Issue 6
March 2026
The Little Pig’s House
by Sarah Oakes
The third little pig knew she had to move out. She couldn't live in her parents’ house forever. She was losing her sight and needed somewhere more accessible. Her vision clouded at its core and it made things difficult; from cooking to cleaning, reading to writing, navigating to washing. She walked into things in her parents’ house, set things on fire, or struggled with the lighting.
When the third little pig looked for houses, she:
A) Considered lighting, carpets, and spaces;
B) Researched routes to the shops and station;
C) Worried about damp, heating, and wolves;
D) Wondered if she could install talking appliances.
When the third little pig couldn’t find an accessible house she:
A) Thought about building her own;
B) Made a list of the resources she needed;
C) Planned the prices with a budget;
D) Contacted professionals for help.
While her house came together, the third little pig:
A) Got excited about her future;
B) Ensured everything was accessible, with large print documents;
C) Installed bright lights, talking washing machines, and soft furniture;
D) Visited often, and asked for regular updates.
When the third little pig moved in she:
A) Was glad the neighbours were friendly;
B) Rehearsed routes with her long cane;
C) Found a wind band where she could play her trumpet;
D) Used screen readers to update her address.
When the third little pig heard about the wolf, she:
A) Asked her brothers to stay;
B) Bought baked goods, sturdy locks, and a large cooking pot;
C) Fretted over the chimney, and whether wolves could climb;
D) Hoped the wolf didn’t blow her house down.
When the third little pig met the wolf, she:
A) Discovered he was kinder than she thought;
B) Feared he was only helping her to eat her later;
C) Listened to his tales over cups of coffee,
D) Felt happy to have found a friend who loved music as much as she did.
When the third little pig started living with the wolf, she:
A) Knew she had a helping hand when she got stuck;
B) Played music together, in euphoric ecstasy;
C) Experimented with recipes, under his encouragement;
D) Grew in confidence and acceptance, more than ever.
Living in her house wasn’t easy, and she made misfires. But the wolf was always happy to help; whether it was guiding her somewhere, cleaning spots she missed in the kitchen, or being a listening ear as her sight shrunk. He lifted her spirits with joy and jazz, and she was glad to have met him. Her house became a home, and even when things were difficult, it never blew down.
Sarah Oakes
Sarah Oakes is a visually impaired writer and musician in love with krakens and science fiction. You can find her stories in Voidspace Zine, Literary Namjooning, FromOneLine, Disabled Tales and National Flash Fiction Day. When not writing, you can find Sarah travelling, in nature, or playing her clarinet