The Sweet Shop

You might find it easier to read this story nugget in Substack here

A story nugget made up in a Soni Speight’s story jam.

These are mostly rough drawings with a couple of tidier digital versions.

A funny little shop appeared, it looked like it didn’t belong. Only 3 children in the whole city could see it,  oh and a cat. Everyone else carried on walking by.

It was wonky looking sweet shop, the children’s eyes sparkled. A little old  lady with a weird shadow ushered them in.

The sweets smelt delicious.The children did'nt notice what was hanging above their heads!

The cat wasn’t interested in sweets but found some exciting skeletons to annoy.

All of a sudden there was a rattling boom the children were trapped in a cage. The boys of course were very upset. One of the screamed and pulled at the bars. The other ate all the sweets until he turned green. The little girl investigated the space . She could heard a knocking from a trap door under their feet.

She lifted the trap door, a procession of strange creatures filed out. Spiders, newts, bats, rats, snails, frogs and even a crocodile! As they passed through the bars of the cage it started to dissolve, the children were free. The little girl was shocked when she saw a very cross cauldron lumbering towards her, all these creatures had been ingredients for a spell!

The sweet shop had completely disappeared, except for a furious cauldron. The little old lady appeared, she looked worried. All of a sudden the cauldron ran at her. She fled.

The children waved good bye to each other and the went their way through the bustling crowds.

This is a worked up drawing of the characters, I'm not sure what their names are, maybe you have an idea?

So just be careful who's offering you sweeties!🍬😂