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Fairytales For Freaks #1-6
Fairytales for Freaks Collection
The fairytales and nursery rhymes you know, retold as extreme horror.
The perfect storybook for a grown-up's bedtime, sweet dreams.
Two Banned Piggies
The Ugly Duckling
Goldilocks and The Three Men
Little Red Riding The Dark Web
Hansel and Gretel's Cannibal Cafe
Old Macdonald Had A Cow
ADULT ONLY FICTION. EXTREME HORROR WARNING.
The perfect storybook for a grown-up's bedtime, sweet dreams.
Two Banned Piggies
The Ugly Duckling
Goldilocks and The Three Men
Little Red Riding The Dark Web
Hansel and Gretel's Cannibal Cafe
Old Macdonald Had A Cow
ADULT ONLY FICTION. EXTREME HORROR WARNING.
358 pages, Unknown Binding
Published October 24, 2026
About the author
Anne Snow
10 books193 followersINSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/splattersnow/
Anne stumbled upon the splatterpunk and extreme horror subgenres, finally finding something that spoke to her. There are no rules here, and she loved that.
Horror has always been a special interest of hers, whether it be movies, books, or games. Now she can create stories of her own.
Anne Snow writes about things most are scared to read, let alone write.
Anne stumbled upon the splatterpunk and extreme horror subgenres, finally finding something that spoke to her. There are no rules here, and she loved that.
Horror has always been a special interest of hers, whether it be movies, books, or games. Now she can create stories of her own.
Anne Snow writes about things most are scared to read, let alone write.
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September 2, 2026
My stalker is obsessed with me <3
October 25, 2026
Goodreads deleted this fricking listing. Please rate/review again if you’ve read it. I’m sick of these platforms shutting me down.
Review of advance copy
I edited Anne Snow's FAIRYTALES FOR FREAKS! As if holding a broken mirror to classic children's stories and gazing upon their vile and grotesque reflections, these six works of extreme horror fiction are gleefully gross, distasteful, vulgar, offensive, and a whole lot of fun.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Somewhere out there, an old lady is going to see this book and pick it up for her grandchildren because the cover is damn cute and doesn't this sound nice?
This same grandmother will subsequently be banned from ever seeing her grandchildren ever again 🤣
Every story in here punches you in a different way and there is something for every er, taste...
This same grandmother will subsequently be banned from ever seeing her grandchildren ever again 🤣
Every story in here punches you in a different way and there is something for every er, taste...
October 26, 2026
One of the best story collections I've read and definitely a must read for anyone who loves Splatterpunk and Extreme Horror.
It's really hard to pick a favourite story as each one is uniquely gross and stomach churning, and I really don't want to spoil any part of this book.
Anne delivers brutality. What more do you need to know?
It's really hard to pick a favourite story as each one is uniquely gross and stomach churning, and I really don't want to spoil any part of this book.
Anne delivers brutality. What more do you need to know?
Review of advance copy received from Author
Beautifully disturbing in all the right ways. The kind of experience that stays with you long after it’s over, leaving you thinking about it, questioning things and feeling things you can’t quite put into words. Dark, thought-provoking, unsettling and absolutely brilliant. There’s something so captivating about the way it gets under your skin while still being strangely beautiful. Not for the faint-hearted, but definitely one that leaves an impression. An experience that’s as haunting as it is unforgettable.
Review of advance copy received from Author
How does one even come up with this stuff 😨
No, but seriously, beyond all the “extreme horrorness” of this book, there is much more under the surface! One short story I especially enjoyed and laughed at is the final piece of this collection called, “Hansel and Gretel’s cannibal Café,” because it mocks AI and people who depend on it for everything in a ridiculous and comical way 😹
Miss. Anne snow you are a crazy gal (complimentary)🤞
Support women in horror!!!!!! ❤️🩹🤭
No, but seriously, beyond all the “extreme horrorness” of this book, there is much more under the surface! One short story I especially enjoyed and laughed at is the final piece of this collection called, “Hansel and Gretel’s cannibal Café,” because it mocks AI and people who depend on it for everything in a ridiculous and comical way 😹
Miss. Anne snow you are a crazy gal (complimentary)🤞
Support women in horror!!!!!! ❤️🩹🤭
October 28, 2026
This book is fantastic! Each story is extremely unique, and yet little Easter Eggs are sprinkled throughout. Ruby’s obsession with Dylan, Goldie showing up at the farm, Leah trying to sell chickens to H&G. So, so good!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 30, 2026
Anne Snow has found a fan for life. This is a collection of her short stories that are a retake of classic fairy tales. Not only are these dark and twisted, but they also provide commentary on real world issues.
it is hard to pick a favourite because they are all so well done, however, I did find 'Little Red Riding the Dark Web's the most relatable as there is so much rubbish we are exposed to and can easily access, which leads to so much desensitisation.
As always, ensure you are checking trigger warnings. If you are okay with them, then I encourage you to read this as you're in for a treat!
it is hard to pick a favourite because they are all so well done, however, I did find 'Little Red Riding the Dark Web's the most relatable as there is so much rubbish we are exposed to and can easily access, which leads to so much desensitisation.
As always, ensure you are checking trigger warnings. If you are okay with them, then I encourage you to read this as you're in for a treat!
October 30, 2026
Well... that was fucked up. 😂
I read a lot of extreme horror and this still managed to push my limits. Some parts were genuinely hard to stomach, but I was hooked.
I loved the twisted fairytale aspect and all the little connections between the stories. It made the whole thing feel like one fucked up little world.
Definitely not one I'd recommend to everyone, even seasoned horror readers. You need to be ready for this one.
5 ⭐ and I need a minute.
I read a lot of extreme horror and this still managed to push my limits. Some parts were genuinely hard to stomach, but I was hooked.
I loved the twisted fairytale aspect and all the little connections between the stories. It made the whole thing feel like one fucked up little world.
Definitely not one I'd recommend to everyone, even seasoned horror readers. You need to be ready for this one.
5 ⭐ and I need a minute.
October 25, 2026
All of these stories were so much fun to read. Anne really checked all the boxes with these stories. Puts a nice twist on all our favorite childhood tales. She has such a great ability to write the most fucked up things but still was able to put such strong and meaningful messages in each one.
You have weight loss being shoved in your faces everywhere you turn making you think that you shouldn’t love the body you have. The reality of when bullying truly takes someone to the edge. Constantly needing validation and affection and going to the limits to get it. From body dysmorphia, mad cows disease, to real life finical struggles and the way AI and Chat GPT has a hold on the world.
This was truly, truly so much fun to read, and i will be recommending this to anyone that has the same twisted mind as me.
You have weight loss being shoved in your faces everywhere you turn making you think that you shouldn’t love the body you have. The reality of when bullying truly takes someone to the edge. Constantly needing validation and affection and going to the limits to get it. From body dysmorphia, mad cows disease, to real life finical struggles and the way AI and Chat GPT has a hold on the world.
This was truly, truly so much fun to read, and i will be recommending this to anyone that has the same twisted mind as me.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Okay so I ARC read the remaining of the 6 stories in this omnibus. These are some of the most deranged retellings I’ve come across and I applaud the author and the stuff that went down at that farm…. will linger for a few days. Hansel and Gretal ain’t got no business running a damn restaurant…lol… I had so much fun reading these.
October 25, 2026
You haven’t read this yet???? WTF ARE YOU WAITING FOR!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸
Also if you have reviewed and rated this already, come back and do it again bc it was deleted from GR smh 🙄
Also if you have reviewed and rated this already, come back and do it again bc it was deleted from GR smh 🙄
October 25, 2026
🖤FAIRYTALES FOR FREAKS🖤
By Anne Snow
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - 𝓻𝓪𝓽𝓮
N/A - 𝓼𝓹𝓲𝓬𝓮
🔥🔥🔥 - 𝓹𝓵𝓸𝓽
🩸🩸🩸🩸 - 𝓰𝓸𝓻𝓮
🖤 𝓶𝓪𝓲𝓷 𝓬𝓱𝓪𝓻𝓪𝓬𝓽𝓮𝓻𝓼🖤
Dylan, Donald, Ruby…
🖤 𝓽𝓻𝓸𝓹𝓮𝓼🖤
📕genital mutilation
📕extreme bullying
📕school shooting
📕sodomy/rape
📕excessive gore & bodily fluids
🖤𝓺𝓾𝓸𝓽𝓮𝓼🖤
“Revenge is best served sweet! Or salty in this case.”
“Now that I have you, you’re never leaving me. Ever. You will die for me, my love.”
“I am not sick. I’m a beautiful cow!”
🖤 𝓻𝓮𝓿𝓲𝓮𝔀🖤
This is such a crazy and chaotic collection of splatterpunk stories loosely centered around children’s nursery rhymes. The level of grotesquely was phenomenal to read. The descriptions were on tea. The connections between some of the stories were nice and didn't feel forced. This is a solid entry for those looking to test your boundaries with the mundane. Snow does not hold back on the atrocious imagery and it just bumps up the plot of each story.
