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The Spindle BoxA Retelling of Pandora and Sleeping Beauty

The Fairmyth Chronicles
by Abigail Manning
The Spindle Box: A Retelling of Pandora and Sleeping Beauty (The Fairmyth Chronicles) by Abigail Manning
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Pandora meets Sleeping Beauty
A Fairmyth Chronicles Short Story

All Princess Twyla wants for her birthday is a box. Not a pillow, not a dress, and certainly nothing else that’s round. She wants a nice squared box with sharp edges so she can prove to both the king and her charming guard, Felix, that there's no reason for her to fear them.

Now that Twyla is eighteen, she should finally be allowed to learn why the king insisted she grow up in a round tower with round furnishing. However, the king shows no interest in explaining himself to Twyla when he has other ambitions for her circular little world... Getting a box seems far less exciting when one learns they are already cornered.

The Fairmyth Chronicles is a collection of clean interconnecting fantasy romance novels that can be read in any order. For more updates on The Fairmyth Chronicles and my other series, sign up for my free newsletter at abigailmanningauthor.com

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FantasyRomanceYoung AdultRetellingsFairy Tale RetellingsMinotaur
Release date: April 21, 2025

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Abigail Manning

Abigail Manning

Abigail Manning writes fantasy with the comforting warmth of a bedtime story and the sense of wonder that first draws readers into magical worlds. Her novels are filled with enchanted kingdoms, hidden destinies, courageous heroines, and romances that unfold amid adventure, creating stories that feel inspired by the fairy tales many readers grew up loving while still offering surprises of their own.

Rather than treating classic folklore as something fixed and untouchable, she approaches it as a living tradition. Familiar legends become starting points rather than boundaries. A tale that once seemed complete may reveal an entirely different perspective, a forgotten character, or a new path through a magical realm. This creative curiosity has become one of the defining qualities of her work, allowing her to craft fantasy romances that feel both recognizable and refreshingly original.

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Before becoming an author, Manning studied Early Childhood Development and Theatre Arts, two fields that quietly shaped her storytelling voice. Her understanding of how stories connect with people at different stages of life, combined with a love of performance and narrative, helped create the foundation for books that place character growth and emotional connection at the center of the adventure. The influence is easy to spot in her fiction, where personal journeys often carry as much importance as magical quests.

Much of her writing explores themes that have long been at the heart of fairy tales: courage in the face of uncertainty, the search for belonging, the transformative power of love, and the belief that kindness can matter just as much as strength. While her worlds feature magic, curses, royal intrigue, and fantastical creatures, the emotional stakes remain grounded in experiences readers can easily relate to.

Her growing catalog includes multiple fantasy romance and fairy tale retelling series that have attracted readers looking for clean young adult fantasy, imaginative world-building, and uplifting storytelling. These books have found a welcoming audience among fans who enjoy enchanted settings without sacrificing character depth, romance, or adventure.

What ultimately distinguishes her work is its sense of optimism. Even when her characters face impossible odds, there is always the feeling that hope remains just beyond the next page. That balance of wonder, heart, and imagination continues to make her stories appealing to readers who believe that every fairy tale still has new magic left to discover.

The Fairmyth Chronicles

The Fairmyth Chronicles is a collection of clean interconnecting fantasy romance novels that can be read in any order.

For more updates on The Fairmyth Chronicles and my other series, sign up for my free newsletter atabigailmanningauthor.com

The Fairmyth Chronicles consists of four primary books, and includes one additional book that complement the series but is not considered mandatory reads. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

The Soulless Slipper: A Retelling of Persephone and Cinderella (The Fairmyth Chronicles #1)
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The Serpent's Tower: A Retelling of Medusa and Rapunzel (The Fairmyth Chronicles #2)
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The Beast's Labyrinth: A Retelling of The Minotaur and Beauty and the Beast (The Fairmyth Chronicles #3)
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The Dozen Damsels: A Retelling of The 12 Labors of Hercules & The 12 Dancing Princesses (The Fairmyth Chronicles #4)
⧗ 10.00 / 1
The Spindle Box: A Retelling of Pandora and Sleeping Beauty (The Fairmyth Chronicles)
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