It’s Valentiny time again! I almost didn’t enter Susanna Hill’s contest because I’m tired, I’m busy, & I have a lot of projects on the go. The usual! But then I got a little carried away making Valentines for my family – I made 5 & there’s only 4 of us! So here’s a quick little 87 word Valentiny & Valentine just for you.
(The rules: Valentine’s story for kids where someone is confused – max of 214 words. You have until Feb 14th to enter. Lots of great prizes too!)
Brains
“Brains… Brains…” The zombie smiled at Zack. Then it moaned again. “Brains… Brains…”
“Eeek!” Zack hid behind a tree.
The zombie shuffled closer. “Brains… Brains…”
Zack darted under the slide. The zombie stumbled after him. “Brains… Brains…”
Zack dashed under the picnic table. The zombie followed. “Brains… Brains…” It stretched one arm down towards Zack, a heart-shaped box in its hand.
“Brains… Brains… I love you for your brains,” it said. “I mean, will you be my valentine?”
“Oh!” Zack laughed. “That’d be nice Zonya.”
Marla Lesage 
Ooooh, a spooky twist to a Valentine’s Day story. How fun! Good luck in the Valentiny contest!
Not sure I’d trust that Zombie…Great entry, love the illustrations!
Haha, even zombies have a heart! Good luck with your entry.
Ewwwwwww. Love the zombie-valentine mash-up! Good luck!
Cute, cute! Short and brainy. I love your zombie – looking for love – character! Good luck!
LOVE this! Funny, clever… and I like the illustration! Good luck!
Fun mash-up. Kids will dig it. Nice illustrations paired w/the story.
Too funny! Zombie valentines. Great job, good luck.
This one made me laugh! Clever and original zombie Valentine’s story, Marla!
Zombies are\were human too. =) Good luck!
Weird and wonderful story. I wish you well with it.
Ah, a zombie Valentine’s story that made me laugh! You did well Marla. 🙂
Zonya and Zack are great names for zombies! Bravo!
It’s good to be loved for one’s brains, lol :0)
Zombie romance! I love it!
Ha ha. Clever. Happy Hallowe…er, Valentine’s Day! So glad you took the time to enter. Thanks.
Ooh! Zombie love 🙂 Though I’m not entirely sure that zombie is trustworthy… sounds like a possible ulterior motive 🙂 Nice job, Marla, giving us a Valentiny in 87 words – impressive! Thanks so much for finding time to join in the fun!
Haha this is splendid :)!