Witch Myths

Once upon a time, in a small town called, Pineville, there lived a mother with two troubling kids, Michaela and John. These children always seemed to cause trouble. Like most children their age, they were curious and wanted to explore the outside world. Everybody in town knew these two would always cause trouble at school and at home. They broke their mother’s expensive china, drew on their school books, and always tried to enter the forbidden forest. The forbidden forest was said to be watched by the wicked witch and anyone who trespasses gets granted 3 wishes. John and Michaela believed the legend of the wicked witch and they were eager to meet her. Later on, it was time for the kids to go out to the playground. “I have a plan but

They walked to odd-looking places and tried to find clues as to where the witch was. Time had passed and there were no signs of the witches presence. “I give up. We are never going to see the witch. Maybe, the witch is all just a myth.” John hesitated and started heading back toward the school. As he was walking he heard a raspy laugh coming from a distance. He turns around and came face to face with the wicked witch. “Why hello there. What might bring you here today?” The witch said. “I came here to speak to you about the 3 wishes. I desperately want to be granted 3 wishes. My family isn’t doing so well.” John said. “What is it that you wish?” The witch asked. “I wish that my family wasn’t not so poor. I’ve always wanted to see what it would be like to not be poor.” John explains. “Oh, well how sweet of you to put your family above everything else. “Well, well, well very interesting wish. As I promised your wish is my command, but remember you have to be careful not to say the word ‘wish’ unless you are going to be using your wish.” Then, at the blink of an eye the witch

John headed straight to the living room to play his video game. “When will you ever get off that video game?”asked John’s mother “I should be able to play my games all I want. There’s nothing better to do.” exclaimed John. “You could just read a book or do some chores.” John’s mother said calmly. “I already had enough of reading at school while all you have to do is sit around all day!” John said harshly. “You know that is not true. Ever since your father died, all I’ve done is tried my best to raise this family.” His mother stated while tears continuously run down her face. “Sometimes I wish you weren’t here either.” Screamed John. “You would understand better if I were to disappear. You would understand how hard it would be to live without me” John’s mother exclaims, soon after John ran out the living room and into his