*spoilers*
Two Banned Piggies
This was a quick and gruesome story about a loving couple who allowed themselves to get extremely over-weight during the epidemic and boy, does Snow NOT hold back on all the gnarly details. Well, while their absorbing a large quantity of greasy foods, they come across an infomercial with two fit people that persuade them to make themselves better. Whatever it takes. A little self-harm for the price of beauty goes a long way in this grotesque short story.
The Ugly Duckling
Dylan has known nothing but pain his whole life. Ranging from his father abusing him at home to the atrocious jocks that torment him daily at school. And not just your typical bullying. Snow goes into full detail on these personal attacks that get increasingly worse. But soon, Dylan decides to take matters into his own hands. In the form of an AK-47 from his father’s room. And he's ready to take justice on his own terms. One bullet at a time.
Goldilocks And The Three Men
…I recently released a full review for this story when I read it as part of the Horror Indie-Thon event. Check out the full review on my insta or goodreads. But I will say, it's not your typical childrens story and I would definitely check the triggers before proceeding with this one.
Little Red Riding The Dark Web
Ruby gets a thrill from self harming herself and posting it online for those to see. The comments degrade her, telling her to cut deeper, but instead of letting it affect her, she actually likes to hear it. But I absolutely loved the tie-in with The Ugly Duckling. But when Raptor appears after her account gets blocked, he shows her a new darker side of reality. One where she’ll finally get the attention she's been craving.
Old Macdonald Had A Cow
This was a fun one! Donald is living the good life, with a pretty daughter and a lovely wife. But after noticing his favorite cow dying in the stalls, she bites him. He refuses to get it looked at and starts to inhabit some weird symptoms until he realizes that he's changing into a cow. With fear flooding his mind about that people around him, he starts taking their lives one by one as his arm slowly deteriorates, alongside his sanity.
Hansel and Gretal’s Cannibal Cafe
Hansel and Gretal opened up a cafe called Gingerbread together. But as the general public converted into poverty, the decline of the cafe fell with them. Empty fridges. Empty pockets. And falling into backrupcy. But just as the health inspector comes to rate the establishment, they stumble upon a delightful idea to grow financially. At the cost of the inspector’s life. But just as things are looking up, Hansel’s intimate conversations with AI may have just ratted him out.
🖤𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓻𝓪𝓵𝓵🖤
If you're looking for an easy glide into the splatterpunk genre, this is not the book for you. This is for the experienced readers. The ones that can read through the most horrendous and stomach the contents. Snow delivered on the trauma in this collection that everyone should experience.
**no AI was used to generate any part of this review**
By Anne Snow
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - 𝓻𝓪𝓽𝓮
N/A - 𝓼𝓹𝓲𝓬𝓮
🔥🔥🔥 - 𝓹𝓵𝓸𝓽
🩸🩸🩸🩸 - 𝓰𝓸𝓻𝓮
🖤 𝓶𝓪𝓲𝓷 𝓬𝓱𝓪𝓻𝓪𝓬𝓽𝓮𝓻𝓼🖤
Dylan, Donald, Ruby…
🖤 𝓽𝓻𝓸𝓹𝓮𝓼🖤
📕genital mutilation
📕extreme bullying
📕school shooting
📕sodomy/rape
📕excessive gore & bodily fluids
🖤𝓺𝓾𝓸𝓽𝓮𝓼🖤
“Revenge is best served sweet! Or salty in this case.”
“Now that I have you, you’re never leaving me. Ever. You will die for me, my love.”
“I am not sick. I’m a beautiful cow!”
🖤 𝓻𝓮𝓿𝓲𝓮𝔀🖤
This is such a crazy and chaotic collection of splatterpunk stories loosely centered around children’s nursery rhymes. The level of grotesquely was phenomenal to read. The descriptions were on tea. The connections between some of the stories were nice and didn't feel forced. This is a solid entry for those looking to test your boundaries with the mundane. Snow does not hold back on the atrocious imagery and it just bumps up the plot of each story.
*spoilers*
Two Banned Piggies
This was a quick and gruesome story about a loving couple who allowed themselves to get extremely over-weight during the epidemic and boy, does Snow NOT hold back on all the gnarly details. Well, while their absorbing a large quantity of greasy foods, they come across an infomercial with two fit people that persuade them to make themselves better. Whatever it takes. A little self-harm for the price of beauty goes a long way in this grotesque short story.
The Ugly Duckling
Dylan has known nothing but pain his whole life. Ranging from his father abusing him at home to the atrocious jocks that torment him daily at school. And not just your typical bullying. Snow goes into full detail on these personal attacks that get increasingly worse. But soon, Dylan decides to take matters into his own hands. In the form of an AK-47 from his father’s room. And he's ready to take justice on his own terms. One bullet at a time.
Goldilocks And The Three Men
…I recently released a full review for this story when I read it as part of the Horror Indie-Thon event. Check out the full review on my insta or goodreads. But I will say, it's not your typical childrens story and I would definitely check the triggers before proceeding with this one.
Little Red Riding The Dark Web
Ruby gets a thrill from self harming herself and posting it online for those to see. The comments degrade her, telling her to cut deeper, but instead of letting it affect her, she actually likes to hear it. But I absolutely loved the tie-in with The Ugly Duckling. But when Raptor appears after her account gets blocked, he shows her a new darker side of reality. One where she’ll finally get the attention she's been craving.
Old Macdonald Had A Cow
This was a fun one! Donald is living the good life, with a pretty daughter and a lovely wife. But after noticing his favorite cow dying in the stalls, she bites him. He refuses to get it looked at and starts to inhabit some weird symptoms until he realizes that he's changing into a cow. With fear flooding his mind about that people around him, he starts taking their lives one by one as his arm slowly deteriorates, alongside his sanity.
Hansel and Gretal’s Cannibal Cafe
Hansel and Gretal opened up a cafe called Gingerbread together. But as the general public converted into poverty, the decline of the cafe fell with them. Empty fridges. Empty pockets. And falling into backrupcy. But just as the health inspector comes to rate the establishment, they stumble upon a delightful idea to grow financially. At the cost of the inspector’s life. But just as things are looking up, Hansel’s intimate conversations with AI may have just ratted him out.
🖤𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓻𝓪𝓵𝓵🖤
If you're looking for an easy glide into the splatterpunk genre, this is not the book for you. This is for the experienced readers. The ones that can read through the most horrendous and stomach the contents. Snow delivered on the trauma in this collection that everyone should experience.
**no AI was used to generate any part of this review**
September 13, 2026
I was lucky enough to read an ARC of this short story collection and can say it will definitely have you on the edge of your seat.
The collection includes:
Two Banned Piggies (OG extended)
The Ugly Duckling
Goldilocks and The Three Men
Little Red Riding The Dark Web
Hansel and Gretels Cannibal Cafe
Old MacDonald Had A Cow
Anne has a crazy way of taking real life scenarios and presenting them in a twisted horrifically true way.
1. Two Banned Piggies- explores weight loss culture and the current shots craze. This story was so disgusting in the best ways. The way Anne depicted obsessing over becoming the “best” version of yourself was so well done and had me hooked. Rating: 4 stars
2. The Ugly Duckling- shows the horrific truth of what bullying and neglect can lead to. This one was probably one of the hardest ones for me to read and I usually don’t get scared with any horror but I just felt so connected to the MMC my heart broke for him on several occasions. The detail and descriptions in this were crazy. Rating: 5 stars
3. Goldilocks and The Three Men - sex trafficking is horrific and unfortunately happens. From beginning to end I was hooked and sadly while this may be fiction somewhere out there girls and women truly experience this. And it’s always choose the damn bear. Rating: 5 stars
4.Little Red Riding The Dark Web- genuinely this is my favorite from this collection. Ruby is a young girl who has no business on the dark web but it also made me remember being young and on all the random chats online or KIK or Omegle lol I felt so connected to Ruby and I know my brain is fucked up because everything I hoped happened, happened and I loved it. This story was meant for readers like me. Rating: 5 stars
5. Hansel and Gretels Cannibal Cafe - this one is interesting because it took a turn I never expected. As an avid AI hater seeing Anne making fun of the people who use it for literally everything was so funny to me. I think I just wanted a little more of the cannibal side of this story. This one felt like the least horrific/gore one out of the collection. Rating: 3 stars
6. Old MacDonald Had A Cow - this one was actually insane. Like from beginning to end I just kept thinking “what the fuck is happening” but in a good way. Probably one of the more disgusting ones in this collection. The mind can truly convince you of the craziest things if you let it. Rating: 4 stars
Overall, I highly recommend this short story collection for horror fans. Seeing twist on common fairytales everyone grows up with was so fun and Anne really has a talent for making even the grossest details enjoyable.
The collection includes:
Two Banned Piggies (OG extended)
The Ugly Duckling
Goldilocks and The Three Men
Little Red Riding The Dark Web
Hansel and Gretels Cannibal Cafe
Old MacDonald Had A Cow
Anne has a crazy way of taking real life scenarios and presenting them in a twisted horrifically true way.
