Grim Fairy Tale

Today's story is nothing new. It's the one about the adorable, naive boy who chased down his dreams, got lost in the concrete jungle, was tempted by the wicked witch in the ginger bread house, sold his cow for magic beans just in time to discover the wolf in sheep's clothing. Don't fret, before it was too late the boy found his way back home having learned many important life lessons.

Funny how these stories end. Sure he's home safe and sound, but what happens next? Does he go on other adventures to find riches and fame? Does he find true love and ride off into the sunset? Or does he fall victim to some other vile literary character waiting in the shadows? No one ever knows. But the real question is why don't we ever wonder how our heros get on with the rest of their lives after the apparent danger is gone?

I can tell you this, I really don't know what happens next, but I sure am a sucker for a happy ending.