Forget the tales you thought you knew in this collection of twelve dangerous stories from New York Times bestselling author Soman Chainani that challenges you to believe in your own strength, to face your demons with hope and an open heart, and to always think for yourself. This critically-acclaimed, instant New York Times and Indie bestseller is now available in paperback!

You think you know these stories, don’t you?

You are wrong. 

You don’t know them at all.

Twelve tales, twelve dangerous tales of mystery, magic, and rebellious hearts. Each twists like a spindle to reveal truths full of warning and triumph, truths that free hearts long kept tame, truths that explore life…and death.

A prince has a surprising awakening...                           

A beauty fights like a beast...

A boy refuses to become prey...

A path to happiness is lost...then found again.

New York Times bestselling author Soman Chainani respins old tales into fresh fairy tales for a new era and creates a world like no other. These stories know you. They understand you. They reflect you. They are tales for our times. So read on, if you dare.