Lies

The two boys sat dangling their legs at the end of the jetty.

They had met for the first time that morning in the nearby holiday town. It was agreed that they were both bored and would meet at the lake’s edge in the afternoon. It was a lonely spot with nobody around, which suited both of them.

They were of similar age and build, except one had red hair while the other was fair.

Blondie said “I’m here with my folks. My Dad is a millionaire and in charge of lots of companies.”

Ginger raised his eyebrows in disbelief. He thought for a while, then said “My mother is an Olympic runner. She’s been selected for the next games.”

Blondie said “My sister is a secret agent working for the government.”

Ginger took a deep breath and said “I have an uncle that knows how to make himself invisible.”

Blondie looked impressed. He said “My mother is able to levitate at will.”

Ginger nodded saying “I’m actually a lizard disguised in a human body.”

Blondie smirked and said “I have vast super-human powers that nobody knows about.”

Ginger turned green and ate him.