The Boy with the Golden Screw in his Belly Button

The Boy with the Golden Screw in his Belly Button

A Story by Michael Thrower
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A mystery of mysteries.

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Once upon a time there was a little boy born in a little town. He was perfect, or so his mother thought. But one thing was different about him. He had a gold screw in his belly button. Just the head of it peeping out. Now his mother was simply glad he had all his finger and toes to count with. But as the boy grew up he realized not everyone had screws in their belly buttons, let alone gold ones. He asked his mother what it was for, but she didn't know.He asked his father, but his father didn't know. he asked his grandparents, but they didn't know either. That settled it for a while but it kept nagging him. Finally, when he was old enough, he packed a bag and set out, hoping he could find someone who knew the truth of it.

He went from place to place, asking everyone who claimed to know anything about anything. He asked midwives and physickers, but they couldn't make heads or tails of it. The boy asked arcanists, tinkers and old hermits living in the woods but no-one had ever seen anything like it.

He went to ask the Cealdim merchants, thinking if anyone would know about gold it would be them. But the merchants didn't know. He went to the arcanists at the University, thinking if anyone would know about screws and their workings, they would. But the arcanists didn't know. The boy followed the road over the Stormwal to ask the witch women of the Tahl but none of them could give him an answer.

Eventually he went to the King of Vint, the richest king in the world but the king didn't know. He went to the Emperor of Atur but even with all his power the Emperor didn't know. He went to each of the small kingdoms, one by one, but no one could tell him anything.

Finally the boy went to the High King of Modeg, the wisest of all the kings in the world. The high king looked closely at the head of the golden screw peeping from the boys belly button. Then the high king made a gesture and his seneschal brought out a pillow of golden silk. On that pillow was a golden box. The high king took a golden key from around his neck,opened the box, and inside was a golden screwdriver.

The king took the screwdriver and motioned the boy to come closer. trembling with excitement the boy did. The high king took the golden screwdriver and put it into the boy's belly button.

Then the high king carefully turned the golden screw. Once: Nothing. Twice: Nothing. Then he turned it the third time and....the boy's a*s fell off.

© 2012 Michael Thrower


Author's Note

Michael Thrower
A story Kvothe (The Innkeeper) tells, from the Wise Man's Fear, by Patrick Rothfuss. Hope you like it!

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I'm practically laughing at this moment, seriously can't believe the way it went and ended. But I totally love your writing style, kept me glued. Almost fiddled for my online dictionary but remembered all my words...Suspense then utter humorous humour proved itself again under your supervision...lovely work.

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LOL this is a great and entertaining story

Posted 12 Years Ago


the idea is great
=]

Posted 12 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Had a strange reaction. I was disturbed because
the punch line was a joke. Not sure why. The Violinist
kept coming back to mind as I read. Then ---- the thing
was so cleverly written, I expected the Holy Grail at least
and I get a little joke ? But, it is perfectly written.
Perfect.
------ Eagle Cruagh

Posted 12 Years Ago


You must have a VERY good drug dealer.

Posted 12 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

hahaha this is soo funny! I loved it!!!!

Posted 12 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Wow, coincidence! I just read the first book in that trilogy and absolutely loved it, started reading this and loved it too. I'll read fast to get to it, hilarious!

Posted 12 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

I came for the morning wood and ended up laughing my own a*s off...there it is...on the floor...except my screw is titanium, kid ;-)

Thanks for sharing this.

-kimmer

Posted 12 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

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Truly wonderful story. Had me laughing out loud. A perfect solem tale that led to a perfectly pitched punch line. Loved it.

Posted 12 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

You have an interesting mind. ._. I enjoyed reading the story. The ending made me laugh. It was interesting though xD This was great though. Thank you sharing :P

Posted 12 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

I'm practically laughing at this moment, seriously can't believe the way it went and ended. But I totally love your writing style, kept me glued. Almost fiddled for my online dictionary but remembered all my words...Suspense then utter humorous humour proved itself again under your supervision...lovely work.

Posted 12 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.


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Michael Thrower

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