05/23/25
A Wicked Twist in Fairy Tales
Contest by Sara Jama
Twist on Grimms’ Fairy Tale ‘Cat and Mouse in Partenership’ Clever cat in guise of a friend seduced a timid mouse , inviting her to live in his house pretending to be her spouse with aim to kill her at end. Cat gave her assurance ‘ Good food I have managed It is my skill and challenge. Have dinner as I have arranged. Mouse smelt no bad essence. At nook of church in outskirt mouse came to stay with cat. From church cat stole a pot of fat. Fat was full of energy : instant. Cat offered mouse to eat first. Mouse started to take fat in joy Cat was getting ready to attack He was lifting paw from back. By mistake he hit the pot to crack. Mouse finished full fat to enjoy. What a wonder ! Magic to play. Mini mouse growing big and bigger turning to Macro mouse with vigour. casting cruel scary glances in rigour. Cat comparable as Mini, fled away.
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