Gnome Wars - a short tale
by:
Barbra Annino (author)
This is a story for grown-ups. It's a madcap romp through pseudo-reality for those who understand the nasty ways of those creepy little dudes in the pointy hats.When Doug Baker moved into a new apartment, the last thing he expected to inherit was a gnome with a nasty temper claiming squatter's...
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This is a story for grown-ups. It's a madcap romp through pseudo-reality for those who understand the nasty ways of those creepy little dudes in the pointy hats.When Doug Baker moved into a new apartment, the last thing he expected to inherit was a gnome with a nasty temper claiming squatter's rights. Doug has tried everything to get rid of the gnome but the little bugger refuses to leave. Now it's war. And Doug is just about at the end of his rope until he meets Trina, a kooky chick who claims to have the answer to all his problems.Have you hugged your gnome today?5,000 words From the author of the Stacy Justice series.Dear Readers, I have planned a few more shorts with Doug and Leroy.
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Format: kindle
ASIN: B004RQ84R4
Publish date: March 10th 2011
Publisher: Dane House;
Pages no: 21
"Leroy shot up, delivered a roundhouse kick to my shin, and returned to the coffee table. “Ouch! You stupid lawn jockey. Can’t we just flush him down the toilet?” I said, rubbing my leg. Leroy mooned me. I picked up the lamp and was about to implant it in his ass when Trina shouted, “Stop it! Both o...
Not the best short story ever. It tries too hard to be funny, if you know what I mean. Good twist at the ending, however. Points for that.
I giggled. Now, I am not a giggle girl, but I. Giggled. FUNNY!Gnome Wars (Adventures of the Fae Realm) by Barbra Annino was a giggle a minute, and I loved it. Very short, only 19 pages, the story of Leroy the Gnome (OK, OK, he is a Brownie, but Dang, he sure Looks like a Garden Gnome) and his poor a...
This was a cute little story. I will have to look into this and see if there is a full length version or another story where this one leaves off.
Fun read considering that we're talking about a freebie.