/2024

Peter is always excited during the lessons. He would reply very loudly to Mrs. Happy’s questions, even if he was not exactly sure if he was answering correctly.
- Six plus eight equals … - Mrs. Happy would say.
- Roooaaaar! - Peter replies.


Generated by ChatBox AI - 06/02/2024

His day was going very well, Peter was having a lot of fun at school, and he was very proud of receiving a star of a day sticker from Mrs. Happy. As soon as his dad showed up to pick him from school Peter rushed to show him the sticker.
- I am proud of you son. - Said dad - Now take your staff, we will be walking home today.
Peter jumped with excitement. He will walk now all the way home, greeting the neighbors and waving to everyone on the street. He might even see the shopkeeper and be able to tell him how much he likes apples and onions.
They walked together, Peter was very happy to roar to children on the street. Children were very happy to be roared at.

They walked and walked, when suddenly Peter heard someone’s little feet running up the stairs. He opened his eyes and realized he was in his room, in his own bed. He saw his little sister Amelia rushing into the room.
- Wake up, it's my special day! - she said.
Peter jumped out of the bed very quickly, reaching for his dinosaur plush toy that fell from the bed at night. He grabbed Amelia's hand and led her downstairs. He was very excited to see the room, balloons, ribbons, and the cake, and all the rainbows. Amelia loves rainbows as much as Peter loves his plush dinosaur.


More of the book available The egg, the scales, and the tail.

1 comment:

  1. Good that you have the writing here - but it would be good to know how you rewrote, edited and improved this

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