Download or read book Twisted Fairy Tales Once Upon a Twist a Mixture of Light and Dark Stories in the Fairy Tale Genre written by Prue Batten and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-10-15 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you go down to the woods today, you're in for a big surprise...The latest instalment from the Inkslinger Veterans borrows memorable elements from classic fairy tales, adds one or two twists you shouldn't see coming, and blends them in an eclectic mix of stories set both in the past and present and across a variety of genres.Each author has their own inimitable style and our readers will recognise the names of many of our regular contributors, AJ Armitt, Prue Batten, Shirley Blane, Paul Murphy, Rob Wickings, Robin Carter, Rachel Dove and artwork from the talented Dave Slaney.As usual, all royalties are donated to cancer research UK, so please tell your friends about us and leave a review if you enjoy this book or any of our other titles.Many thanksThe Inkslingers

Download or read book Once Upon a Twist written by Skye MacKinnon and published by . This book was released on 2018-01-02 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From USA Today & Amazon Bestsellers and Award-Winning Authors comes a collection of Unusual Fairy Tale Retellings. With everything from dystopias, to paranormal romance, sci-fi & fantasy to reverse harem, there's something for everyone as they retell lesser known fairy tales in stories full of magic, space travel and more! 1. Snakes and Ladders by Laura Greenwood (Paranormal Romance)2. Alone by Skye MacKinnon (Sci-Fi Reverse Harem)3. Grimm's Dweller by Arizona Tape (Urban Fantasy)4. Of Soot And Ash by Gina Wynn (Paranormal Fantasy)5. Plain Jane by Alison Ingleby (Dystopian)6. Skye Wolf by S.M. Henley (Dark Urban Fantasy) 7. Raising Demons by Amara Kent (Paranormal Romance)8. Where the Wild Roses Grow by K.C. Carter (Fantasy)9. Out Among the Stars by D Kai Wilson-Viola (Sci-fi/Military)

Download or read book Twisted Fairy Tales Anthology written by Alex Clark and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-04-27 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Be warned. This quest is not for the faint of heart. Turn back now if you doubt your conviction, for the journey is perilous and the beasts unforgiving. Well then...if it is adventure that you seek the path lies ahead. Travel with us down a dark and winding road. We'll guide you through the Twisted Fairy Tale Forest where demons lurk and dark magic reigns. Steel your mind and guard your heart, brave one, for an ancient evil from a forgotten realm hides deep within the shadows. Fallen angels fly on dark wings. Creatures great and small stalk their prey from afar, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. Fear not. There is goodness here for those who truly see. Heroes conquer and love prevails...but, all is not as it seems and not every fairy tale has a happy ending. The Twisted Fairy Tales Anthology is a collection of short stories written by a talented group of young authors. They have taken the world of classic fairy tales and tilted it on its axis to bring you some of the most imaginative, often terrifying, retellings you'll ever read. Contributing Authors: J.M. Bach, Alex Clark, Makayla Desmit, Lauren Frick, Alexander Hartman, Madeleine Harris, Faith Hays, Polaris Jimenez, Emily Lorenzen, and Grey Nebel. Alternate Ending Publications, Copyright 2017

Download or read book Once Upon a Curse written by Peter S. Beagle and published by . This book was released on 2012-12 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gorgeous, haunting, and a wonder to read San Francisco Book Review An appealing way to rediscover the classic tales Publishers Weekly A beautiful addition to the adventurous fairy tale fan s shelf Portland Book Review STEP INTO THE WORLD OF MYTH AND MAGIC 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. Told with a dark twist, focused on the lure of the gorgeous evil, this collection will take the readers on a wild ride through magical realms of Ancient Greece, old Russia, medieval Europe, and modern day America.

