The CREATURES of The NIGHT [ACF2016]

"Camp-Fire tales should be heard and not read...
So I have narrated this story to get into your head!"

Please play the Video below to hear the tale unfold...


THE END


(The words are included below, for those unable to view the video)




The CREATURES of The NIGHT

“Gather round children! and open your ears,
to this tale I will tell you, to fill you with fear!
Sit down by the fire, get warm in its glow,
and hope that it staves off the chills that will grow.
For night-time brings terrors and monstrous frights,
and they’re brought to us by... Creatures of The Night!

They’re always there waiting for night-time to come,
for that is when all of their best work is done.
They just sit there staring with eyes - oh so black,
waiting for us to retire to the sack.
Then they make sure they can get under our covers,
and they wriggle up closer than all of the others.”

“Are they ghosts?” whispered Sally, her heart full of fear,
as her vision was blurred by the fall of a tear.
“Oh, they’re no ghosts!” Came her teachers reply;
“For these creatures are solid, as You Or I!
As real as the leaves or the bark of a tree,
and they’re always around, but we don’t always see.

‘Cause they’re hidden away when the daylight is bright
and they don’t cross our minds, ‘til the day becomes night.
Like the moon they come skulking when the sunlight is gone,
and they cling close beside us, until it is dawn.
So close - our breath ruffles the fur on their faces,
as we slumber and dream of nice faraway places.

Their feet have the biggest and paddiest of paws,
and I wouldn’t be surprised if their toes had great claws.
Their eyes are so black that you’d think they were coals,
and they stare so intently that it touches our souls.
They stay, oh-so-quiet - they never say a word,
and can hide undetected like the stealthiest of birds.

These creatures are clever, as smart as they come,
and no one has caught one, not even your mum!
They’re furry and stealthy, they stay close at night,
but you know they’re not there to give us a fright.
For their job is to watch over us when we close our eyes,
Yes, even when there’s thunder or rain in the skies.

Their fur keeps us warm as we give them a hug,
and they scare away demons and all the bed bugs.
Their eyes always watching and keeping us safe,
from the terrors and ghouls that abide in this place.
They never let us down and they’ll always be there,
for the creatures I speak of are our own...


...Teddy Bears!

a reply to: Gordi The Drummer

That was amazing!!! S/F

a reply to: Quantum12

Thanks Q!
Did you watch the vid? (Understand my accent?? LOL)
G

a reply to: Gordi The Drummer

Yes I watched your video and loved the voice. Bravo!!! 👍🏽

a reply to: Gordi The Drummer

I am literally laying on my back on the floor.
Can't tell whether I'm swooning over your voice...or just completely MIND BLOWN over how freaking AMAZING that was!!!

*takes own writer status badge and kicks it across the floor*
I am not worthy.

*bowing in respect*
jacy

originally posted by: jacygirl
a reply to: Gordi The Drummer

I am literally laying on my back on the floor...
jacy

Pics or it didn't happen! LOL

WOW! uhm, Thank You so much my dearest Shedsis jacy!

From you, I take that as the Highest Compliment Imaginable!!!! Jings Wummin!!!! REALLY?????
OMG...

I'm "beaming" here!

Thank you!!!
Gx

a reply to: Gordi The Drummer

Gordy Bro that was Amazing! Loved Your approach to this tale! Very originally cool!!! Your accent accentuated this Tale perfectly!!!

If I could give more than one each, I'd hand you all the Flags and Stars available here from ATS!!!

OMG!!!
Completely amazing... I'm just awestruck. How right you are that campfire stories should be told and not read, and with your lovely accent and surprise ending as only you can pull off this is a fabulous story addition to the contest.
And now...sudden craving for 'smores...

a reply to: Gordi The Drummer

Aww c'mon...it's all in rhyme!!! I'm always impressed with a great rhyme, lol.

You know I want to try to do one now too.
I'm just so damn impressed with that...and you.

Okay, enough now or you're head won't fit through the Shed door.
jacy

a reply to: Gordi The Drummer

Gordi, Thank you.

Very much enjoyed your story.

Your accent made it even more enjoyable.

I wonder if you will be invited to do your reading at your boy's school?

I would bet all the kids would love it. And how proud your boy's will be.

a reply to: SyxPak

Aw Cheers Mike!
Much appreciated my old friend! (I'm surprised that it was even... understandable?? Is that a word? LOL)

How are you and CC doing?

G

a reply to: AccessDenied

S'Mores!!!! Great Idea.... I'll rustle some up!! LOL


Thanks AD!
I'm very pleased that you liked my wee take on this great contest!

BigG


a reply to: jacygirl

You like to rhyme?
I'll make some time,
to send you something nice.

So, should you splurge,
and follow the urge,
our rhymes will enter twice!

Gx


a reply to: crappiekat

Kat!
Hi hunny,
and Thank You very much!

Now, you know I'm far too shy to do a proper reading?? ROFL!!


Gx

Your beautiful accent was so distracting, I had to play the video twice so I could actually pay attention to the great story!

a reply to: Gordi The Drummer
Gordi!!!! OMG that was AMAZING!!!! No, that doesn't do it justice. I am at work and can't listen yet... I can't wait to get home!!!!

a reply to: Night Star

I thank you 'Raine of the Shedlands!

It is a comfort and joy to have you join me at my humble camp fire! LOL

Thanks hunny!
Gx

originally posted by: Martin75
a reply to: Gordi The Drummer
Gordi!!!! OMG that was AMAZING!!!! No, that doesn't do it justice. I am at work and can't listen yet...

I can't wait to get home!!!!

Hi Jessie!
"Amazing" and you haven't listened yet??? ROFL
Ach wummin! It's jist a big scotsman tryin tae scare the wee yins aroon the fire!
Enjoy!
Gx

originally posted by: Martin75
a reply to: Gordi The Drummer
Gordi!!!! OMG that was AMAZING!!!! No, that doesn't do it justice. I am at work and can't listen yet...

I can't wait to get home!!!!

OMG, wait until you actually hear him! Swoons!

Hm, interesting idea. I considered something very vaguely similar but I wasn't sure it would be within the rules of the competition. Or, at the very least, a fair thing to do.

You know, I sort of wish the competition was a fortnightly thing rather than a monthly thing...

so ...so... good Gordi !
truly loved listening..as a change from reading...novel and brilliant delivery 😊

The words "good" "great" and "excellent" do not seem adequate to express my admiration for your story and video.

a reply to: Gordi The Drummer

Gordi that was awesome!!! Also, LOVE the Scottish accent!