Jacklyn and the Twisted Beanstalk

by Callie Thomas

Celebrating the fruits of our labor seemed silly when the king snatched them from us seconds after they were plucked from the ground.

You’re my person, Jackie. Nobody gets me like you do.”

“You’ll be happy to know that your pumpkin was put to good use. A young lady was able to live out her dream and dance the night away, all thanks to you.

In my attempt to fix my last mistake, I hurt my best friend in the process.