The carriage crept quietly along the cobblestones.
Its occupants, a handsome man and a beautiful young woman, barely spoke.
Harsh words had passed between them.
Silently, he wished he’d never found the glass slipper.
Secretly, she hoped he would turn into a pumpkin.
Oddly enough, they lived happily ever after.
Susan Gale Wickes is from Indiana. She still believes in happily ever afters.
Wonderful twist on the fairy tale concept. Always look forward to your stories!
Thank you, Lisa. This is one of those stories that arrive in the middle of the night. And I always look forward to your stories too!
“Secretly, she hoped he would turn into a pumpkin.” Thank you for the “fractured fairy tale” and the chuckle from this line. I enjoyed it very much!
You’re welcome, Jenise. I’m so glad you enjoyed it!