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Sigh’s Many Shops Episode 4

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SIGH’S MANY SHOPS: Episode 4

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If th-theres one th-thing that c-c-can distwact k-kids at the s-s-store its t-toys. Kids w-wove to s-show thare p-pa-parents all the n-new th-things they wa-want. I c-can onwy im-magine that can g-ge-get t-tiwing at t-times. B-but just i-imagine being the o-onwy c-ca-cashier on a b-busy day. Th-that s-s-sounds h-howwible, d-doesnt it? L-l-lets s-see how t-things go i-in a b-busy shop w-wif a b-b-big s-sale.

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A busy shop filled with many parents with their children. There’s a toy sale going on today, and all of the kids want new toys. Let’s see how things are going.

Mini Mammoth: Mom! Can I get this dinosaur toy?? It’s so cool!!

Mama Owl: No, not this time.

Mini Mammoth: Aww…please??

Mama Owl: No, we’re buying presents for your brother’s birthday. You know this. Now, behave.

Mini Mammoth starts pouting, but doesn’t press her mother further. She knows better. I know when I was a little cub, my parents would not have been too happy if I had caused a scene in the store. I would have been taken out to wait in the car. Let’s see how other parents are doing.

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Mums Raja: I think this was a pretty good trip. Don’t you agree, honey?

Little Rabbit: I think so, mommy! I think Frogheart will love his car set!

Mums Raja: And we found you a new scooter. And they were both a part of the sale! How lucky are we?

Little Rabbit: Very lucky!!

Little Rabbit hugs her mommy. They seem to have gotten pretty lucky with their shopping today. Have you ever managed to get a really good deal while out shopping?  Sometimes that can be the best part of a trip to the store. Whether it be toy shopping or grocery shopping, sales can help you save money. And who doesn’t like saving money?

Now, I think I see one more family in the back of the shop. Let’s see how they’re doing.

Little Zebra: Mom!! Mom!! I want this too!!

Ladybird: OH!! And this too mommy!!!

Mama Reindeer: For the hundredth time, please stop adding more stuff to the basket. You know that I just got off work a little bit ago. And we were only stopping by for some groceries.

Ladybird: But mommy! This is really cool too!!

Little Zebra: And this! And this!! And it’s all on sale!!!

Mama Reindeer: Kids, we’re not getting any toys. We’re just here for groc…

Poor Mama Reindeer gets cut off by her little ones as they excitedly keep adding more and more to the basket. And all she wants is to get her groceries and get home. She’s too tired to fight them though, it seems. Let’s hope she’s able to get out before too long.

Now, let’s go back to the cashier. I only saw one, which is a bit concerning.

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Yes, there’s just the one that we saw helping out Mums Raja and Little Rabbit. It looks like he’s just finishing up with their order.

Trey: Your total is $24.

Mums Raja pays the cashier and she and Little Rabbit head out. Trey starts to look at the rest of the store, as well as the parking lot, which is starting to fill up.

Trey: Oh no, it’s getting busy. And Little Penguin isn’t here yet. She’s not usually this late. And with this sale going on, I’ll end up being here all night.

Trey looks around again. He can see the mother in the back of the store, trying to keep her kids from putting things in her basket. He wants to go and help her, but he can’t leave the front. What if someone needs to check out? He’s the only one there. Trey sighs and puts his head in his hooves. This is going to be a long night, he thinks to himself.

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Little Penguin: I’m sorry I’m late!! There was just so much traffic!

Trey looks up excitedly. He claps his hooves together.

Trey: Oh am I glad to see you! Did you see all those cars pulling up?

Little Penguin: I sure did. Let me go put my things away and I’ll be right out to help.

Trey: Can you actually help the lady in the back of the store. I think she’s a bit overwhelmed by her kids.

Little Penguin: I sure can! I’ll get on that right away. And then we’ll make it through this night!

Little Penguin heads back to get ready for a long night. But with her and Trey both there now, they’re sure to be alright.

