Wreck This Journal ~ A Photo Story

Charlie and I were sitting in the living room watching TV when we heard a knock on the door.

"I'll get it!" I said as I went to the door.

"It's from Grandma!" I shouted as I came back in with a large package.

We both excitedly crowded around the table.

Charlie opened the package and pulled out a note that read:

Happy Birthday!

I hope you enjoy it!

Love, Grandma

"Wait," I said, "But it's neither of our birthdays!"

"That's what I was going to say! But which one of us will get the present?" Charlie asked.

"Rock, paper, scissors?" I suggested.

"I suppose so." Charlie answered.

"Yes! I win!" I shouted after rock beat scissors.

"Oh," Charlie sighed, " Good job. I'm going to keep watching TV."

I reached into the box.

I didn't have to reach far till I grabbed it and pulled it out of the box.

"What?" I said in confusion as I pulled out a book.

"Wreck this journal?" I read aloud.

I turned to the first page which also said wreck this journal and had a space for your name.

The next page said:

"Directions For Using This Book

#1. Follow all the directions.

"Well better follow the first direction." I said as I went outside.

"Here I go." I said as I stood outside on the lawn holding the book.

I lifted it over my head and threw it across the lawn.

"Ha!" I laughed "that'll leave a mark!"

But as I looked it over I was disappointed.

There wasn't a scratch on it!

"Hmm. I guess I'll have to get creative."

Later...

The book landed with a thud in the grass.

"Let's see you survive that!" I shouted from my perch in the tree above.

But once again I was surprised to find not a scratch.

"There!" I said patting the dirt I had packed on top of the journal.

Once I had uncovered it I picked it up and the dirt slid right off.

"Ugh!" I groaned.

Later That Evening...

"I think this book is invincible." I groaned as I slumped against the bed. "I mean why would the first instructions be to 'wreck the journal' if it's impossible?! I've been trying all day! I give up!"

"Taryn! Taryn! You are not going to believe what i found- Wait, what are you doing?" Charlie said carrying the package we received earlier.

 "I can't do it." I said plainly.

Charlie, seeing the book, said "Is that my present from Grandma?"

"No," I said, " I won rock, paper, scissors!" 

"Oh! That's what I was just going to tell you!" Charlie said, handing me a note that read:

Just Kidding!

I sent the book for Charlie and I didn't know what Taryn wanted so I sent her money.

Have fun!

Love Grandma

"Wait," I said, "you mean this isn't my book?"

"Yes! Did you start it already?" Charlie asked.

"Yeah. Sorry." I answered.

Charlie picked up the book and looked through.

"I thought you said you started." Charlie said.

"I did." I answered standing up.

"But you haven't done any of the pages." Charlie pointed out.

"What pages?" I asked in confusion.

Then Charlie explained how a 'Wreck This Journal' is supposed to work.

"You mean I didn't need to through it of that bridge?!?!" I shouted in outrage.

"What?" Charlie asked. She was about to say more but I cut her off.

"Never mind. I'm going to bed."

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So, what did you think of this story?

Do you have a 'Wreck This Journal/ Do you enjoy yours?

See ya!

~ Taryn