In a quaint French town, there lived a happy, wholesome clown named Ollie, who performed simple tricks each day for the local children, earning just enough coins for a modest meal. But everything changed when a scary, suave clown named ...See moreIn a quaint French town, there lived a happy, wholesome clown named Ollie, who performed simple tricks each day for the local children, earning just enough coins for a modest meal. But everything changed when a scary, suave clown named Mortifère arrived, captivating the town with his daring, edgy acts. Mortifère's dark appeal quickly overshadowed Ollie, drawing away his audience until only a young girl named Nora remained by his side. As Mortifère and his followers mocked Ollie for his old-fashioned ways, he began to feel the weight of his own fading relevance. Torn between staying true to himself and adapting to the new, harsher world, Ollie donned an evil clown mask, gaining immediate popularity yet losing the trust of the only person who still believed in him. Shocked by what he had become, Ollie cast off the mask, making amends with Nora. In that moment, he realized that his worth was never in keeping up with the world but in staying true to the values that had once made him loved. Written by
Lauren Spaulding
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