A woman with a spindle. A chef with a secret. A queen with a monstrous appetite. Ogres are rampaging in the mountains, and Hanna simply wants to warn the king. But the spindle in her purse is a far bigger threat to the kingdom than hungry ogres, and a sleeping curse is just the beginning. If you think you know the story of Sleeping Beauty, you’re in for a surprise! The Woman with the Spindle is book eight in the Once Upon a Short Story collection. Discover a unique twist on your favorite fairy tales with these standalone adventures! This short story of 9,000 words (about 23 pages) was originally given as a gift to my newsletter subscribers.