The Jobberwacky

by alllofthewords

Inspired by Lewis Carroll's 'The Jabberwocky,' a poem written in the same vein, a more sensible interpretation, an explanation of the wording, and a pagelong poem-style drabble on existentialism and Norse mythology inspired by 'The Jobberwacky.' Hope you enjoy.

2. Chapter 2

Chapter 2: The Jobberwacky (Simplified)

A/N: A follow-up to Chapter 1: The Jobberwacky. A simplified, no-nonsense version of the original idea, with no made up words. Hopefully understandable. Actual explanations for the ideas behind the inventions in the next chapter.

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Stepping and squelching and clicking its claws, chomping its teeth quietly behind the rosebushes, a growl comes through the leaves.

Shaking and shivering, freezing children press their faces to the window in hopes of seeing a hero land gracefully on their front lawn.

But the sounds grow louder around the side of the house, and no hero arrives.

The child begins to cry, in fear of what comes next.