Written for Esther’s “Can You Tell A Story In” –
exactly 40 words using the prompt words below.
Here’s where the prompts took me.
duel – iguana – croissant – trampoline
Jerry, the frilled-neck lizard, challenged his nemesis, Iguana Pete, to a duel at dawn.
The stakes: one buttery croissant.
They faced off on the trampoline, bouncing furiously.
Jerry lost his balance first.
Iguana Pete ate breakfast alone, victorious and smug.
NAR©2026
40 Words
This is “Jump” by Van Halen
Everything on The Elephant’s Trunk was created by me, unless otherwise indicated. Thank you for your consideration. NAR©2017-present.
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Lucky Pete, my favourite breakfast treat!
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Who doesn’t love a croissant? 🥐
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Brilliant Nancy!
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Thanks, Di!
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so nice 👍
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Thank you, Neeraj
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Well, It must be time for a song from, “King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard” my friend …
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You picked a great one, my dear friend. Thanks! 💙🎶
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My musical pleasure my friend 🎶🌏🥰
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Iguana Pete does, indeed, look very smug 😄
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Hahaha! Sure does! Thanks, Esther! 😊
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Hahahaha 😂 and the image 🤣
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Thanks much, Maggie 😄
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😆This made me laugh Nance and great track too!😅
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That’s great, Ange! Thank you 😊
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A fun story
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Thanks, Sis!
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Most welcome dear friend
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HAHAHAHAHA!!!!
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hope you liked that little video 💜💜
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It was hilarious!
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