The Worm story
A giant worm bores up through the basement floor of an old gristmill.
4 total · 2 major · 2 minor
| Theme | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| human vs. monster | major | John Staples' life was turned upside down when a giant, stone-eating worm bored up from the bowels of the earth into the gristmill he called home. |
| monster | major | The story concerned a giant, stone devouring worm. |
| master and pet | minor | John Staples' loyal dog was often kicking around. |
| mating behavior | minor | It turned out that the giant worm had been attracted to John Staples' gristmill by grinding caused vibrations, which the worm mistook as having been made by a potential mate. |