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Short Story

Miranda and the Meaning of Life

An existentialist fairy tale by Nolan Whyte.

Miranda was a girl who lived in the time of kings and kingdoms, swords and sneak thieves, wizards and charlatans. She was quick on her feet and quick with her sword, and most important of all, she was quick with her mind. Miranda traveled far through the wide wide world, and she always had her eyes and ears open for adventures, which were by far her favorite thing.

On a warm sunny day late in spring, Miranda found herself traveling through a country that she had never visited before. She was very happy to pass through new places, because Miranda always enjoyed meeting new people and learning new things.

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