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[Mini Story] Not From Around Here
🕑 Added 2024-10-21 04:59:45 +0000 UTCHi Hi ✨
Sorry this story took me a couple of days to post, but I just wanted to make sure it was perfect. I was going to post it on Friday but got some last moment ideas that I had to include. Originally this was going to be a short 1 part story, but saw some potential in it and decide it to extend it a little. So it's not so mini anymore, and in fact, I'll be posting part 2 next week! So I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I did writing it! This is not part of any universe. Some growing in part 2! Tier 3&4 members, you can access 7 extra images of the rest of the girls if you're curious on how they look ;)
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Not From Around Here
# The Mysterious Farm: Part 1
"Blasted heap of junk!" Ralph muttered, kicking the tire of his '69 Chevy Impala. The sleek blue car, usually his pride and joy, now sat silent and unmoving on the dusty road, surrounded by endless fields of corn. He wiped the sweat from his brow, his crisp white shirt already wilting in the summer heat.
Ralph glanced at his watch – 2:45 PM. He was supposed to be scouting locations for Horizon Developments' new housing project, not stuck in the middle of nowhere. He loosened his tie and popped the hood, peering at the engine as if it might suddenly reveal its secrets.
"Come on, you stupid thing," he grumbled, poking at various parts without any real idea of what he was doing. "What's the point of being a bigshot developer if I can't even get my car to-"
The distant rumble of an engine caught his attention. Ralph's head snapped up, hope surging through him as he spotted a tractor in the distance. He waved his arms frantically, his briefcase forgotten on the ground beside him.
"Hey! Over here!" he shouted, jumping up and down like an over-caffeinated jack-in-the-box. "Help!"
As the tractor drew closer, Ralph's relief turned to confusion. The figure driving seemed... off somehow. Too big for the already massive farm equipment. He blinked rapidly, certain the heat must be playing tricks on him.
But as the tractor pulled up beside his stalled car, Ralph's jaw dropped. Peering down at him from the driver's seat was the largest woman he'd ever seen. She must have been at least seven feet tall, with shoulders broader than his entire torso and arms that looked like they could crush watermelons without breaking a sweat.
"Well, howdy there!" the woman called out, her voice booming yet friendly. "Looks like you're in a pickle, huh?"
Ralph stood there, mouth agape, as the giant woman effortlessly hopped down from the tractor. She landed with a thud that seemed to make the very earth tremble.
"I'm Jenny," she said, extending a hand that could have easily engulfed Ralph's entire head. "What seems to be the trouble, mister?"
Ralph shook her hand weakly, feeling like a child next to her towering form. "I'm, uh, Ralph," he managed to stammer. "Ralph Chambers. My car... it just died on me."
Jenny nodded, her blonde ponytail bobbing with the motion. "Mind if I take a look?" Without waiting for an answer, she strode over to the open hood.
Ralph watched in awe as Jenny bent over the engine, her massive frame dwarfing the car. Her denim overalls strained against her muscular back, and Ralph couldn't help but notice how her biceps bulged as she tinkered with various parts.
"Hmmm," Jenny mused, her brow furrowed in concentration. "Looks like your alternator might be shot. Can't say for sure without proper tools, though."
Ralph nodded, pretending he had any idea what an alternator was. "So, uh, can you fix it?"
Jenny straightened up, wiping her hands on a rag she pulled from her pocket. "Afraid not, city slicker. But I can tow you back to our farm. My pa's pretty handy with cars; he might be able to help you out."
Relief washed over Ralph. "That would be swell, miss. I really appreciate it."
Jenny grinned, revealing a set of perfect white teeth. "No problem at all! Hop in the tractor, and I'll hook up your car."
Ralph watched in amazement as Jenny single-handedly moved his Chevy into position behind the tractor. Her strength was almost unbelievable – she moved the car as easily as if it were a toy.
As they settled into the tractor cab, Ralph couldn't help but feel dwarfed by Jenny's presence. The seat was clearly designed for someone of her size, leaving him feeling like a child in an adult's chair.
"So, what brings you out to these parts, Mr. Chambers?" Jenny asked as she started up the tractor.
Ralph clutched his briefcase to his chest, trying to maintain some semblance of professionalism despite the bizarre situation. "I'm scouting locations for a new housing development. Horizon Developments – maybe you've heard of us?"
Jenny shook her head, her ponytail swishing with the motion. "Can't say that I have. We don't get much news from the outside world out here."
As they trundled down the dusty road, Ralph found himself stealing glances at Jenny. Her muscular arms flexed as she steered the tractor, and he couldn't help but notice how her thighs, each easily twice the size of his own, strained against her overalls.
