Book of Stories

The book of stories belongs to the Macaco do Sistema universe.

# **Chapter 1**

## **1** - The Gadget Monkey

Gifano's journey began on Klausius, a small and secluded planet in the universe. Born as a playful monkey, he was driven by a thirst for knowledge and adventure. Growing up on his parents' farm, he stumbled upon an old workshop hidden deep in the forest, filled with machines and gadgets left behind by a mysterious inventor. Gifano spent countless hours exploring and experimenting with this technology, earning him the nickname "Gadget Monkey" among the people of Klausius for his technical prowess.

One day, he was approached by a young purple monkey named Jubmassa, who was impressed by Gifano's skills. Jubmassa offered him a job as his personal inventor, but Gifano was cautious about working with a stranger.

As he worked in his workshop, Gifano heard a commotion outside and saw Jubmassa's ship with armed goons surrounding it in a nearby clearing. Jubmassa demanded that Gifano join him, but Gifano had a moment of inspiration. He quickly built a robot from the gadgets in the workshop, climbed inside, and activated it to face Jubmassa and his goons.

What followed was a thrilling battle of technology and wit as Gifano and his robot outsmarted Jubmassa and his goons. In the end, Gifano emerged victorious and was recognized as a hero among the people of Klausius. From that day on, he dedicated himself to using his skills and technology for good and became a defender of the universe, fighting against evil and protecting the weak.

Years went by, and Gifano was still remembered as the "Gadget Monkey" by the creatures of Klausius. But he never expected to see Jubmassa again, until one day, Jubmassa appeared at his workshop seeking redemption. Jubmassa had come to understand that his goals were not so different from Gifano's and wanted to offer his services to Gifano as a gift, recognizing his strength and bravery. Despite his initial reservations, Gifano gave Jubmassa a chance, and the two young heroes joined forces with a shared goal of making the universe a better and safer place.

Their journey together was just beginning, and they still had many adventures ahead of them.

## **2** - It's the rider!

Young Viktor had an electric skateboard that he loved to ride everywhere. One day, as he was cruising down the street, the skateboard suddenly stopped working. Viktor tried to fix it, but to no avail. He tried turning it on and off again, but still, nothing happened. Frustrated, Viktor decided to try a different approach. He lifted the skateboard up and shook it, hoping that something inside would loosen up and start working again. But still, no luck. Next, Viktor decided to try a more drastic solution. He went to the local electronics store and purchased a brand-new battery. He excitedly put the new battery in the skateboard and turned it on...but still, nothing happened.

Viktor was having trouble with his electric skateboard and was in desperate need of help to fix it. He thought he had found the solution when he saw an old creature walking down the street. Excited, he ran over to the old creature and explained his problem with the skateboard. The old creature listened intently and nodded his head as if he knew exactly what was wrong. However, as the old creature got closer, Viktor realized that the creature wasn't a common creature at all, but a kind of pink ostrich. The ostrich had an old and smelly appearance and was wearing boots on its hands. Viktor was taken aback by this bizarre sight, but he decided to go along with it and asked the ostrich if he could help him fix his skateboard. The ostrich looked at the skateboard and made a few noises, then shook his head and said, "**I'm sorry, young orangotang, but I don't think I can help you with this**" Viktor was disappointed but thanked the ostrich for his time and walked away.

Viktor tried a few more times, but every solution he came up with just didn't work. He was about to give up when he had an idea. He went back to the pink ostrich and asked if he could help him try to fix the skateboard one more time. The ostrich agreed and together, they worked on the skateboard. After much trial and error, the pink ostrich looked at Viktor and said: "**You know what the problem is? It's not the battery, it's the rider!**" Viktor was confused, but the pink ostrich explained that sometimes all it takes is a little confidence and a change in posture to make all the difference. Viktor burst out laughing and thanked the pink ostrich for his advice.

Viktor hopped on his electric skateboard and zoomed off into the sunset, feeling grateful for the kind pink ostrich and his incredible skills. From that day on, he never forgot the smelly, pink, boot-wearing ostrich who helped him fix his electric skateboard and became one of the most trusted friends in the universe. From then on, he always made sure to ride with confidence, and his skateboard never failed him again!

## **3** - It's just a Prank

Jubmassa had a habit of playing pranks on his friends when he was very young. However, this time, his prank went too far.

Jubmassa stole Glomo's favorite purple boots and hid them in a secret location. Glomo was frantic. He searched high and low for his beloved boots, but to no avail. Jubmassa only laughed and teased him, offering no hints on where the boots could be. Days went by and Glomo was getting more and more agitated. He couldn't concentrate on anything else and was even starting to become grumpy and irritable. One day, as Jubmassa was passing by, Glomo confronted him and demanded to know where his boots were. Jubmassa continued to play dumb, pretending not to know what Glomo was talking about. Enraged, Glomo decided to teach Jubmassa a lesson. He challenged him to a race to see who could reach the finish line first. Jubmassa, confident in his abilities, agreed.

