LJ5 Literature
LJ5 Literature
In the bustling town of Mealville, where food was a way of life, there lived a man named Benny
Bumbler. Benny was notorious for his terrible luck, especially when it came to food. If there was a
line at the bakery, he was always at the end, and if there was a last slice of pizza, it somehow ended
One sunny Saturday, Benny woke up with a craving that could only be satisfied by the legendary Big
Buster Sandwich from Big Bob’s Deli. This sandwich was famous throughout Mealville for its
towering layers of meat, cheese, and secret sauce. Benny had never tried it, and today was going to be
He hurriedly put on his favorite shirt—the one with the cartoon sandwich on it—hoping it would
bring him some good luck. He raced to the deli, his mouth watering in anticipation. The smell of hot
bacon and freshly baked bread enveloped him as soon as he walked in, like a wave of flavor.
“Hey, Benny! The usual?” Big Bob shouted from behind the counter, flashing his trademark grin.
“No! Not today, Bob! I’m here for the Big Buster!” Benny exclaimed, puffing out his chest like a hero
As Benny waited, he watched as the sandwiches were prepared. His heart raced when he saw Big Bob
assemble the towering creation—lettuce, tomato, triple layers of meat, and a drizzle of sauce that
children, dressed as superheroes, burst into the deli, balloons bobbing above their heads. They
squealed with delight, pointing at the sandwiches like they were precious artifacts.
Benny’s eyes widened as he realized the kids were heading straight for the sandwich counter. In a fit
of panic, he lunged forward, trying to reach his coveted sandwich before it vanished forever.
“Excuse me! Coming through!” he shouted, but the kids were too busy admiring their favorite hero,
Just then, Benny’s foot got tangled in a stray balloon string, sending him flying into the sandwich
display. The sandwiches wobbled precariously, and with a dramatic slow-motion gasp from everyone,
Covered in lettuce and dripping sauce, Benny couldn’t help but laugh. The children erupted into
giggles, pointing at the spectacle before them. Big Bob couldn’t hold back his laughter either, wiping
tears from his eyes as he said, “Well, Benny, you certainly found a unique way to claim your
sandwich!”
Benny, still sitting on the floor with the massive sandwich sprawled across him, grinned from ear to
ear. “This isn't what I was expecting, but I'll take it!”
With the kids cheering him on, Benny stood up, sandwich in hand, and took a triumphant bite. The
flavors exploded in his mouth, and for the first time, he felt like a winner.
As he savored the Big Buster, Benny realized that sometimes, luck doesn’t just come from winning—
it comes from embracing the chaos around you. And in that moment, covered in lettuce and all, he