1. Two Banned Piggies- explores weight loss culture and the current shots craze. This story was so disgusting in the best ways. The way Anne depicted obsessing over becoming the “best” version of yourself was so well done and had me hooked. Rating: 4 stars
2. The Ugly Duckling- shows the horrific truth of what bullying and neglect can lead to. This one was probably one of the hardest ones for me to read and I usually don’t get scared with any horror but I just felt so connected to the MMC my heart broke for him on several occasions. The detail and descriptions in this were crazy. Rating: 5 stars
3. Goldilocks and The Three Men - sex trafficking is horrific and unfortunately happens. From beginning to end I was hooked and sadly while this may be fiction somewhere out there girls and women truly experience this. And it’s always choose the damn bear. Rating: 5 stars
4.Little Red Riding The Dark Web- genuinely this is my favorite from this collection. Ruby is a young girl who has no business on the dark web but it also made me remember being young and on all the random chats online or KIK or Omegle lol I felt so connected to Ruby and I know my brain is fucked up because everything I hoped happened, happened and I loved it. This story was meant for readers like me. Rating: 5 stars
5. Hansel and Gretels Cannibal Cafe - this one is interesting because it took a turn I never expected. As an avid AI hater seeing Anne making fun of the people who use it for literally everything was so funny to me. I think I just wanted a little more of the cannibal side of this story. This one felt like the least horrific/gore one out of the collection. Rating: 3 stars
6. Old MacDonald Had A Cow - this one was actually insane. Like from beginning to end I just kept thinking “what the fuck is happening” but in a good way. Probably one of the more disgusting ones in this collection. The mind can truly convince you of the craziest things if you let it. Rating: 4 stars
Overall, I highly recommend this short story collection for horror fans. Seeing twist on common fairytales everyone grows up with was so fun and Anne really has a talent for making even the grossest details enjoyable.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I was never big on fairytales as a child. Well, not the happy ones anyway. Give me Grimm’s, something dark and a deeply questionable bedtime story, and I was happy.
Because I was such a nice, normal child. Obviously.
So naturally, I had to read this one. Anne Snow takes six of your childhood favourites and absolutely ruins them. Every single one. And I mean that as the highest possible compliment.
These are fairytales dragged through the dirt and returned to you with something seriously wrong with them. Dark, disturbing and disgusting, with each story making me wonder what the hell I’d just read… before eagerly starting the next.
I’ve said before that short story collections can be hit or miss. There’s often one that doesn’t quite land or leaves you wishing it had done a little more. But here? Every single story hit exactly as it should. No weak links. Just six deliciously horrible reasons to never trust a fairytale again.
I loved every second. Even when I made the mistake of reading whilst eating and suddenly became considerably less interested in my dinner.
It was disgusting. I loved it. Don’t miss out.
Because I was such a nice, normal child. Obviously.
So naturally, I had to read this one. Anne Snow takes six of your childhood favourites and absolutely ruins them. Every single one. And I mean that as the highest possible compliment.
These are fairytales dragged through the dirt and returned to you with something seriously wrong with them. Dark, disturbing and disgusting, with each story making me wonder what the hell I’d just read… before eagerly starting the next.
I’ve said before that short story collections can be hit or miss. There’s often one that doesn’t quite land or leaves you wishing it had done a little more. But here? Every single story hit exactly as it should. No weak links. Just six deliciously horrible reasons to never trust a fairytale again.
I loved every second. Even when I made the mistake of reading whilst eating and suddenly became considerably less interested in my dinner.
It was disgusting. I loved it. Don’t miss out.
October 29, 2026
The Fairytales for Freaks Collection grossed me out, had me gagging and making faces, made me shudder, my skin crawl, left me feeling like I needed a shower and I freaking loved every moment of it! You should know by now that I did, but in case you're new here... not much fazes me and I love a good splatter punk read.
When I was given this book to read I had previously read only one of Anne Snow's stories, Arc Angel, and I was excited for all new territory. I was definitely not let down! Snow did an amazing job of taking classic fairy tales, which let's admit are already dark and deeply disturbing as it is (at least prior to Disney) and turning them into something rotten and extremely horrific, while still managing to tell a story. As well as make a commentary, I felt, on today's culture of greed, our beauty standards, our lack of resources for mental health and other current societal issues. Each story is a unique twist on it's inspiration fairy tale, makes it's own commentary and is eloquently written. I enjoyed each tale, my personal favorites being 'Little Red Riding The Dark Web' and 'Hansel and Gretel's Cannibal Cafe'. Obviously this is extreme horror and splatterpunk, there is no trigger warnings or content lists to look over, THIS is your warning! Only pick up this book if you can handle reading...
🩸 Extreme Horror
🩸 Violence
🩸 Gore
🩸 Torture
🩸 SÀ
🩸 Dismemberment
🩸 Vomit
🩸 Dark Web Activities
🩸 Mutilation
... and many more pitch black themes. I'm telling you, don't go into this one lightly, your mental well-being is the most important thing. I enjoyed it, but I'm a pretty weird, macabre and creepy kinda chick. If you do pick up FTfF and manage to get all the way through it, you should come back and tell me which f*ed up fairy tale was your favorite!
Story(s) : ✔️✔️✔️✔️
Gore : 🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸
Psychological Horror : 🧠🧠🧠
Torture : 🪓🪓🪓🪓
Gross Out Factor : 🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢
Over All : ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
When I was given this book to read I had previously read only one of Anne Snow's stories, Arc Angel, and I was excited for all new territory. I was definitely not let down! Snow did an amazing job of taking classic fairy tales, which let's admit are already dark and deeply disturbing as it is (at least prior to Disney) and turning them into something rotten and extremely horrific, while still managing to tell a story. As well as make a commentary, I felt, on today's culture of greed, our beauty standards, our lack of resources for mental health and other current societal issues. Each story is a unique twist on it's inspiration fairy tale, makes it's own commentary and is eloquently written. I enjoyed each tale, my personal favorites being 'Little Red Riding The Dark Web' and 'Hansel and Gretel's Cannibal Cafe'. Obviously this is extreme horror and splatterpunk, there is no trigger warnings or content lists to look over, THIS is your warning! Only pick up this book if you can handle reading...
🩸 Extreme Horror
🩸 Violence
🩸 Gore
🩸 Torture
🩸 SÀ
🩸 Dismemberment
🩸 Vomit
🩸 Dark Web Activities
🩸 Mutilation
... and many more pitch black themes. I'm telling you, don't go into this one lightly, your mental well-being is the most important thing. I enjoyed it, but I'm a pretty weird, macabre and creepy kinda chick. If you do pick up FTfF and manage to get all the way through it, you should come back and tell me which f*ed up fairy tale was your favorite!
Story(s) : ✔️✔️✔️✔️
Gore : 🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸
Psychological Horror : 🧠🧠🧠
Torture : 🪓🪓🪓🪓
Gross Out Factor : 🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢
Over All : ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Review of advance copy received from Author
✦˚⋆｡˚ PLEASE READ THE TRIGGER WARNINGS!!!! I MEAN IT!!! ˚｡⋆✦
Oh my god I cannot thank the formidable Miss Anne Snow enough for this ARC!! I must admit, I am not a massively seasoned splatterpunk reader, but how could I turn down the chance to read not one, but SIX short stories? I am forever grateful.
Each story brings something different to the table, and while some hit considerably harder than others, I really appreciated the range. I loved seeing how these familiar stories could be reimagined through such a brutal lens, and each page genuinely had me gobsmacked.
Alsooooo, as a little side note: RED RIDING HOOD????? ANNE. PLEASE. I NEED A PART TWO. IMMEDIATELY. 🫵
A few grammatical mistakes sadly kept this from being a five-star read for me, but overall, this was a bloody good time.
A QUICK DISCLAIMER: This is splatterpunk. It is graphic, it is gory, and it is absolutely not intended for children or readers who aren't comfortable with extreme content. Please check the trigger warnings before reading, and go in knowing what kind of book you're picking up!
★★★★☆
Oh my god I cannot thank the formidable Miss Anne Snow enough for this ARC!! I must admit, I am not a massively seasoned splatterpunk reader, but how could I turn down the chance to read not one, but SIX short stories? I am forever grateful.
Each story brings something different to the table, and while some hit considerably harder than others, I really appreciated the range. I loved seeing how these familiar stories could be reimagined through such a brutal lens, and each page genuinely had me gobsmacked.
Alsooooo, as a little side note: RED RIDING HOOD????? ANNE. PLEASE. I NEED A PART TWO. IMMEDIATELY. 🫵
A few grammatical mistakes sadly kept this from being a five-star read for me, but overall, this was a bloody good time.
A QUICK DISCLAIMER: This is splatterpunk. It is graphic, it is gory, and it is absolutely not intended for children or readers who aren't comfortable with extreme content. Please check the trigger warnings before reading, and go in knowing what kind of book you're picking up!
★★★★☆
October 26, 2026
Anne Snow takes six familiar fairy tales and gives them a seriously fucked-up extreme-horror makeover. These stories are graphic, nasty, and at times genuinely uncomfortable, but most of them have something going on underneath the gore.
