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On This Day

3rd April 2022

On this day, 6 years ago, my brother went missing in Loch Ness. They never found the body but I think I know why… It was Nessie, Nessie killed my brother. Ever since they gave up on him, I made it my mission to find Nessie and get my revenge. My brother didn’t deserve this.

There had always been reports and stories of the Loch Ness Monster but never any real proof. I was going to change that. I woke up and got ready as I do every day, then I went on my morning walk around Loch Ness, keeping a watchful eye for any sort of movement in the water.

As I was getting to the end of my morning walk I started to give up on Nessie, and then, out of nowhere, she appeared. Nessie popped out of the water, but she wasn’t some big scary monster, she was actually kind of cute! I stared into her eyes and she stared straight back. Then just as quickly as she came, she left.

I decided to let go of my revenge and let go of all my rage and anger, I felt peaceful and happy. I guess I’ll never know what really happened to my brother.

The End

 

Erin McKeag

Scotland's Stories Now

This story was submitted as part of Scotland's Stories Now, a mass participatory project that sees people of all ages and from all backgrounds creating and telling stories about Scotland today. #YS2022 #TalesOfScotland

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