Grandma's Melodies
Song of the Vanquished
You clear your throat and sing louder, pushing more energy into your notes. The giant scary monster blinks and shakes his massive head, your brave song hitting him like a storm! You can see his large, glowing eyes squishing tight, and he backing off a bit too. This feels great! Your magical song is working. You can see it. Grandma would be so proud.
But then, you see a change in the big creature. It seems as though your song has made him angry. He gives a thunderous growl, a sound you haven't heard before. It is scary and full of rage. He looks down at you, and his eyes shine straight at you like two big, scary lanterns in the night. With a roar, like a rumbling earthquake, the monster starts running right towards you! He's a fast runner for such a giant creature! Oh my, this changed real fast, didn't it?
You gasp, your song choking in your throat. He's moving fast and furious, but you remember what you have in your hand - the glowing jar of grandma's magic jam! You hold it out and ready yourself. You remember what Uncle Bill used to say, 'When you're cornered, the only way is forward!' Your song might not have worked like you wanted, but you're not giving up! You're stepping ahead, not with fear but with courage, ready to face this mighty moon-eating monster head-on. This isn't defeat; it's just a hiccup! Get ready to give your best shot, again!