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The big bean sleepover

Bedtime story

By Domenique Snyders Published 2 years ago 5 min read
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All characters and references are based off of these characters as per client's request.

Have you ever wondered what happens at a sleepover with one hundred of beans? You have? Well come along and we’ll find out together because tonight, Ninny has planned a big bean sleepover for all of his friends. He handed out handwritten invitations early in the morning, making sure that he and all of his friends had time to prepare. He set out that morning on a quest to the market; the busiest place in town where all the beans gather to buy whatever you can think of. Some beans go to the market in search of silly gifts. Some beans go to the market looking for zippers, gadgets and whoozits. He greeted all the friends he met there.

He saw Hapless and Numpty and even said hello to Dunce. They spoke about the weather and planned out some games for the night. They all received an invitation to the big bean sleepover and assured Ninny that they wouldn’t miss it for the world. They went their separate ways after their little chat, continuing their shopping and preparations for the night.

Now don’t even dare to think the market is ordinary; it’s really far from it. It doesn’t just have silly gifts, zippers, gadgets and whoozits. The thing most beans come to find at a place like this is something you’d have to see with your own to eyes to believe. Magic! See, a place like this has to have its spark and the beans surely found it. Ninny had an idea. It was crazy and silly and sure to make his sleepover a blast. He skipped over to the magic carpet vendor and ordered one hundred magic flying carpets for his friends. He waddled along and stopped at the candy stall. He ordered one hundred pieces of laughy taffy and one hundred pieces of hopping gummy bears. He finished off his list with one hundred bags of ever popping popcorn.

Ninny had gotten everything he needed to start preparing for his big night. He started by decorating his house with cotton candy filled balloons and hanging steamers in every corner. He put out snack bowls filled with the magical treats he bought moments before. He moved all his furniture to make space for the one hundred sleeping bags that would soon fill the room. Soon enough the room looked great; ready for a party and all the fun to be shared that night. The day had quickly passed with all the excitement building up. The sky was painted with pink and orange hues as the sun slowly began to set. The floating nightlights filled the streets and the glowing night flowers bloomed one by one.

The beans all started showing up to Ninny’s house one after the other; Hapless, Numpty and Dunce among the many. One hundred bean friends filling a room. The buzzing noise of the chatter and laughter quickly flowed. Ninny could already tell that the night would be a success. After all the greeting and snacks were shared, Ninny handed out the one hundred magic flying carpets he bought among his friends. Ninny led all his friends to the garden and showed them how to steer their carpet and within a few minutes the evening sky was filled with one hundred beans on carpets. They all played in sky, waiting for the final glimmers of daylight to settle behind the mountains.

They had carpet races and played a game of flying tag. The beans all laughed and played together in the sky. Only a few minutes had passed and you could already see the beautiful glimmer of the billions of stars in the night sky. It was truly the most magical part of the night. All the beans lay back, still floating through the clouds on their carpets. All the beans were winding down, enjoying their star gazing experience with their friends floating at their sides. Slowly, they began to drift back to the ground and making sure to thank their good fiend Ninny for the starry adventure.

The beans had their fun but it was time to prepare for the next sleepover activity; Pillow fights. But first the beans washed up one by one. They took their turn to brush their teeth and put on their fluffy pyjamas. Ninny was the first to take up arms. He ducked and dived from the one hundred pillows flying his way. It was all good fun and at the end of the pillow fight everyone was a winner. They all sat down on their sleeping bags; out of breath from the quick pillow battle.

They were all getting sleepy and the day is officially over. The sleepover was a success and everyone could agree. Even the quietest of beans had a laugh or two tonight. Ninny’s heart swelled with joy. He knew the night couldn’t have ended off more perfectly. The beans had one more activity in mind before they all go to sleep. They took turns telling stories and making jokes. Some telling spooky tales while holding a flashlight under their chin and others telling stories that made the beans roll on their tummies in laughter.

It was time to say goodnight. It was time for the lights to all go out. Ninny looked over the hundred snoring sleeping bags in the room. He gave out a big yawn and turned to his side. His friends enjoyed his magical sleepover and it filled him with pride and joy.

So dear friends, make sure to remember. If you ever wonder what happens at a bean sleepover, this is it. It’s a night filled with laughter and snacks. They play games and tell stories and if you’re lucky, they add a bit of magic to your night. And if you think that a hundred beans all sleeping in a room is a lot just keep this in mind; at the next big bean sleepover it’ll be one hundred and one. Be on the lookout for your invitation that’s soon to come.

The end.

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About the Creator

Domenique Snyders

Hello Vocal readers! My name is Domenique and I'm a freelance writer in South Africa. Soon-to-be published author, ready to tell you a story!

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