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A Gown of Spider Silk

Once Upon a Short Story #2

A Gown of Spider Silk

A Short Retelling of Cinderella

A. G. Marshall

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March 3, 2019

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About the Book

Cinderella stared at the spider.

“Let me make sure I understand. You and your family will spin a dress for me and help me get to the ball if I pass a law that lets you live safely in the palace if I marry the prince?"

"That's right," the spider said. "Do we have a deal?"

Cinderella has one last chance to escape her stepmother and find happiness, but can she uphold her end of the bargain? Can a gown of spider silk really change her fate and help her win true love? See for yourself in this short retelling of Cinderella.

A Gown of Spider Silk is book two in the Once Upon a Short Story collection.
Discover a unique twist on your favorite fairy tales with these standalone adventures!


This short story of 3,000 words (about 8 pages) was originally given as a gift to my newsletter subscribers.

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Chelsea K9 / 10

“This is the first book I have read by A.G. Marshall and I am glad I came across it. This was a quick and enjoyable Retelling of Cinderella that takes a unique twist. I look forward to reading more from this series as well as checking into other books by this author.”

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#1The Grandmother with Enormous Eyes #2A Gown of Spider Silk #3The Bruised Princess #4The Dwarf Ring #5The Curse of Gold #6Swan Song #7The Princess and the Lamp #8The Woman with the Spindle #9The Cat and His Servant
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A. G. Marshall

A. G. Marshall writes the kind of fantasy that remembers why fairy tales have endured for centuries. Her stories are filled with enchanted forests, hidden kingdoms, clever heroines, and unexpected twists on familiar legends, yet they never feel trapped by tradition. Instead, they explore what happens when beloved…

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