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I Love Children (Diabolically Villainous Challenge)

“Good morning, class!” April sing-songed to her kindergarteners. They picked their noses and giggled in response, scooting closer to her on the faded blue storytime rug. “Who’s ready for a story?” Hate rose in her throat.

Her voice made her sick, so syrupy and thick you could get stuck in it. Her eyes felt like they were going to burst from her head, and all the while the kids flicked their boogers at one another and shrieked. She pulled the thick book of fairy tales from the podium next to her squishy story chair. The green faux-leather arms threatened to squeeze her tight, crushing her to death while the little monsters laughed on.

“So, children, today we’re going to learn about the Pied Piper of Hamelin.” she began, closing her eyes against the pain in her skull, the uncontrollable rage she felt as Billy frowned.

“I don’t like that story.” he pouted, eyes filling with spoiled crocodile tears.

She pulled a gun from her coat pocket, aimed at his little snot-filled head. “Maybe you’ll like this one.”

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I Love Children (Diabolically Villainous Challenge)
Mistress Elsha Hawk
Posted 2 months ago

whoa! You know they really watch for kids bringing guns, writing threatening notes, but teachers might be able to slip by..

Really bad day for Billy!
I Love Children (Diabolically Villainous Challenge)
Ana Cristina
Posted 2 months ago

Yikes! I never thought of teachers snapping before, since we’re always so focused on the students, but this made me wonder.
I love how you characterize April, especially how she hates her “syrupy” voice.
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PyroPunk 51 (PPP LoA)
Posted 2 months ago

I can relate to this on some level at least. Really enjoyed the kids flicking boogers at each other.
I Love Children (Diabolically Villainous Challenge)
Jenunique
Posted 2 months ago

Wasn’t expecting that one. Great job. I actually have imagined teachers/ administrators snapping before, knowing that the faculty bypasses all the “checks and balances” students go through. It’s almost scary when you really think about it.
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Ridcully Calvert
Posted 2 months ago

This reminds of a great poem called “The Lesson”

It’s too long to post here, but check http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-lesson/

for the full thing.

We had it as a poem to study in Grade 9, which was a few decades ago :-)

Oh, good times

LoA
I Love Children (Diabolically Villainous Challenge)
Mighty-Joe Young
Posted 2 months ago

oh yeah that is diabolical i dig it
I Love Children (Diabolically Villainous Challenge)
Mighty-Joe Young
Posted 2 months ago

my ted bundy bobble head just said oh yeah to that one
I Love Children (Diabolically Villainous Challenge)
Lone Writer
Posted 2 months ago

Oh snap, Billy’s in for it now…
LoA
I Love Children (Diabolically Villainous Challenge)
OrangeOreos
Posted 2 months ago

It’s cool how she progresses into her insanity throughout the story.

Definitely not a fun day in kindergarten for Billy!
I Love Children (Diabolically Villainous Challenge)
OrangeOreos
Posted 2 months ago

It’s cool how she progresses into her insanity throughout the story.

Definitely not a fun day in kindergarten for Billy!
I Love Children (Diabolically Villainous Challenge)
SKermitgorf
Posted 2 months ago

At her wits ends… definaltey a villianess.