Crossing That Bridge

Published by

Christopher Johnson

May 4, 2025

Ned was always afraid of crossing Stone Creek Bridge before midday sun. It was said it brought bad luck to those who did.

He had lived his whole life believing in superstition.

One day, occupied with thoughts of the upcoming harvest, Ned crossed the bridge before the midday sun.

Nothing happened.

After that, Ned stops believing in superstitions and lives a happy life.

He was killed while walking under a ladder when the worker dropped a hammer on his head.

So it goes.

One response to “Crossing That Bridge”

Greg Nikolic

May 5, 2025

I am commenting back promptly because you commented on my site just recently.

Now, this made me huff with laughter. It was actually funny! I am not that easy to please, so take that as high praise. I especially liked the ending line, “So it goes.” Perfect.

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Christopher Johnson

Christopher is a retired professor of science and medical education and a children’s author living in Taiwan. He has over 30 years of experience working in higher education internationally. Originally from Huron, Ohio, in the United States, he spent his childhood playing in Lake Erie and Sawmill Creek.

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