Once Upon a Curse: Stories and Fairy Tales for Adult Readers

Fair maidens, handsome princes, witches, and fairy godmothers all show their dark and dangerous side in this anthology inspired by myths and fairy tales, retold by some of the best authors in this generation and by some upcoming new talents. Each beautifully crafted story brings an unusual twist to the traditional tale, from Cinderella’s story told from the not-so-kind fairy godmother’s point of view, to the Bluebeard tale showing the lure of this dark and dangerous man that drives young girls to rush willingly to their fate.

Foreword by Anna Kashina
“A Necklace of Rubies” by Cindy Lynn Speer
“Come Lady Death” by Peter S. Beagle;
“Summer Wind” by Nancy Kress
“Stronger than Time” by Patricia C. Wrede
“Words Like Pale Stones” by Nancy Kress
“Every Word I Speak” by Cindy Lynn Speer
“Remains” by Siobhan Carroll
“Frayed Tapestry” by Imogen Howson
“The Cold Blackness Between” by Lucy A. Snyder
“Solstice Maiden” copyright by Anna Kashina
“But Can You Let Him Go” by Cindy Lynn Speer