I am living in the shadows of my father’s death and my stepmother’s oppressive control. My world is a maze of secrets and hidden desires, where happiness feels out of reach. Ash sparks hope in my heart but my stepmother seeks to destroy every ounce of my joy. Her web of lies and deceit threaten to destroy everything, but the truth is what will set me free. The love that Ash and I share is impenetrable, even when evil sneaks back into our lives. We start to give up hope as the world burns around us. Will we find brighter skies, or will we be cursed to darkness forever?This is a DARK fairytale retelling of Cinderella and contains HEAVY triggers. Reader’s discretion is HIGHLY advised. This is NOT the fairytale you know.