The W. J. Manares' Reader

Buzzo

In the distant galaxy of Zogon-9, there lived a peculiar insectoid named Buzzo. Buzzo was known as a bit of an adventurer, buzzing around the planetary wilderness, exploring strange new habitats.

One sunny day, while investigating a mysterious arachnid colony, Buzzo accidentally stumbled into a massive pile of arachnid dung.

Now, most creatures would have panicked and prayed for a quick escape, but not Buzzo! Being an insectoid with a unique sense of humor, he saw this as a great opportunity for a new adventure. Little did he know just how long this adventure would last.

Trapped deep within the pungent mound of arachnid dung, Buzzo found himself surrounded by squirming arachnids and their bewildered gazes. He knew he had to come up with a plan to survive without any food.

Days turned into weeks, and weeks into months. Buzzo's primary task became finding creative ways to entertain himself. He took up bug yoga, stretching his beetle limbs in impossible positions to pass the time. He'd often find himself cracking up at his own ridiculous poses, while the arachnids observed him with a mix of amusement and confusion.

As his insectoid body grew thinner, Buzzo's survival instincts kicked in. He began studying the dung closely, discovering unseen colonies of bacteria and fungi. He knew these tiny organisms could sustain him, so he made his meals of microscopic delicacies.

Buzzo's determination to thrive in his fecal prison grew stronger with each passing day. In his solitude, he started composing funny songs about his dung-filled predicament, buzzing the tunes proudly into the acidity-laden air. The arachnids who had once regarded him as an oddity now found themselves laughing and clapping along, unable to resist his infectious melodies.

Months turned into a year, and just when Buzzo thought his time in the arachnid dung might become a life sentence, a torrential rainstorm swept across the arachnid colony. The dung pile disintegrated, flinging poor Buzzo far away from his comedic refuge.

Though exhausted and covered in more than just arachnid dung, Buzzo felt a sense of accomplishment. Not only had he survived without food throughout his time in the pile but he had also honed his comedic skills and entertained a whole community of arachnids.

As Buzzo fluttered away from the arachnid colony, he left behind a legacy of laughter and a newfound appreciation for the comedic potential of the most peculiar circumstances. From that day on, whenever Buzzo saw a pile of arachnid dung, he couldn't help but smile at the memories and relish in the absurdity of it all.

And so, Buzzo continued his adventures, always seeking out the strange and the humorous, for he knew that even in the oddest of circumstances, laughter was the greatest survival tactic of all.