Retellings
Once upon a time… you thought you knew the story. Think again! Retellings take beloved classics, myths, fairy tales, and legends and flip them on their head — reimagining familiar tales through fresh eyes, new voices, and bold perspectives. Ever wondered what Cinderella's story looks like from the stepmother's side? Or how Romeo and Juliet plays out in a dystopian future? That's the magic of retellings. They honour the stories we grew up with while daring to ask "but what if…?" Whether rooted in Greek mythology, Arthurian legend, or timeless folklore, retellings make the old feel thrillingly, irresistibly new.
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