"I hope you don't mind me asking," Ralph said, curiosity finally getting the better of him, "but you're... well, you're quite tall. Is that common in your family?"
Jenny laughed, a booming sound that filled the cab. "Oh, you're a real card, Mr. Chambers! I'm just about average for the ladies 'round here. Though I reckon I might have an inch or two on my little sister Thelma."
Ralph's mind reeled at the implication. There were more women like Jenny? A whole community of giantesses? It seemed impossible, yet here he was, sitting next to living proof.
As they crested a small hill, a modest farmhouse came into view, surrounded by fields of corn and a large red barn. Ralph spotted a few figures moving around the yard – all of them women, and all of them as impossibly large as Jenny.
"Well, here we are!" Jenny announced cheerfully. "Welcome to the Johnson family farm, Mr. Chambers. I hope you're ready for some good old-fashioned country hospitality!"
Jenny expertly maneuvered the tractor into the farmyard, Ralph's Chevy Impala trailing behind like a child's toy. As the engine sputtered to a stop, Ralph couldn't help but marvel at the scene before him. Everything seemed... oversized. The farmhouse loomed larger than any he'd ever seen, its porch railing coming up to Jenny's chest.
"Well, here we are!" Jenny announced cheerfully, hopping down from the tractor with surprising grace for someone her size. "You must be parched after all that excitement. How about some sweet tea?"
Ralph nodded, still somewhat dazed. "That would be lovely, thank you."
As they approached the house, the screen door swung open with a creak. A young woman, if you could call her that, bounded out onto the porch. She was slightly shorter than Jenny but still towered over Ralph, her pigtails bouncing as she moved.
"Jenny! You're back early!" she exclaimed, then noticed Ralph. Her eyes widened with curiosity. "Oh! Who's this?"
Jenny grinned, patting Ralph on the shoulder with a hand that covered most of his upper back. "This here's Mr. Chambers. His car broke down on Route 7, so I brought him back here for some help. Mr. Chambers, this is my little sister, Thelma."
Thelma beamed down at Ralph, extending a hand that seemed almost comically large compared to his own. "Nice to meet you, Mr. Chambers! We don't get many visitors out here."
Ralph shook her hand, feeling once again like a child. "Please, call me Ralph. It's nice to meet you too, Thelma."
As they entered the house, Ralph felt like he'd stepped into a funhouse. Everything was scaled up to match the women's size - the doorways were at least nine feet tall, the kitchen counters came up to his chest, and the dining table looked like it could seat a small giant.
"Have a seat, Ralph," Jenny said, gesturing to a chair that looked more like a throne to him. "I'll fetch that sweet tea."
Ralph clambered onto the chair, his feet dangling well above the floor. Thelma sat across from him, leaning forward with eager interest.
"So, Ralph," she said, her voice filled with excitement, "Jenny says you're from the city. What's it like there? Do you have television? I've always wanted to see one of those!"
Before Ralph could answer, another figure entered the room. If he thought Jenny was big, this woman was positively massive. She must have been close to eight feet tall, with arms like tree trunks and a chest that strained against her floral print dress.
"Well, who do we have here?" she asked, her voice warm and motherly despite its booming volume.
Jenny returned with the tea, setting a glass in front of Ralph that looked more like a pitcher to him. "Ma, this is Ralph Chambers. His car broke down, so I brought him back here for some help. Ralph, this is our mother, Margaret."
Margaret smiled down at Ralph, her presence filling the room. "Welcome to our home, Mr. Chambers. I hope Jenny's taking good care of you."
Ralph nodded, trying not to stare. "Yes, ma'am. Everyone's been very kind. You have a lovely home."
Margaret beamed, settling into a chair that creaked under her weight. "That's mighty nice of you to say. Now, tell us about yourself. It's not often we get visitors from the city."
Ralph took a sip of his tea, the glass comically large in his hands. "Well, I work for a development company. We're looking to build some new housing projects in the area."
Thelma's eyes lit up. "Oh, how exciting! Will there be a movie theater? Or a shopping mall?"
Jenny chuckled. "Easy there, Thelma. I don't think Mr. Chambers is planning to build a whole city."
Ralph smiled, amused by Thelma's enthusiasm. "No, nothing quite that grand. Just some suburban homes for now. But tell me, have you ladies lived here your whole lives?"
Margaret nodded. "Born and raised, just like our parents before us. It's a simple life, but we love it."
Ralph couldn't resist. "And, uh, is everyone around here as... tall as you folks?"
The women exchanged confused glances.
