November 4, 2025 16:9 · Landscape

Part I - A Fattening Fairytale

Once upon a time, in a deep, dark forest, there was a woman wandering and wondering of what her next meal should be. She hadn't eaten in ages and her tummy was growling with a hunger that demanded satisfaction. She happened upon a lonely log cabin. Smoke billowed from the chimney stack- holding the promise of a freshly-cooked meal inside. She knew better, but her hunger drove her to poke her way inside.

To her astonishment, the table was set with a wondrous feast- all sorts of cakes and muffins, cookies and candies and fruits, honey and milk. But no one around to eat it. Who prepared all of this? Where did they go? But, in an instant, temptation got the better of her. And she made her way further into the room, taking a seat amongst the spread of delicacies. 

The aroma of freshly-baked bread filled her nostrils as she dove into the feast. She hadn't noticed a shadowy figure peering at her from a dark corner, until it began to approach. "Keep going," the figure beckoned. And so she did. As she stuffed herself on sweet treats, and as the fireplace crackled behind her, she found herself becoming full and warm and heavy.

She slipped out of her constricting garments, rubbing her thickened belly and reflecting on her good fortune at finding such a delicious and satisfying meal. What came next, only that quiet shadowy figure knew...