A look at "Variables" by Roland Jovaik
In a sense, i suppose you can draw parallels to pinocchio, but only very superficially.
The Foolish Boy
He couldn't help but gasp in fright as he recalled the story of pinocchio, the puppet-turned-real-boy.
Another Untitled Poem
Back then, i would have gathered a hammer, smashed them flat as pinocchio's conscience. testing palisades of clocks and yardsticks, no advent waits for the restive dreamer.
Sydney's Thanksgiving
"oh, like from pinocchio," grandma said brightening up. "exactly," said sydney, relaxing a bit. "pinocchio, now that's a good movie." grandma said, looking at grandpa. "ew, pinocchio's boring," howard said.
Puppet Mansion
It's called 'pinocchio syndrome'." "great... wait, wasn't tomasz in here?" suddenly, there was another clank, as a puppet fell from the ceiling. tera and doug looked towards the scene ,watching the anthropomorphic lion tangled in the strings.
Dreamy Waterfall
Everyone knows how each story goes. Once upon a time: Love is a weakness. Once upon a time: True loves kiss will break any curse. Once upon a time: Love is the most powerful magic. Once upon a time: All magic comes with a price. Once upon a time:...
Owning My Humanity -- Identity
An early exposure to the 'donkey cabbages' grimm fairytale, as well as the well-known transformation scene in pinocchio also inspired my fascination in magic and curses that transform a human being into a feral beast.
Spiritual age chapter six: An uncertain truth
She gestured to an almost flawless replica of pinocchio from that animated movie that was hanging from the wall, almost untouched, "but his pride and joy was the iron man in here."
Johnathon, part 2
It was "when you wish upon a star" from pinocchio. i had always loved that song. when she finished i clapped loudly. she smiled, "thank you, johnny." then she started playing again.
Blood on Ice - Chapter Twelve
pinocchio's nose might have grown if he said that about this chapter. warning: this chapter contains references to death, starvation and illness to the character himself. proceed with expectations that the child will be suffering. anyway, enjoy!
Moving On
"and you chose pinocchio you liar!" olivia shouted playfully. "i chose beauty and the beast. the puppet chose the great mouse detective." jade rolled his eyes. "regina chose cinderella, and derek chose aladdin. all that's left is your decision."
Northbound (2017)
The tail was missing its rudder and elevators, and the pinocchio radar nose was smashed in, exposing the damaged antenna of the aps-10 unit. "i think she'll fly." rob nodded. "that's in pretty good shape."