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Short Story: The Toilet Monster

Tyler had been told that if he wasnt fast enough the toilet monster would gobble
him up. His big brother Kyle said that the toilet monster slept during the day, but
if he needed a wee during the night the toilet monster would get him, or at least
bite his bottom off.
So for the last few months Tyler had been too scared to go to the bathroom at
night time. But sometimes he needed to go so badly he ended up wetting the
bed. Mum was very nice about it but Kyle called him a baby and told him mum
would make him wear a nappy. But luckily Mum never did. One evening as mum
was tucking them both into bed she asked Tyler why he couldnt use the toilet at
night.
Because of the toilet monster of course! Tyler was very surprised that mum
didnt know about this.
The toilet monster? Who told you that? Mum asked, taking a side look at Kyle
who looked very sheepish.
Yes, Kyle says it will bite my bottom off or even gobble me all up if I am not fast
enough!
Now Tyler, there is no such thing as the toilet monster. Kyle has been very
naughty and telling tales. The toilet is just the same at night as it is during the
day.
Kyle wasnt sure about this as grown-ups were often wrong about such things.
After all, they didnt believe him about the crocodile that lived at the bottom of
the garden or the shadow man who hid in the cracks of their bedroom wall. Kyle
had seen these things for himself many times, but mum and dad never believed
him. He heard Kyle whisper from his bed
Ill get you for telling! I will wake the toilet monster up during the day when you
are having a poo and he will crunch you all up!
Tyler pulled his Spiderman duvet over his head and hoped very much he was too
quick for the monster.
When he woke up it was still dark and he caught the shadow man trying to hide
behind the night-time lamp. He rather liked the shadow man as he could pull
himself into interesting shapes and sizes but was very bad at hiding. Tyler
realised that he really needed a wee but he tried to go back to sleep instead. He
shut his eyes very tight and tried to tell himself a story in his head. But it didnt
work. He looked over to where Kyle was sleeping. Maybe if he was really quiet he
could tip toe into the bathroom without waking either the monster or his brother
up.
He slowly crept outside the room on tip toes. The hallway looked very strange in
the dark, like it was a path to a magical world. The shadow man followed him
down the hall and Tyler was glad to have someone with him even though the

man was a scaredy cat. Without turning on the light Tyler quickly used the toilet
and ran out of the bathroom. He stopped halfway along the hall and looked backbut there was no toilet monster in sight! Maybe Mum was right after all. He
couldnt wait to tell Kyle how wrong he had been. Feeling very brave Tyler walked
back towards the bathroom to flush the toilet. Mum would be cross otherwise.
The shadow man was looking at him and Tyler thought he saw him shaking his
head.
Its alright shadow man, Tyler whispered to the wall There is no such thing as
the toilet monster, see!
He turned on the bathroom light and went over to the chain and pulled. A huge
roar came from inside the toilet bowl.
Who is that? a voice yelped.
Tyler was very frightened and ran out leaving the bathroom light on. He had just
got to his bedroom door when he heard something crying it was coming from
the bathroom. Curious, Tyler crept along the hallway and the crying got softer
and softer and eventually turned into little short sobs,
Is someone there? Tyler whispered
Please dont run away again, it makes me so sad, the voice sniffed. Tyler
moved a little closer to the bathroom and clutched the door frame. Poking out of
the toilet bowl was two wet green ears that stuck up like horns on a little green
head.
Are you the toilet monster? Tyler asked, rather scared that it was going to bite
his bottom off if he got too close.
Yes I am it sighed But I really wanted to be an under-the-bed monster, but I
was too little. My real name is Bogg. Whats yours?
Er...my name is Tyler. He whispered Please dont bite my bottom off
I dont bite peoples bottoms they would taste horrible! Bogg said, now
looking over the toilet seat with his little black eyes. He had little brown beard
that was poking out in every direction and his wonky teeth had soggy paper
stuck between the gaps. He was also very wet indeed.
You mean you are not going to gobble me up? Tyler moved closer, feeling
braver.
Of course not! I dont eat people yuk! But I love toilet paper, especially the
blue kind. Bogg pulled himself up and lent back against the seat. Tyler could see
he was green all over and wore little brown pants that looked like a nappy.
You eat toilet paper? Thats horrible! Tyler laughed.
What do you like to eat then? Bogg asked, arms folded.

I like peanut butter and chocolate eggs the best, Tyler answered and Bogg
pretended to be sick and they both laughed. Why were you crying Bogg?
Bogg became very sad and he told Tyler how lonely he was.
Nobody ever stops to talk to Bogg, they just use my toilet and go away again.
Oh I am ever so lonely he started to cry again. Tyler passed him some toilet
paper which Bogg ate happily. Not bad, a little too dry though. Why did you run
away?
Tyler explained what Kyle had told him which made Bogg start to cry again.
But I know now that was a huge fib Bogg. Tyler smiled. Would you like me to
come visit you sometimes?
Bogg blew his nose on some paper before eating it.
Yes please! I would like that very much! Bogg grinned a wonky smile.
Well I better go back to bed. Tyler turned to go but then had a most wonderful
idea Bogg, could you do me a favour...?
The next morning as Tyler was lying in bed he heard Kyle sleepily make his way
down the hall to the bathroom. Within a few moments Kyle came running out
clutching his bottom and screaming.
Mum!! The toilet monster has bitten me on the bottom! Mum! he yelled as he
ran into their parents bedroom.
Tyler heard his mum scold him.
Now Kyle, stop trying to scare your little brother. There is no such thing as the
toilet monster!
Kyle chuckled under his covers. He would make sure mum bought some very
nice blue toilet paper when they went shopping today!

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