Tale Untold

The following tale is fiction, and any names, characteristics or actions of the characters that resemble real people and events are purely coincidental.  We have struggled with whether to share this story, but, for some inexplicable reason, feel led to do so.
--Management

Once upon a time, there was a young woman.
For the sake of the story, we'll call this woman... Autumn.
Autumn spent her days fulfilling mindless tasks at work and broadening her mind in the world of higher education.  She had supportive friends and family and a plethora of hobbies to fill her time; she laughed often and had a vivid imagination.
Autumn loved her life, but something, or perhaps someone, was missing. 
Late one night, Autumn grew tired of being patient and decided to take matters into her own hands.
Autumn probably should have left well enough alone.
It had come to Autumn's attention that there were people who made their livings attempting to bring romantic harmony into the lives of frustrated singles (for a small fee, of course).  These people asked a plethora of questions and delivered possible suitors right to your inbox.  Autumn thought it all sounded too good to be true, but was intrigued, nonetheless.
"I think I shall try it," Autumn thought.  "It will be a kind of experiment.  It is possible I will wholly regret it or feel like an utter fool, but how bad could it be?"
So, Autumn logged on and set to work answering question after question.  She selected her favorite photo and completed her profile.  Autumn didn't want to admit it, but, in the back of her mind, she was the tiniest bit hopeful.  On the other hand, however, she feared what people would think of her if they knew what she was doing.
However, she thought maybe it really was "okay to look?"
Autumn probably should have left well enough alone.
For the first few days, Autumn was a bit maniacal, checking her inbox embarrassingly frequently.  However, the initial luster soon wore off and Autumn began to suspect herself hoodwinked.
Duped.  Ripped off.  Taken for a ride.
You see, Autumn was quickly underwhelmed with the "harmonious" findings that were presented to her.  She believed that perhaps this method of matchmaking might work for others, but, for her, it simply wasn't right.  Autumn just thought the whole thing would go differently.  From her standpoint, this equation just wasn't adding up.  The whole thing just seemed unnatural. 
Autumn thought it might have been best to leave well enough alone.
Autumn began to check back more infrequently, but she vowed to honor her 3-month contract and complete her "experiment."  She told only one person what she was doing, however, because her humiliation was growing stronger by the day.
That brings us to today, when Autumn has completed her 3-month experiment and has ended her contract.  She feels that there is probably something she has learned from this experience, but right now she's not sure what it is.
Oh, wait...  yes she does.  Autumn should have left well enough alone.
What was Autumn thinking with this ridiculous experiment of hers?
She is, admittedly, embarrassed, but felt (for some reason) led to share her story.  Perhaps it will cuase laughter or make your own plight seem bearable...
Autumn simply asks that, the next time you see her, you refrain from pointing, laughing, making jokes at her expense, or cocking your head to the side in pity. 
Oh, wait... that's right.
You don't actually know her.  She's fictional.
Yeah...
So...
The End.