Into the Gingerbread House

A story set many years after the Grimm’s Hansel and Gretel, how would the witch’s house look now?

This prompt probes writers to think about the passage of time in fairytales and the potential transformations in these magical settings. Perhaps nature has taken over the candy house, or it has turned into a tourist spot or a crime scene. This concept explores the theme of change and invites commentary on commercialization or encroachment.

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