Fairy Tales Turned Grim: Cinderella Edition
HauntedRuin
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  • Parts 9
  • Time 1h 42m
HauntedRuin
Ongoing, First published Feb 13, 2021
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An exciting twist on the classic story of Cinderella, in this book Cinderella - now known as Ella Calenhad - is a witch. She learned the craft from her late mother's grimoire, and has used its study as a small escape from the hell that has become her formerly happy life. When Ella turns eighteen, she learns about the prince's coming of age ball, and desperately wishes to go. Using the magick she has learned, she attends the ball, and finds the answer to her prayers in the dashing prince of her kingdom. With twists and turns (and a new complication around every corner), will Ella succeed in finally escaping from her family?
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