I have long given thought to reading and recording a fairy tale on my blog. As I was writing ideas down, the story went in a slightly different direction.
I imagined how I could do something recognizable but add something new to the story by updating it to a different venue and time.
If Jack and the Beanstalk and science fiction were put together in a blender–what would happen?
The answer it seems is a sci-fi short story. This largely came about due to the fact that technology lends itself technical language. I made peace with that fact and went with it anyways, just to see where it would take me.
Although it’s no longer a fairy tale in the traditional sense, I think it can suit a slightly older audience that is familiar with common sci-fi staples.
I hope you enjoy it. Perhaps I will do the traditional version at some point.