And so, the race began. Glomo was confident that the sticky glue would slow Jubmassa down, but as it turned out, Jubmassa had a trick up his sleeve. As they were running, Glomo suddenly realized that the boots Jubmassa was wearing were actually his beloved purple boots. Jubmassa had swapped them before the race. Glomo was horrified as he watched Jubmassa cross the finish line with a huge grin on his face, and his purple boots completely ruined by the glue. He felt terrible for using the glue on his own boots and not realizing it sooner. Jubmassa couldn't contain his laughter as he saw the expression on Glomo's face. "**Oh! I rubbed oil and Vaseline on the sole, that's why I didn't fall behind, but the boots look... just horrible!.**" he exclaimed, still chuckling.

In the end, Glomo was extremely upset with Jubmassa. Not only did he refuse to apologize, but he took it even further. Jubmassa hung Glomo's ruined boots on a tree in his backyard, in full view of all the other creatures who walked by on their way to school. This made Glomo feel embarrassed and upset every day as he had to walk by Jubmassa's house on his way to school. Jubmassa, however, continued to play more pranks on Glomo, always managing to make him look foolish in front of the other creatures. Glomo felt helpless and hopeless, and he was starting to lose all hope of ever finding someone who would treat him kindly.

But one day, a wise old monkey came to Glomo and told him, "**It is not the pranks that define you, it is how you react to them. The best revenge is to be happy and successful in life**.". Taking these words to heart, Glomo decided to work hard in school and follow his dreams. He started to focus on the things that really mattered to him and soon, his confidence and self-esteem grew. As Glomo's life took a positive turn, he soon realized that he hadn't seen Jubmassa in a long time. He found out that Jubmassa had left the town in search of new adventures, and that he was living far away. Years went by, and one day, he received a surprise visit from Jubmassa, who had come back to town. Glomo was taken aback by the change in Jubmassa. He had grown up and was now a mature and responsible monkey. Jubmassa apologized for his past behavior and explained that he had learned a lot during his travels and had become a better monkey. Glomo forgave Jubmassa, and they became good friends again. They reminisced about old times and laughed about the silly pranks they used to play. Glomo was grateful for the lesson he had learned and for having a second chance to make things right with Jubmassa.

In the end, Glomo realized that the wise old monkey was right. The best revenge is to be happy and successful in life, and that true friendship is more valuable than any prank.

## **4** - He danced in the sunshine

Glomo was an energetic and curious young monkey. He loved to try new things and explore the world around him. One day, while playing in his mother's room, he stumbled upon her tutu and ballet slippers. Intrigued, Glomo decided to put them on and see how it felt to twirl and dance like a ballerina.

As he was spinning and twirling in the tutu, he suddenly heard footsteps coming towards the room. It was his uncles, who had come over for a surprise visit. As they opened the door, they were shocked to see Glomo dressed as a ballerina. They laughed and made fun of him, calling him names and teasing him relentlessly. Glomo was devastated. He had never felt so embarrassed in his life. He ran away from his uncles and went to hide in a tree, where he cried for hours.

From that day forward, Glomo never danced again. The memory of his uncles' laughter and ridicule was too painful for him to bear. He became shy and self-conscious, and stopped trying new things. Years went by, and Glomo grew into a lonely and sad monkey. He regretted never dancing again, but was too afraid of being made fun of once more. He didn't realize that he had let his uncles' cruel words define him and control his life. As he sat in his tree, looking out over the world, Glomo realized that he had lost so much by not following his dreams. He realized that life is too short to let fear and insecurity hold him back, and that he deserved to be happy and live life to the fullest.

With newfound determination, Glomo put on the tutu and ballet slippers once more. He danced in the sunshine, letting the wind carry him where it may. And as he danced, he felt a joy and freedom that he had never experienced before. He realized that no matter what others may say or think, he is who he is, and he should never be afraid to be himself.

## 5 - Gifano's Sugar High

Young Gifano was in the mood for a nice, refreshing glass of lemon juice. He had heard that the best place to get it was a bar called "Los Limanos." So, he climbed into his trusty spaceship that he had built himself and set out on a mission to find the perfect lemon juice. Upon arriving at the bar, he was greeted by a group of mischievous monkeys who were known for their love of adding excessive amounts of sugar to drinks. They offered to make Gifano a special glass of lemon juice, and he, not suspecting their ulterior motives, accepted.

However, little did he know, the monkeys had added so much sugar to his drink that he was about to have a wild ride. The sugar began to take effect, causing the walls to start breathing and changing colors, the floor to melt, and many other strange things to happen. Despite the chaos, Gifano was still determined to finish his drink. With a silly grin on his face, he raised his glass and took a sip. To his surprise, the drink was still incredibly delicious, and the sugar rush made him feel like he was on top of the world.

