When the Clock Strikes: A Fairy Tale (Short Story)

“It’s like a dream come true.”

“Yes, child. But like all dreams it can’t last forever. On the stroke of midnight, the spell will be broken and everything will be as it was before.”

“I’ll remember,” promised Cinderella. “Oh, it’s more than I’ve ever hoped for. Thank you, fairy godmother.”

“Bless you, my child. Now hurry up! It’s getting late.”

Cinderella stepped into the pumpkin coach and was whisked her way to the royal ball.

- Disney’s Cinderella