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The Bruised Princess

Once Upon a Short Story #3

The Bruised Princess

A Short Retelling of The Princess and the Pea

A. G. Marshall

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April 7, 2019

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A desperate girl on a stormy night...

Rachel is searching for sanctuary from her abusive father, but finds herself a guest in the castle instead. Why does everyone assume she is important, and why do they insist that she sleep on an enormous mattress tower?

Can she unravel the mystery and find a happy ending, or will she be trapped in something even worse? See for yourself in this romantic retelling of The Princess and the Pea.

The Bruised Princess is book three 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 6,500 words (about 25 pages) was originally given as a gift to my newsletter subscribers.

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Chelsea K10 / 10

“This was a very interesting Retelling of Princess and the Pea. While this is a short story it manages to get do a really good job of telling this story with an engaging plot and interesting characters. I liked both Rachel and Prince Benjamin and was happy with how things worked out for them. I look forward to reading more from this series of short stories.”

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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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