Choose Your Own Adventure : The Birthday Present

CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE #76

YOU'RE THE STAR OF THE STORY

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THE BIRTHDAY PRESENT

BY : HUNK GARRETT

Chapter 1

It's Tuesday, and Maria's birthday is only days away. Maria's in the 10th grade and her parents haven't been able to think of a suitable gift. They'd like to give her something more personal than money but have only come up with a blank.  She's changed so much lately and spends more time with her friends than at home. What do you give a girl for that very special birthday ?

If Maria's having her quinceañera, or 15th birthday party (for Latin countries), go to chapter 2.

If Maria's having her sweet 16 (for Western countries), go to chapter 3.



Chapter 2

After a long discussion, Maria's parents decided that they would just ask her. She wouldn't be quite as surprised, but they wanted to be absolutely certain that she gets something she wants for her big day.

-Say, sweetheart, what would you like for your quinceañera present ?

-Gee, I wasn't sure if you'd ask. I've been giving it a lot of thought. I just hope you won't get mad.

To choose "some money or new clothes", go to chapter 4.

To choose "rhinoplasty", go to chapter 5.

Chapter 3

After discussion, Maria's parents decided that they would just ask her. After all, they wanted to absolutely certain that she gets something she wants for her big day.

-Say, sweetheart, what would you like for your sweet 16 ?

-Gee, I wasn't sure if you'd ask. I've been giving it a lot of thought. I just hope you won't get mad.

To choose "some money or new clothes", go to chapter 4.

To choose "rhinoplasty", go to chapter 5.

Chapter 4

-Yeah, I've been thinking that I could also start saving up for college or for a car. And I could always use some new clothes.

-You know, We think that's a great idea. We'd love to help you with that.

Chapter 5

-Huh, rhinoplasty.  That's really what you want ? Really ?

-Yeah, I just think that it'll help me make friends and help me gain some self-confidence.

If you have Latino parents, go to chapter 6.

If you have parents of any other origin, go to chapter 7.

Chapter 6

-You know, that's a great idea. Let's schedule it for tomorrow so that you'll be prettier for your party.




Chapter 7

-Hmm, how about a frontal lobotomy, or maybe electroshock therapy may be more apt.  Because it's clear that there's something seriously wrong with your head, not your nose. Let's schedule it for tomorrow so that you'll be smarter for your party.

To send Maria to a clinic for a frontal lobotomy, go to chapter 8.

To send Maria to a clinic for electroshock therapy, go to chapter 9.




Chapters 8 and 9 have been unfortunately ripped out from the novel !