BEAUTY IS A CURSE. THE SLIPPER IS A TRAP. Forget the fairy godmother. Forget the pumpkin carriage. In this chilling Grimm Noir retelling, salvation does not come from a wand—it grows from a grave. Cinderella is a creature of ash and bone, enslaved by a stepmother who looms like a void and stepsisters who revel in cruelty. Starved and beaten, she waters her mother’s frozen grave with tears and blood until the earth learns to bleed back. From the rotting soil erupts a Hazel Tree—twisted, necrotic, and alive. It offers her a gown not of silk, but of hardened gold sap that clings like insect armor. It offers her a way out. But the Royal Ball is no fantasy. The Prince is a hunter looking for prey that bites back, and the dance floor is a killing ground. This stunning graphic novel Atmospheric Intricate, high-contrast illustrations blending J-Horror aesthetics with classic gothic etching.A Dark A twisted take on the classic folklore that returns to the horrific roots of the Brothers Grimm.Body Horror & A visceral exploration of grief, vengeance, and the price of transformation.Perfect for fans of Emily Carroll’s "Through the Woods," Bernie Wrightson’s horror art, and dark fantasy graphic novels. Enter the ballroom... if you dare.