Children’s author Mike Allegra cracks me up. I’ve never been much into the Valentine’s Day hoopla. Well, that changed with Mike’s take on those chubby little cupids that flit around shooting love arrows. Yet two days away, this will put a grin on your face and some Valentine’s fun in your heart. Enjoy.
The lovely and talented Susanna Leonard Hill is having another blog contest! I like to enter those. So I did.
The rules are simple: In 214 words or fewer, entrants must write a Valentine’s Day story where one of the characters is grumpy.
Enjoy!
Cranky Cupid
Corky smiled down on his loyal platoon. “Today’s the day! Today we launch our arrows in a war against loneliness!”
The cupids cheered. Well, most of them:
“Harrumph.”
Corky ignored this. “Today we make the world a happier place!”
“Harrumph!” the heckler repeated. He followed it up with worst swear word he could think of:
“Stinkypooperpot!”
“Gerald!” Corky barked. “Watch your language!”
“Why do we have to wear this?” Gerald grouched.
“You’re not wearing anything.”
“I know! Why do cupids need to be naked? Why must we show the world our creased caboodles? Why do we let everyone peep at our dingle wingle do-dahs?”
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Myths of the Mirror 
I’m laughing alright! You got a great flowing narrative, hysterical commentary, and really sweet artwork. Impressed! Keep up the good work 🙂
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Mike is a wonderful writer and makes me laugh no end. He’s been off for the summer and should be blogging again soon 🙂
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Great story! Love the humor–nothing like a cranky Cupid. And the foul language–so fun! 😀
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Thanks for the visit, Julie. Mike has a great blog that’s always good for a laugh. Glad you enjoyed it 🙂
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Gerald asks a lot of whys! I like him so much, he reminds me of me… :p haha Wonderful story.
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Thanks for the visit and comment. I got a kick out of the story and doodle too. 🙂
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me too 🙂
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Same to you! Wonderful 🙂
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That’s great! 😀
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Mike is a whole lot of funny. Glad you liked it 🙂 Have a great week 🙂
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That’s hysterical. Thanks so much for sharing, Diana. Wishing you a wonder-filled weekend. Mega hugs!
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Thanks for the visit, Teagan. Mike is great fun. Glad you enjoyed his story 🙂 Have a wonderful ❤ day!
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That’s hilarious! Love the drawing 🙂
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So glad you enjoyed it. A different take on Valentine’s Day. Mike is a hoot 🙂
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The drawing was so cute and I enjoy humor in stories. Happy ♡ day! 🙂
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Thanks for reading. Have a happy ❤ day too. 🙂
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Dianne, Thanks for the Valentine’s chuckle.
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You are so welcome, Bernadette. Mike keeps me laughing with every post. Glad you could stop by 🙂
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Cute story. Thanks, Mike, and Diana. That’s right there’s no reason Cupids shouldn’t be stylish. 😀 — Suzanne
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Thanks for the visit, Suzanne. Hope your Sunday is bright with love 🙂
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This is funny, funny, and I have not started on your book but will soon!
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Aw, thank you so much 😀 ❤ 😀 Yes, Mike is always good for a laugh. Glad you enjoyed the post! Have a great weekend.
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I agree that Mike is wonderfully funny … and his Cranky Cupid is sooo cute 🙂
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He looks more on the debonair side of cranky to me 🙂 :-). Yes, sooo cute!
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Definitely debonair ❤
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Wonderful–that’s my kind of story. Lately, I’ve been getting into Twitter novels. That’s right–140 characters for the entire story. Yikes!
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Twitter novels? Ha ha. I’ve seen six word stories – it’s amazing what can be conveyed in a few words. Thanks for the visit, Jacqui. Mike always manages to get me laughing 🙂
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Great re-blog of the great Mike and his valentine post. He’s even inspired me to try a Valentines children’s 214 word story. You should try one too! 🤗
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Oh, I’m finishing my 2nd draft of my WIP today if it’s the last thing I do! Ha ha. (It does sound like great fun though!)
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Lol
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Pretty funny, huh? I feel the same way.
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Ha! “Why must we show the world our creased caboodles?” Hilarious!
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I know. I always get a kick out of Mike’s humor!
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🙂
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Lovely story, Dawn. This is great!
🙂
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He’s a children’s author too, Clara. I was hoping you’d connect if you haven’t already. 🙂
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Hahaha! Very nice.
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I get a LOL laugh from all his posts. Thanks for the comment 🙂
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This is not related to your post, but I am currently reading The Bone Wall, and WOW! I am so glad it is Friday and I can stay up late tonight and finish it 🙂
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My turn to say WOW and Thank You. It’s gritty, huh? I hope you enjoy it right up to the end 😀 😀
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I haven’t shared it with my kids yet, because I know they’ll take it, and I’ll never get it back to finish it myself.
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Yikes! I don’t want to give the wrong impression. This is definitely adult fiction. My kids are all full grown adults, and this genre is one of the favorites of my daughters.
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Ha ha ha. I figured that. I didn’t think you’d be sharing it with a third grader 🙂 Happy reading!
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To be honest, I’m not much of a fan of Valentine’s Day, either. I do, however, love cussing cupids.
Thanks so much for the reblog, my friend! I’m so glad my story gave you a chuckle!
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Yes, well, I apparently do too. Happy to share a few chuckles with my blog buds. 🙂
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