Between Black and White (Youngwritersshortstory Entry)

Not every hero has the right intentions, not every villain has the wrong. Truthfully, nothing is as simple as just being black or white, one or the other. If it was, life would be a heck of a lot easier.

When we were younger, our parents would read us fairytales. Who didn't like the outgoing, caring, hero who defeated the evil villain and saved the day? All those stories had morals, lessons, that taught us the values of life. But, when you grow older, you ditch those pointless morals and make some of your own. Reality is a cold slap in the face, waking you up from childhood. Soon, you find that in our world, there's no such thing as a hero or villain, just a few million people milling around and trying to make the right decisions for themselves. No person on this planet is good or bad, just either less or more messed up. It isn't long before those treasured stories are forgotten.

Let's face it, as much as we try to be, we aren't kids anymore. Wake up. This is reality.

-Charlie