Twenty curses, old and new, from best-selling fantasy authors such as Neil Gaiman, Karen Joy Fowler, Christina Henry, M.R. Carey, and Charlie Jane Anders.

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It's a prick of blood, the bite of an apple, the evil eye, a wedding ring, or a pair of red shoes. Curses come in all shapes and sizes, and they can happen to anyone, not just those of us with unpopular step-parents....

Here you'll find unique twists on curses, from fairy tale classics to brand-new hexes of the modern world - expect new monsters and mythologies as well as twists on well-loved fables. Stories to shock and stories of warning, stories of monsters and stories of magic.

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9 hours and 38 minutes
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Marie O’Regan - editor, see all
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Helen Lloyd, see all
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July 7, 2020
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Listening Length	9 hours and 38 minutes
Author	Marie O’Regan - editor, Paul Kane - editor
Narrator	Helen Lloyd, Shiromi Arserio, Lisa Flanagan, Simon Vance, Tim Campbell, Esther Wane, Soneela Nankani, P. J. Ochlan
Whispersync for Voice	Ready
Audible.com Release Date	July 07, 2020
Publisher	Blackstone Publishing
Program Type	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Language	English
ASIN	B0857LJ2TV
Best Sellers Rank	#61,124 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) #116 in Fantasy Anthologies & Short Stories (Audible Books & Originals) #251 in Literature Anthologies #1,019 in Fantasy Anthologies

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Kent D. Reed

What a collection

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 29, 2022

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I read this for a book club. And I did joined most of the stories , but there are some I couldn't relate to.

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Thomas St. Marie

Some good some bad

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 13, 2022

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There are a few good stories in here. There are also some that I immediately delete from my memory banks. Maybe 60% are varying degrees of good.

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Amanda Withrow

Enjoyable ride!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 23, 2023

I devoured this book in a day...creative and fun. Only one or two stories that didn't really wow me, but no bigs because the book as a whole was captivating and left me wanting more and more!

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Jade

interesting and weird

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 31, 2020

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Just like any other anthology, this book has good stories, weird stories, and stories that you just decide to skip because they are just plain painful to read. I cannot say I regret buying the book, but I can honestly say that it was a rather forgettable book that will stay in my bookshelf without being read again. Overall, it has a story for every person depending on what you like.

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Sammie B.

Dark twists on classics - expect the unexpected!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 23, 2020

Many thanks to Titan Books for an copy in exchange for an honest, unbiased review.

Anthologies are hard, because you sort of always have to expect a mixed lot. I’ve never read an anthology where I’ve just loved every single one of the stories. But this one came pretty darn close, I have to say.

Cursed is a masterfully edited book from a list of highly talented authors that delivers on its promise of evil curses, dark fairy tale retellings, and twists that are sure to give you goosebumps.

I definitely didn’t find any part of this terrifying per se. This was a more subtle sort of feeling, a pervasive creepiness as you read that you know something’s not quite right. If there’s one thing you should go into this anthology with it’s this: expect the unexpected.

I have to say, the editors did a fabulous job curating the stories, and the authors brought some interesting new perspectives to fairy tales we all know and love. The stories range from straight up horror to some with a more philosophical bent to even some humorous ones. Because what screams horror more than humor, am I right? But it worked perfectly.

I'll just highlight a couple of my favorites here:

Henry and the Snakewood Box
What I Loved: This is written from the point of view of a snarky demon (and really … is there any other kind?!). The voice is the perfect balance between fun and manipulative, with just a dash of evil. Okay, a healthy dosing of evil. But I wouldn’t have it any other way.

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What I Loved: This one surprised me by not only being darker than I originally thought it would be, but it took an unforeseen turn that I really enjoyed. This takes its inspiration from the Pied Piper, and I loved how the author took the roots of that story and transformed it to something darker and yet still like an arrow straight to the feels.