Gifano returned to his spaceship, still feeling the effects of the sugar. He couldn't help but laugh at how silly he felt and the crazy experiences he had just had. But, he couldn't shake the feeling that he needed to be more careful when it came to the mischievous monkeys and their sugar-filled drinks.

## 6 - Flur App

It was a sunny day on the bustling streets of the Capital of Kormanke, and Viktor was walking through the city in search of a new record store. As he was walking, he noticed a crowd of people gathered around a strange-looking monkey, who was demonstrating a new app on a tablet. Viktor was curious, so he decided to see what was going on.

As he approached, he saw that the monkey, who was named Glomo, was demonstrating an app that measured the size of your flur every day. He was jumping up and down, waving his arms, and doing all sorts of silly things to show off the app. The crowd was in stitches, laughing at Glomo's antics. Viktor was skeptical of the app at first, but then he noticed that Glomo's flur was actually getting bigger and smaller as he demonstrated the app. He was amazed and couldn't help but laugh along with the crowd, and after the demonstration was over, he approached Glomo to strike up a conversation.

Despite their vastly different passions and lifestyles, Viktor and Glomo hit it off immediately, bonding over their mutual love of laughter and life. They became fast friends, spending hours chatting about their passions, playing music, and of course, measuring each other's flur with Glomo's app. They soon became inseparable and eventually moved in together, where their friendship continued to flourish.

Years went by, and Viktor and Glomo remained the best of friends, always finding joy and laughter in each other's company and living life to the fullest.

## 7 - Ah! Actually

One day, Seni was sitting in a park when she overheard a group of creatures talking about a recent movie they had seen. One of them mentioned that the film had "jumped the shark" towards the end, and Seni immediately interrupted with a silly smile, "**Ah**! **Actually... h... the expression is 'nuked the fridge', not 'jumped the shark', and it comes from a scene in the Indiana Jones movie, ah... where he survives a nuclear explosion by hiding in a fridge.**" The creatures looked at her with confusion before going back to their conversation.

As Seni was sitting there feeling pleased with herself, a white bird landed on a nearby bench and struck up a conversation. The bird complimented Seni on her knowledge, but also advised her that correcting strangers all the time wasn't very cool. Seni, however, couldn't help herself and corrected the bird, saying "**Ah!** **Actually, it's not 'cool'... ah... it's 'socially acceptable' or 'appropriate'**." The white bird just looked at Seni, chuckled, and flew away, leaving her alone to ponder her obsession with correcting others.

Seni's boyfriend had been trying to get her to go to a stand-up comedy show with him for months, but she had always refused, saying that she didn't find that kind of humor intelligent or stimulating. However, after the encounter with the white bird, she decided to be more open-minded and agreed to go with him.

As they sat in the front row of the small club, the comedian took the stage.

"Hey, everyone, how are we doing tonight?" he asked the audience.

Seni, unable to help herself, raised her hand.

"Yes?" the comedian said, pointing to her.

"Actually, I'm doing quite well, thank you for asking," Seni replied with a smirk.

The comedian rolled his eyes and launched into his first joke.

"So, have you heard about this new restaurant that only serves food in the dark? It's called 'Dine in the Dark.'"

Seni immediately raised her hand again. "Actually, that's not a new concept. The first restaurant that served food in the dark was opened in Paris in 1997. It's called 'Dans Le Noir.'"

The comedian sighed and tried to move on. "Okay, well, what do you get when you cross a snowman and a shark? Frostbite."

Once again, Seni raised her hand. "Actually, sharks are warm-blooded and wouldn't be able to survive in a snowman's environment."

The comedian had had enough. "You know what, lady? I'm here to make people laugh, not to give a science lesson. If you can't handle a few jokes, maybe you shouldn't be here."

Seni's boyfriend was mortified, and the audience was starting to turn on her. In the end, the couple was asked to leave the club, and on the way out, Seni's boyfriend tried to reason with her. "Seni, you can't just interrupt people like that, especially not at a stand-up comedy show. It's disrespectful and ruins the experience for everyone else." But Seni just shrugged it off. "I was just trying to help. He was getting things wrong."

## 8 - The Magic Salad

Viktor and Glomo were in a bar in Kormanke when they overheard a group of creatures talking about a magical salad on the planet earth. "It's called the Magic Salad," one of them said. "It's said to have healing powers and can grant wishes!"

Viktor and Glomo couldn't believe their ears. They had to try this salad and see if it was true. They immediately left the bar and set off for earth.

After a long journey, they arrived in a lush green area known as Gerês in Planet Earth, where the Magic Salad was rumored to be found. They searched high and low, asking locals where they could find this elusive salad. Finally, they stumbled upon a small restaurant run by a friendly earthling named Maria. They asked her if she had heard of the Magic Salad, and she smiled and said, "Of course! It's one of our most popular dishes." Maria brought out a plate of greens, tomato, onion, olive oil, vinegar, and sea salt, and Viktor and Glomo eagerly took a bite. To their disappointment, nothing magical happened. They didn't feel any different or see any wishes come true.

