The Pastry Chef and the Ogre

Write a fairy tale about a pastry chef who inadvertently bakes an ogre into his most popular cake.

This prompt flips the traditional fairy tale setting on its head, proving ordinary individuals can become unexpected heroes. Consider how the pastry chef deals with this situation. What kind of personality does the ogre have and what sort of impact it has on the townsfolk or the king’s court? Explore themes of courage and resilience hidden behind mundane tasks and accidental happenings.

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