Happily-After-Afters

In fairy tales, “they lived happily ever after” is the common ending. What if it wasn’t THE end, though? What if the prince grows tired of singing bluebirds and endless sunshine?

Fairy tales tend to end happily, idealistically. This prompt nudges writers to conjure a comedic scenario where these blissful elements of impracticality gradually become unbearable, providing an opportunity to explore the themes of over-saturation of happiness, disillusionment, and the irony in the pursuit of everlasting bliss.

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