Download or read book Once Upon a Princess written by Demelza Carlton and published by Lost Plot Press. This book was released on with total page 423 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twelve raven princes. A mermaid who longs to be human. A mysterious sleeping princess. And a fairy godmother who fights dragons… Once upon a time, before the Brothers Grimm, when fairytales were romantic fantasies for entertaining adults and frightening children… Four twisted tales inspired by the classic fairytales…for adults who still love reading fairytales, though they're a little darker now, making that happily ever after so much sweeter. This box set includes: Revel: Twelve Dancing Princesses Retold Twelve princesses. One wounded soldier. A mystery that must be solved. Once upon a time… Princess Bianca is sent with her sisters to the summer palace, a place no maiden has ever returned from. While her sisters seem perfectly happy, she has only one desire: escape. Vasco, a wounded soldier on his way home from war, stumbles across the summer palace and sets out to solve the mystery no man has managed to yet. If only they let him live long enough… Can the fair maiden and the wounded soldier uncover the sinister secret before it’s too late? Silence: Little Mermaid Retold A little mermaid. A prince to save. Only silence can break the spell. Once upon a time… The mermaid Margareta saved Prince Erik from a shipwreck. Wanting to see the prince again, Margareta strikes a bargain with the Master of Beacon Isle. If she saves his sons from a terrible curse, he will reunite her with Prince Erik. All she has to do is stay silent until the curse is broken. Silence is a virtue…until Prince Erik arrives early, searching for the mermaid who saved his life. Can two hearts speak louder than words? Awaken: Sleeping Beauty Retold A sleeping beauty. A kingdom frozen in time. Only one can save them all. Once upon a time… Lord Siward intended to go hunting, but when he stumbles upon a ruined castle and accidentally wakes the mysterious maiden sleeping inside, he knows his holiday is over. With the kingdom in trouble, Siward should be protecting the realm, but every time Rosamond looks at him, he gets lost in the girl’s green eyes. Who is the mysterious beauty, and why does he feel she holds the key to the kingdom’s deliverance? Fall: Scheherazade Retold Dragon vs fairy godmother - who will win? When young fairy godmother Zoraida finds herself fighting a losing battle with a dragon to save her godson, she's forced to use her magic to flee. Only to find herself in the middle of a freezing blizzard. Rescued by a traveller, she faces a new challenge: can they survive the storm to see Christmas morning? Fans of the following authors will enjoy reading these steamy medieval fairytale romances: Lindsay Buroker Neil Gaiman Skye MacKinnon Kiera Cass Amanda Hocking Sarah J Maas Lidiya Foxglove Anne McCaffrey Tamsin Ley Holly Black Juliet Marillier Kylie Chan Leigh Bardugo Laura Thalassa Elise Kova Cassandra Clare George RR Martin Kathryn Le Veque Andrzej Sapkowski

Download or read book Dark Fairy Tales written by Grimm Brothers and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2024-01-30 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the original macabre stories of your most beloved classics in this collection of disturbingly dark fairy tales. ‘Story-telling is one of the most ancient and universal of arts.’ – Laura F. Kready, A Study of Fairy Tales, 1916 ‘The instruments of darkness tell us truths.’ – William Shakespeare, Macbeth, 1623 This twisted treasury presents over forty of the world’s most wicked fairy tales, including the original versions of stories you thought you knew, such as ‘Cinderella’, ‘Sleeping Beauty’, and ‘Snow White’. Relish in the morbid darkness of these early classics, alongside many other tales you haven't heard before. From renowned storytellers of the fairy tale genre, this collection sources works from the Brothers Grimm, Charles Perrault, Hans Christian Andersen, and many more. Dark Fairy Tales is woven with themes of lost innocence, beastly bonds, and haunted hearts, aiming to inspire, caution, and illuminate valuable aspects of the human experience. Be warned, for these stories are not for the faint of heart and happy endings cannot be guaranteed.

Download or read book Once Upon a Darkened Night 4 6 written by Nicole Zoltack and published by Nicole Zoltack. This book was released on with total page 561 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enjoy this collection of twisted fairy tale retellings by USA Today bestselling author Nicole Zoltack where Snow White, Rumpelstiltskin, and Rapunzel all feature their villains as the heroes. What if the evil queen had a reason for placing Snow White under the Sleeping Curse? What if Rumpelstiltskin used his magic for good and not evil? What if Rapunzel had been locked away for a valid reason? Find out in this collection of twisted fairy tales. Included is an exclusive twisted short story, the Cost of Intuition, a twisted retelling of The Princess and the Pea. KEYWORDS: Snow White, Rumpelstiltskin, and Rapunzel, fairytale fantasy, fantasy romance, romantic fantasy, slow burn romance, supernatural powers, magic, come into powers, dark fantasy romance, clean fantasy, king, prince, royal, historical fantasy, Free Royal, Raven Kennedy, Kelly St. Clare, Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti, C.N Crawford, Elise Kova, Robin D. Mahle, Elle Madison, D.K. Holmberg, Cordelia Castel, Kay L Moody, Alisha Klaphe

