Cursed: An Anthology

An anthology of 18 twists on the fairy tale conceit of the curse, from the traditional to the modern ― including new mythologies as well as classic fairy tale retellings.

The tales include:

• As Red As Blood, As White As Snow by Christina Henry – a Snow White retelling where her father is bewitched by Prince Charming.

• Troll Bridge by Neil Gaiman – a young boy finds a brick bridge and has to negotiate a troll that wants to eat him.

• At That Age by Catriona Ward – An isolated teenager is captivated by two strange twins in his class.

• Listen by Jen Williams – Erren the bard has a simple curse in which she is followed by chaos.

• Henry and The Snakewood Box by M R Carey – a dark comedy looking at the power and consequences of wishes.

• Skin by James Brogden – A vain man makes a spiteful comment to woman on a date and ends up cursed to see all his imperfections.

• Fairy Werewolf Vs Vampire Zombie by Charlie Jane Anders – a story of monsters and mythical creatures told via a bar owner

• New Wine by Angela Slatter – Valerie cares for a rich man’s son while mourning the loss of her daughter.

• Hated by Christopher Fowler – A man apparently loved by everyone starts to be hated.

• The Merrie Dancers by Alison Littlewood – A haunting tale from the Scottish islands of the mysterious trow people and the price they exact on their victims while you ponder the relevance of a sweet old lady making friends with her new neighbour.

• Again by Tim Lebbon – Can curses lead to good things?

Also works by Jane Yolen, Karen Joy Fowler, Michael Marshall Smith, Tim Lebbon, Maura McHugh, Lillith Saintcrow and Margo Lanagan.