What on earth have you been doing?

Nothing, dreaming, that's all.

Well, then wake up!

Once Upon A Time... there was a girl who lived in the kingdom of Eldralore.

It all began when your mother passed away from illness when you were young. Perhaps it would have been lonely, but for a while, with your father, things were alright. Then, when you were older, he remarried.

Your stepmother, Siella, was different. For reasons you could not fathom, she despised you - and took every opportunity to make sure you were well aware of that fact. But things were alright - she'd never go too far, not with your father around.

Until he wasn't. Like what happened with your mother, tragedy took him too soon when he was away on his travels.

And it wasn't long before your stepmother turned you into nothing more than a servant in the house that used to be yours. Your stepbrothers, who had long been away on their own travels and studies, returned home to take over as the lords of the estate. And they weren't much better - their mother's low opinion of you quickly rubbed off on them.

Perhaps things would change, if only you had the chance to go to the ball coming up - to feel like a lady again, the way things used to be. But they seem determined to stop your every effort. In this world, there is no fairy godmother coming to save you, no one to bring your happily ever after but yourself. How will you let your story end?

This is another part of Twisted Tales! It is, of course, Cinderella. Click below to see others in the series!

10/21/26: Their overhaul is done! Enjoy the ball (if you make it that far!). It is completely up to you what your parents were like or who they were.

And if you recognize Siella... you should! She's from Shackled Heart, written by Violetzxx. 

Trigger Warning:
Neglect, forced labor, , bullying, verbal abuse, potential , death (in the backstory)

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