In a twist of fate, Lady Tremaine, the formidable and often villainous stepmother from the classic tale of Cinderella, finds herself unexpectedly drawn to one of her servants. Despite her reputation for cruelty and manipulation, Lady Tremaine's heart begins to soften as she gets to know the kind and compassionate individual who serves her household.
At first, Lady Tremaine resists the stirrings of affection, dismissing them as foolishness and a betrayal of her carefully cultivated facade of power and control. However, as she spends more time in the presence of the servant, she begins to see them in a new light, recognizing their intelligence, integrity, and inner strength.
As their interactions deepen, Lady Tremaine finds herself opening up in ways she never thought possible, sharing her hopes, fears, and vulnerabilities with the servant. In turn, the servant offers unwavering support and understanding, helping Lady Tremaine to confront the demons of her past and embrace the possibility of love and redemption.
Fourteen-year-old Cynthia has never had good luck with dating and boys. Things only get worse after her dad remarries. Stacie, her new stepsister, is so pretty, perky and perfect, she makes plain-faced Cynthia look even dorkier by comparison. She even catches the eye of the boy Cynthia's been crushing on for years!
Then, Cynthia meets a mysterious women named Lady Tremaine, who offers her a pair of the most beautiful shoes ever. When she wears them, people seem to be drawn to her, especially the boys. For the first time ever, Cynthia is the belle of the ball, and every boy is asking her for a dance.
But Cynthia soon finds out that Lady Tremaine is no fairy godmother, and her gifts come with a price. Now she must find some way to undo her deal with the wicked woman before the clock strikes twelve and her riches turn to rags...or worse.