Grandma's Melodies
Unexpected Triumph
Your heart beats like a drum in your chest. The slurping, slobbering sound of the big, scary monster eating your grandma's jam fills your ears. It sounds almost... silly! You wipe a bead of sweat from your brow. It's working! The jam is keeping the monster's attention away from the moon.
Taking a deep breath, you gather all of your courage. You remember the words of your grandma, her twinkling eyes full of laughter and wisdom. You start to sing. The melody rises above the squelching sounds, ringing pure and true through the dark, reaching out to each of the twinkling stars.
A low rumble fills the air. It's not another growl from the monster. No, it's the sound of the soothing melody of your song working its magic. The monster, distracted by the taste of grandma's treat and your melodious voice, doesn't see it coming when you strike. It lets out a groan and starts to crumble to dust, just as the last note lingers in the air. 'Buh-bye, big nasty!' you say.
With a last shudder, the monster disappears completely, leaving only the jar of jam behind. The moon shines brighter, no longer under threat of becoming monster lunch. You've done it! You've saved everyone from days without moonlight. Letting out a cheer, you proudly hold the jam jar high. Grandma’s jam and her magical song saved the night... but mostly, YOU saved the night, brave champion! Tonight, you'll sleep knowing the night sky is safe and your adventure ends in triumph. What a hero you are!