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Fairest One of All

March 23, 2017 6 Comments

By McKenzie Richardson

Once upon a time, I stumbled across a beautiful, unconscious maiden in the woods. I gave her a kiss; she woke up, and we lived happily ever after.

Little did I know, she had a few secrets: like why her skin was white as snow and her lips were red as blood, or the reason huntsmen, dwarves, and woodland creatures felt compelled to do her bidding.

I understand her agelessness, the glass coffin, and why the Queen wanted her heart in the first place now.

She’s a vampire. I guess you should get to know someone before you say “I do.”

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  1. ianrennie says

    March 23, 2017 at 2:47 am

    Nicely done. Reminiscent of the Neil Gaiman story “Snow, glass, apples”.

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  2. Bobby Warner says

    March 23, 2017 at 7:51 am

    A great little “twisted fairy tale.” Liked it.

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  3. biotajones says

    March 23, 2017 at 11:18 am

    Great. I do. I do.

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  4. Bisi says

    March 23, 2017 at 12:51 pm

    Wow.Loved The Plot Twist!

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  5. b. says

    March 23, 2017 at 4:15 pm

    Best giggle l’ve had in a long time – thanks!

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  6. Esme upon the Cloud says

    March 24, 2017 at 12:48 pm

    Very ‘Once Upon a Time’ – proper ‘Grimm’ in fact. Well done.

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