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Little Read Riding Hood: 20 Must-Read Dark Fairy Tales

It's a sorta fairy tale: Find out what darkness lies in the hearts of these great 20 must-read dark fairy tales.

8 of the Most Violent, Original Endings of Classic Fairy Tales

Happily ever after who?! The original versions of fairy tales were often more like GAME OF THRONES than Disney.

10 Dark and Twisted Fairy Tale Retellings

These dark fairy tale retellings feature evil changelings instead of princesses and mermaids who know how to bite back.

QUIZ: How Well Do You Know Fairy Tales?

From the myriad versions of Cinderella to Baba Yaga, how well do you know fairy tales? Quiz yourself to find out!

Would You Call That Happily Ever After? Strange and Obscure Fairy Tales

Bones in a cauldron, rats with self-esteem, and anthropomorphized sausage: these strange fairy tales are not the stories you're used to!

11 Fantastical Beauty and the Beast Retellings

These Beauty and the Beast retellings give a whole new spin on the classic fairy tale everyone loves, perfect for teens and adults.

Mermaid Tails: 9 Enchanting Books Like The Little Mermaid

To celebrate the premiere of the new Little Mermaid movie, here are 9 middle grade and YA books like The Little Mermaid!

Quiz: Pick Your Favorite Disney Movies, Get a Fairy Tale Retelling Recommendation

Pick your favorites within 20 pairs of Disney movies and get a fairy tale retelling recommendation for what you should read next!

10 Little Red Riding Hood Retellings For All Ages

Read your way into these 10 retellings and stories inspired by LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD, including picture books like Lon Po Po, adult fiction, and more.

8 Enchanting YA Fairy Tales to Feast on This Fall

Snatch your favorite enchanting YA fairy tales book off the shelves and hunker down for a long, dark night full of stardust and mischief.