Organ Grinder's Monkey, The

Garry Francis 2025

Language:: English
Authors:: Garry Francis
Systems:: Inform
Platforms:: Z-Machine
Entered by:: Garry
Added:: 20-02-2026

Synopsis

There's a carnival in town and your young son has been pestering you to go. You know that if you do, you'll spend all your money on stupid frivolous things, like candy and fairy floss. The household budget can't afford that and you have a mortgage to pay off.

On the flip side, if you don't go, your son will think you're the worst father in the world.

So, you consult the missus. She says, "If you take Tommy to the carnival, then I'll make it worth your while", and gives you a little wink. That's all the incentive you need.

"Tommy!", you shout at the top of your voice. "Get dressed, we're going to the carnival!"