[ WP ] A simple , classic fairy tale

Boys and girls, you know how sometimes your iPad freezes and dad's truck wo n't start? how your friend's mom complains about her drier and your teacher at school growls when she uses her e-mail? 
 
 They seem like random happenstance, but they are not. These malfunctions are caused by an ancient invisible species known as the gremlin. They have caused things to go wrong since the beginning of recorded history. They feed on strong negative emotions of human beings, so they break our mechanical devices when we are n't looking. 
 
 Many centuries ago, there was a king whose kingdom was known far and wide for the textiles. Their beautiful silks and their gorgeous cashmere was sought after far and wide. These wonderful fabrics were created with a machine made by a mage for his king, it was an advanced piece of machinery that produced non-stop. 
 
 One day a gremlin entered the castle on the axle of a wooden cart. the wheel of the cart was broken because of the gremlin, and when the wheel was replaced it would be a while before the gremlin could break it again. A wicked smile crossed the gremlin's face as he looked at the machine. 
 
 BAM! BOOM! the machine grinded to a halt as the gremlin broke an axle. The mage asked the king `` shall i repair the damaged axle?'' but the king got furious and told him not to touch it `` the rest of the machine still works, do not fix it!'' and the mage did not. 
 
 Many days later the gremlin grew bored and decided to take out another axle. BAM BOOM! another of the fine looms grinded to a halt. the mage came to the king `` i can fix this very quickly sire, both looms can be working again by today'' but the king huffed `` No, we can not stop production, even for a minute. we will just have to run the two remaining looms at twice the speed'' and the mage did so. 
 
 The gremlin loved the havoc he was causing, the fast spinning machinery was too much to resist. The gremlin pressed his accursed finger to the axle of both looms and they both broke with an ear shattering snap! The whole machine stops, and the loom is dead quiet. 
 
 The mage comes to the king `` the loom has completely broken down! I can fix it sire but it will take me hours!'' The king looks down upon the mage `` It's your machine that broke, it's your fault that this kingdom can not create any textiles. You must be punished, to the dungeon!'' 
 
 The mage sits in the dungeon, the city starts to lose money. after a few days food starts to become scarce as the town traded textile for it's food. The king growls about how the horrible mage has doomed the city and threatens anyone who suggests releasing the mage or comes up with a strategy for repairing the loom. Things get more dire as even the king can not find food. 
 
 A few weeks later the king has a change of heart, and asks for the mage. The mage, starved and filthy stands before the king `` how.. may i serve you my king?'' 
 
 `` mage, i am a fool. My people are starving and we have nothing to trade. If you can fix the looms, i will set you free and make you my thane and promise that in the future i will hear you out'' 
 
 The mage nods `` I can fix them sire, i will require a shimmerwood log and nails made by the smith in the next town'' 
 
 The king looks aghast `` i spent all the money trying to acquire food for my people, i barely have the money to give you what you need. Can we not use oak from the nearby wood and nails made by my personal blacksmith?'' 
 
 The mage shakes his head solemnly `` shimmerwood is the only wood that can take the pressure, and only the smith a town over knows how to make nails that will hold.'' 
 
 The king sighs `` i will get you the materials you require, you may rest until they arrive.'' 
 
 A few days later, the loom is running at full speed. textiles that are being made are as sought after as ever. The mage shuts down the loom and checks it every night for signs of gremlins. He tough his sons and their sons after them. 
 
 So when gremilns break your favorite thing, stay calm and maybe you can fix it. Some things can keep gremlins away, we call it `` maintenance'' which mean `` main tenants'' referring to the mages family who stayed near the loom to look after it's care. 
 
 But the main thing is to hold in your anger and listen to those who are trying to help you. Their are many `` mages'' in this world who spend their lives learning how to fix things. They can help you after the gremlins attack, treat them with care. Their advice can prevent you from losing money, and respect.
