The Marionette

by Tammy Spencer, Kala McKinney

Mr. Carver, a skilled craftsman, was most happy with his creation, an exceptionally lovely and graceful marionette. He would name her Joy. For joy is exactly what Mr. Carver felt when he finished his magnificent workmanship. One night, however, Joy was stolen by the sinister Mr. Odious. Her fate was now in the hands of this jealous and selfish man. What would happen to her now? Will Mr. Carver ever get his Joy back?