Four Absorbing Stories (SpongeBob SquarePants) Read online

  Mr. Krabs cleared his throat. “All right, folks,

  the show is over. It’s time for yer free samples.”

  He held up a tray of six minuscule Krabby

  Patties.

  “That’s all the free samples?” an angry fish

  asked in disbelief.

  “Now don’t be shy, step right up and take

  one,” Mr. Krabs urged. “Like the sign says,

  ‘while supplies last.’”

  The audience leaped to its feet and

  stampeded toward the door. A few lucky fish

  grabbed tiny patties as they passed.

  “Gee, I guess everyone had a bus to catch,”

  Patrick said.

  “But what about the Q and A and the photo

  op?” SpongeBob whimpered.

  “Don’t worry, SpongeBob,” Mr. Krabs said

  soothingly. “We’re all grateful to ye. Ye did

  OK for a Knucklehead McSpazaton. Now don’t

  forget to clean up before ye leave—SpongeBob

  ManagerPants!” Mr. Krabs winked, gave

  SpongeBob a pat on the back, and headed for

  the door.

  SpongeBob sighed, then got to work

  tidying up.

  “Well, Pat,” he said, once the room was

  clean, “I guess the greatest satisfaction is a job

  well done.” He locked the door, and the two

  friends headed home.

  A moment passed, and then the video

  monitor began to hiss and flicker. An image of

  Plankton appeared on the screen. He shook his

  fist, and his voice filled the

  empty restaurant: “I’LL DESTROY ALL

  OF YOUUUUU!”