Two Banned Piggies — 3.5/5 ⭐️
Probably the most grotesque story in the collection. The body horror is absolutely relentless, but underneath all the nastiness is a pretty clear commentary on obesity, body image, social pressure, and our obsession with becoming "perfect."
The Ugly Duckling — 4/5 ⭐️
This is a much darker take on the bullied-outcast story. What worked for me was that the horror has an emotional foundation. Dylan's situation makes the violence feel like the result of something rather than violence simply being thrown in for shock value.
Goldilocks and the Three Men — 4.5/5 ⭐️
One of the strongest stories in the collection. The fairy-tale concept works surprisingly well with the much darker subject matter, and Goldie is a protagonist I actually cared about.
Little Red Riding the Dark Web — 4.5/5 ⭐️
The modern take on Little Red Riding Hood works extremely well, and Ruby is probably the most developed character in the collection. Her loneliness, need for validation, self-destructive behavior, and vulnerability to online exploitation give the story a psychological element that I really liked.
Hansel and Gretel's Cannibal Cafe — 3.5/5 ⭐️
This one leans much more toward fucked-up dark comedy than straight horror, and I think that's intentional. The cannibal-café premise is ridiculous in the best possible way, and the Chat.AI element adds another layer of dark humor to the story.
Old MacDonald Had a Cow — 4/5 ⭐️
A particularly nasty piece of body horror with a surprisingly strong psychological component. Donald's obsession with Primrose gives the story something to build on, and his gradual loss of his grip on reality is one of the more interesting parts of the collection.
Overall — 4/5 ⭐️
Fairytales for Freaks is an entertaining collection. Snow clearly isn't afraid to go places most writers wouldn't touch, and there are some genuinely memorable and fucked-up moments throughout these stories.
Two Banned Piggies — 3.5/5 ⭐️
Probably the most grotesque story in the collection. The body horror is absolutely relentless, but underneath all the nastiness is a pretty clear commentary on obesity, body image, social pressure, and our obsession with becoming "perfect."
The Ugly Duckling — 4/5 ⭐️
This is a much darker take on the bullied-outcast story. What worked for me was that the horror has an emotional foundation. Dylan's situation makes the violence feel like the result of something rather than violence simply being thrown in for shock value.
Goldilocks and the Three Men — 4.5/5 ⭐️
One of the strongest stories in the collection. The fairy-tale concept works surprisingly well with the much darker subject matter, and Goldie is a protagonist I actually cared about.
Little Red Riding the Dark Web — 4.5/5 ⭐️
The modern take on Little Red Riding Hood works extremely well, and Ruby is probably the most developed character in the collection. Her loneliness, need for validation, self-destructive behavior, and vulnerability to online exploitation give the story a psychological element that I really liked.
Hansel and Gretel's Cannibal Cafe — 3.5/5 ⭐️
This one leans much more toward fucked-up dark comedy than straight horror, and I think that's intentional. The cannibal-café premise is ridiculous in the best possible way, and the Chat.AI element adds another layer of dark humor to the story.
Old MacDonald Had a Cow — 4/5 ⭐️
A particularly nasty piece of body horror with a surprisingly strong psychological component. Donald's obsession with Primrose gives the story something to build on, and his gradual loss of his grip on reality is one of the more interesting parts of the collection.
Overall — 4/5 ⭐️
Fairytales for Freaks is an entertaining collection. Snow clearly isn't afraid to go places most writers wouldn't touch, and there are some genuinely memorable and fucked-up moments throughout these stories.
October 26, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
A collection of very messed up fairytales and not for the faint hearted or weak stomachs.
Two Banned Piggies - This was all sorts of wrong but so good.
But I don't think I will ever look at my pizza cutter or hot dogs the same way ever again! "Do it, Do it, anyway you can"
The Ugly Ducking - I have read this one before and it still holds the same. Reality of someone's life out there.
Goldilocks and the three men - Well this one was a little harder to read. As reality is this is happening out there everyday. But thank you for bringing it to light the way you have. Daddy bear and brother bears got everything and more coming to them!!
Little Red Riding The Dark Web - This was my first Anne Snow book and the tone that got me hooked on her writing. And I will say I still want more from this book please!! I need more on Ruby and Raptor.
Old McDonald had a Cow - Moooo.
This was mad! Crazy mad! Mad Cow Disease?
I do feel for the 3 farm boys, they were just doing the job they were asked to do. But crawling inside was just all kinds of wrong. There were point where I thought maybe he was walking around wearing Primrose, the eyes the hoofs. But what was the wiggly thing?
Hansel and Gretels Cannibal Cafe - Ok who stands with me in this? AI is watching and so do our phones in general. It gave me Mrs Lovett Meat Pies but Sloppy Mike, please remind me never to eat one 🤣. Chatty Patty you naughty naughty software, was Gretels cream not enough for you.
Highly highly recommended to all of my splatter fans and anyone willing to try something new! But if you are new, please please if it's not for you do not continue. As it isn't for everyone.
All of these stories are Dark, Messed up and not for faint hearted. This is Splatter so enter with extreme caution. And make sure you read the Authors note and warnings! They are there for your mental health.
A collection of very messed up fairytales and not for the faint hearted or weak stomachs.
Two Banned Piggies - This was all sorts of wrong but so good.
But I don't think I will ever look at my pizza cutter or hot dogs the same way ever again! "Do it, Do it, anyway you can"
The Ugly Ducking - I have read this one before and it still holds the same. Reality of someone's life out there.
Goldilocks and the three men - Well this one was a little harder to read. As reality is this is happening out there everyday. But thank you for bringing it to light the way you have. Daddy bear and brother bears got everything and more coming to them!!
Little Red Riding The Dark Web - This was my first Anne Snow book and the tone that got me hooked on her writing. And I will say I still want more from this book please!! I need more on Ruby and Raptor.
Old McDonald had a Cow - Moooo.
This was mad! Crazy mad! Mad Cow Disease?
I do feel for the 3 farm boys, they were just doing the job they were asked to do. But crawling inside was just all kinds of wrong. There were point where I thought maybe he was walking around wearing Primrose, the eyes the hoofs. But what was the wiggly thing?
Hansel and Gretels Cannibal Cafe - Ok who stands with me in this? AI is watching and so do our phones in general. It gave me Mrs Lovett Meat Pies but Sloppy Mike, please remind me never to eat one 🤣. Chatty Patty you naughty naughty software, was Gretels cream not enough for you.
Highly highly recommended to all of my splatter fans and anyone willing to try something new! But if you are new, please please if it's not for you do not continue. As it isn't for everyone.
All of these stories are Dark, Messed up and not for faint hearted. This is Splatter so enter with extreme caution. And make sure you read the Authors note and warnings! They are there for your mental health.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Summary & Review: A collection of extreme horror that are not for the faint hearted. These fairytales will change how you look at those from your childhood, with Hansel & Gretal's human meat, Old Mcdonald's love of cows (a bit too loving), an ugly duckling that wants revenge, Ruby the little red who finds exactly what she is looking for on the dark web. Oh, we can't forget the piggies! Poor Goldie, who wants her revenge on those bad bears. This is for the splatterpunk and extreme horror lovers - you won't be disappointed.
Anne Snow allowed me to be one of her ARC readers for this book, and I am so grateful. I adore everything I have read by her, and anything she writes I will immediately read. This is released 31/10, and is a must read for Halloween. Spooky season would not be without this! Can be pre-ordered on E-book now.
This is absolutely brilliant, and even had a reference to @authorjonnyathan who is one of my favourite extreme horror authers ever (and actually was the first one I ever read and made me love this genre). Even if you have read others within this book - I highly recommend getting this and reading them all again, it is SO worth it.
Anne Snow allowed me to be one of her ARC readers for this book, and I am so grateful. I adore everything I have read by her, and anything she writes I will immediately read. This is released 31/10, and is a must read for Halloween. Spooky season would not be without this! Can be pre-ordered on E-book now.
This is absolutely brilliant, and even had a reference to @authorjonnyathan who is one of my favourite extreme horror authers ever (and actually was the first one I ever read and made me love this genre). Even if you have read others within this book - I highly recommend getting this and reading them all again, it is SO worth it.
October 25, 2026
Mmmkay here’s the deal. Are you listening?
Anne Snow has written something you’re gonna want to read if you’re a fan of childhood stories that have turned into adult trauma. In fact, she’s written 6 somethings that have been smooshed into a collection of deranged, hilarious, disgustingly visceral terror nuggets, including:
“The Ugly Duckling”
“Goldilocks and the Three Men”
“Little Red Riding the Dark Web”
“Two Banned Piggies”
“Hansel and Gretel’s Cannibal Cafe”
“Old Macdonald Had a Cow”
Not since Angela Carter’s The Bloody Chamber have our most beloved fairy tales been flipped so hard on their heads that they have permanent brain damage. These stories include a bullied teenager who takes his rage out on his abusers; a girl who’s been abused and tormented for years; a girl who’s forced to push her harmful desires to the extreme; a couple who will do literally anything for their ideal bodies; siblings who need to get their restaurant on the map; and a farmer who feels more love for his cow Primrose than anyone else.
