Once upon a time, in a small village nestled deep in the heart of a mystical forest, lived a young girl named Alice. Little did the villagers know, Alice possessed an extraordinary power - she was a witch. But unlike the witches of old tales, Alice had a kind heart and used her magic for good. As the years went by, Alice's powers grew stronger. She could make flowers bloom with a wave of her hand and heal the sick with a simple incantation. The villagers were in awe of her abilities and came to her for help whenever they needed it.
The villagers were in awe of her abilities and came to her for help whenever they needed it. Alice was more than happy to assist her neighbors, using her magic to bring joy and happiness to their lives. However, not everyone in the village appreciated Alice's powers.
Oz: A Land of Treachery
There are great things about being a writer, one is that I see stories within stories that are waiting to be told. Sure, I never seem to able to actually write a story myself, but I know they’re there when I see them! So, follow me in to the depths of my mind and I’ll illuminate the stories within the Wizard of Oz .
Sorry about the mess.
About a year ago The Wizard of OZ had its 75th Anniversary and my mom dragged me off to see it to appease some demented wish to make me suffer everything she suffered through. Okay, not really, I actually wanted to see the movie since I’d heard tales of it and had never actually seen the thing. It was actually quite good, but you want to know a secret? It’s not as good as the version that played out in my head as I watched the film.
So let’s recap for people who’ve never seen it though we probably all know the general story since its passed into common parlance and folklore. So a tornado hits in the middle of no-where and sweeps the protagonist, a one Dorothy, deep into the land of Oz and meets the Munchkins, a race of tiny people who sing and dance when their evil Witch overseer is a killed. All good right, I mean she was known as the Wicked witch of the West, obviously she was evil! Wrong!
The face of trustworthiness? I think not! Look at the guy in blue, he has Horns!
Remember we have only their word for it that the witch was evil. We’re not presented with any evidence of her evilness, maybe everyone just hated her because she raised taxes. It can’t have been cheap to build a road made of gold bricks . Think about it, they’re all well clothed, have nice houses and obviously eat well judging by the full round stomachs. Where are the heads on pikes? Where are the chains of slavery? The whips of the overseers at their backs? No, they seem to lead perfectly happy healthy lives, I mean they obviously had time to keep up on their singing lessons.
But, I hear you cry, what about the Good Witch of the North, Glinda, she specifically tells the people that the Witch of the West is evil! Ah, so should we accept her word for it? Well allow me to illuminate the treachery of the land of Oz.
Glinda cannot be trusted, and if you look closely at the story during the course of the movie Glinda is revealed to be the spider that pulls the threads of her web, carefully and meticulously altering events in a grab for power she could never have achieved on her own. She arrives to give Dorothy the ruby slippers of her sister, stealing them away from her other main rival for power the Wicked Witch of the west and delivering them into the hands of an easily controlled pawn. Giving her as little information as possible she points Dorothy deeper into the land of Oz, which is sort of like heading up river in the middle of Deliverance but that’s beside the point.
Excuse me, do you fellows know the way to the Emerald City?
When Dorothy collects her ragtag band of a tin, straw and fur companions and finally reaches Oz it’s revealed that the “wizard” will only grant them a wish when they retrieve the Witch of the West’s broomstick. Coincidence? I don’t think so. As I’ll explain later, the relationship between Glinda and the Wizard seems too ambiguous and it resolves too cleanly in the Witch’s favor.
But, before we get there there’s a matter of the Wicked Witch of the West . Finally a villain who actually seems to be a villain, fire and brimstone, flying monkeys, cackling laughter. All good stuff, and I can’t argue with the condemnations leveled against her. But even if she is evil, why did they send a complete stranger to finally destroy her. The most probable explanation is there in this world of Oz there are laws of nature that prevent direct conflict between the opposing forces as they constantly balance each other out, forcing Glinda to use an intermediary to accomplish her will.
At the end of the day Dorothy succeeds and the Wizard is uncovered as a fraud but just as the Wizard is about to take Dorothy back on his balloon a cat appears and lures Toto off the balloon and forcing Dorothy to take after her. But wait, aren’t cats often depicted as the servants of Witches, like our beloved Glinda? But why lure her away?