But they soon realized that the salad didn't need to be magical to be special. It was incredibly fresh and flavorful, and they felt healthier and more energized after eating it.

Viktor and Glomo laughed about their silly quest for a magical salad and instead enjoyed the simple pleasures of a delicious and nutritious dish. They even brought back some Magic Salad seeds to plant on Kormanke, where they quickly became a popular dish among the locals.

# **Chapter 2**

## **1** - Friday night dinner

One day, Jubmassa showed up at Glomo's house with a big smile on his face and said, "Hey Glomo, how about having dinner at my house?"

Despite Glomo's hesitation, he agreed to go to Jubmassa's for dinner. When he arrived, Jubmassa had cooked up a storm. He made Glomo's favorite meal, and it was delicious. They had a great time eating and talking about life, and Glomo forgot all about his initial reservations.

However, after they finished eating, Glomo started to feel strange. His stomach began to rumble, and he felt a sudden urge to run to the bathroom. He tried to hold it in, but it was no use. He had to go.

Glomo rushed to the bathroom and emerged a few minutes later, looking embarrassed. "I'm so sorry, Jubmassa," he said. "I don't know what's gotten into me. I feel really weird."

Jubmassa just smiled and said, "Don't worry about it, Glomo. I know what will make you feel better." He disappeared into the kitchen and returned with a strange-looking drink. "This is my special cure for upset stomachs," he said. "It's a mix of all sorts of things that I picked up on my travels around the universe. I guarantee it will make you feel better in no time."

Glomo was skeptical, but he took a sip of the drink anyway. To his surprise, it was delicious. He felt better almost instantly, and his stomach settled down. Jubmassa chuckled to himself as he watched Glomo down the drink. "That should do the trick," he said with a grin.

But as the night went on, Glomo started to feel a little too good. He started talking and talking, revealing all sorts of secrets and knowledge that he had been keeping to himself. He couldn't seem to stop himself, and Jubmassa just sat back and listened, amused. He had hit the jackpot. Glomo was spilling all his secrets and Jubmassa was ready to exploit every single one of them.

"So, Glomo," Jubmassa said slyly, "what's the one thing that you wouldn't want anyone to find out about?"

Glomo's eyes widened as he realized Jubmassa had asked him a tricky question. He took another sip of the drink and tried to think of a way out.

"Well, Jubmassa," Glomo said nervously, "I don't know if I should say anything, but...have you ever heard of Viktor?"

Jubmassa's interest was piqued. "No, who's Viktor?"

Glomo leaned in conspiratorially. "He's a...friend of mine. And he's been keeping a secret from everyone. He's hidden an object somewhere, and he won't tell anyone where it is. I don't know what it is, but I have a feeling it's something important."

Jubmassa's eyes lit up with excitement. "Really? That sounds like a mystery that needs solving. What is it?"

Glomo hesitated for a moment before speaking again. He wasn't sure if he should reveal any more information, but the drink seemed to be making him more talkative than usual.

"Well, I don't know exactly what the object is, but Viktor mentioned that it's some kind of ancient artifact. He wouldn't tell me what it does or why it's so important, but I got the feeling that it's not something to be taken lightly."

Jubmassa's eyes widened. "An ancient artifact? That's even more intriguing! "

Glomo took another sip of the drink and felt a surge of energy. He couldn't help but blurt out another secret about the artifact.

"You know, Jubmassa, this artifact has another incredible power," Glomo said, his eyes gleaming with excitement.

Jubmassa leaned in eagerly. "What is it?"

"The power to manipulate time," Glomo said. "The artifact allows the user to control the flow of time, slowing it down, speeding it up, or even traveling through it. It's an incredibly powerful ability that can be used for all sorts of purposes, but it can also have unintended consequences if used too much."

Jubmassa's eyes widened in amazement. "Wow, that's incredible! With that kind of power, we could do anything!"

Glomo, however, was starting to feel a little uneasy. He knew he was revealing too much, but he couldn't seem to stop himself

Glomo nodded, but he felt a nagging sense of unease. He didn't want to get involved in anything dangerous, and he couldn't shake the feeling that he was being controlled by the drink. But it was too late now to back out.

As the night went on, Jubmassa continued to ask probing and invasive questions, and Glomo answered them all, completely unaware of what he was doing. It wasn't until the next morning that Glomo realized what had happened.

He felt embarrassed and ashamed for revealing so much about himself, but Jubmassa just laughed it off. "Don't worry about it, Glomo," he said with a smirk. "Your secrets are safe with me...for now."

From that day on, Glomo started to distance himself from Jubmassa. He realized that he couldn't trust him and that he had been taken advantage of. But he couldn't shake the feeling that Jubmassa was still out there, waiting to pounce on his weaknesses and exploit his vulnerabilities.

## **2** - That was just too much

Seni's boyfriend had had enough of her interrupting the comedian, but he still loved her and didn't want to break up. He gave her one last chance to prove that she could enjoy a comedy show without correcting the comedian. They arrived at the venue and found their seats just as the comedian took the stage.

