Introduction: Sometimes we succeed and sometimes we fail. Sometimes we are perfect and sometimes weβre not. We are all unique in our own ways, and we will learn to accept that. We donβt have to allow ourselves to follow the path created for us by others, we can make our own path. Things shouldnβt have a way theyβre, βsupposed to beβ. This story proves that. Read along with each character and listen to their tale.Β
Leanna -Β
A fairy with no wings equals a fairy with no magic. No spells to cast, no curses either, no flying. She would barely be a fairy at all. The only way she is a fairy is by name. Thatβs who I am. And thatβs how I am described. My name is Leanna, and I am a fairy, but only by name.Β
Being different is not well-known in the fairy world. Iβm unique, and I stand out, but not in a good way. People stare as I walk by. I fail to make friends, and there are unspoken rules about where Iβm allowed to be. I have one friend, though.Β
Abby helps me stay safe and unharmed. Though, there are others who protest against me. They say Iβm not a βtrue fairyβ. That I shouldnβt live with them.Β
Often at school others judge me. Even the teachers, who are supposed to be nice to everyone. I donβt get to learn what everyone else does because I canβt fly. And I donβt have magic. If only someone could perform a spell to give me wings. Or maybe even give me the power to do it myself. But no one will. Because no one is my friend.
At least I have Abby. And my parents protect me too. And I hope itβs enough, so I can stay alive, and hopefully, continue living in my home.Β
Talia-
Life is hard as a princess as it is. But a princess with pride? Who wants to marry other princesses? That was too much for some people.Β
Why couldnβt I be different? Why couldnβt people accept me? I didnβt understand, and I never would. Life sometimes throws challenges at you that are too great to overcome.Β
I believe that all bad things happen for a reason. That maybe, something good would come out of it, or it would make me stronger. But this is too much. Whatβs wrong with being lesbian? Whatβs wrong with a princess being lesbian?
Nothing. Thatβs what, nothing. But yet, people turn it into something. A curse, or just something wrong with me. Why is it so bad?Β
People say Iβm not fit for the throne. Because they need a king or a prince too. Sometimes I hateΒ myself. Hate myself for how I am. How I feel. Over time Iβve learned to embrace my being unique. See it as a good thing.Β
A few people support me. Appreciate that Iβm able to express my feelings. Maybe soon everyone will. Or even not speak negatively, but say nothing instead. There will always be haters.Β
Phineas -Β
My name, Phineas, means βoracleβ. I am certainly not an oracle. I call myself a wizard, but Iβm really just a normal person.Β
Sure, you could say Iβm a fake. A liar. But sometimes you can understand why I actually do it. And no, itβs not for the money, as youβve probably guessed. However, something better. Something unselfish, a good cause.
People want to believe in magic and fairy tales, and they never notice the magic right in front of them. Or the things they can do themselves. Because youβre not ugly, you just need to try to be pretty. Because youβre not dumb, you just need to try to be smart. Because youβre not mean, you just have to try to find kindness in your heart. Try, thatβs an interesting word.Β
Many people say theyβve succeeded, or had success. Many people say theyβve failed, or had failure. I say that it could be either. Depending on what you see it as, you could have succeeded and failed on two different things on the same occasion. Depending on how you see it.
Again, call me a fake, call me a liar, or call me a wizard. Your choice.Β
Jhaan-
βSharp as a knife!β My mother told me when I was young.Β
Wisdom has always been my thing. Not strength, not bravery, not even luck. Wisdom.Β
Around here, men grow up to be one of these two things: A knight, or a soldier, or a failure who ends up poor in the streets. A horrible stereotype, yet so very true.Β
Clearly, I leaned more towards the first option. But as wisdom was my thing, I decided that I was going to be a knight who relied on problem-solving, tricking, and trapping as a defence.
Most knights are known for their strength. I was known for my wisdom. And I was proud of it. Because it gained me many, many, many victories.Β
Conclusion: We can be whoever we want to be in life. Live our own lives. No one can tell us what to do, and when we're unique, or different, it really means we're just special. Thank you for reading.
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Credits to Dhwani Jain for giving me the challenge to write this story: Write a story which revolves around people from different backgrounds. It should be a story not set in this universe though. Go check her out!
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Thanks for mentioning me!!!!!!!!!!!
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The first thing that comes into my head when I read the title is Klaus from Umbrella Academy using song lyrics from the present as religious teachings in the past to become a religious figure. βDonβt go chasing waterfalls, stick to the rivers and streams that youβre used to.β The end note on this also felt like a self help guide, was that the idea?
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Sure. Honestly, I don't even know why I wrote that story, I just typed!
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Hey Kate!! I am here to leave my review on this story!!! Here you go: -> TITLE ~ As I said in a previous comment, it is long. And technically, I don't think/understand how it is related to the story. -> STORY ~ See, there wasn't anything 'story-ish' about this. Sorry to be rude, but if this is a part of a series you are planning to write, then that's fine. But if it isn't, it just felt like a narrative, kinda like diary entries from different people. -> CHARACTERS ~ This was the one thing that I liked about the story, the characters were ll...
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Very well done. Enjoyed it. We ALL should be treated with respect and love no matter what path you walk. If by chance itβs the wrong path then that much more to be by their side
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Thanks so much!
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