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Clara Birch has always loved Christmas, and the story of The Nutcracker Prince is her favorite festive fairy tale. That’s why she’s determined to attend town's annual masquerade ball themed around the classic story.
Once at the ball, Clara is rescued by a handsome stranger, who offers to buy her a drink. After just one sip, she passes out. When she awakens, Clara discovers she’s been spirited away to the Land of the Dolls; a kingdom ruled by the Nutcracker Prince she so loves.
But all is not as it seems in the Land of the Dolls. After happening on a secret passageway, Clara discovers the Nutcracker Prince is hiding a terrible secret. The magical Land of the Dolls is nothing more than an illusion.
Now Clara must escape this once enchanting fairy tale realm, before it costs her her soul.
Once at the ball, Clara is rescued by a handsome stranger, who offers to buy her a drink. After just one sip, she passes out. When she awakens, Clara discovers she’s been spirited away to the Land of the Dolls; a kingdom ruled by the Nutcracker Prince she so loves.
But all is not as it seems in the Land of the Dolls. After happening on a secret passageway, Clara discovers the Nutcracker Prince is hiding a terrible secret. The magical Land of the Dolls is nothing more than an illusion.
Now Clara must escape this once enchanting fairy tale realm, before it costs her her soul.
51 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 8, 2019
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Clare Dugmore
10 books47 followersFor Clare, storytelling has always been a sacred space — a place of wonder, connection, and escape. Now, as an author, they strive to offer readers that same refuge through stories infused with magic, romance, and quiet resistance.
A queer, neurodivergent creative, Clare writes with an open heart and a justice-driven lens, often centering marginalized voices and themes of chosen family, healing, and hope. Their work is rooted in a gentle faith — one that finds God in softness, starlight, and the radical act of compassion.
Clare lives in the West Midlands, UK, with their spouse and two children. When not building fantastical worlds or devouring books, they can be found gaming, binge-watching cozy series, or crafting handmade magic.
Looking ahead, Clare is focused on cultivating a vibrant, values-led creative community. Through their stories and the Kindred Book Club (https://claredugmore.com/kindred-book...) — a platform to uplift indie authors and support meaningful causes — they aim to spark joy, amplify diverse voices, and remind readers that they're never alone.
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A queer, neurodivergent creative, Clare writes with an open heart and a justice-driven lens, often centering marginalized voices and themes of chosen family, healing, and hope. Their work is rooted in a gentle faith — one that finds God in softness, starlight, and the radical act of compassion.
Clare lives in the West Midlands, UK, with their spouse and two children. When not building fantastical worlds or devouring books, they can be found gaming, binge-watching cozy series, or crafting handmade magic.
Looking ahead, Clare is focused on cultivating a vibrant, values-led creative community. Through their stories and the Kindred Book Club (https://claredugmore.com/kindred-book...) — a platform to uplift indie authors and support meaningful causes — they aim to spark joy, amplify diverse voices, and remind readers that they're never alone.
Want to stay in the loop? Subscribe to my newsletter (https://claredugmore.com/letters-from...) for heartfelt updates, writing news, and bookish magic.
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February 4, 2020
Ever since Clara Birch was a girl, she wanted to go to the Christmas ball at a local club. When she finally gets what she wants, the dream turns into a nightmare. A handsome prince needs her to help his kingdom, the Land of the Dolls, but she doesn't know what to do. Yet not all is as it seems in this enchanting realm, and if she doesn't figure it out, she could lose her soul.
This short and magical fairy tale is based on The Nutcracker. While a Christmas story, it's a charming read any time of the year. Clara is like any teen who is on the threshold of becoming an adult and yet still grasping on to her girlhood and all the silly romantic notions that go along with it. I could fully relate to her. Who wouldn't want to be lost to a land of fairy tale magic? Yet there's a dark underbelly to the pretty realm. Lovely descriptions and great tension.
This short and magical fairy tale is based on The Nutcracker. While a Christmas story, it's a charming read any time of the year. Clara is like any teen who is on the threshold of becoming an adult and yet still grasping on to her girlhood and all the silly romantic notions that go along with it. I could fully relate to her. Who wouldn't want to be lost to a land of fairy tale magic? Yet there's a dark underbelly to the pretty realm. Lovely descriptions and great tension.
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