One day on the beach, I was lying on my beach towel soaking up the warm Summer sun. My mother was chatting with the other parents on the other side of the beach. “Ah, what a lovely day,” I sighed, stretching out and snuggling in the warm sunshine. Suddenly, I heard a growly voice sounding like Six’s growl: “I want a cuddle!” It was followed by a scream. Winston was running along the beach, looking as if he was out of breath. “What’s the matter, Winston?” I asked. “You have to look out. There are Cuddle Monsters along the beach! They are here to cuddle up to anyone who doesn’t watch out. Take good care out there!” Winston ran off, waving his arms wildly in the air.
“Cuddle Monsters? Ah, it’s just another pretend game they’ve made up.” So it was. From behind a tent, some familiar faces popped up. It was Luke, Resus, Cleo, Luella and Six, with sneaky looks on their faces, ready to cuddle anyone who can’t get away in time. “She sounds like a perfect target!” growled Luella. “Let’s cuddle her!” The five monsters snuck up to me, sniggering and laughing. Just while I was lying and relaxing, my brothers, sister, friend and cousin pounced onto me, ready for a big cuddle. “Aaaah! Get off me!” I cried, laughing. “Cuddle Monsters! Help!” Wriggling and struggling, I pulled free and ran down the beach, screaming hysterically. The monsters chased after me, but I just managed to hide behind a rock.
I was safe behind there, and I breathed a sigh of relief. But the Cuddle Monsters were not ready to give up just yet. They snuck out from behind the rock and…they swept me up, cuddling me playfully. “Aaaah!!” I screamed, “Stop!” “We can’t stop!” growled Cleo, “We’re cuddle monsters!” “Cuddling is our rightful job!” growled Resus. There was no escape, but I didn’t care, I burst out of their grip and ran down the beach. “Get them!” growled Luke, and they set off in my direction. I hadn’t gone too far when I saw Uncle Rad and Frisky relaxing on the beach. I ran towards them and collapsed in the middle of them, waking them suddenly. “You have to help me, guys,” I panted, “I’m under attack from Cuddle Monsters!” “Cuddle Monsters? What are they?” asked Frisky. “Them,” I said, pointing. The Cuddle Monsters were wandering across the beach, searching for me. “They’re going to find me any minute!” I cried. “Don’t worry, Sybs, this happens to us sometimes,” said Uncle Rad, “But you know what? If you just let the Cuddle Monsters do their job, then you will tame them.” “How can cuddling tame cuddle monsters?” I asked, confused. “You enjoy being cuddled, right? That’s called Good Touch.” “Bad touch is when somebody touches your privates without warning.” added Frisky. “No way!” I said, “My brothers, sister and cousin would never touch me like that!” “I know they don’t, but it’s only a game.” said Uncle Rad.
“It’s only a game, it’s only a game,” I repeated. Following Uncle Rad’s advice, I trudged back to the beach and lay back down on my towel, waiting for the cuddle monsters to come. I waited…and waited…and waited. When I got up, I looked everywhere for the cuddle monsters, but they were paddling in the water, splashing each other like crazy. “Paddle Monsters?” I asked. My mood suddenly changed. I loved a good paddle. I raced into the water and joined in. I splashed everyone, laughing and happily squealing with joy. I knocked Luke, Resus and Cleo over in the water and shared with them the first proper, good touched cuddle they’ve had all day.
In fact, I must tell you, I love cuddling with my siblings and cousin. It really soothes me…and I hope cuddles soothe you too.
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