These stories were so much fun in a way that only splatterpunk can be. The amount of top-tier gore and out-of-this-world violent detail is what makes Anne such a creative and unparalleled artist. I implore you to go preorder this gutsy (literally), bursting (literally), bloody (literally) brilliant collection which comes out 10/31. These stories are not for children or the faint of heart. Good luck and enjoy.
Anne Snow has written something you’re gonna want to read if you’re a fan of childhood stories that have turned into adult trauma. In fact, she’s written 6 somethings that have been smooshed into a collection of deranged, hilarious, disgustingly visceral terror nuggets, including:
“The Ugly Duckling”
“Goldilocks and the Three Men”
“Little Red Riding the Dark Web”
“Two Banned Piggies”
“Hansel and Gretel’s Cannibal Cafe”
“Old Macdonald Had a Cow”
Not since Angela Carter’s The Bloody Chamber have our most beloved fairy tales been flipped so hard on their heads that they have permanent brain damage. These stories include a bullied teenager who takes his rage out on his abusers; a girl who’s been abused and tormented for years; a girl who’s forced to push her harmful desires to the extreme; a couple who will do literally anything for their ideal bodies; siblings who need to get their restaurant on the map; and a farmer who feels more love for his cow Primrose than anyone else.
These stories were so much fun in a way that only splatterpunk can be. The amount of top-tier gore and out-of-this-world violent detail is what makes Anne such a creative and unparalleled artist. I implore you to go preorder this gutsy (literally), bursting (literally), bloody (literally) brilliant collection which comes out 10/31. These stories are not for children or the faint of heart. Good luck and enjoy.
Review of advance copy received from Author
These are NOT your average fairytales. Anne Snow takes our beloved classic tales and turns them into gory, splatterpunk statement pieces! And she does an amazing job executing each statement. These stories show the truth about some of the hardest topics to discuss and Anne Snow does not hold back. These stories are gory, disturbing, and even unsettling. I’m a fan of extreme horror and splatterpunk so I loved all of these stories. I love the raw truth of each and every one of them and the statement that they each make. If you’re also a fan of gory disturbing books, then I think you owe it to yourself to check out this collection of Fairytales for Freaks!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I have waited so long for this whole collection to come out and it will be a prized possession on my bookshelf.
Each story i carefully thought out and covering real world issues most tend to turn a blind eye to. Its extreme, it’s fucked up but most of all it's something you won't want to put down.
This collection of stories is what all splatterpunk/extreme horror fans needs. A little light reading before bed time.
Read your triggers and don't let the beautiful cover fool you, this is not a story book for children.
Also if you haven't discovered Anne yet.... what the heck are you waiting for!! This is your sign 💜🖤
Each story i carefully thought out and covering real world issues most tend to turn a blind eye to. Its extreme, it’s fucked up but most of all it's something you won't want to put down.
This collection of stories is what all splatterpunk/extreme horror fans needs. A little light reading before bed time.
Read your triggers and don't let the beautiful cover fool you, this is not a story book for children.
Also if you haven't discovered Anne yet.... what the heck are you waiting for!! This is your sign 💜🖤
Review of advance copy received from Author
Thank you to the Author for allowing me to read and review the ARC copy of "FairyTales for Freaks" 🙌🏻
Available for pre-order - releases October 31st!
(A very fitting release date teehee)
Fairytales for freaks includes six shorts stories including 3 NEW stories! 👀
This was such a wild, twisted, disturbing, and gory read but Anne writes in such a way that you cannot put it down until you've read it one sitting. You may be slightly traumatized by the end but you'll never forget these stories, they will literally live in your head for weeks on end lol 🫠
I can't wait to get the physical copy in my little gremlin hands, it will be such a pretty edition to the shelf ✨
I loved all of these messed up stories so so much and I'll literally read anything Anne writes 🙌🏻
𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝘼𝘿𝙐𝙇𝙏𝙎 𝙊𝙉𝙇𝙔!
Please read the trigger warnings as this is an Extreme Horror & Splatterpunk book 🩸
Available for pre-order - releases October 31st!
(A very fitting release date teehee)
Fairytales for freaks includes six shorts stories including 3 NEW stories! 👀
This was such a wild, twisted, disturbing, and gory read but Anne writes in such a way that you cannot put it down until you've read it one sitting. You may be slightly traumatized by the end but you'll never forget these stories, they will literally live in your head for weeks on end lol 🫠
I can't wait to get the physical copy in my little gremlin hands, it will be such a pretty edition to the shelf ✨
I loved all of these messed up stories so so much and I'll literally read anything Anne writes 🙌🏻
𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝘼𝘿𝙐𝙇𝙏𝙎 𝙊𝙉𝙇𝙔!
Please read the trigger warnings as this is an Extreme Horror & Splatterpunk book 🩸
Review of advance copy received from Author
Fairytales for Freaks by Anne Snow — 4/5
This is a review of an ARC provided by the author, Anne Snow. Anne Snow takes six familiar fairy tales and gives them a seriously fucked-up extreme-horror makeover. These stories are graphic, nasty, and at times genuinely uncomfortable, but what I appreciated is that most of them have something going on underneath the gore. There are themes of abuse, body image, exploitation, loneliness, technology, and obsession running through the collection.
It's not a perfect collection. Some stories are stronger than others, and the characterization can sometimes feel a little thin. The prose could also use another editing pass, particularly when the descriptions become so excessive that they start taking some of the punch out of the scene. Still, there's a definite progression here, and Snow seems increasingly interested in telling an actual story rather than simply seeing how far she can push the gross-out factor.
Two Banned Piggies — 3.5/5
Probably the most grotesque story in the collection. The body horror is absolutely relentless, but underneath all the nastiness is a pretty clear commentary on obesity, body image, social pressure, and our obsession with becoming "perfect."
The concept works, although the characters are intentionally exaggerated and don't have a tremendous amount of depth. For me, the social commentary was more interesting than the characters themselves. If you're reading for disgusting imagery, though, this one definitely delivers.
The Ugly Duckling — 4/5 ⭐️
This is a much darker take on the bullied-outcast story. What worked for me was that the horror has an emotional foundation. Dylan's situation makes the violence feel like the result of something rather than violence simply being thrown in for shock value.
The themes of bullying, abuse, isolation, and what happens when someone is pushed too far give this one more substance than I expected. I would have liked a little more depth from some of the supporting characters, but overall this is a solid and disturbing story.
Goldilocks and the Three Men — 4.5/5 ⭐️
One of the strongest stories in the collection. The fairy-tale concept works surprisingly well with the much darker subject matter, and Goldie is a protagonist I actually cared about.
There's plenty of brutality here, but the story has real emotional stakes and a sense of progression. Goldie's circumstances give the violence some weight, and I thought this was one of the better examples of Snow using extreme horror to tell a story rather than relying entirely on the extremity itself.
Little Red Riding the Dark Web — 4.5/5 ⭐️
My favorite of the six.
The modern take on Little Red Riding Hood works extremely well, and Ruby is probably the most developed character in the collection. Her loneliness, need for validation, self-destructive behavior, and vulnerability to online exploitation give the story a psychological element that I really liked.
This one also does a good job building tension. The extreme scenes are definitely there, but there's an actual story underneath them, and I found myself more invested in what was happening to Ruby than simply waiting to see what horrific thing would happen next.
Hansel and Gretel's Cannibal Cafe — 3.5/5 ⭐️
This one leans much more toward fucked-up dark comedy than straight horror, and I think that's intentional. The cannibal-café premise is ridiculous in the best possible way, and the Chat.AI element adds another layer of dark humor to the story.
Character development isn't really the point here. It's fast, absurd, and completely unhinged. I didn't find it as substantial as Goldilocks or Little Red, but it was entertaining and definitely memorable.
Old MacDonald Had a Cow — 4/5 ⭐️
A particularly nasty piece of body horror with a surprisingly strong psychological component. Donald's obsession with Primrose gives the story something to build on, and his gradual loss of his grip on reality is one of the more interesting parts of the collection.
The atmosphere and body horror work well, especially as things become increasingly disturbing. I thought the beginning dragged a little, and some of the supporting characters feel more like caricatures than fully developed people, but the story builds nicely toward its ending.
Overall — 4/5 ⭐️
Fairytales for Freaks is an uneven but entertaining collection. Snow clearly isn't afraid to go places most writers wouldn't touch, and there are some genuinely memorable and fucked-up moments throughout these stories.
That said, I can see the progression from story to story. The later pieces, particularly Goldilocks and the Three Men and Little Red Riding the Dark Web, show Snow becoming more interested in characters, atmosphere, and story rather than just seeing how far she can push the gore.
If you're looking for subtle horror, this definitely isn't it. If you like your fairy tales corrupted, your horror extreme, and your stories willing to get seriously fucked up, there's plenty here to enjoy.
This is a review of an ARC provided by the author, Anne Snow. Anne Snow takes six familiar fairy tales and gives them a seriously fucked-up extreme-horror makeover. These stories are graphic, nasty, and at times genuinely uncomfortable, but what I appreciated is that most of them have something going on underneath the gore. There are themes of abuse, body image, exploitation, loneliness, technology, and obsession running through the collection.
