The Sisters and the Whispering Curse
Once upon a time, there were two sisters, Kristy and Molley. They
lived in a cozy home with loving parents. But their parents were busy,
and each seemed to favor one child over the other.
Kristy grew up acting bold, as if she didn’t care what anyone thought.
But inside, she needed people to agree with her. If anyone disagreed,
her anger flared like fire. Molley grew up trying to please everyone.
She thought if she worked harder, gave more, or was extra kind, then
maybe people would love her—and she’d finally feel worthy.
1
One stormy night, Kristy felt frightened and asked to sleep in
Molley’s bed. That night, they both dreamed the same strange
dream. A glowing, magical creature appeared and whispered: “From
now on, whenever you doubt yourselves, you will hear the truth in
every voice around you—until you find the truth inside.” The girls
awoke, gasping. And that was when the curse began.
2
The next morning at school, Kristy looked at her reflection and
wondered, “Do they think I look good in my new skirt?” The
moment she doubted herself, the curse took hold. Voices poured
out from her classmates without warning: “It’s beautiful!” said
some. “Ugly. Disgusting. Too much,” said others. Kristy’s face
stiffened, fury boiling in her chest.
3
Molley, meanwhile, raised her hand to answer a question. “Am I
smart enough? Will they like me if I get it right?” she wondered
nervously. At once, the voices began. “You’re so clever!” praised
some. “You just want attention,” sneered others. Even her teacher
muttered, “She shows off a little, doesn’t she?” Molley’s cheeks
burned with shame.
4
Day after day, the curse followed them. When Kristy asked herself,
“Do they admire me?” the answers spilled out, both kind and cruel,
until she snapped back at her classmates: “You’re just jealous!” But
inside, her pride cracked. When Molley asked, “Do they like me?” the
truth—good and bad—came rushing from everyone around her. Her
crush admitted, “I don’t like your glasses. You wear the same shirt
every day.” Molley thought miserably, “Maybe if I change everything,
they’ll like me.” The more they doubted themselves, the louder the
voices became. The more they searched for approval, the more
opinions drained their energy. At last, the sisters hid away in their
room, exhausted and sad.
5
That night, Kristy hugged her black cat. Molley stroked her little bird.
Tears welled in their eyes. “We can’t live like this,” Kristy whispered.
Molley nodded. “Maybe we’re both waiting for people to tell us who
we are.” The cat purred, and the bird chirped, as if saying, “You are
enough. Just as you are.” Something shifted inside the sisters. They
decided to stop doubting themselves. Kristy wore what she liked,
without demanding everyone to love it. Molley spoke her thoughts,
without begging for praise. And the curse—fed only by their self
doubt—quietly faded away.
6
From that day on, Kristy and Molley understood:
The real magic is believing in yourself. When you stop questioning your
worth, no one’s opinion can control you.
~The end~
Author: Reem Salameh
