Snidely The Bridge Troll: a magical tale to read

Chapter 1: Snidely’s Lonely World

Snidely’s home was not a dark cave but a cozy nook under the bridge, decorated with wildflowers and lit by glow-worms. He spent his days tending to his garden of riverbank flowers and writing poems on bark and leaves. Yet, despite the beauty he created around him, Snidely was lonely. Every time he tried to introduce himself to the villagers, they ran away in fear, screaming about the scary troll under the bridge.

One sunny morning, Snidely decided it was time for a change. “Today, I’ll make a friend,” he declared, polishing his horns till they sparkled, hoping a friendly appearance might ease the villagers’ fears. With a bouquet of daisies in one hand and his favorite poem in the other, Snidely waited by the side of the road, his heart full of hope.

Chapter 2: The Misunderstood Guest

Later that day, young Elsie and her brother Tom approached the bridge, laughing and skipping stones in the creek. Snidely’s heart leaped. Gathering courage, he stepped into view, his voice soft and friendly. “Hello, young travelers! Would you like some flowers or to hear a poem?” he asked, his large eyes bright with nerves.

Elsie screamed, and Tom pulled her back, stones forgotten. “Stay away from us, you big, scary troll!” Tom yelled, his voice quivering. Snidely’s heart sank as he watched them run away, leaving him alone with his bouquet and poem. The flowers wilted in his hand as the sun set, and Snidely retreated under his bridge, feeling more misunderstood than ever.

Chapter 3: Snidely’s Plan

That night, Snidely couldn’t sleep. “Why is everyone afraid of me?” he wondered sadly, staring at the glow-worms twinkling like tiny stars. An idea began to form—a way to show the villagers he was friendly. “A garden party!” he exclaimed. “Everyone loves a party!”

For the next few days, Snidely worked hard. He hung lanterns, prepared snacks from berries and nuts, and decorated the space with his best flowers. He even wrote invitations on large leaves, which he left by the village square at dawn, inviting everyone to his garden party under the bridge.

Chapter 4: The Garden Party

The day of the party arrived, and Snidely nervously adjusted his decorations, his ears perked for the sound of footsteps. Slowly, villagers trickled in, lured by curiosity and the promise of free food. Snidely greeted them with a shy smile, offering daisy chains and reciting his gentle poems.

To his delight, the children were the first to warm up to him. They laughed and played in his flower garden, asking Snidely to make them flower crowns and read more poems. Soon, their parents, seeing the joy in their children’s eyes, began to see Snidely not as a monster but as the kind-hearted troll he truly was.

Chapter 5: A New Friend for Snidely

As the party came to an end, the villagers thanked Snidely for his hospitality and apologized for their initial fear. Elsie and Tom, now full of smiles and daisy chains, hugged Snidely goodbye, promising to visit again. Snidely felt a tear trickle down his cheek, not from sadness, but from happiness. At last, he had friends.

From that day on, Snidely was no longer a figure of fear but a beloved part of the village. He continued to host garden parties and even started a poetry club by the creek. Snidely the Bridge Troll had found his place in the world, not by changing who he was, but by showing his true kind self to others.

The End

This tale of Snidely the Bridge Troll teaches us that often, beneath a frightening exterior lies a heart of gold. It’s a story that encourages looking beyond appearances to find the beauty and kindness within everyone.