It's not a perfect collection. Some stories are stronger than others, and the characterization can sometimes feel a little thin. The prose could also use another editing pass, particularly when the descriptions become so excessive that they start taking some of the punch out of the scene. Still, there's a definite progression here, and Snow seems increasingly interested in telling an actual story rather than simply seeing how far she can push the gross-out factor.
Two Banned Piggies — 3.5/5
Probably the most grotesque story in the collection. The body horror is absolutely relentless, but underneath all the nastiness is a pretty clear commentary on obesity, body image, social pressure, and our obsession with becoming "perfect."
The concept works, although the characters are intentionally exaggerated and don't have a tremendous amount of depth. For me, the social commentary was more interesting than the characters themselves. If you're reading for disgusting imagery, though, this one definitely delivers.
The Ugly Duckling — 4/5 ⭐️
This is a much darker take on the bullied-outcast story. What worked for me was that the horror has an emotional foundation. Dylan's situation makes the violence feel like the result of something rather than violence simply being thrown in for shock value.
The themes of bullying, abuse, isolation, and what happens when someone is pushed too far give this one more substance than I expected. I would have liked a little more depth from some of the supporting characters, but overall this is a solid and disturbing story.
Goldilocks and the Three Men — 4.5/5 ⭐️
One of the strongest stories in the collection. The fairy-tale concept works surprisingly well with the much darker subject matter, and Goldie is a protagonist I actually cared about.
There's plenty of brutality here, but the story has real emotional stakes and a sense of progression. Goldie's circumstances give the violence some weight, and I thought this was one of the better examples of Snow using extreme horror to tell a story rather than relying entirely on the extremity itself.
Little Red Riding the Dark Web — 4.5/5 ⭐️
My favorite of the six.
The modern take on Little Red Riding Hood works extremely well, and Ruby is probably the most developed character in the collection. Her loneliness, need for validation, self-destructive behavior, and vulnerability to online exploitation give the story a psychological element that I really liked.
This one also does a good job building tension. The extreme scenes are definitely there, but there's an actual story underneath them, and I found myself more invested in what was happening to Ruby than simply waiting to see what horrific thing would happen next.
Hansel and Gretel's Cannibal Cafe — 3.5/5 ⭐️
This one leans much more toward fucked-up dark comedy than straight horror, and I think that's intentional. The cannibal-café premise is ridiculous in the best possible way, and the Chat.AI element adds another layer of dark humor to the story.
Character development isn't really the point here. It's fast, absurd, and completely unhinged. I didn't find it as substantial as Goldilocks or Little Red, but it was entertaining and definitely memorable.
Old MacDonald Had a Cow — 4/5 ⭐️
A particularly nasty piece of body horror with a surprisingly strong psychological component. Donald's obsession with Primrose gives the story something to build on, and his gradual loss of his grip on reality is one of the more interesting parts of the collection.
The atmosphere and body horror work well, especially as things become increasingly disturbing. I thought the beginning dragged a little, and some of the supporting characters feel more like caricatures than fully developed people, but the story builds nicely toward its ending.
Overall — 4/5 ⭐️
Fairytales for Freaks is an uneven but entertaining collection. Snow clearly isn't afraid to go places most writers wouldn't touch, and there are some genuinely memorable and fucked-up moments throughout these stories.
That said, I can see the progression from story to story. The later pieces, particularly Goldilocks and the Three Men and Little Red Riding the Dark Web, show Snow becoming more interested in characters, atmosphere, and story rather than just seeing how far she can push the gore.
If you're looking for subtle horror, this definitely isn't it. If you like your fairy tales corrupted, your horror extreme, and your stories willing to get seriously fucked up, there's plenty here to enjoy.
October 23, 2026
🖤FAIRYTALES FOR FREAKS🖤
By Anne Snow
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - 𝓻𝓪𝓽𝓮
N/A - 𝓼𝓹𝓲𝓬𝓮
🔥🔥🔥 - 𝓹𝓵𝓸𝓽
🩸🩸🩸🩸 - 𝓰𝓸𝓻𝓮
🖤 𝓶𝓪𝓲𝓷 𝓬𝓱𝓪𝓻𝓪𝓬𝓽𝓮𝓻𝓼🖤
Dylan, Donald, Ruby…
🖤 𝓽𝓻𝓸𝓹𝓮𝓼🖤
📕genital mutilation
📕extreme bullying
📕school shooting
📕sodomy/rape
📕excessive gore & bodily fluids
🖤𝓺𝓾𝓸𝓽𝓮𝓼🖤
“Revenge is best served sweet! Or salty in this case.”
“Now that I have you, you’re never leaving me. Ever. You will die for me, my love.”
“I am not sick. I’m a beautiful cow!”
🖤 𝓻𝓮𝓿𝓲𝓮𝔀🖤
This is such a crazy and chaotic collection of splatterpunk stories loosely centered around children’s nursery rhymes. The level of grotesquely was phenomenal to read. The descriptions were on tea. The connections between some of the stories were nice and didn't feel forced. This is a solid entry for those looking to test your boundaries with the mundane. Snow does not hold back on the atrocious imagery and it just bumps up the plot of each story.
*spoilers*
Two Banned Piggies
This was a quick and gruesome story about a loving couple who allowed themselves to get extremely over-weight during the epidemic and boy, does Snow NOT hold back on all the gnarly details. Well, while their absorbing a large quantity of greasy foods, they come across an infomercial with two fit people that persuade them to make themselves better. Whatever it takes. A little self-harm for the price of beauty goes a long way in this grotesque short story.
The Ugly Duckling
Dylan has known nothing but pain his whole life. Ranging from his father abusing him at home to the atrocious jocks that torment him daily at school. And not just your typical bullying. Snow goes into full detail on these personal attacks that get increasingly worse. But soon, Dylan decides to take matters into his own hands. In the form of an AK-47 from his father’s room. And he's ready to take justice on his own terms. One bullet at a time.
Goldilocks And The Three Men
…I recently released a full review for this story when I read it as part of the Horror Indie-Thon event. Check out the full review on my insta or goodreads. But I will say, it's not your typical childrens story and I would definitely check the triggers before proceeding with this one.
Little Red Riding The Dark Web
Ruby gets a thrill from self harming herself and posting it online for those to see. The comments degrade her, telling her to cut deeper, but instead of letting it affect her, she actually likes to hear it. But I absolutely loved the tie-in with The Ugly Duckling. But when Raptor appears after her account gets blocked, he shows her a new darker side of reality. One where she’ll finally get the attention she's been craving.
Old Macdonald Had A Cow
This was a fun one! Donald is living the good life, with a pretty daughter and a lovely wife. But after noticing his favorite cow dying in the stalls, she bites him. He refuses to get it looked at and starts to inhabit some weird symptoms until he realizes that he's changing into a cow. With fear flooding his mind about that people around him, he starts taking their lives one by one as his arm slowly deteriorates, alongside his sanity.
Hansel and Gretal’s Cannibal Cafe
Hansel and Gretal opened up a cafe called Gingerbread together. But as the general public converted into poverty, the decline of the cafe fell with them. Empty fridges. Empty pockets. And falling into backrupcy. But just as the health inspector comes to rate the establishment, they stumble upon a delightful idea to grow financially. At the cost of the inspector’s life. But just as things are looking up, Hansel’s intimate conversations with AI may have just ratted him out.
🖤𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓻𝓪𝓵𝓵🖤
If you're looking for an easy glide into the splatterpunk genre, this is not the book for you. This is for the experienced readers. The ones that can read through the most horrendous and stomach the contents. Snow delivered on the trauma in this collection that everyone should experience.
**no AI was used to generate any part of this review**
By Anne Snow
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - 𝓻𝓪𝓽𝓮
N/A - 𝓼𝓹𝓲𝓬𝓮
🔥🔥🔥 - 𝓹𝓵𝓸𝓽
🩸🩸🩸🩸 - 𝓰𝓸𝓻𝓮
🖤 𝓶𝓪𝓲𝓷 𝓬𝓱𝓪𝓻𝓪𝓬𝓽𝓮𝓻𝓼🖤
Dylan, Donald, Ruby…
🖤 𝓽𝓻𝓸𝓹𝓮𝓼🖤
📕genital mutilation
📕extreme bullying
📕school shooting
📕sodomy/rape
📕excessive gore & bodily fluids
🖤𝓺𝓾𝓸𝓽𝓮𝓼🖤
“Revenge is best served sweet! Or salty in this case.”
“Now that I have you, you’re never leaving me. Ever. You will die for me, my love.”
“I am not sick. I’m a beautiful cow!”
🖤 𝓻𝓮𝓿𝓲𝓮𝔀🖤
This is such a crazy and chaotic collection of splatterpunk stories loosely centered around children’s nursery rhymes. The level of grotesquely was phenomenal to read. The descriptions were on tea. The connections between some of the stories were nice and didn't feel forced. This is a solid entry for those looking to test your boundaries with the mundane. Snow does not hold back on the atrocious imagery and it just bumps up the plot of each story.
