Wickedness & Wonder: A Fairy Tale Anthology

by Shaelynn Long (Editor), Brittany McMunn (Editor), A. Wells (Contributor)

What happens after the magical kiss, the spells dissipate, and the initial excitement of the promised happy ending? Is there truly a forever filled with rainbows and beauty and perfect, starry nights? Or might there be another, darker, more mysterious undercurrent that’s worth continuing? Could there be something still lurking in the shadows? Is magic still weaving its way into the souls of the fairy tale denizens?

Wickedness & Wonder is a collection of poetry and short fiction exploring classic fairy tales in new (and perhaps unsettling) ways. We invite you into these unique worlds, rhythms, and stories, hoping you’ll stay with us as long as you like. Perhaps it might be best to leave a trail of breadcrumbs, however…

We cannot ensure your well-being.

498 pages, Paperback

Published July 22, 2025

Reviews

[Charleigh Frederick]

So excited to have a poem in this collection!!

[Emily Rozmus]

Yes my short story is in this book, but there are great fairy tale retellings for everyone! Check them out!!

[Kelly Miller]

“Wickedness & Wonder” is a delightful collection of short stories and poems edited by Shaelynn Long and Brittany McMunn. Most of them are quite short, some are amusing, and some are dark. In one of the standout stories, “An Enchantment of Twelve,” by Christine Letizia, the eldest of twelve princesses faces a severe punishment for defying her father by sneaking into an underground castle with her sisters to dance with twelve princes. All in all, this compilation is a real treat for fans of fairy tales!