Picking

by R.J. Benetti

Nine-year-old Reed can't stop picking his nose. It devastates those around him and turns the young boy into a shambling husk, who's much different than his bright and lively former self.

ebook

Published January 1, 2022

Reviews

[John The Crippledgimp · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a funny story.... I think if you read this to little kids they would probably never pick there noses again😆😆 I can't wait to see what happens in the next brain scratching adventure. More nose candy crunchies please😆😆

[Victoria · Rating 4 out of 5]

I always enjoy a Benetti story. Gross and funny, yet still very descriptive and it doesn’t take away from the story.

[Ayralea · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Warning, this story contains boogers” greets the reader.
Oh boy, does it ever.
How many names are there for snot? In this gag-inducing little number, I’d say all of them.
Benetti’s knows how to weave a sickeningly hilarious tale, and Picking does not disappoint.
There is more to this tale than nose-mining however, including the promise of part II.
Dig in.

[Mrsgmamma · Rating 2 out of 5]

That was a bit strange to me. Basically the little boy picks his nose so much, and eventually dies bc he picked so far up that he was actually picking his brain. The boogers on the wall would give his older brother messages since he couldn’t speak. Weird!!

[Anja Henriksen · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5*
Short, bizarre, but not as gross as I expected due to reviews ... I might have a high boogie tolerance though; mother of three and the one have a respiratory disease which results in even more than usual of that stuff lol.

[Rachael · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another twisted tale by Benetti. I can only hope that he continues to punch out these little gems for all us dark and demented followers. Who knows where picking your nose can lead to. But the next time I see someone digging for gold at a stoplight I will roll down my window and tell them to show their brains.

Happy Reading and Splatter On.....

[Lindsay Crook · Rating 5 out of 5]

There's a reason why your mum tells you not to pick you nose and in this short you find out why.
I love RJ his stories are always gross yet humorous. Never thought I'd say this but I want more snot and boogies.

[Alenna Burleson · Rating 3 out of 5]

In this short story we follow a family struggling with their youngest son and his nose picking problem.


I’m pretty seasoned for a gross out read, but this one genuinely had me squirming. Definitely had me nauseous in the best way!

[The Yeti Reads and Reviews · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nine-year-old Reed Pituitanasi has an addiction. What on earth could a nine-year-old possibly be addicted to, you ask? He can't stop picking his nose. As much as his family begs him to, he cannot resist digging for nose gold. Will his continuous nose-picking destroy the Pituitanasi family? Will Reed resist the temptation and save himself and his family?

A zany tale from Benetti Funny, gross, and IN NEED OF PART TWO. *stares at Benetti* If you are looking for a quick and silly read, this is definitely one to get, especially IF PART TWO COMES OUT. Pick it up (see what I did there).

4 severed fingers out of 5

[Dawn Shea · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read this little booger on my lunch break today. Brains and boogers go together like a horse and carriage. R.J. Benetti, you sicko 😆😆

[Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

In what should be required reading for both the young and old who can’t quit mining for nose gold, R.J. Benetti goes knuckle deep in a tale that’s as snot-filled as it is sad. And while the repercussions of such a habit have been ingrained by grandmas, teachers and hand soap companies time and again, I can’t recall an instance where such a cleverly conceived twist has been put to paper. Benetti’s skill at crafting work that consistently makes you feel just as nauseated by his characters’ behaviors as you are emotionally invested in them, unfolds here like an unsoiled tissue. With an ambiguous ending that’s juicy and ripe enough for a sequel, this one should surely scratch an itch for those craving a solid nugget of a short story.