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At War with the Clinophobics {Phobia Challenge}

“Flashlight, misting water bottle, and a storybook,” he said. “What else? They don’t fight fair.”

“Do not look in their eyes!” She said. “Now, go conquer.”

“I am a soldier. I can take on this army.” He marched into the living room. “Surrender! Resistance is futile!”

“Da-a-ad,” Adam rolled his eyes.

“Come on, let’s go.”

Reluctantly, the kids walked upstairs as if each foot weighed a hundred pounds.

He read bedtime stories and sang songs. At Adam’s door, he used the flashlight to peak into every dark corner, then misted the Bogeyman Protecting Spray about the room.

“Thanks, Dad,” Adam said.

“What’s a little bogyphobia among friends?” He kissed Adam’s forehead.

In Mary’s room, the soft blue nightlight colored everything. “Thanks, Dad,” she kissed his cheek.

“What’s a little achluophobia among friends?”

“Do all kids know the name for fear of darkness?”

“Just the smart ones,” he kissed her forehead.

He was content. Fighting the clinophobics was one of his favorite things.

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At War with the Clinophobics {Phobia Challenge}
Alexa ♥
Posted 9 months ago

Clinophobia – fear of going to bed.
Bogyphobia – fear of the Bogeyman.
achluophobia – fear of the darkness.
At War with the Clinophobics {Phobia Challenge}
THX 0477
Posted 9 months ago

So far, by far the cutest story, and I’m not just saying that cause I’m a dad. And a bit of a cheap shot using up three phobias at once, but I think we can forgive that…cause it’s so cute!
At War with the Clinophobics {Phobia Challenge}
Alexa ♥
Posted 9 months ago

I didn’t know it wasn’t allowed. I was just havin’ fun.
At War with the Clinophobics {Phobia Challenge}
YodaOnCrack
Posted 9 months ago

Good one!
At War with the Clinophobics {Phobia Challenge}
artistsrunwild
Posted 9 months ago

NO NO dont listen to THX it’s allowed

i said multiple phobias

this is adorable i really like how totally believable it is…i could see this happening in real life and that’s really great

i love the start with the army language
my dad is like that LOL
At War with the Clinophobics {Phobia Challenge}
SKermitgorf
Posted 9 months ago

Very sweet story, Alexa, one of your best!
At War with the Clinophobics {Phobia Challenge}
Alexa ♥
Posted 9 months ago

dont listen to THX it’s allowed. i said multiple phobias
_{Thank you, artistsrunwild. I guess that just means that THX is jealous of my talent.}
That I’m used to. ;)
At War with the Clinophobics {Phobia Challenge}
Batak Beatrix
Posted 9 months ago

This is absolutely adorable. I love the Bogeyman spray.
At War with the Clinophobics {Phobia Challenge}
Stovohobo
Posted 9 months ago

I agree with all above comments. Fun story, and I love the personalities.
At War with the Clinophobics {Phobia Challenge}
Yeah Write!
Posted 9 months ago

awwww! this reminds me of when i was little! sob! I don’t want to grow uppppp!
At War with the Clinophobics {Phobia Challenge}
Yeah Write!
Posted 9 months ago

“The Children’s Hour!!”