Literary Work E- Magazine 5E

The story of Albert Cruise
By –Dhruv Padhye
CHARACTERS- Albert Cruise, Tom , Denis , Tom’s ghost, Mother
Act-1
Narrator: -It was 2013–In London lived a boy named Albert cruise. He was
short, with cropped mop of wavy hair on top of his head. He had pearly teeth,
with a well-defined jaw even for his young age. He had an elegant nose that
stood proudly on his face. His large ears peeped out from under his mop of hair.
He had a voice that was so small that even a person, just little far away couldn`t
hear him.
He was a smart and devious boy. He was devious enough to wriggle out of situations
that required him to do any menial work. He was ready to take up any
challenge and conquer any difficulties with his wit. He had a gift of speech with
which he convinced everyone to be available for his every beck and call. He had
just one problem in his life, FEAR OF GHOSTS. This was one mountain he
could not conquer, his wisdom and courage failed him no matter how hard he
tried.
Narrator:- The Big Benn tolled 1.00AM. It was chilly night in London. It had
been raining all evening, and night was no better. Albert stirred in his bed. His
bed was at the base of his mom’s bed. The closeness to his parents made him
feel safe at night. He stirred in his bed, feeling a strong urge to go to the bathroom
to relieve himself.
Albert thought to himself. Must be all that colas I drank. Blimey , now I have to
go to that scary washroom with flickering tube lights. He shuddered at the
thought. He cried in his small voice buried under his blanket
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