*spoilers*
Two Banned Piggies
This was a quick and gruesome story about a loving couple who allowed themselves to get extremely over-weight during the epidemic and boy, does Snow NOT hold back on all the gnarly details. Well, while their absorbing a large quantity of greasy foods, they come across an infomercial with two fit people that persuade them to make themselves better. Whatever it takes. A little self-harm for the price of beauty goes a long way in this grotesque short story.
The Ugly Duckling
Dylan has known nothing but pain his whole life. Ranging from his father abusing him at home to the atrocious jocks that torment him daily at school. And not just your typical bullying. Snow goes into full detail on these personal attacks that get increasingly worse. But soon, Dylan decides to take matters into his own hands. In the form of an AK-47 from his father’s room. And he's ready to take justice on his own terms. One bullet at a time.
Goldilocks And The Three Men
…I recently released a full review for this story when I read it as part of the Horror Indie-Thon event. Check out the full review on my insta or goodreads. But I will say, it's not your typical childrens story and I would definitely check the triggers before proceeding with this one.
Little Red Riding The Dark Web
Ruby gets a thrill from self harming herself and posting it online for those to see. The comments degrade her, telling her to cut deeper, but instead of letting it affect her, she actually likes to hear it. But I absolutely loved the tie-in with The Ugly Duckling. But when Raptor appears after her account gets blocked, he shows her a new darker side of reality. One where she’ll finally get the attention she's been craving.
Old Macdonald Had A Cow
This was a fun one! Donald is living the good life, with a pretty daughter and a lovely wife. But after noticing his favorite cow dying in the stalls, she bites him. He refuses to get it looked at and starts to inhabit some weird symptoms until he realizes that he's changing into a cow. With fear flooding his mind about that people around him, he starts taking their lives one by one as his arm slowly deteriorates, alongside his sanity.
Hansel and Gretal’s Cannibal Cafe
Hansel and Gretal opened up a cafe called Gingerbread together. But as the general public converted into poverty, the decline of the cafe fell with them. Empty fridges. Empty pockets. And falling into backrupcy. But just as the health inspector comes to rate the establishment, they stumble upon a delightful idea to grow financially. At the cost of the inspector’s life. But just as things are looking up, Hansel’s intimate conversations with AI may have just ratted him out.
🖤𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓻𝓪𝓵𝓵🖤
If you're looking for an easy glide into the splatterpunk genre, this is not the book for you. This is for the experienced readers. The ones that can read through the most horrendous and stomach the contents. Snow delivered on the trauma in this collection that everyone should experience.
**no AI was used to generate any part of this review**
Review of advance copy received from Author
An incredible collection of twisted tales involving classic fairytale favorites. Literally every trigger is involved in this book. If you are sensitive to reading any topics, do check out the QR Code at the beginning listing out all of them.
I loved that there was a small continuity between short stories by having a character in a prior story referenced in another. A super fun read for the splatter fans. Anne Snow has more than proven that she can write incredibly vile stories.
Thanks again to Anne for the ARC!
1. Two Banned Piggies (Extended Version)
Jack and Jill become morbidly obese during COVID, finding comfort in food as a way to receive the stress of the pandemic. A hypnotizing advertisement encourages them to lose weight, no matter the cost. As weightloss injections take too long, Jack and Jill take matters into their own hands to carve themselves into the perfect version of themselves.
- I wasn't a huge fan of the original version, thinking the ending was rather abrupt but the extended content really improved the story and showed just how deep a hold these strangers can inflict upon anyone.
2. The Ugly Duckling
Suffering extreme bullying at school and abuse at home from his father, Dylan lives a life of torment. How much can one person suffer before they crack?
- As unfortunate as it is to say, reading this as someone from the United States didn't feel like the topic of a school shooting was extreme. In no way is this a slight against Anne Snow, but I feel that in itself says a lot about how normalized something this horrific has become in this country. My heart hurts for Dylan.
3. Goldilocks and the Three Men
Sixteen year old Goldie is captured by three men referred to as "The Bears" eight years prior.
- This was a rough one. The twist? Incredible. Always choose the bear (unless it's these three).
4. Little Red Riding the Dark Web
With a dad that's never around and a mom that left the family for a guy she met online, Ruby seeks out online attention by uploading self harm content. When Diskord stranger, Raptor, reaches out to Ruby and offers her more "hardcore" avenues. Ruby realizes she may be in for more than she can bargain for as things unravel involving her past and she may be in too deep to turn back.
- I adore Ruby and really hope her story is eventually extended upon. This felt, in some ways, extremely relatable being on websites I had no business being on a such a young age. By far my favorite short story included in this collection.
5. Old MacDonald Had a Cow
Stingy old man Donald loves his best friend and cow, Primrose, more than anything. As the lines of reality blur for our main character, is he more man than cow or more cow than man?
- What the fuck, Anne?
6. Hansel and Gretel's Cannibal Cafe
Hansel and Gretel find themselves in a garbage economy struggling to keep their cafe afloat. When a failed health inspection leads to a breaking point, they need to become creative in maintaining a consumer base. Is it cannibalism a spoiler if it's in the title?
- I loved the commentary on the AI-riddled brains some people are now developing due to their heavy reliance on AI. I know a handful of people that could relate to Hansel and how he "couldn't develop his own thoughts anymore" and constantly needed the help of his AI chatbot, Chatty-Patty. I also really enjoyed the discussion on the flawed way you can bypass AI "soft stop" responses by rephrasing them as a hypothetical. A really fun read to end the book off with. I am very anti-AI and now a Hansel hater.
I loved that there was a small continuity between short stories by having a character in a prior story referenced in another. A super fun read for the splatter fans. Anne Snow has more than proven that she can write incredibly vile stories.
Thanks again to Anne for the ARC!
1. Two Banned Piggies (Extended Version)
Jack and Jill become morbidly obese during COVID, finding comfort in food as a way to receive the stress of the pandemic. A hypnotizing advertisement encourages them to lose weight, no matter the cost. As weightloss injections take too long, Jack and Jill take matters into their own hands to carve themselves into the perfect version of themselves.
- I wasn't a huge fan of the original version, thinking the ending was rather abrupt but the extended content really improved the story and showed just how deep a hold these strangers can inflict upon anyone.
2. The Ugly Duckling
Suffering extreme bullying at school and abuse at home from his father, Dylan lives a life of torment. How much can one person suffer before they crack?
- As unfortunate as it is to say, reading this as someone from the United States didn't feel like the topic of a school shooting was extreme. In no way is this a slight against Anne Snow, but I feel that in itself says a lot about how normalized something this horrific has become in this country. My heart hurts for Dylan.
3. Goldilocks and the Three Men
Sixteen year old Goldie is captured by three men referred to as "The Bears" eight years prior.
- This was a rough one. The twist? Incredible. Always choose the bear (unless it's these three).
4. Little Red Riding the Dark Web
With a dad that's never around and a mom that left the family for a guy she met online, Ruby seeks out online attention by uploading self harm content. When Diskord stranger, Raptor, reaches out to Ruby and offers her more "hardcore" avenues. Ruby realizes she may be in for more than she can bargain for as things unravel involving her past and she may be in too deep to turn back.
- I adore Ruby and really hope her story is eventually extended upon. This felt, in some ways, extremely relatable being on websites I had no business being on a such a young age. By far my favorite short story included in this collection.
5. Old MacDonald Had a Cow
Stingy old man Donald loves his best friend and cow, Primrose, more than anything. As the lines of reality blur for our main character, is he more man than cow or more cow than man?
- What the fuck, Anne?
6. Hansel and Gretel's Cannibal Cafe
Hansel and Gretel find themselves in a garbage economy struggling to keep their cafe afloat. When a failed health inspection leads to a breaking point, they need to become creative in maintaining a consumer base. Is it cannibalism a spoiler if it's in the title?
- I loved the commentary on the AI-riddled brains some people are now developing due to their heavy reliance on AI. I know a handful of people that could relate to Hansel and how he "couldn't develop his own thoughts anymore" and constantly needed the help of his AI chatbot, Chatty-Patty. I also really enjoyed the discussion on the flawed way you can bypass AI "soft stop" responses by rephrasing them as a hypothetical. A really fun read to end the book off with. I am very anti-AI and now a Hansel hater.
Review of advance copy received from Author
TWO BANNED PIGGIES
Jack and Jill are overweight and their hygiene is quite disgusting. Until they see an add on Tv about weight loss pills….they definitely lost some weight that’s forsure. The body horror in this was 1000/10.
THE UGLY DUCKLING
Dylan gets bullied & abused from every aspect of his life. Never feeling like he belonged anywhere. Until he’s had enough and takes matters into his own hands….you could say.
Honestly fuck his dad and DOUBLE fuck the bullies.
GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE MEN
Goldie is trafficked by the “bears” and sold to the “foxes” aka the elite. After giving birth to her rapists baby she devises a plan to escape. This short story had me absolutely devastated and staring at a wall, and honestly they deserved a worse death. Fuck men, always the bear.
