
Enchanted Academy
By Storybird

03 Aug, 2023

Once upon a time, on the outskirts of fairytale land, there was a unique institution known as Fairytale High. This wasn't your average high school for it was home to the sons and daughters of famous fairytale characters.

Our main character, Elara, was a bright and energetic student at Fairytale High. As the daughter of the legendary Swan Princess, Elara was graceful, kind, and had inherited her mother's bewitching beauty.

One day, Elara was given a peculiar assignment by her Fairy Tale History teacher. She had to compile all her classmates' names along with their parents' names, a task that piqued her curiosity.

First, there were the twin sons of Pinocchio, Chip and Dale. Infamous for bending the truth, noses would lengthen just like their father's when they lied.

Then there was Alice, a descendant of Alice in Wonderland. She was quirky, intelligent, and had a penchant for disappearing into books, quite literally.

Elara also knew Flare, the son of the Evil Queen from Snow White. Despite his mother's reputation, Flare was quite the opposite: kind-hearted and compassionate.

Soon Elara was making a connection. She discovered that, despite their lineage, the children at Fairytale High were individuals in their own right.

Jack, son of Jack and the Beanstalk, adored plants but had a strong aversion to beans of any kind.

Rapunzel's daughter, Tressa, loved her long, golden hair but preferred braiding it instead of letting it loose like her mother did.

Elara noticed something else too. Despite their differences, they all had one commonality. They faced the constant pressure of living up to their parents' legacy.

The assignment soon transformed into a personal quest for Elara. She began to understand the unique challenges each of her classmates faced.

She talked to Maurice, son of Beauty and the Beast. He revealed his struggle with people's expectation for him to be either monstrously strong or extraordinarily gentle.

Ember, Cinderella's daughter, confessed her distress about the constant chatter surrounding her mother's famed glass slippers and her reluctance to wear them.

Having compiled all the names and spoken to her classmates, Elara decided to address this issue.

She gathered all the students and spoke bravely from her heart. She emphasized the importance of their individuality and that they were not obligated to emulate their parents.

Her words resonated with the students. They realized they were free to be who they wanted to be, free from the shackles of their parents' stories.

Even the teachers were moved by Elara's words. The Fairy Tale History teacher applauded Elara for turning a simple assignment into a life lesson for everyone.

This event marked a turning point for the students of Fairytale High. They began embracing their individual skills and interests, independent of their parents' stories.

Chip and Dale found joy in storytelling, crafting stories that bent reality but were, nonetheless, enchanting.

Alice discovered a love for literature and took pride in her ability to bring stories to life.

No longer under the shadow of the Evil Queen, Flare channeled his compassion into helping others, becoming the school's unofficial counselor.

Jack found his calling in botany, while Tressa invented new hairstyles, becoming an inspiration for fashion-forward fairytale folks.

Maurice balanced his nature, expressing his strength when necessary, while embodying gentleness. Ember, freed from the glass slipper chatter, pursued her passion for dance.

Elara felt content. The school was no longer a place for ‘fairytale children’ but a space for individual growth. She had redefined their identities.

From this tale, remember that no matter your background, your story is your own. Write it in your own way, just like Elara and her friends did at Fairytale High.