
The Wishing Well
By Curtis

12 Aug, 2023

One sunny afternoon, in a small picturesque town, Harper found a hooded wishing well. Known for its legendary tales passed down the generations, it was believed that the well held miraculous powers to fulfil any wish.

She took out a shiny coin from her pocket, closed her eyes, and whispered her wish to go back home to Kansas. With a swift movement, she tossed the coin into the well.

Suddenly, she heard a rustling sound behind her. She turned around to find a zombie, robot, and werewolf approaching the wishing well. Each of them bore an expression of hope and anticipation.

One by one, they threw their coins into the well, each expressing their wish – the zombie longed for a brain, the robot wished for a heart, and the werewolf aspired for courage.

Harper watched them with wide eyes. She felt a strange sense of empathy for these unusual characters who, just like her, desired something they thought they lacked.

As they stood there, waiting, their anticipation slowly transformed into disappointment. The well remained silent. The wishes remained unfulfilled.

Harper broke the silence by speaking to the zombie first. She told him that he already had a brain, indicating his ability to think about his wish.

The zombie looked puzzled, but as he considered Harper's words, a small smile appeared on his face. He began to realize that he might possess more than he believed.

Next, Harper addressed the robot. She assured him that he already had a heart, metaphorically, as he cared enough to make a wish.

The robot wore a blank expression at first, but soon his lights flickered brightly. The revelation filled him with a sense of warmth he hadn't felt before.

Lastly, Harper turned to the werewolf. She reassured him that he already had courage, indicating his bravery to wish amid his fears.

The werewolf's ferocious face softened, and his tail wagged. Harper's words made him realize that he was braver than he had initially thought.

Harper looked at the trio, now visibly more content than before. Their wishes, though not granted by the well, were brought into a new light by Harper's words.

It was then that Harper remembered her wish. She missed her home, her familiarity, and she wished to return. But how? The well did not grant her wish.

She looked at her feet and spotted her sparkling red shoes. Suddenly, she remembered a story her grandmother used to tell her about the magic of home and belief.

She closed her eyes, clicked her heels three times, and said, "There's no place like home." A feeling of intense hope filled her heart as she opened her eyes.

Much to her surprise and joy, she was in her cozy bedroom in Kansas. Her wish had come true, not through the well, but through her belief and longing for home.

Meanwhile, back at the wishing well, the zombie, robot, and werewolf stood confused. Harper was gone, but her words still lingered with them.

Their disappointment slowly evaporated, replaced by a newfound sense of self-understanding. They started to see their own worth and potential, just as Harper had.

The zombie realized he possessed intelligence; he began to think critically, making decisions and forming ideas.

The robot discovered he had emotions; he felt happiness and sadness, understanding the meaning of care and compassion.

The werewolf found courage within; he confronted his fears, standing tall and proud, becoming a symbol of bravery.

And though they didn't get what they wished for in the way they expected, they found something much more profound—a deeper understanding of themselves.

Back in Kansas, Harper was overjoyed to be home. Yet, she couldn't help but think about the wishing well and the lessons they had learned.

She knew that the wishing well didn't possess any magic. The real magic lay within them—the power to see their own worth and potential.

Her adventure had made her realize the true meaning of home—it wasn't a place but a feeling. A feeling of comfort, familiarity, and love.

The wishing well adventure was a memorable journey for Harper. It wasn't just about the wish coming true, but the lessons learned and the friends made.

And even though she was back in Kansas, Harper kept the wishing well and her new friends close to her heart, cherishing the memories of their shared experiences.

From that day forward, every time Harper saw her sparkling red shoes, she would remember the magic of home and the true power of self-belief.

And as for the zombie, the robot, and the werewolf, they went about their lives, empowered by their self-discovery and the magic of Harper's words.

Never again did they feel the need to wish upon the wishing well, for they had found the greatest treasure—the power of self-belief and understanding.

The wishing well still stood in the town, its tales echoing through the streets. But its greatest tale was Harper's, for she had found not just her home but also the magic within.

She understood that sometimes, the things we seek are right within us—we just need to believe. And true home isn't a place; it's where your heart feels happiest.

And so, even though Harper was miles away from the wishing well, its magic remained with her, reminding her of the adventure and the true meaning of home.

And thus, through their shared adventure at the wishing well, Harper, the zombie, the robot, and the werewolf discovered the magic within themselves—a magic more potent than any wishing well.