LITTLE RED RIDING THE DARK WEB
Ruby cuts herself for attention. Constantly posting online for validation, until she gets banned and she gets a message from a stranger inviting her to partake in some “real shit” The twists in this story had me on the edge of my seat. Shout out to Dylan making an appearance.
OLD MACDONALD HAD A COW
Donald is grumpy, selfish and a penny pincher. His favorite cow Primrose dies suddenly but not before taking a chunk out of his arm. Dude goes absolutely bonkers afterwards and no one is safe in his path.
Shout out to Goldie for making a little guest appearance.
HANSEL AND GRETELS CANNIBAL CAFE
When taxes are high and people are being forced into poverty. Hansel and Gretel will do whatever it takes to keep their Gingerbread cafe open. Emphasis on the will do WHATEVER it takes. Soon their cafe is the hot spot of the town for their special Sloppy Mike sandwich. Hansel depends on his Chat.AI aka Chatty-Patty, however using Chatty-Patty totally backfires on him.
Also RIP to donald’s daughter.
First and foremost the artwork is BEAUTIFUL, chefs kiss.
All of these stories were so much fun to read. Anne really checked all the boxes with these stories. Puts a nice twist on all our favorite childhood tales. She has such a great ability to write the most fucked up things but still was able to put such strong and meaningful messages in each one.
You have weight loss being shoved in your faces everywhere you turn making you think that you shouldn’t love the body you have. The reality of when bullying truly takes someone to the edge. Constantly needing validation and affection and going to the limits to get it. From body dysmorphia, how animals are treated, to real life finical struggles and the way AI/Chat GPT has a hold on the world.
This was truly, truly so much fun to read, and i will be recommending this to anyone that has the same twisted mind as me.
Jack and Jill are overweight and their hygiene is quite disgusting. Until they see an add on Tv about weight loss pills….they definitely lost some weight that’s forsure. The body horror in this was 1000/10.
THE UGLY DUCKLING
Dylan gets bullied & abused from every aspect of his life. Never feeling like he belonged anywhere. Until he’s had enough and takes matters into his own hands….you could say.
Honestly fuck his dad and DOUBLE fuck the bullies.
GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE MEN
Goldie is trafficked by the “bears” and sold to the “foxes” aka the elite. After giving birth to her rapists baby she devises a plan to escape. This short story had me absolutely devastated and staring at a wall, and honestly they deserved a worse death. Fuck men, always the bear.
LITTLE RED RIDING THE DARK WEB
Ruby cuts herself for attention. Constantly posting online for validation, until she gets banned and she gets a message from a stranger inviting her to partake in some “real shit” The twists in this story had me on the edge of my seat. Shout out to Dylan making an appearance.
OLD MACDONALD HAD A COW
Donald is grumpy, selfish and a penny pincher. His favorite cow Primrose dies suddenly but not before taking a chunk out of his arm. Dude goes absolutely bonkers afterwards and no one is safe in his path.
Shout out to Goldie for making a little guest appearance.
HANSEL AND GRETELS CANNIBAL CAFE
When taxes are high and people are being forced into poverty. Hansel and Gretel will do whatever it takes to keep their Gingerbread cafe open. Emphasis on the will do WHATEVER it takes. Soon their cafe is the hot spot of the town for their special Sloppy Mike sandwich. Hansel depends on his Chat.AI aka Chatty-Patty, however using Chatty-Patty totally backfires on him.
Also RIP to donald’s daughter.
First and foremost the artwork is BEAUTIFUL, chefs kiss.
All of these stories were so much fun to read. Anne really checked all the boxes with these stories. Puts a nice twist on all our favorite childhood tales. She has such a great ability to write the most fucked up things but still was able to put such strong and meaningful messages in each one.
You have weight loss being shoved in your faces everywhere you turn making you think that you shouldn’t love the body you have. The reality of when bullying truly takes someone to the edge. Constantly needing validation and affection and going to the limits to get it. From body dysmorphia, how animals are treated, to real life finical struggles and the way AI/Chat GPT has a hold on the world.
This was truly, truly so much fun to read, and i will be recommending this to anyone that has the same twisted mind as me.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from Author
🖋️ Author: Anne Snow
📖 Title: Fairytales For Freaks
📅 Pub Day: October 31, 2026
📚 Format: Digital
🏷️ ASIN: B0HGR44GVL
⏱️ Length: 118 pages
📌 Genre(s): Splatterpunk, Extreme Horror, Fairy Tale Retelling
⭐ Star Rating: 5
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Okay so I finished all six stories in this collection and somehow every single one managed to be more unhinged than the last.
Two Banned Piggies ended up being my favorite of the bunch. The Ozempic obsession premise is so specific and so unhinged, and the extended version adding the extra chapter just made it hit even harder. Disgusting in the best possible way.
Hansel and Gretel's Cannibal Cafe is a close second. Gory, disgusting, and short, but it gets surprisingly dark for such a tiny story. What really got me was the AI chatbot conversations. Watching Hansel lean on it more and more was well done, and genuinely disturbing to watch unfold.
Old Macdonald surprised me the most. It's a lot more psychologically weird than the rest of the collection, still lots of gore, but somehow more unsettling in a completely different way. Honestly one of my favorites just because it felt like Anne was stretching into different territory.
Goldielocks was a great "good for her" revenge story, and Ugly Duckling was a great "good for him" one right alongside it. Both hit that same satisfying feeling of watching someone finally take control after being pushed too far.
Little Red Riding The Dark Web was probably the one I wanted more from. The descriptions were so visceral, I could practically smell Ruby's bedroom, and I'll give it credit for that. Still gory and brutal like everything else here, I just wanted more time with Ruby and Raptor than the page count gave me.
What I really liked about the collection is that the gore actually has something behind it. Every story is dealing with something different, whether it's diet culture, bullying, misogyny, or the way people can be pushed to a breaking point. Anne isn't subtle about any of it. The gore is the point, but so is what she's saying underneath it.
Across all six stories, this collection is consistently disgusting, consistently well written, and somehow finds new ways to be messed up every single time. If you're into extreme horror and splatterpunk, this is an easy recommend.
⚠️ Please check trigger warnings! ⚠️
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If you like:
✔️ Fairy tales gone feral
✔️ Good for her/him revenge
✔️ Gross out body horror
✔️ Unhinged main characters
✔️ Short vicious reads
✔️ Twisted modern retellings
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Transparency disclosure: I am a member of Anne Snow's street team, though all opinions are my own and entirely honest.
This review is cross‑posted across multiple platforms.
📖 Title: Fairytales For Freaks
📅 Pub Day: October 31, 2026
📚 Format: Digital
🏷️ ASIN: B0HGR44GVL
⏱️ Length: 118 pages
📌 Genre(s): Splatterpunk, Extreme Horror, Fairy Tale Retelling
⭐ Star Rating: 5
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Okay so I finished all six stories in this collection and somehow every single one managed to be more unhinged than the last.
Two Banned Piggies ended up being my favorite of the bunch. The Ozempic obsession premise is so specific and so unhinged, and the extended version adding the extra chapter just made it hit even harder. Disgusting in the best possible way.
Hansel and Gretel's Cannibal Cafe is a close second. Gory, disgusting, and short, but it gets surprisingly dark for such a tiny story. What really got me was the AI chatbot conversations. Watching Hansel lean on it more and more was well done, and genuinely disturbing to watch unfold.
Old Macdonald surprised me the most. It's a lot more psychologically weird than the rest of the collection, still lots of gore, but somehow more unsettling in a completely different way. Honestly one of my favorites just because it felt like Anne was stretching into different territory.
Goldielocks was a great "good for her" revenge story, and Ugly Duckling was a great "good for him" one right alongside it. Both hit that same satisfying feeling of watching someone finally take control after being pushed too far.
Little Red Riding The Dark Web was probably the one I wanted more from. The descriptions were so visceral, I could practically smell Ruby's bedroom, and I'll give it credit for that. Still gory and brutal like everything else here, I just wanted more time with Ruby and Raptor than the page count gave me.
What I really liked about the collection is that the gore actually has something behind it. Every story is dealing with something different, whether it's diet culture, bullying, misogyny, or the way people can be pushed to a breaking point. Anne isn't subtle about any of it. The gore is the point, but so is what she's saying underneath it.
Across all six stories, this collection is consistently disgusting, consistently well written, and somehow finds new ways to be messed up every single time. If you're into extreme horror and splatterpunk, this is an easy recommend.
⚠️ Please check trigger warnings! ⚠️
── ⋆⋅☆⋅⋆ ──── ⋆⋅☆⋅⋆ ──
If you like:
✔️ Fairy tales gone feral
✔️ Good for her/him revenge
✔️ Gross out body horror
✔️ Unhinged main characters
✔️ Short vicious reads
✔️ Twisted modern retellings
── ⋆⋅☆⋅⋆ ──── ⋆⋅☆⋅⋆ ──
Transparency disclosure: I am a member of Anne Snow's street team, though all opinions are my own and entirely honest.
This review is cross‑posted across multiple platforms.
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