Don't mess with strange gumball machines, kids.<br /><br />This story was written during a livestream on my <a class="external" href="https://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://picarto.tv/Hexed">Picarto!</a> Thanks to everyone who came and chipped in, with particular thanks to <span class="username-with-symbol u"><a class="u regular username" href="https://www.deviantart.com/2b-labs" target="_self">2B-Labs</a><span class="user-symbol regular" data-quicktip-text="" data-show-tooltip="" data-gruser-type="regular"></span></span> &amp; <span class="username-with-symbol u"><a class="u regular username" href="https://www.deviantart.com/bouncymischa" target="_self">bouncymischa</a><span class="user-symbol regular" data-quicktip-text="" data-show-tooltip="" data-gruser-type="regular"></span></span>!<br /><br />This version has a darker, alternate ending! For a happier ending, check out the original <a href="https://www.deviantart.com/rosewood-witch/art/Cherry-Flavour-Gumball-TF-779987456">here!</a><br /><br /><i>If you liked this story...</i><br />Please follow my <a class="external" href="https://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?https://twitter.com/rosewood_witch">Twitter!</a><br />Or join my <a class="external" href="https://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?https://discord.gg/B737Gdv">Discord</a> for sneak peeks, early access, and general banter!<br />You can support me on <a class="external" href="https://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?https://ko-fi.com/rosewoodwitch">Ko-Fi!</a><br />You can also find me on <a class="external" href="https://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?https://www.furaffinity.net/user/hexxed/">FurAffinity!</a>