Cupid’s Curious Conundrum
For the 5th Annual Valentiny Writing Contest
By Elizabeth LaGrange Muster
Word Count 213
It was February 13th, and Cupid ached all over. He had a fever. He had the flu.
Who could he find to save Valentine’s Day with speed and stealth on such short notice?
Cupid dialed the North Pole. “Of course I can,” Santa said. “Red’s my favorite color.”
“Actually,” Cupid coughed. “You must wear a diaper and sash.”
“Oh, no, no,” Santa retorted. “I’ve cut back on the cookies, but that would look too...um, curious.”
“Well, then,” Cupid said. “I wonder about Easter Bunny.”
The rabbit said he could skip a day painting eggs. He agreed to wear the costume over his fur. But how would his paws hold the bow and arrow?
Next Cupid dialed Tooth Fairy. She was small. She was fast. She was perfect for the job.
However, she refused to deliver candy. “Too much sugar equals too many cavities. I’d be overworked, and I’d go broke.”
Cupid sniffed. “Let’s make this a conference call.”
With all his friends now on the line, Cupid explained. “I need Santa to deliver the candy. Easter Bunny can make valentines. And Tooth Fairy, you will fly around with the bow and arrow.”
They all agreed. In fact, from then on they helped each other. Working together made the holidays even more special.
