What If...There Are No More Happily Ever Afters

by S.K. Gregory, Tiffany Shand, Kat Parrish

What If…There Are No More Happily Ever Afters?

For the people of Hollowvale, hope is long forgotten. There are no charming princes, fairy godmothers, or happily ever afters. Here, the villains reign, the bad guys win and the good guys are miserable and alone.

Until now.

When a sleeping beauty awakens from her curse after 100 years, hope is restored to the kingdom. As our heroines finally go after what they want, they’ll stop at nothing to get the life they deserve.
In Hollowvale, they’re not looking for happily ever afters, they’re looking for happy beginnings and the chosen few will fight to take their kingdom back.

All they need to do is ask themselves what if…?

A collection of dark fantasy fairytales

215 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 28, 2023

About the author

USA Today Bestselling Author S. K. Gregory writes urban fantasy, paranormal romance and horror stories. Rarely seen without a pen in her hand, she loves writing about supernatural worlds and the creatures that live within them.

An avid reader and chocoholic, she has been creating fantasy worlds since she was a child. When she isn’t writing, S. K. enjoys binge-watching her favorite shows and hanging out with family and friends.

To learn more and to keep up to date with her latest book releases, you can follow her Facebook page here: www.facebook.com/authorskgregory or check out her website: www.skgregory.com

Reviews

[Patricia · Rating 4 out of 5]

In the kingdom of Hollowvale, hope has disappeared goodness has been taken over by villains and the townspeople have no happily ever after's. Until a sleeping beauty has been awakened and the hope is restored Our heroines are starting to come into their own and taking what is theirs to take . Will they be able to bring back their kingdom to life or will they fail in their endeavors.
Each story is full of great characters that are complex and well written . In the Wish Maker we meet Gretchen a poor girl who is basically a slave to her father . When the children of the town start disappearing around the village. She is more then she realizes when push comes to shove she realizes that she is more . She is out to find the children and the fae and find out her true destiny.
This story was one of those stories that you wished would continue a little longer . The author does a very good retelling of Rumpelstiltskin. The characters are well written and complex . The story moves fast and makes you wanting more. Trust me I wanted to see how Gretchen gets her happiness. I will say each author weaves great stories and create a great kingdom . If you want a collection of dark fantasy check it out . I promise each story will take you away

[Christinaraven · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love anthologies and this was was a dark twist on the faerie tale. So far I have read Of Blood and Fae by Tiffany Shand. It was a quick read about a down on her luck girl who ends up a slave to a hunter and forced to help him hunt s prey. But she ends up beating him in a funny way with some help from a friend. It was cute and funny and had me rooting for her to get the upper hand in their battle of wills.

[Manda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gretchen lives a hard life with her cruel father. Following the path set before her thinking that she has no other choice. When the possibility for change appears is she brave enough to grasp it?

Great, fun short story.

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[Christina Luberts · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read the "Wish Maker" by S.K. Gregory. It was a lunch read. I liked the idea of so many fairytales mixed into one. But the ending of this story left you wondering what was happening on two different things. That being said it kept you interested.

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[Beverly Laude · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a short dark fairy tale. Interesting, but I would have liked more, especially at the ending. If you enjoy fairy tale retellings, especially of the dark type, you will probably enjoy this one.

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[Manisha Robinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story Rumpelstiltskin is definitely page turner . The story is action and adventure it's twisted dark fairy tale retelling this story is a great read.

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[Louise · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Wish Maker is a dark retelling of Rumpelstiltskin, following Gretchen. Children are going missing at a speedily rate and Gretchen's friend, Elsie, is worried. Gretchen attempts to discover the truth behind the disappearances. A good, quick read.


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