Once Upon A Realm

<p><em>A biracial teen is forced into a betrothal with an enigmatic lord. A Latina teen races to recover her stolen identity and escape a dark fae court. A Black teen with forbidden abilities rescues his lover from a dystopian regime.</em></p><p> </p><p>In <em>Once Upon A Realm</em> familiar fairy tales are reenvisioned and reborn as six authors from Black and/or Latina backgrounds create novella-length stories that transport readers to fantasy sci-fi and dystopian worlds. Each story shatters stereotypes and challenges traditional narratives inviting readers to see themselves reflected in tales of adventure magic romance and strength. Fans of <em>The Lunar Chronicles</em> <em>A Blade So Black</em> <em>A Curse So Dark and Lonely</em> and <em>Cinderella is Dead</em> will fall in love with these fresh fierce takes on fairy tales.</p><p> </p><p>This collection includes:</p><p><em>Red in the Woods</em> by K. R. S. McEntire inspired by Little Red Riding Hood</p><p><em>Shadow and Song </em>by Montrez inspired by Peter Pan</p><p><em>Circuits and Nerve </em>by Alicia Ellis inspired by Hansel and Gretel</p><p><em>These Sapphire Walls</em> by Krystina Coles inspired by Bluebeard</p><p><em>A Bloodstained Sun</em> by E. M. Lacey inspired by Snow White</p><p><em>Waking Up</em> by R. L. Medina inspired by Sleeping Beauty</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>