"Tall?" Jenny asked, raising an eyebrow. "What do you mean?"
Ralph backpedaled, realizing he might have said something odd. "Oh, I just meant... well, you're all quite... statuesque."
Margaret laughed, a sound that seemed to shake the rafters. "Why, Mr. Chambers, you're quite the flatterer! But we're just ordinary folk around here."
Ralph blinked, unsure how to respond. These women genuinely seemed to think their size was normal. He was about to probe further when the sound of a truck pulling up outside caught everyone's attention.
"That'll be Pa," Jenny said, rising from her chair. "He'll know what to do about your car, Mr. Chambers."
As the women turned to greet the newcomer, Ralph sat back in his oversized chair, his mind racing. What kind of place had he stumbled into? And more importantly, how had these women grown to such impossible sizes without realizing it?
The mystery deepened, and Ralph had a feeling his unexpected detour was about to become much more interesting than any housing development.
The sound of heavy boots on the porch steps sent a jolt of panic through Ralph. His imagination ran wild - if the women of this family were giants, what terrifying colossus of a man was about to walk through that door?
"I, uh, I really should be going," Ralph stammered, nearly knocking over his oversized glass of sweet tea as he attempted to slide off the chair. "I appreciate your hospitality, but I can just walk to the next town. No need to trouble your husband."
Margaret looked at him, puzzled. "Nonsense, Mr. Chambers. The next town is over 20 miles away. You can't possibly walk that far, especially not in this heat."
Before Ralph could protest further, the screen door swung open with a creak. He braced himself, expecting to see a man who would make even these giantesses look small.
"Pa's home!" Thelma squealed with delight, bounding towards the door.
Ralph's jaw dropped as Thelma scooped up a man who was... entirely normal-sized. In fact, John Johnson was a bit on the short side, standing at about 5'6", with a bald head and a weathered face that spoke of years working under the sun. Next to Thelma, he looked like a child's doll.
"Welcome home, dear," Margaret said warmly, bending down - way down - to plant a kiss on top of John's head. The sight was so incongruous that Ralph had to blink several times to make sure he wasn't hallucinating.
John's eyes, previously crinkled in a smile at his family's warm welcome, narrowed slightly as they landed on Ralph. "And who might this be?" he asked, his voice gruff but not unkind.
Jenny stepped forward, easily towering over her father. "Pa, this is Mr. Ralph Chambers. His car broke down on Route 7, so I brought him here. Thought maybe you could take a look at it."
John nodded slowly, his gaze never leaving Ralph. "City fella, by the looks of it. What brings you to these parts, Mr. Chambers?"
Ralph swallowed hard, trying to regain his composure. "I'm, uh, scouting locations for a housing development. Horizon Developments - perhaps you've heard of us?"
John shook his head. "Can't say that I have. We don't get much news from the outside world out here." His tone was neutral, but Ralph could sense a hint of suspicion beneath it.
Thelma, still holding her father like he was a favorite teddy bear, piped up. "Oh, Pa, can we help fix his car? Please? Mr. Chambers was just telling us about the city. It sounds so exciting!"
John patted his daughter's arm - which was about as thick as his entire torso - and she gently set him down. "We'll see, pumpkin. First, let's have a look at this car of yours, Mr. Chambers."
As they all filed out of the house, Ralph couldn't help but marvel at the strange family dynamic. John moved with the confidence of a man used to being in charge, despite being dwarfed by the women of his household. The women, for their part, seemed to defer to him naturally, even as they accidentally bumped his head with their elbows or had to bend nearly double to hear him clearly.
Out in the yard, John circled Ralph's Chevy, his experienced eyes taking in every detail. "Alternator's shot," he declared after a few minutes. "I can fix it, but it'll take a couple of days to get the part."
Ralph's heart sank. "A couple of days? Isn't there any way to get it done sooner? I really should be getting back to the city..."
John fixed him with a steady gaze. "This ain't the city, Mr. Chambers. Things move a bit slower out here. You're welcome to stay with us while we get your car fixed up, unless you'd prefer to walk those 20 miles to the next town."
Ralph glanced at the towering women, then back at John. Despite the man's smaller stature, there was no mistaking who was in charge here. "I... I suppose I could stay, if it's not too much trouble. I'd be happy to pay for room and board, of course."
Margaret clapped her hands together, the sound like a thunderclap. "Wonderful! It'll be so nice to have a guest. I'll make up the spare room for you, Mr. Chambers."
As the family began to discuss sleeping arrangements and dinner plans, Ralph found himself wondering what exactly he had gotten himself into. The women's impossible size, John's apparent acceptance of it, the isolation of the farm - none of it made sense.
