by Ellen Datlow
First published 1995
Venture into a realm where Cinderella's art is terrifying, Death's godson disobeys, and shadows loom. These 18 stories reimagine classic fairy tales, twisting them into dark, unsettling visions. Prepare to be chilled as you witness the grim transformations of beloved characters and the emergence of new, monstrous figures. At the heart of this collection lies a reckoning with the primal fears and desires that lurk beneath the surface of even the most familiar stories.
Genres: fantasy, horror, dark-fantasy, fairy-tale-retellings
Vibes: dark, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: dark-academia, gritty, monsters
248 pages · Paperback · Prime Books
Content warnings: body-horror, death, gore, graphic-violence