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And they lived happily ever after.
Or so they said in the fairy tale, but what Cinderella had was
weltschmerz. Charming who tenaciously found his Princess seemed
to have expended all his romantic energy. Now he just watched documentaries on
Frog Prince or reruns of Jack fighting the Giants.
She complained to Snow White on Fairy Messenger, “I thought ‘ever
after’ meant the romance lasted forever”.
Snow had her own issues.
Her Prince spent his time at the pub with the seven dwarfs.
The problem with building Castles in the air is that they ultimately
come down to earth.
There is always a German word with no English equivalent. So this time I find that there is a word for a mood of sentimental sadness aka weltschmerz.
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Written for Friday Fictioneers Word Count : 100.
There is always a German word with no English equivalent. So this time I find that there is a word for a mood of sentimental sadness aka weltschmerz.
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Lovely word and a fun story
ReplyDeleteThanks Neil.
DeleteDear Subroto,
ReplyDeleteYou've outdone yourself with this fractured fairy tale. Laughing out loud. Fairy Messenger? Love it!
Shalom,
Rochelle
Thanks for the appreciation Rochelle.
DeleteWhat a cynical lady you are!
ReplyDeleteGrinned all through this.
Cynical? Why "Maple Syrup" is my middle name. Thanks for your comments CE.
DeleteIt's been done in different ways but I like how you depicted even fairy tale marriages as ordinary.
ReplyDeleteThere is always another way to look at these stories ;-) Thanks for commenting James.
DeleteThis is just lovely!
ReplyDeleteThanks Loré I am glad you liked it.
DeleteI loved this!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sandra.
DeleteGreat fun, although shattering a lot of dreams there! :-)
ReplyDeleteCould be building new dreams too :-) Thanks for your comments Iain.
DeleteThere must be something wrong with these 'Disney' princesses for their men are actively avoiding their company. Nicely done, Subroto.
ReplyDeleteCould be that Charming is not so charming anymore. Thanks for your comments Varad.
DeleteNice story - it made me smile. I think your last line is super!
ReplyDeleteThanks Penny I am glad you liked it.
DeleteThe Fairy Messenger was the jewel in the crown of this fun story...
ReplyDeleteThere is no escaping social media. Thanks for your comments Björn.
DeleteI love the setting here, in Fairy Tale Land, which you have brought realisitically down to earth :)
ReplyDeleteIt's in the next suburb now :-) Thanks for your comments Linda.
DeleteThis was fantastic, Subroto. I loved it.
ReplyDeleteGuess I'll stop looking for the prince... ;-)
Thanks Dale. I guess you won't be kissing any frogs then.
DeleteI always thought that this fairy tale was too good to be true! Delightful Subruto
ReplyDeleteThe real story starts when the fairy tale ends. Thanks for reading and commenting Keith.
DeleteLike all dreamy marriages: poor Cinderella was still left at home, while hubby was in the pub drinking pints with his little friends - no doubt drinking shorts.
ReplyDeleteJames.
Those little friends are big drinkers I hear. Thanks for commenting James.
DeleteYes, the idea that just 'living' was going to mean 'happy' was maybe not very realistic. Good one :)
ReplyDeleteTrue happiness is much more than that. Thanks for your comments Jane.
DeleteSo it was a normal day in the fairy tale town with the human like problems with Cinderella and Snow. There is no ever after....
ReplyDeleteNicely done Subroto.
Thanks, Norma.
And we didn't even cover Sleeping Beauty. Thanks for commenting Norma.
DeleteCreative take, Subroto.
ReplyDelete'Fairy Messenger' indeed!
Tech-savvy fairy-tale heroines need to rewrite their stories and create their own happy endings :)
They certainly don't need rescuing anymore. Thanks for your comments Anita.
DeleteBeautifully done. I could see those castles falling for the sky, and all our princesses dreams with them.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sarah I am glad you liked it.
DeleteHa, fun! A very common situation, too, not just among fairy tale folk! Great last line :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting Alistair. They just don't tell us about them, but the Fairy Inquirer does have a report in it's latest issue ;-)
DeleteThis reminds me of a book a read a while back. It was five men all called Prince Charming getting together and going on an adventure.
ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting Alice, that sounds like a great book. I must look it up.
DeleteHahaha
ReplyDeleteBrilliant storytelling, Subroto.
Best wishes,
Moon
Thanks Moon I am glad you liked it.
Deleteat least, it was great while it lasted. :)
ReplyDeleteProbably more like spectacular. Thanks for you comments Plaridel.
DeleteTruly a view from the other end of the telescope.
ReplyDeleteIt;s what happens after the cameras stop rolling ;-) Thanks for your comments YS.
DeleteI don't see my comment. I think it went to google. I'm having difficulty with posting the comment. I hope this one works.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this take on the photo prompt. Clever and interesting the way Cinderlla ask Snow White for advice. The last line is perfect.
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Your comment came through fine. Thank you Isadora for taking the time to read and comment. I am glad you liked it.
DeleteWhat a funny and creative take! Nicely done.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lavanya, I am glad you liked it.
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