The comedian started off with a few jokes that had the audience laughing, but then he launched into a bit about technology, which caught Seni's attention.

"Have you heard about these new smart fridges?" the comedian asked. "They're so smart that they can order food for you! I mean, I don't even trust myself to order food for me. How am I supposed to trust a fridge to do it?"

The audience laughed, but Seni couldn't help but speak up. "Actually, smart fridges use algorithms to analyze your food preferences and suggest recipes. They don't just randomly order food for you."

The comedian paused for a moment and looked at Seni, a bit confused. "Uh, okay, thanks for the info, I guess."

The comedian continued with a few more jokes, and Seni didn't say anything for a while. But then the comedian made a joke.

"Why did the tomato turn red?" he asked the audience.

Seni smiled and resisted the urge to correct him. The comedian continued, "Because it saw the salad dressing!"

The audience roared with laughter, but Seni couldn't help herself. She raised her hand and said, "Actually, tomatoes turn red due to a process called ripening, which is caused by the presence of a pigment called lycopene."

And there is immediate silence in the room. The comedian ignores and continues.

"Why did the chicken cross the road?" the comedian asked.

"To get to the other side!" the crowd shouted in unison.

"Well, actually," Seni interrupted, "the reason the chicken crossed the road was to get to its food source on the other side."

Seni's boyfriend put a hand on her shoulder, trying to calm her down, but she was already worked up. She felt like it was her duty to correct the comedian, even if it meant interrupting the show.

The comedian continued with his set, and when he got to his last joke, he made a reference to a classic movie that he assumed everyone had seen.

"And of course, as we all know, 'BatCreature' is the greatest movie ever made," the comedian said, expecting a big laugh.

But Seni just couldn't help herself. "Um, actually, I haven't seen 'BatCreature,'" she said, loudly and confidently.

The comedian had had enough. "Look lady, I appreciate you trying to correct me, but this is a comedy club, not a lecture hall. If you want to be the smartest person in the room, go read a book or something."

Seni's boyfriend was mortified, and he took her by the arm and led her out of the theater. "I'm sorry, but that was just too much," he said, shaking his head.

Seni didn't understand what the big deal was. She had just been trying to help, after all. But as she watched her boyfriend walk away, she realized that maybe correcting people all the time wasn't the best way to make friends or keep a relationship.

## 3 - Clown's job

Viktor decided to go on a well-deserved vacation. He had been working hard and needed a break, so he booked a flight to a tropical island known for its beautiful beaches and exotic wildlife.

Excited to start his adventure, Viktor headed to the airport, but as soon as he arrived, he realized that he had lost his ticket. Panic set in as he searched his pockets and backpack, but the ticket was nowhere to be found. He went to the gate hoping to find a solution, but the agent informed him that without a ticket, he wouldn't be able to board the plane.

Feeling defeated, Viktor decided to walk around the airport and clear his mind. That's when he stumbled upon a store selling clown costumes and paint. On a whim, he decided to buy a clown outfit and a set of paints. He figured that dressing like a clown might bring him some luck and help him find his lost ticket.

As he was putting on the clown outfit, he heard an announcement over the loudspeaker that a clown who was supposed to perform on the flight had missed it. Viktor saw this as a sign and quickly made his way to the gate, hoping to take the clown's place.

To his surprise, the gate agent recognized him (the clown) and let him board the plane without a ticket. Viktor was overjoyed and couldn't believe his luck. He put on a show for the passengers during the flight, making them laugh and forget their worries.

When he arrived at the tropical island, he was greeted with cheers and applause. The passengers had loved his performance so much that they had told the staff at the resort about him, and they were eager to have him perform at the hotel.

Viktor spent the rest of his vacation performing as a clown and spreading joy wherever he went. He realized that sometimes, things happen for a reason, and that the things that we think are setbacks can actually be opportunities in disguise. And as for his lost ticket, he never found it, but he didn't need it. He had found something even more valuable on his trip - a new hobby and a newfound passion for bringing happiness to others.

## 4 - Pink Shampoo

Viktor and Glomo were always looking for ways to keep their fur shiny and healthy. They tried all kinds of shampoos and grooming products, but nothing seemed to work. They were getting frustrated with the lack of options available for monkeys with fur, and they started to feel like they were running out of options. One day, they heard about a new shampoo that was supposed to be the best thing for monkeys with fur. They were excited to try it and headed over to the nearest store. However, when they got there, they found that the shampoo was out of stock. Desperate for a solution, they decided to ask around and see if anyone knew where they could find the shampoo. That's when they stumbled upon a shady character by the name of Fabiano.

