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A Spine Tingler or The Bridge of the River Die

Narrator: The result of our stars' cliffhanger is a real spine tingler this time. The Moose and Squirrel are being pursued by the terrible trio across a bridge in the Moosylvanian wilderness. The bridge is so rickety that it resembles a bony spine.

Boris: I'm not so sure about this boss. I think we're going a bridge too far...

Fearless Leader: Shut up, you spineless coward!

Narrator: If they fall off, there's a scenic lagoon filled with pointy rocks waiting for them.

Natasha: I feel safer already.

Bullwinkle: Well, at least we can enjoy the scenery. Right, Rocky?

Rocky: I guess... but what if we drown?

Bullwinkle: We could drown? Oh, no! We're doomed for sure!

Boris: That is exactly what I was going to say! Moose, if we survive this ordeal, I will keel you for saying it first.

Bullwinkle: And if we don't?

Boris: I'll keel you anyway. What else?

Narrator: While Bullwinkle and Boris chew up the scenery, Rocky finds a way to escape. Being a flying squirrel, he simply flies off the bridge. Then he uses some of the overgrown grass to tie down the bridge and keep it from crumbling. Bullwinkle and the baddies hurry across just in case.

Bullwinkle: Phew. Sorry about my panicking. I guess I was getting a sense of vertigo there.

Fearless Leader: You weren't the only one. Right, Boris?

Boris: Eheheh... yeah, I guess so.

Rocky: You're not going to invade my friend's island! He claimed it fair and square.

Fearless Leader: You are misunderstanding my intentions. This time I was thinking we could make a compromise.

Bullwinkle is confused and he tilts his head.

Bullwinkle: A what now?

Fearless Leader: A deal.

Natasha: A deal?

Boris anxiously tugs on his boss's uniform.

Boris: With Moose and Squirrel? Are you crazy? Or at least crazier than usual?

Fearless Leader: *whispers to Boris and Natasha* Play along or else. I'm trying to con them into giving this place to us.

Boris and Natasha: *grumble* Oh, all right.

Narrator: The politically empowered moose will have to think about this "deal".

Bullwinkle: But thinking can be kinda difficult-

Fearless Leader: All right. Squirrel and I can think this plan over for you.

Rocky: I'm listening, but I really doubt I'll agree with you.

Fearless Leader: I have noticed that the governor-

Bullwinkle: Ooh, that's me!

Fearless Leader: -yes you are. I noticed that you want Moosylvania to have good tourism. With help from me und my trusty spies, we can get Moosylvania to be booming in tourism! There would be tourist attractions, swimming pools, parades, hotels, you name it.

Bullwinkle: Ukuleles?

Fearless Leader: Er, what?

Rocky: Bullwinkle loves to play the ukulele.

Bullwinkle: I'm an expert don't you know.

Boris: *grumbles* No, he isn't.

Fearless Leader: ...All right. I'll use ear plugs if I have to, but you can have your ukulele.

Bullwinkle: Sounds like a good deal!

Rocky: Are you sure about this, Bullwinkle? This guy is known for being a big liar. It's as clear as the scar on his face.

Bullwinkle: Hmm, he does have one heck of an ugly scar-

Fearless Leader: I resent that!

Bullwinkle: -sorry.

Narrator: It seems that Bullwinkle is agreeing to comply with their deal. Will the bad guys actually help out the well meaning yet very gullible governor, and make his country of Moosylvania famous? I doubt it, but to find out, make sure to stay tuned for "Tycoon Lagoon" or "Scars in their Eyes".