But as he watched John deftly maneuver around his giant wife and daughters, Ralph couldn't shake the feeling that the unassuming farmer knew more than he was letting on. Whatever secrets this family was hiding, Ralph was determined to uncover them during his unexpected stay.
The Johnson family dinner had been an experience Ralph wouldn't soon forget. Watching Margaret serve portions that could feed a small army, seeing Jenny accidentally knock over a chair with her hip, and observing Thelma's struggle to use utensils that looked like toothpicks in her massive hands - it was all surreal. Throughout the meal, John had remained quiet, occasionally glancing at Ralph with an unreadable expression.
As the dishes were cleared away, Margaret turned to Ralph with a warm smile. "Let me show you to your room, Mr. Chambers. I hope you'll be comfortable."
Ralph followed the towering woman up a staircase that creaked ominously under her weight. She led him to a door at the end of the hallway, which she had to duck under to enter.
"Here we are," Margaret announced, her head nearly brushing the ceiling as she stood in the center of the room. "It's not much, but it should do for a night or two."
Ralph stepped inside, feeling like he'd entered a dollhouse. The room was normal-sized, which meant it looked comically small with Margaret in it. She had to stoop to avoid hitting her head on the light fixture, and the bed looked like it might snap under her weight if she so much as sat on it.
"Thank you, Mrs. Johnson," Ralph said, trying not to stare as Margaret's elbow accidentally knocked a picture frame off the dresser. "This is very kind of you."
Margaret beamed down at him. "It's our pleasure, Mr. Chambers. If you need anything, just holler. We're early risers around here, but feel free to sleep in if you'd like."
As she carefully maneuvered out of the room, ducking low to clear the doorframe, Ralph couldn't help but marvel at the absurdity of the situation. He set his briefcase down on the bed and loosened his tie, his mind still reeling from the day's events.
Just as he was about to change into his pajamas, a soft knock at the door made him jump.
"Mr. Chambers?" It was John's gruff voice. "Mind if I have a word?"
Ralph opened the door to find John standing there, looking almost normal-sized in the regular doorway. "Of course, Mr. Johnson. Is everything alright?"
John nodded, his expression serious. "Just fine. I was wondering if you might join me for a quick walk. Night air's good for clearing the head."
Something in John's tone made Ralph hesitate, but curiosity got the better of him. "Sure, I could use some fresh air."
They made their way downstairs and out onto the porch. The night was cool and clear, stars twinkling brightly in the vast country sky. As they set off down a dirt path leading away from the house, Ralph couldn't help but notice how quiet everything was compared to the city.
They walked in silence for a few minutes before John spoke. "I reckon you've got some questions, Mr. Chambers."
Ralph glanced at him, trying to gauge his expression in the moonlight. "I... well, yes, I suppose I do. Your family is quite... unique."
John chuckled, but there was little humor in it. "That's one way of putting it." He stopped walking and turned to face Ralph. "Listen, Mr. Chambers. I know you're probably wondering about my wife and daughters. About why they're so... big."
Ralph nodded, relief flooding through him at the acknowledgment. "So you do know it's not normal? I was starting to think I was going crazy."
"Oh, it's not normal alright," John said, his voice low. "But it's our normal, you understand? And we'd like to keep it that way."
A chill ran down Ralph's spine that had nothing to do with the cool night air. "Mr. Johnson, I assure you, I have no intention of-"
John held up a hand, cutting him off. "I'm not threatening you, Mr. Chambers. I'm just asking for your discretion. Whatever you think you've seen here, whatever theories you might be cooking up in that city-slicker brain of yours... well, it might be best if you just forgot about it all once your car's fixed."
Ralph swallowed hard, suddenly very aware of how isolated they were. "Of course, Mr. Johnson. I respect your family's privacy. But... may I ask... how? How did they get so big?"
John was quiet for a long moment, staring out at the dark fields. When he spoke again, his voice was barely above a whisper. "Some things, Mr. Chambers, are better left unknown. For everyone's sake."
With that, John turned and started walking back towards the house, leaving Ralph standing alone in the moonlight, more confused and intrigued than ever.
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Comments
BarucAI
Thank you!! Part 2 coming up this week!
Pepsi_Dose
Ralph is absolutely flabbergasted. Loved the story! Especially the Intrigue and mystery of the family's big gals! Would actually love if you write a second part to this story! Seemingly Mister Johnson is having a big secret there, perhaps he is a secret professor having grown these girls and now undercover as a farmer? Who knows! Anyways would love to see a continuation of this story! And like always, great story and love your work.
