Fairy Dance

In this tale, twelve princesses, each of astounding beauty, are locked in their shared bedroom by their father each night. Vexed to discover that their dancing shoes show signs of wear every morning, the king demands an explanation, which they refuse to give. The king offers his kingdom and marriage to any of his daughters as a reward to the man who solves the mystery. However, if the mystery remains unsolved after three nights, the erstwhile suitor will be put to death. After many entrants fail, a wise old soldier finally cracks the case.

Classic Fairy Tales, Volume 1, features 10 of the best-loved fairy tales from the Brothers Grimm and more.

This is a story from the Ballet Stories collection.

This is a story from the Ballet Stories collection.

The Twelve Dancing Princesses is a fairytale by the Brothers Grimm about some beautiful daughters that somehow manage to sneak out of their bedrooms every night to go dancing. Their father is desperate to find out what they are up to and enlists the help of potential suitors to find out.

The Twelve Dancing Princesses is a fairytale by the Brothers Grimm about some beautiful daughters that somehow manage to sneak out of their bedrooms every night to go dancing. Their father is desperate to find out what they are up to and enlists the help of potential suitors to find out.

Seven vampiric temptresses dance with seven handsome highlanders. Then they turn on the men. Ian captures Sorcha, giving his brothers a chance to escape. With the vampiric fey woman still in his grasp, Ian is saved by the rising sun. Sorcha's sisters vanish with the light of dawn leaving her trapped in the mortal realm. Ian is bewitched by the wild delights she offers and Sorcha can't resist the urges he stirs in her. But her wicked sisters and his highland brothers only want to attack and kill each other. Will Sorcha and Ian's sizzling passion prove strong enough to overcome the ...

All her life, Faith has dreamed of being the belle of the ball and dancing with Fred Astaire, and now some mysterious Godmother has left her magic dancing shoes. A charming prince has also just walked into her life and asked her for a dance at the annual charity ball. Can true love be far away for this shy Cinderella? Originally published in the anthology "These Boots Are Made For Strutting".

A dark fantasy debut perfect for fans of House of Salt and Sorrow, The Hazel Wood, and L.J. Smith's The Forbidden Game trilogy. It was supposed to be a fun school trip to Germany's infamous Black Forest, but the castle they're staying in doesn't match the brochure-it's old, creepy, and every room holds a different Grimm fairy tale bent on their destruction. Sadie Reyes and Jenny Bell had been best friends most of their lives, until a traumatic event tore them apart. Sadie can’t forgive Jenny for her role in what happened, and Jenny can’t forgive herself. Now they’re trapped together ...

Emery Blackwood's life was forever changed on the eve of her high school graduation, when the love of her life, August Salt, was accused of murdering her best friend, Lily. She'd once dreamt of running away with August, eager to escape the misty, remote shores of Saoirse Island and chase new dreams together. Now, she is doing what her teenage self swore she never would: living a quiet existence among this tight-knit community steeped in folklore and tradition, ruled by the seasons and ancient superstitions.

When Holly is given a pair of red ballet shoes by Rosa, little does she know – they are magic! She finds herself transported to the magical world of Enchantia where she meets the beautiful White Cat, who promises to be her guide. It isn't until he goes missing that Holly realises just how important and special he really is. Can she solve the mystery and save the White Cat or is he lost in time forever?

A queen in need of a husband and a prince who had never been truly loved—will they overcome opposition to find happiness? Brianna Reaner, Queen of Aisling, has never been on a date, been in love, had a suitor, or has even had a crush on a boy before. According to the laws of her country, she must marry by her eighteenth birthday or risk losing the right to rule her kingdom. How is she supposed to find a suitable husband in less than six months? What will the consequences be if she makes the wrong choice? With the help of her advisors, she compiles a surprisingly short list of suitable ...

Little Boy Zombie lives on a big farm just outside of Romero Town with Mama Zombie, Papa Zombie, and Rex the Zombie Dog. One day, while Mama Zombie and Papa Zombie are away, Boy Zombie is left in charge of the farm. But when he gets bored, he decides to play a prank on the citizens of Romero Town. He yells toward town, "Humans here, humans here!" And everyone comes shambling to the farm to help. When they discover they've been tricked, Boy Zombie is warned by his elders: "Don't cry 'humans' when there are no humans!" But will he learn his lesson in time?

Petunia woke to yet another rainy day, and she feels particularly gloomy about being stuck inside. By letting ordinary objects and elements of her daily routine spark her imagination, she finds a happy calm she wants to share. Throughout the Dance-It-Out! 12-book series, Ballerina Konora helps listeners connect with movement and focus the breath in quirky tales by an award-winning dance teacher, turned award-winning author, and her ballerina daughter.

This is the story of a man battling cancer, in which cancer itself is a man. What if cancer were a man and it was up to you to track him down and kill him? This book travels through all of the darkness and the light that make up that very journey. It is sad, but funny, and heartwarmingly [sic], tragically, hopeful. It goes there, and then comes back, but you will not forget that you have been. Unless, of course, you do forget.

This live recording could not be more fun! A seasoned storyteller who loves rhythm and song joins with a traditional musician playing instruments ranging from mountain dulcimer to a cardboard box drum to create multicultural magic. The stories come from Siberia, the Makah tradition of Alaska, Cajun Louisiana, Palestine, the British Isles, and the American South.

Three magical stories from three American authors, weaving magic creating true American Fairy Tales. In “The Princess Who Could Not Dance”, a Princess learns to let go and let nature teach her how to dance. In “Rosy’s Journey”, a young girl embarks on a long journey to find her father. In “The Golden Windows”, a boy learns what true riches he has in his life.

A young man must discover how 12 princesses manage to wear out their shoes each night - even though they are locked in their room. The reward is great but the penalty for failure is death!

With the Sun God’s sorrow, the sun continues to rise each day, but it is hot and angry, bringing drought to the land. Long ago, when the sky gods still mingled with mortals, the young muses fell mysteriously ill. As the sisters grew weaker, their parents became more desperate, seeking aid from scholars, warriors, and healers alike. With each failure, the sun grew hotter, and the nights colder. Amidst this turmoil, Michael, a humble incense farmer, struggles to provide for his orphaned sisters. Saving the muses not only promises to restore divine favor but also offers a boon that could ...

The last of the dancing vampire sisters, shimmy and strut their way into belly dancing at a Scottish Steamapunk Con. It’s all sizzle and steam when they get together with a sexy rock guitarist and a hot looking god at the con. Afric swore she’d never love a human but Kade’s got her tied up in Celtic knots with the exotic pleasures of his shibari rope. 6th in the Dancing Vampire series The War Goddess Morrigan commands Afric to cut all ties with her human lover. Afric’s caught between pleasing her goddess, her sister, and her man. What will it take for Afric to follow her own heart ...