Download or read book Once Upon a Darkened Night 10 12 written by Nicole Zoltack and published by Nicole Zoltack. This book was released on with total page 459 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enjoy this collection of twisted fairy tale retellings by USA Today bestselling author Nicole Zoltack where classic fairytale heroes are now the villians. What if the Three Little Pigs, Goldilocks, and Jack and the Beanstalk were the villains? Find out in this collection of twisted fairy tales. Included is an exclusive short story, the Cost of Thievery, a retelling of Little Red Riding Hood. KEYWORDS: Three Little Pigs, Goldilocks, and Jack and the Beanstalk, fairytale fantasy, fantasy romance, romantic fantasy, slow burn romance, supernatural powers, magic, come into powers, dark fantasy romance, clean fantasy, king, prince, royal, historical fantasy, Free Royal, Raven Kennedy, Kelly St. Clare, Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti, C.N Crawford, Elise Kova, Robin D. Mahle, Elle Madison, D.K. Holmberg, Cordelia Castel, Kay L Moody, Alisha Klaphe

Download or read book Once Upon A Curse written by Yasmine Galenorn and published by Fiddlehead Press. This book was released on 2016-05-23 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Once Upon a Twisted Tale written by Gayle Krause and published by Spork. This book was released on 2018-06-04 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By the middle grades, children know the storylines of familiar fairytales, which makes them all the funnier when they veer off in different directions. Good 'fractured fairytales' twist the child reader's perspective on the story, showing other possibilities. From a frog, who thinks he's Sleeping Beauty, to a cool-rappin' fairy godmother who sends Cinderella to a Hip-Hop Ball, to a boy who waits beneath a stone bridge to fool trolls, Once Upon a Twisted Tale is a rollicking, rhyme-filled poetry collection that can be read for sheer amusement or used in a classroom to compare original tales to the twisted tales as per Language Arts requirements.

Download or read book Once Upon a Darkened Night 1 3 written by Nicole Zoltack and published by Nicole Zoltack. This book was released on with total page 618 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enjoy this collection of twisted fairy tale retellings by USA Today bestselling author Nicole Zoltack where Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and Beauty and the Beast all feature their villains as the heroes. What if the evil stepmother had a reason for locking Cinderella away? What if Sleeping Beauty was cursed to protect her kingdom? What if the beast truly was a beast? Find out in this collection of twisted fairy tales. Included is a never before published, brand new twisted short story, the Cost of Intemperance, a twisted retelling of Twelve Dancing Princess. KEYWORDS: Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and Beauty and the Beast, fairytale fantasy, fantasy romance, romantic fantasy, slow burn romance, supernatural powers, magic, come into powers, dark fantasy romance, clean fantasy, king, prince, royal, historical fantasy, Free Royal, Raven Kennedy, Kelly St. Clare, Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti, C.N Crawford, Elise Kova, Robin D. Mahle, Elle Madison, D.K. Holmberg, Cordelia Castel, Kay L Moody, Alisha Klaphe

Download or read book Once Upon a Curse The Complete Series of Fairy Tale Retellings written by Kaitlyn Davis and published by Kaitlyn Davis. This book was released on with total page 2478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: **A USA Today "Must-Read" Series!** Over 1400 pages of magic, adventure, and fairy tale romance. This box set includes all four full-length books in the Once Upon a Curse series, plus the prequel novella. On a Saturday in spring, an earthquake strikes the entire globe. Cities disappear, replaced by villages that seem torn from storybooks—horses and carriages, cobblestone streets, towering castles, and, most importantly, magic. A world that was once dominated by devices goes dark and a new power rises. What happens when the fairy tales become real? What's stronger, magic or modern technology? What's more powerful, a curse or true love? Read the series to find out… Granting Wishes (An Aladdin Retelling): When an earthquake strikes in the middle of her rock climbing trip, Alanna plunges to what she expects will be her death. Instead, she falls into a cave full of magic, where a mysterious man makes her an offer she can't refuse. Gathering Frost (A Sleeping Beauty Retelling): Under the spell of an evil queen, Jade is a hardened warrior who has forgotten what it is to feel anything at all. But when a runaway prince kidnaps her and brings her to his rebel base, she begins to question her loyalties. Withering Rose (A Beauty and the Beast Retelling): Sick of spending her life in hiding, Omorose flees to the realm of the beasts where her forbidden magic might be accepted. When she arrives, all she finds is a brooding shifter prince with no interest in hosting guests. Chasing Midnight (A Cinderella Retelling): Seeking revenge for her sister's death, Nymia agrees to retrieve a long-lost princess for her family, but what she's really after is the girl's magic. Turns out, so is a reckless prince who's too charming for his own good. Parting Worlds (A Little Mermaid Retelling): For her entire life, Aerewyn has been warned not to trust humans. But when she stumbles upon an injured boy in the woods, the only thing he seems in danger of is dying. So she saves his life, and changes the fate of both their worlds. If you like charming trickster princes, avenging fairy godmothers, and princesses who save themselves, don't miss the Once Upon a Curse series! Now for a limited time, save when buying this box set compared to the individual books. Praise for Gathering Frost (Book 1): "An urban fantasy with all the steam of a romance." - Jessie Potts, USA TODAY Happy Ever After Blog "Become immersed in a starkly magical world filled with last hopes." - Publishers Weekly "Unbelievably magnificent…This one is a MUST READ." - Happy Tails and Tales Blog "I loved everything about this book!" - Hooked In A Book "Awesome in every way…lots of heart-wrenching emotion, action and romance." - Geeks In High School "I loved this book…kept me on the edge of my seat." - Michelle's Paranormal Vault of Books

