Quick Summary
Doodle becomes scared when a pinecone drops and makes a sharp, echoing noise, startling him. Before long the word circulates rapidly through the trees around the camp, and every camper is seized with terror, convinced that a monster is on the loose.
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is a programme presented in the format of an episode. It belongs to the genre of short, self‑contained stories that unfold within a single instalment, offering a concise narrative that centres on a specific incident. The episode opens with Doodle, one of the camp’s occupants, being startled by the sudden clatter of a pinecone striking the ground. The unexpected noise sends a jolt of fear through Doodle, who interprets the sound as something far more ominous than a simple falling object. That moment of alarm spreads rapidly through the camp. Within a short time, the initial shock has travelled from person to person, and the atmosphere shifts from ordinary camp life to a collective state of dread. The whisper of the pinecone’s impact becomes a catalyst for panic, as each individual begins to imagine a hidden threat lurking nearby. By the time the rumor has reached every corner of the site, the entire group is gripped by terror. The shared anxiety solidifies into a firm belief that a monster is at large, turning a single startled reaction into a camp‑wide conviction that something dangerous is roaming the grounds.
Odo broadcasts on RTE Jr at 9:20am, Thursday, 12 February 2026. (repeat)