Fabiano was a monkey who wore a suspect dark brown jacket and had a wart on the edge of his mouth. He claimed to have access to the shampoo and offered to sell it to them at a discount. Viktor and Glomo were skeptical, but they needed the shampoo, so they agreed to buy it from Fabiano. They followed him to a dark alley, where he pulled out a bottle of the shampoo and handed it to them. They were so excited to try it that they didn't even think to ask where Fabiano had gotten it from.

However, their joy was short-lived. A few days later, they started to notice that their fur was turning pink. At first, they thought it was just a coincidence, but as the days went by, the pink color became more pronounced. They started to panic and wonder what was happening to them. Viktor and Glomo decided to do some research and discovered that the shampoo they bought from Fabiano was not only illegal, but it was also made with a dye that turned fur pink. They were shocked and angry that Fabiano had taken advantage of them and sold them a product that would change their appearance permanently. Feeling embarrassed and self-conscious, they decided to confront Fabiano and demand an explanation.

When they found him, they were surprised to see that his own fur was also turning pink. It turned out that Fabiano had been using the same shampoo, and he had not realized the side effects until it was too late. Viktor and Glomo couldn't help but burst out laughing at the sight of Fabiano with his pink fur. Despite the situation, they couldn't deny that the pink color suited Fabiano, who now looked more like a sunshine monkey than a shady monkey.

## 5 - Jubmassa Present

One day, Jubmassa stopped by Glomo's apartment and offered him a present. It was a small statue that Jubmassa claimed was from a far-off planet and was said to bring good luck.

The statue was a small figurine, only about six inches tall. It was made of a shiny, dark metal that looked like bronze, and it was shaped like a monkey sitting down, with its arms crossed and a mischievous smile on its face. The statue was quite heavy for its size, and it had a solid feel to it, like it was made from high-quality materials. Glomo was pleased with the statue and put it on his dresser table, where it sat for many months. He admired it for its craftsmanship and beauty, never suspecting that there was anything sinister about it.

The statue was actually a spy camera, installed by Jubmassa in an attempt to gather information on Glomo's activities and whereabouts. Jubmassa never admitted to the camera's existence, and Glomo never found out. Jubmassa created an excuse for the statue, telling Glomo that it was a gift from a distant relative and that it was a family heirloom with sentimental value. Jubmassa always made sure to be careful, always coming up with excuses for why he needed to check on the statue.

Although the true purpose of the statue remained a secret, Glomo continued to admire it and never suspected a thing. The statue became a fixture in their home, and as time went on, its presence became a comforting reminder of their friendship and the good times they had shared.

## 6 - Glemah's Capital

It was a peaceful day in the bustling city of the Capital of Glemah, and Viktor, taking in the sights and sounds of the city, and a break from his studies when he decided to go for a walk in the city. As he was walking, he came across a pink monkey named Palmira, who was sitting on a bench and staring off into the distance. Viktor approached her and asked her if she was okay. Palmira turned to him and told him that she was thinking about the Striders, a species of yellow, three-eyed ostriches that had invaded the capital of the planet Glemah years ago. Viktor was curious and asked her what she remembered about the Striders. Palmira smiled and told him that she didn't remember much because she was very young at the time and was in a state of panic. She explained that she was hiding in the castle during the last charge from the Hornbeak Leader troops and was unable to help. Viktor was sympathetic and told Palmira that he was in Glemah to study for 0.5 lepzits. He asked her if she wanted to go for a walk and talk about her experiences. Palmira agreed and the two of them went for a walk, talking and laughing and sharing their experiences.

As they walked, Viktor realized that Palmira was a kind and strong-willed individual, and he admired her for that. He was grateful to have met her and was happy to have been able to listen to her story. From that day on, Viktor and Palmira remained good friends, and he always looked forward to seeing her when he was in Glemah.

## 7 - Small Universe

Viktor was an individual who had always been interested in various subjects, but he never felt a strong passion for any particular one until he discovered flowers. He was taking a course about flowers at the university on the planet Glemah, and he found himself drawn to the beauty and intricacy of the different species. He was fascinated by their origins and the role they played in the ecosystem of the planet, and he was determined to learn as much as he could. During his time at the university, Viktor became fascinated with the idea of creating new and unique species of flowers. He spent his days in the laboratory, experimenting with different combinations of seeds, soil, and light. His professors were impressed with his dedication and passion, and they encouraged him to continue his research.

One day, while on his way to class, Viktor arrived at a pedestrian crossing in Glemah where he saw a ghostly figure helping people cross the street. This ghost had a friendly appearance, with simple eyes and a mouth almost together, and a giant smile. Viktor was surprised to see a ghost helping people cross the street, but then he saw Gifano standing next to him, observing the ghost's behavior. Gifano was observing the ghost's work, intrigued by its efficiency and kindness. Viktor approached Gifano, curious about what he was doing. Gifano introduced himself and explained that he was studying the ghost's behavior, trying to understand the reasoning behind its actions. Viktor and Gifano struck up a conversation and soon discovered that they both had a shared interest in the study of ghosts. They talked about various theories and methods of studying ghostly behavior, and Viktor shared his knowledge of flowers, which Gifano found fascinating.