Download or read book Once Upon a Darkened Night 13 15 written by Nicole Zoltack and published by Nicole Zoltack. This book was released on with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enjoy this collection of twisted fairy tale retellings by USA Today bestselling author Nicole Zoltack where Aladdin, the Little Mermaid, and Peter Pan all feature their villains as the heroes. What if Aladdin didn't have a heart of gold? What if the Little Mermaid and her father were the villains? What if Peter Pan was the one to bring terror to the high seas of Neverland? Find out in this collection of twisted fairy tales. Included is an exclusive twisted short story, the Cost of Judgment, a twisted retelling of The Ugly Duckling. KEYWORDS: Aladdin, the Little Mermaid, Peter Pan, fairytale fantasy, fantasy romance, romantic fantasy, slow burn romance, supernatural powers, magic, come into powers, dark fantasy romance, clean fantasy, king, prince, royal, historical fantasy, Free Royal, Raven Kennedy, Kelly St. Clare, Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti, C.N Crawford, Elise Kova, Robin D. Mahle, Elle Madison, D.K. Holmberg, Cordelia Castel, Kay L Moody, Alisha Klaphe

Download or read book Sick Twisted written by Iris Sweetwater and published by . This book was released on 2019-05-29 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What do a cunning princess, a mad maiden, mischevious pigs, a dangerous secret, an evil king, and a lovesick mermaid have in common? They are all the twisted versions of fairy tales you thought you knew as a child. Those tales that used to make a regular appearance in all your dreams and fantasies. But dreams can turn on you, creating a string of nightmares you will never escape. Six authors take you to the brink where dark and light meet with these tales of woe and intrigue like you have never read them before. A dark fantasy collection for fans of Alex Flinn and Stacey Rourke.

Download or read book Once Upon A Curse written by E. D. Baker and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2014-08-26 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Emma, who is both a princess and a powerful witch, must travel back in time to end a family curse or risk losing her true love, Prince Eadric, forever.

Download or read book Tangled written by J.E. Taylor and published by J.E. Taylor. This book was released on 2018-05-15 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How dark is obsession? Imprisoned in a tower from the time she was old enough to walk, Danae longs to experience more than just what is within her ornate cage. But her mother insists the world is just too dangerous for a precious light-bringer. When Danae encounters a disgraced dark-bringer, their combined power lights a fire within her soul, illuminating the tangled web of lies her captor has spun. Danae learns that while her magic can renew hearts and heal wounds, it cannot erase the ultimate betrayal.

Download or read book Twisted Fairy Tale Anthology written by Isabelle Rose and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2009-12-05 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Isabelle Rose's Twisted Fairy Tale Anthology will include short stories and poems from some of today's newest and hottest authors, all based on classic Fairy Tales, but twisted beyond your imagination.This anthology includes poems and stories written by Isabelle Rose, Cassandra Lee, Jennifer L. Miller, Leigh Dragoon, Dave Rex, Charlotte Emma Gledson, John H. Howard, Jeff Ezell, Jessica Lynne Gardner, and Rachel Ayers