Adam and Eve on Halloween.
Bing -- World News Trust
Oct. 31, 2023
Adam and Eve Halloween: Fluffy Loves Eve
Adam
Adam was a man of many talents, but none of them were very useful.
He could juggle five balls at once, but only when no one was watching. He could recite the entire periodic table, but only backwards.
He could play the harmonica, but only with his nose. He could solve a Rubik's cube, but only by peeling off the stickers. He could speak seven languages, but only in gibberish.
Adam was proud of his skills, but he had a hard time finding a job that appreciated them. He tried to be a clown, but he scared the children. He tried to be a teacher, but he confused the students. He tried to be a musician, but he annoyed the audience.
He tried to be a translator, but he offended the diplomats. He tried to be a magician, but he revealed his secrets.
Adam was frustrated by his failures, but he never gave up. He believed that one day he would find his true calling, and that everyone would recognize his genius.
He just had to keep trying new things, and hope for the best.
Eve
Eve was not your typical girl. She had a passion for snakes, especially the venomous ones.
She loved to collect them, study them, and even play with them. She had a pet cobra named Fluffy, a rattlesnake named Sparky, and a viper named Vicky.
She kept them in a special room in her house, where she would feed them mice and rats, and sometimes let them slither around her body. She felt a connection with them, as if they understood her better than anyone else.
One day, she decided to take Fluffy to school for show and tell. She thought her classmates would be amazed by her brave and unusual hobby. She put Fluffy in a large backpack, making sure he was comfortable and secure. She walked to the bus stop, feeling excited and nervous. She hoped Fluffy would behave and not bite anyone.
She got on the bus and sat next to her best friend, Adam. He noticed her backpack was moving and asked her what was inside. Eve smiled and whispered, "It's a surprise. You'll see soon." Adam was curious, but he trusted Eve. He knew she was always up for an adventure.
They arrived at school and went to their classroom. The teacher announced that it was time for show and tell, and asked who wanted to go first. Eve raised her hand eagerly. She walked to the front of the class, carrying her backpack. She opened it slowly and reached inside. She pulled out Fluffy, holding him by his neck. She smiled proudly and said, "This is my pet cobra, Fluffy. He's very friendly and smart. He can do tricks, like stand up and hiss on command. He's also very poisonous, so don't touch him."
The class gasped in horror. Some screamed, some fainted, some ran out of the room. The teacher panicked and called the principal. The principal called the police. The police called the animal control. The animal control called the zoo. The zoo called the media.
Eve was confused by the commotion. She thought everyone would love Fluffy as much as she did. She didn't understand why they were afraid of him. She hugged him close to her chest and said, "Don't worry, Fluffy. I'll protect you from these mean people. You're my best friend."
Fluffy looked at her with his cold, black eyes and flicked his tongue. He felt a strange sensation in his mouth. He realized he had bitten Eve by accident when she hugged him too hard. He felt sorry for her, but he knew it was too late. The venom was already spreading through her veins.
He whispered in her ear, "I'm sorry, Eve. I love you too."
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