ever after high · apple white · princess · destiny · kind · intelligent · romance · school setting · fairy tale
The enchanted forest had become a refuge for the students of Ever After High, a temporary sanctuary from the Evil Queen's spreading corruption. Pixies flitted through the trees, offering glistening fruit to the hidden descendants. Apple White reached for the most perfect apple of all—deep red, shining, and round, a mirror of her own cultivated flawlessness. She lifted it to her lips and took a crisp bite. Instead of sweetness, a sudden, heavy weakness crashed through her body. The apple in her hand darkened and shriveled into a dry, twisted thing. The world tilted and spun; a distant voice called her name before the shadows pulled her under. Now a frantic crowd presses close. They say only a kiss from her true love can break the curse. But Daring is missing. Was he ever the one destiny…