The ghost greeted them with a friendly wave and explained that it was killed at that very spot by a car , "Well, that is quite a unique situation." Gifano said, clearly intrigued.

Viktor and Gifano continued their conversation, discussing the ghost's situation and the reasons behind its actions. They also talked about various theories and methods of studying ghostly behavior and exchanging their knowledge on the subject. Viktor was fascinated by Gifano's interest in the supernatural, as it was a complete contrast to his own passion. Unlike Gifano, Viktor was not interested in science or technology. Instead, he had a deep appreciation for the beauty and intricacy of flowers. He was enrolled in a course at the university to learn more about different species of flowers on the planet Glemah and was particularly interested in creating new and unique varieties. Viktor and Gifano continued their conversation about the ghost, both of them equally fascinated by its unusual behavior. As they talked, a couple of creatures approached the pedestrian crossing, observing the ghost's work. They were skeptical of what they saw and commented on the absurdity of a ghost helping people cross the street.

Just as they were about to leave, a large, fat pig-like creature appeared on the scene. She had yellow hair and was clearly agitated. She started shouting at the ghost, demanding to see its card ID and asking if it was legally allowed to be there a ghost helping people cross the street. The ghost, still maintaining its friendly demeanor, calmly retrieved its card from the ether and presented it to the creature. The card read "Professional Pedestrian Crossing Helper" and was issued by the Glemah Department of Transportation. As the ghost showed the card ID, the fat pig female creature didn't apologize for her outburst. Instead, she became even more agitated and started calling the police, creating a scene. People on the street began to gather around, curious about what was going on. Viktor and Gifano looked on in disbelief as the police arrived and started talking to the pig creature, who was pointing and gesturing wildly at the ghost. The ghost, meanwhile, stood calmly and explained the situation to the officers, showing them his card ID. After a few minutes of discussion, the officers determined that the ghost was indeed a professional pedestrian crossing helper and that there was no issue with him helping people cross the street. The pig creature, however, was not satisfied and continued to make a fuss, attracting more attention from the curious onlookers. Viktor and Gifano watched as the situation unfolded, both impressed and frustrated with the pig creature's behavior. They couldn't believe that someone could be so rude and confrontational, especially over something as trivial as a ghost helping people cross the street. Eventually, the officers managed to calm the pig creature down and she went on her way, grumbling and muttering to herself. The ghost, meanwhile, continued to help people cross the street with a smile, seemingly unfazed by the recent events.

Viktor and Gifano exchanged a look, both realizing that the world of Glemah was a strange and fascinating place. They parted ways, each with a newfound respect for the ghost and his work, and a greater appreciation for the diverse and unique creatures that inhabit the planet.

## 7.1 - Viktor is back

Viktor had just finished his botanic course and was feeling excited about heading back home to Kormanke to put his new knowledge into practice. Palmira, who had just finished her dentist course, came to see him off at the spaceport. "I can't believe we won't be seeing each other for a while." Palmira said, looking sad. "I know." Viktor replied, hugging her. "But don't worry, we'll keep in touch." As Viktor boarded his spaceship and waved goodbye, he couldn't help but feel a bit nostalgic. He had grown to love Glemah and the people he had met there, especially Palmira.

Meanwhile, back on Kormanke, Glomo was busy working on his latest app, which he hoped would predict when the next ice cream truck would come by. He was so focused on his work that he didn't even notice when Viktor landed his spaceship nearby. "Hey, Viktor, welcome back!" Glomo said when he finally looked up

"How was your course?".

"It was amazing!" Viktor exclaimed. "I learned so much about flowers and how to cultivate them." ,

"That's great" Glomo said absentmindedly, still tinkering with his app "Hey, have you seen the latest app I made? It tells you when the ice cream truck is coming by. I call it 'Ice Cream Alert'!",

Viktor chuckled. "Glomo, you're always coming up with the most useless but entertaining apps. But I'm more interested in nature and its beauty.".

"Suit yourself" Glomo said, shrugging. "But when you're feeling down, just remember that 'Ice Cream Alert' has got your back".

Viktor smiled.

## 7.2 - Seni

On the day that Viktor arrived from Glemah's Capital, Seni was walking through the bustling market in Kormanke, when she overheard a conversation between two creatures. One of them said, "I think I'm going to buy that new hoverboard I saw in the store yesterday." Seni immediately interrupted, despite not knowing the creatures, and said with a silly smile, "Actually, that's not a hoverboard. It's an anti-gravity levitating board that uses magnetic fields to keep it aloft." The two creatures looked at her quizzically before one of them politely replied, "Okay, thanks for letting us know, but we'll still call it a hoverboard." Seni just shrugged and walked away, content in her correction, but unaware of how little it mattered to the creatures around her.

## 8 - The God Queen

Cristina Ferreira, the famous Portuguese television presenter, had finally found a new world to conquer: Kormanke. She arrived on the planet with her entourage, confident that everyone there would soon know and worship the name of Cristina Ferreira.

