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Short Stuff
Short Stuff
Short Stuff
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Short Stuff

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A delightful and fun collection of short stories and poems. Volume 1

LanguageEnglish
Release dateJul 25, 2018
ISBN9781386441427
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    Short Stuff - David G. Phillippe

    CELLAR DWELLER

    by

    David G. Phillippe

    NO!  I WON'T!  I'M not going down in that cellar! Peter yelled. There was no telling what kind of horrid creatures lived down there. Peter imagined an army of spiders creeping up his arm if he dared to touch the dusty cellar door.

    Come on, Peter, Todd said. Mom is waiting for us to bring her these preserves. He stared impatiently.

    She told you to get the preserves from the cellar, Peter argued.

    She told both of us to go.

    It doesn't take two people to get a couple of jars.

    Okay fine, Todd said. You can get them.

    No!

    Oh, for cryin' out loud, Peter. When are you going to get over this? Todd complained. He opened the cellar door. Are you coming or not?

    Not, Peter said. He stared down at the ground and hoped his brother wouldn't make him go too. Peter heard the creak of wooden steps and looked up to see Todd going on his own. He breathed a steady, relieved sigh. Now his only worry was for his brothers safety. Watch out for snakes, Todd, he said. He couldn't tell if Todd scowled or smiled, but Peter saw him grab two jars and run back up the steps. He tripped on the top stair. One of the jars shattered on the ground.

    No! Todd yelled. Now look what you made me do.

    Who? You mean me? Peter asked.

    Yes, of course you. Who else do you think I'm talking to? Todd definitely wore a scowl.

    Peter's expression matched. It isn't my fault!

    If you had helped me carry these, I wouldn't have dropped that!

    Sure you would, butterfingers.

    Todd puffed angrily. At least I'm not afraid the Boogeyman is going to jump out from under my bed and grab me.

    Peter glared at his brother. I'm not either, he said.

    "Sure,

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