Maureen was reading out stories to her daughter, Alice, on the long drive in the countryside. Suddenly, Alice perked up,
“Look, Mom! The elf I met yesterday works in that factory.”
“What?”
“Yes. He manufactures rainbows and shoots them to the sky, so that kids like me can enjoy the sight.”
“Writers and artists do that, darling, but stories are not all true. Watch out as it disappears.”
It was her first lesson in growing up. They were driving out of Wonderland.
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Reena Saxena 
Ahh, poor kid! Growing up isn’t much fun! Great story, Reena!
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Thanks, Joy!
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The first step on the end of childhood innocence.
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Yeah… on the way to adulthood.
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I remember that feeling when I started to realise that things I believed in weren’t true, great story 😊
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In a way, it is a relie to get out of a cycle of false hopes and disappointment. Thanks!
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Growing up and learning about bitter realities about this world Is always painful. Loved this reality check Reena
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We all pass through this road. Thanks, Akshata!
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Very deep and meaningful story! Amazing Reena!
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Thank you, Shivangi!
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