Dear Laura,
I love getting visits from my grandchildren. They are such lovely little Nornlings, and they love listening to my stories! Sadly, my memory isn't as good as it used to be, and I keep losing track of the story I'm telling! My eldest granddaughter suggested that I read them classic fairytales from a book, she's such a clever one! I don't know any popular fairytales though! Do you know any?
- Grandpa Norn
Dear Grandpa Norn,
When I was a young Nornling, with fond memories of the incubator, one cherished fairytale was Snow Norn and the Seven Doozers. It tells the story of Snow Norn; "the fairest on the Ark", with fur as white as snow. Jealous of such beauty, her vain and evil stepmother, the Wicked Hand, ordered a Grendel to take Snow Norn into the Jungle Terrarium and push her into the piranha pool. However, the Grendel couldn't commit the horrible deed, so Snow Norn fled the jungle, and found refuge in the home of seven Doozers. Once the Wicked Hand had discovered that Snow Norn was still alive, she transformed herself into an old peddler Ettin, and tricked her into eating a piece of poisoned cheese. Poor Snow Norn fell into a deep sleep, a curse which could only be broken by true love?s first kisspop. Arriving home to find Snow Norn seemingly dead, the Doozers chased the Wicked Hand into the airlock and, vengeful and heartbroken, blasted her out into space. Luckily for Snow Norn, a dashing young male, who had adored her from afar, awoke her from her slumber and off they bibbled, happily ever after.
I hope this tale inspires your grandchildren; perhaps one day they'll be writing their own stories to rival even the great William Sheespeare!
- Laura