For those who know this, they can see this story in a literal way. Create stories with fictional characters like Rumpelstiltskin, Rapunzel and many other imaginary creatures. This approach to the news would lead us to see the little boy as a ghost after his death. This would mean that the mother's body does not react to a traumatic event and does not have a mental confrontation with herself. Instead, she sees the ghost of her deceased child physically and not just in her head. The brothers show their fantastic side almost immediately in this story by declaring "Once upon a time there was a mother...". This is a classic statement used in a wide range of fairy tales. Even when people create their own fairy tales, spoken or written, they often begin with the words "Once upon a time," which is similar to how this story begins. It brings creativity to the mind and one wonders how the story could continue. This style of writing is a signature of the Brothers Grimm as it is what they are best known for. This particular piece brings a piece of reality that readers can relate to and turns it into both a fairy tale and a nightmare. It describes one of a parent's worst fears and how they can actually react and