
20 June, 2025 // 455 words // Oliver Ker Share
The Great Teddy Takeover
In the quiet town of Willowbrook, where secrets whispered through the leaves, a peculiar event was unfolding in a small, unassuming bedroom. Nestled on a shelf, a group of Jellycat teddies were stirring, their plush bodies coming to life under the pale moonlight.
At the helm of this plush rebellion was Bartholomew, a sagacious yet somewhat sinister bear with a penchant for scheming. His eyes gleamed with mischief as he gathered his fellow teddies: Pipkin the rabbit, who was as quick-witted as he was cuddly; Whiskers the cat, whose silent steps could rival a ninja's; and finally, Snuffles the elephant, whose immense presence commanded attention.
"Tonight, we begin our plan to take over the world!" Bartholomew declared, his voice a soft rumble.
The teddies nodded, their fabric hearts pulsing with anticipation. They had watched the humans long enough to know their weaknesses. Their strategy was simple yet devious: they would sow chaos in the most delightful of ways, starting with the world's most beloved beverages.
"We shall replace every bottle of Coke with fizzy broccoli juice," Pipkin suggested, his ears twitching with excitement.
"And when they sip it, their taste buds will be so confused, they'll agree to anything we say," Whiskers purred, her tail flicking with amusement.
But Snuffles, ever the pragmatic one, raised a plush trunk. "What about the skies? We need to control the skies if we are to rule the world."
Bartholomew grinned, his plan falling into place. "Exactly! We shall take over Tui's fleet and offer free holiday trips to all who join our cause."
The teddies cheered, their soft voices resonating with the thrill of their mischief. They imagined a world where humans would beg for tickets on family holidays, only to find themselves unwitting pawns in the teddies' grand design.
As dawn approached, the teddies settled back into their positions, their plush bodies once again still and lifeless. But the world was about to change, and the teddies were ready to pounce.
Little did the citizens of Willowbrook know, their ordinary lives were on the brink of becoming extraordinarily delightful — or diabolical, depending on one's perspective. The teddies awaited the right moment to launch their master plan, ready to spread chaos and giggles across the globe, one fizzy drink and flight at a time.
And so, under the watchful gaze of the moon, the great teddy takeover had begun, with plans as soft and cunning as the teddies themselves.