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What I Loved: Who knew you could have a love story in a book about curses?! That in itself is enough to make this stand out. I loved the blend of horror and romance here. It was both sweet and creepy, poignant and heartbreaking, especially thinking about all the ramifications of it.

Wendy, Darling
What I Loved: I think the idea in this isn’t completely unique (as I’ve heard this “theory” about Peter Pan before) but oh my freaking gosh, the creep factor was cranked up so much. This story was dark and freaky and the writing dragged me along reluctantly, especially after I saw where it was going, but it was just so powerful.

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Kindle Customer

Mostly enjoyable

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 16, 2020

At times it was difficult to tell which fairy tale the authors were trying to recreate. Not that that is a problem. I really only found one story I did not enjoy. But that happens with anthologies.

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Shannon R.

Well written and curated collection

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 11, 2020

Several really well done stories and authors I'm happy to discover. Only a few clunkers (getting a bit tired of children's stories turned into horrors).

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Steve

Dark twists on well-known fairy tales as well as original stories

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on December 29, 2020

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A super anthology, featuring some incredibly talented writers, including a few I hadn’t read before and have now added to my list.
As with all anthologies, there were personal favorites, though having said that, there were only two or three which didn't hit the mark for me personally. I believe there’s something here for all tastes.
I must add, the brief/theme was exceptionally well covered in all the stories and through a variety of approaches. I read it during the Christmas holidays, and although none of the stories feature Christmas, the 'magical' fairy-tale feel complimented the time of year.
I don’t really like doing this, especially when the stories are so strong, but here are my personal favorites ...
As Red as Blood, as White as Snow, by Christina Henry – a dark, brooding tale that took me back to childhood.
Troll Bridge, by Neil Gaiman – one of my favorite authors, every word is perfection!
At That Age, by Catriona Ward – a modern tale with a message that stuck with me.
Henry and the Snakewood Box, by M.R. Carey – unique POV, intelligently written, darkly humorous.
Wendy Darling, by Christopher Golden – a dark, memorable twist on Peter Pan.
Little Red, by Jane Yolen and Adam Stemple – loved the voice and its dreamlike quality.
Again, by Tim Lebbon – great story-telling, thought-provoking.

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Natalie C.

Middling anthology. No stand outs.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on March 14, 2020

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It’s very difficult to review an anthology of short stories. Normally there are some stand out stories that stay with you long after you’ve read them. And then the majority of them are pleasant distractions. Unfortunately there are no stand out tales in here. There is nothing that I will come back to and nothing I will think about after the closure of the book.

The theme of the stories is Curses and Fairytales. Some are very clearly linked some are tenuous. And to describe any in detail will give the game away. But suffice it to say this is a book that causes no ruffles and fleeting enjoyment.

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Sarah-Jayne Thacker

Great purchase, thank you

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on October 22, 2020

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Haven't read it yet, added it to my collection & oh what a wonderful collection. With lockdown in place & libraries closed I was getting a bit anxious not having plenty of books to read. Fortunately Amazon saved the day & I now have more books than I could wish for, every book I've bought has been in excellent condition. I am over the moon , keeping me entertained on these dark nights. 😊

Kindle Customer

A real twist on fairytales and stories told!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on August 9, 2020

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I’m a huge fan of Christina Henry so any little snippet of her writing I’m there to read it. But what a great collection of small little horrors and delights to get those goose bumps tingling! A real twist on some of our favourite fairy tales and myths unknown that also allow us to reflect upon what we once knew. A great read for the thrill seekers and mystical readers among us. Would read a million times over and not be bored. Would highly recommend.

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Raisha Hayes

Dark, Creepy and Fantastic

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on September 11, 2020

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I really enjoyed reading this book. A few authors I knew and a few I did not. In hindsight, this really should have been a Halloween read as some of the stories were so creepy and so dark (which is what I love!). If you would like a mix of unnerving tales to give you goosebumps I would highly recommend this book!

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