The Seamander 

Prologue:

You have probably heard of Oddness-On-Sea. In Summer, villagers come to splash around in the salty sea as children run across the sand in the blazing sun. People normally ask for a triple threat from Charlie’s ice cream. You’ve probably visited the Seafull Cafe where people come after a great splash in the sea. This is what happens every Summer…

But in Winter, the frost spreads faster than smoke, as icy rain trickles down your window. Be there when it’s cold, colder than Antarctica. The fog here is so thick, you cannot see in front of you.  People rarely visit here in the winter because all the doors are shut and no one dares to step one foot outside …

Chapter 1:

I’m Levi Hunter and I am the owner of my little cafe – It’s called the Seafull Cafe. Many people call me Lev. As the owner I normally clean the tables, serve my customers and think of ways to advertise my cafe. Someone told me that serving people as the owner of the cafe is unacceptable but I love helping my staff, especially during the  busy summers. I go home every evening after closing up. The best thing about leaving work late is that I can see the beautiful sunset near the sea. Work in Winter is pretty lonely since no one even visits. However, working during Summer can be  stressful since so many people love a drink after being outside in the scorching hot sun all day !

All of a sudden, I can see a girl standing in the heavy rain, she peers into the building. The curious girl slowly closes her umbrella and enters the shop. She has a frightened look on her face. I was about to tell her that the shop was closing but she looks at me, eyes locked. She steps forwards, towards me, and clutches my arm.“Hide me!” she squeals.

Before I tell you what happened next, there’s something you might need to know. What I’m about to tell you is our village’s little legend. This story was told so long ago that it has changed throughout the centuries. Legend has it that a creature wakes from slumber every night in the winter and roams the slithering paths of Oddness-On-Sea. Apparently it was called the Seamander. It had dagger-like claws, a scaly tail and it always carried a ghastly grin.

Some say that it wanted to take our lives. Some say it wanted to rule over us. Some say the beast was harmless. I’ve never believed in these legends but sometimes I see things in the corner of my eye that I can’t explain…

“What happened ?” I ask, a frown emerging on my face.  “Is everything okay?”

“It’s there!” she pants as she points near the pier, “I’ve seen it!”

Come to the Grand Nautilus Hotel

Do you feel like you need a holiday away from work?

Would you like to enjoy the 5 star experience as soon as you wake up from bed ?

Come now to the Grand Nautilus Hotel which is just 

next to the pier! Eerie-on-Sea is a perfect place for tourists to look around ! All our rooms have an amazing view of the sea and we provide free snacks and necessities you’ll need for your stay!

     At our Grand Hotel we offer :

• Soft play for kids below 5 
• A water park for everyone to splash in the sun
• A 5 star buffet 
• A fitness centre
• Spa
• And our humongous sized swimming pool

Stay for a luxury time with fun , happiness and joy . 

Our staff will love and care for you throughout your stay 

Have a family to take care of ?

Don’t worry at all we will give :

• Free toys for kids
• Paddling pool for kid under 5
• And a special quest for kids every day !

You won’t deny that we have the best hotel on Eerie-on-Sea. Last week , J. K. Rowling stayed here for 3 days and said :

“This is the best hotel I’ve been to .

They have wonderful staff and I definitely recommend all to come”

By the way don’t forget :

• 5 star buffet 
• Olympic sized pool
• And free necessities 

                      Visit our hotel and website :  

                    www.grandnautilushotel.co.uk

                    Come and stay, have fun and play 🙂

The Luckiest Raindrop

I’d like you to imagine the smoothest raindrop that rolls down your window,

I’d like you to hold this raindrop in the palm of your hand as if you are the owner of that world,

I’d like you to call this raindrop your planet which you will care for.

Now fill in this form :

Does your raindrop like fish and chips?

Can your raindrop play tennis?

Is it going to make a cake?

What does it look like in a clown costume?

When the raindrop falls should I add more water?

Does it help you do a backflip?

Can it make a pencil write on its own?

Will it travel back to the Egyptian era?

Does the raindrop want to be friends with the sun or the moon?

Does your raindrop prefer a Snickers or a Galaxy?

If your raindrop starts to melt, should I put it in front of a fan?

Can your raindrop do the splits on a burger?

How will it cry in the winter?

Will your raindrop travel from Chesham to Beckton?

What is the raindrop’s favourite ice cream?

Does it want a teddy from Build-a-Bear?

If my raindrop sneezes would it make the dogs meow?

Can I keep my raindrop forever?

Imagination

It doesn’t have to be the glimmer of the moonlight, 

Nor the shimmer of the sun, 

It doesn’t have to be the glistening of the stars that happens every night,

Or the happiness of a festival that hasn’t even begun.

It could be you fighting a creature,

Or you a star of a concert,

You could imagine being a class teacher,

Or travelling through a dessert.

Be creative and imagine,

Think about your life and dreams,

Notice that a little bit of imagination,

Can make someone’s frown turn around.