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from the Spells, Space & Screams: Collections & Anthologies in Fantasy, Science Fiction, & Horror group.
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I was looking forward to this but the preview looks sepia, dull faced, and budget. Too bad.



Baba Yaga and The Beach House of Greedy Horror followed by Revenge of the Snake.
The Peddler’s Promise by Catherine McCarthy ★★★★☆
“Have any of you wondered why not one of our daughters has been able to open her box?”
Because the things girls want are to big and important to ever fit in a box. But their brothers greedy hearts filled Baba Yaga’s belly.

And that was the lamest Tiefling.


“…many curious children still wander the woods, looking for my cottage. I always welcome them in with a smile and a basketful of candy.”
Ooh. Here’s we go with the dark happy cannibalism. This short remembrance of Baba Yaga through the ages was violent, grotesque, and funny. My favorite part was the modern Yaga who wrote a bestseller and keeps her door open. Whahaha!

(view spoiler)

How could you!


“To take something requires that you give something back in equal measure. A hand for a spell. A life for a life.”
Baba Yaga brings justice for a murdered woman. Less magic than old school psychological manipulation, but I liked it all the same.

“Would they do the same for you?” The words strike me like a slap to the face.
A classic fairytale style story of the abused unwanted sister. I was worried she would choose the tragic hero trope. Nope, my girl liked her vengeance served on an obsidian plate!

Oh yes! I love that that’s John Wicks nickname too!