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Th-this shop w-was w-w-weassy busy tonight. A-and it s-seems it’s g-going to get even m-more so. I h-hope t-these two w-wo-workers will be alri-right. I-Im vewy g-gwad I c-can typicawy handle th-things myself in my s-sh-shop! A-and that w-we-weminds me…I h-havent opened in a wh-while. Ill have t-t-to m-make sure to d-do so s-s-soon!!

Sigh’s Many Shops Episode 3

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SIGH’S MANY SHOPS: Episode 3

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S-some shops s-s-sell things y-yike ant-tiques or o-old t-toys. Y-you can f-f-find just ab-bout anything a-at so-some shop o-or another.

B-but some s-s-shops sell th-things that c-ca-cant be f-found just anywhere. M-mysterious items th-that nobody knows ab-b-bout. T-t-today were g-g-going to v-visit one s-such shop. L-lets t-ta-take a look.

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A shop with guards at the door. Have you ever seen one like that? What could the possibly sell that requires guarding the door? Why don’t we take a look at what people are shopping for here?

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Trey is looking at a large key. What could this key unlock? Where would you even find a door big enough to fit it? I’ve never seen one.

Trey: What does this key unlock?

Cashier: Nobody knows. But whatever it is, someone wanted it kept secret. Otherwise, we would know more about it.

Trey: Hmm…very interesting.

That is interesting, Trey. I’m not too certain I would want to see what’s behind the door that key unlocks. Let’s continue our little field trip, shall we?

Frogheart: This xylophone is is pretty cool!

Cashier: I wouldn’t touch that. Word is the thing’s cursed.

Frogheart: C-cursed?

Cashier: That’s what I’ve heard. The guy who sold it to me couldn’t wait to get rid of it. He says whoever touches it will get cursed. He put it there when I bought it from him and I haven’t touched it since.

Frogheart backs away from the xylophone. I can’t blame him either. I wouldn’t take that chance either. A cursed xylophone, that’s spooky! I spook easy too. So, I definitely want to stay away from anything that could be cursed!! I think maybe we should skip the rest of the shop. What’s that? You want to keep going? If we must, but I still think we should leave. No? Oh well, just thought I’d try again. Let’s keep going.

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Dog Dog: How much for this bangle?

Cashier: It’s about $300. But I would really reconsider. This bangle is known to bring bad luck to everyone who’s ever worn it.

Zeb Zeb: I think you should listen to the cashier, Dog Dog.

Dog Dog: I’m not too concerned about a little bad luck. Besides, I won’t be wearing it all the time. Just for special occasions.

Zeb Zeb: Are you sure about this? Is it really worth taking the chance? You don’t exactly have the best luck in the first place.

Cashier: I would listen to your friend, pal.

Dog Dog: It’ll be fine. Stop worrying so much.

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Dog Dog pays for the bangle and he and Zeb Zeb leave. I’m not too sure he should have bought that. I wouldn’t want something the could bring me bad luck. But Dog Dog seems to think that nothing will happen. I hope he’s right.

Wait a minute. I think I hear something. Do you hear it too? It’s coming from outside. Let’s take a look. This place is giving me the creeps anyways.

Now let’s investigate that sound. I don’t see anything around the store. Maybe? Is that? What is that? In the distance, above the store. Look there!

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Is that a ghost? And a…giant owl? Wearing a witch’s hat? What the heck is going on here? Just what kind of shop is this? I’m getting out of here. This place is really creeping me out.

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Th-this shop s-s-sells some p-pwetty cweepy th-things. And y-yet it s-s-seems that they c-ca-can still s-sell their w-w-wares. I h-hope things will w-w-work out for D-d-dog Dog. And j-j-just wh-what was up w-wif the g-g-ghost and the o-owl? Th-they were p-p-pwetty cweepy. Its n-no wonder our n-na-nawwator wanted to w-weave as s-soon as p-possible! Y-you know, I d-d-didnt know th-that some s-shops were s-so spooky. M-maybe because I t-twy to keep a n-n-nice non s-spooky s-shop myself! I w-wonder what the n-ne-next shop we v-v-visit will b-be yike?