A Gown of Spider SilkA Short Retelling of Cinderella
Cinderella stared at the spider.
“Let me make sure I understand. You and your family will spin a dress for me and help me get to the ball if I pass a law that lets you live safely in the palace if I marry the prince?"
"That's right," the spider said. "Do we have a deal?"
Cinderella has one last chance to escape her stepmother and find happiness, but can she uphold her end of the bargain? Can a gown of spider silk really change her fate and help her win true love? See for yourself in this short retelling of Cinderella.
A Gown of Spider Silk is book two in the Once Upon a Short Story collection.
Discover a unique twist on your favorite fairy tales with these standalone adventures!
This short story of 3,000 words (about 8 pages) was originally given as a gift to my newsletter subscribers.
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A. G. Marshall
A. G. Marshall writes the kind of fantasy that remembers why fairy tales have endured for centuries. Her stories are filled with enchanted forests, hidden kingdoms, clever heroines, and unexpected twists on familiar legends, yet they never feel trapped by tradition. Instead, they explore what happens when beloved tales are viewed from a new angle, allowing old magic to reveal something entirely different.
Long before becoming a published author, Marshall was the child who could always be found in a library, wandering through shelves in search of new worlds. Stories became a constant companion, and writing soon followed. What began as a love of reading gradually evolved into a passion for creating her own adventures, inspired by folklore, fantasy, and the timeless appeal of characters who must discover their own strength.
Once Upon a Short Story
Once Upon a Short Story consists of nine books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
Reviews and Comments
This is the first book I have read by A.G. Marshall and I am glad I came across it. This was a quick and enjoyable Retelling of Cinderella that takes a unique twist. I look forward to reading more from this series as well as checking into other books by this author.