The One Ring to Rule Them All….
That’s right! The shoes. Had Dorothy been allowed to leave on the balloon the power of the ruby slippers would be lost, what could be the most powerful artifact in the land would leave as simple footwear and this was simply unacceptable. So Glinda then tells Dorothy to leave by simply tapping the shoes together. Now spare me all the talk about self-discovery lady, you could have told Dorothy that the moment she arrived here in this world and spared us all the effort. But she needed her rivals eliminated, and with Dorothy’s return to her own world, the broom, the slippers and her wand all under her control she might well be able to take over the entirety of Oz.
The True Face of Evil…
There, I’ve just single handedly given a menacing overtone to a movie about goofy antics and vibrant colors. Your welcome! Stay tuned for more rambling conspiracy theories coming soon!
What do you mean you think I’m taking things too seriously? Me, over analyzing a simple kids movie with a simple message? Not me!
Don’t you understand! They’re all in on it, man!
SOYLENT GREEN IS PEOPLEEEE.
There are great things about being a writer, one is that I see stories within stories that are waiting to be told. Sure, I never seem to able to actually write a story myself, but I know they’re there when I see them! So, follow me in to the depths of my mind and I’ll illuminate the stories within the Wizard of Oz .
A jealous sorcerer named Malachi was envious of her abilities and coveted her immense magical energy for his own wicked purposes. Determined to capture Alice and steal her powers, Malachi concocted a plan to put the village under a spell and lure Alice into his clutches. One fateful night, Alice was walking through the village square when a thick fog descended upon the streets. Strange sounds echoed through the air, and the villagers felt a sudden urge to follow the source of the noises. Unbeknownst to them, they were under the spell of Malachi. Mesmerized, they followed the calls deeper into the forest, where Malachi waited eagerly to capture Alice. When Alice realized what was happening, she knew she had to act quickly to save herself and the village. Gathering her strength, she cast a spell that broke the enchantment over the villagers, freeing them from Malachi's control. With renewed determination, Alice set off to confront the sorcerer and put an end to his evil plans. The battle between Alice and Malachi was fierce. Sparks flew and magic crackled in the air as they fought for control over the village. Alice tapped into her deepest reserves of power, using her magic to protect herself and those she cared about. Finally, with a burst of energy, Alice managed to defeat Malachi and strip him of his own magical abilities. The village rejoiced as Alice emerged victorious, forever banishing the threat that Malachi posed. Grateful for her bravery and heroism, the villagers celebrated Alice as a true savior. From that day forward, Alice continued to use her powers to bring goodness and light to the world, ensuring that the village remained under her spell of love and compassion. In the end, Alice showed the village that being a witch didn't have to mean being wicked. With her kind heart, she used her magic to protect and nurture, proving that true power comes from within and should be used for the betterment of all. Alice became a legend, forever remembered as the witch who saved the village from the spell of darkness..
Reviews for "The spellbinding creations of Alice the witch"
1. Melissa - 1 star
I found "Under the Spell of Alice the Witch" to be extremely disappointing. The storyline was predictable and lacked any substantial depth. The characters were one-dimensional and lacked any real development. I had hoped for a compelling and unique take on witchcraft, but instead, I was met with cliche after cliche. The writing style was also quite bland, and I found myself struggling to stay engaged throughout the entire book. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone looking for an exciting and thought-provoking read.
2. John - 2 stars
"Under the Spell of Alice the Witch" had a promising premise, but it fell short in execution. The pacing was incredibly slow, and I found myself losing interest in the story early on. The characters lacked depth and were difficult to connect with. Additionally, the writing felt disjointed at times, and I found the dialogue to be awkward and unrealistic. While the concept had potential, the overall execution was underwhelming, and I was left feeling unsatisfied as a reader. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this book.
3. Sarah - 2 stars
I was looking forward to reading "Under the Spell of Alice the Witch" based on the intriguing synopsis, but it failed to deliver. The plot was predictable, and the twists were lackluster. The characters felt like cardboard cutouts, with no real personality or development. The dialogue was also uninspiring, and the romantic subplot felt forced and unnecessary. Overall, the book lacked originality and failed to captivate my interest. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone seeking an engrossing and well-written witchcraft novel.