Rumpelstiltskin: His Descent into Darkness
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To save his mother, he bartered his soul. Now, the darkness owns him.
In the heart of Blackstone village, young Rumpel Stiltskin lives a quiet life woven from poverty, thriftiness, and devotion. Despite their hardships, his humble circumstances have nurtured a kind heart and a gentle soul. His days blend seamlessly into nights of love and laughter shared with his family, though his ailing mother Ellie's frail health remains a constant, looming worry.
But peace is easily shattered in a brutal world.
When an act of unspeakable violence tears through his village, nearly claiming Rumpel's life and threatening everything he holds dear, his innocence is violently stripped away. Bleeding out and staring into the abyss, a terrifying, life-changing bargain is offered to him.
The deal is simple: his mother's life and health will be restored. The cost? His own soul, surrendered to the shadows forever.
To save the one who gave him life, Rumpel steps into the dark.
His Descent Into Darkness is a lush, atmospheric, and deeply unsettling gothic reimagining of the classic Grimm fairy tale. Discover what happens when a gentle soul is forced to make a deal with darkness, and the ancient mystery of magic demands a devastating price.
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