As she walked through the streets of Kormanke, Cristina noticed that the inhabitants were not paying her the attention she deserved. She approached the first creature she saw, a confused-looking Glomo, and bellowed, "Do you know who I am? I am Cristina Ferreira, the most famous woman in the universe!"

Glomo scratched his head. "I'm sorry, but I've never heard of you."

Cristina was outraged. "What do you mean you've never heard of Cristina Ferreira? Cristina Ferreira is the star of Portuguese television, and soon will be the star of Cristina's Universe!"

Viktor, who had been watching the exchange from a distance, decided to step in. "Excuse me, madam, but I'm afraid you can't just come to Kormanke and start taking over. We have our own way of life here."

Cristina sneered. "And what could be more important than the universe of Cristina Ferreira?"

Viktor replied calmly, "Well, for one thing, our planet's ecosystem. We have to protect it and live in harmony with it, or we risk destroying everything."

Cristina rolled her eyes. "Please, peasent, don't bore me with your planet-saving nonsense. Now, I'm going to create a concept called 'Cristina's Universe,' and you two can be my first subjects."

Glomo, was intrigued. "What is 'Cristina's Universe'? Is it a new app?"

Cristina scoffed. "No, pathetic creature, it's much bigger than that. It's a whole new way of living, where everything revolves around, Cristina Ferreira! And you two will be my loyal slaves, doing everything I say."

Viktor and Glomo exchanged a look. They knew they couldn't let Cristina take over their planet, but they also didn't want to be rude. So they decided to play along for a bit, and see if they could outsmart the arrogant TV presenter.

"Very well, Cristina," Viktor said, bowing. "We will be your loyal slaves. But first, let's have some food and drink, and talk about how we can make 'Cristina's Universe' a reality."

Cristina was pleased with this response. "Yes, let's go to your finest restaurant, and I'll show you how to properly serve your queen."

And so, the trio went to the restaurant, where Cristina proceeded to order everything on the menu and demand that the waitstaff cater to her every whim. But little did Cristina know, Viktor and Glomo had a trick up their sleeve.

As the dishes arrived, they had secretly coated them with a special Kormanke spice that caused loud and uncontrollable flatulence. And when Cristina took a big bite of the main course, she let out a tremendous fart, followed by several more.

Cristina was mortified. "What is this? How dare you make the great Cristina Ferreira suffer such indignities!"

But Viktor and Glomo just laughed. "Welcome to Kormanke, Cristina. Here, we don't worship anyone. We respect each other, and we live in harmony with our planet. Now, if you'll excuse us, we have some important work to do, and we don't have time for your silly 'Cristina's Universe' concept."

And with that, Viktor and Glomo left Cristina, still farting and fuming in the restaurant.

# **Chapter 3**

## **1 - Cristina wants Juba**

Cristina Ferreira, the queen of her own universe, lay on her bed, munching on juicy cherries and spitting the pits into a massive 20 kg pot held by a hapless servant. She had just come up with her latest idea for her grand project, "Cristina's Universe."

"Juba! That's what I need! Juba!" she exclaimed, her voice echoing off the walls of her castle.

The servant holding the pot looked up in confusion. "I'm sorry, my queen. What is a 'Juba'?"

Cristina rolled her eyes. "It's a mane, you idiot! Like a lion's mane! Don't you know anything?" she snapped.

The servant cowered in fear, wishing he had never been assigned to the queen's chamber.

Cristina continued, "I read in a book that having a Juba will make me wise and powerful. And since I'm already the leader of the entire planet Earth, imagine how much more powerful I'll be with a Juba!"

She ordered the servant to leave the room and immediately summoned her team of stylists and hairdressers. "I want a Juba! A big, beautiful, majestic Juba!" she declared.

The team exchanged looks, but they knew better than to disobey the queen, and so they set to work, snipping and trimming away at Cristina's hair, adding extensions, and applying all manner of hair growth products.

Days turned into weeks, and weeks into months, as Cristina obsessively checked the length of her hair, convinced that each new inch brought her closer to her goal. She spent countless hours in front of the mirror, twirling and tossing her hair, and barking orders at anyone who dared to interrupt her.

But despite all her efforts, her hair remained stubbornly short and thin. The stylists could only do so much, and the hair growth products seemed to have no effect.

Cristina became increasingly frustrated and irritable, lashing out at her staff and treating them even worse than before. The servant who held the pot for her cherry pits was now the target of her every whim and outburst.

"I demand a Juba! Why is it so hard to grow hair like a lion's mane?!" she shrieked.

The servant held the pot steady, his face a mask of terror, as he silently prayed for the day when he would be released from his duties and could leave the queen's presence forever.

Little did Cristina know that the true key to wisdom and power lay not in her hair, but in her heart. But that was a lesson she would have to learn on her own, as she continued to chase after her elusive Juba