Dystopian Fairytales | Excerpts from my novel (WIP)
After Pinocchio, I went down a rabbit hole (ha, see what I did there?) of re-imagining several fairy tales as allegories of living in fascist America. I present...
Alice in Wonderland
A young girl named Alice navigates a world of rules and judgment that doesn't see her for who she truly is, discovering her inner strength through imagination and family support in this retelling of self-discovery and resilience against societal barriers.
Trigger warning: Transphobia, bullying, emotional distress, childhood trauma.
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Snow White
Sarah Whitaker, a small-town daycare worker, finds her innocent world upended by online discoveries that challenge her beliefs, leading her down a path of conviction and conflict in this examination of purity, truth, and radicalization.
Trigger warning: Online radicalization, bigotry, hate speech, workplace harassment.
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Beauty & the Beast
Emma falls in love with Ryan in a changing America, but as their relationship deepens, she grapples with his shifting views and the emotional toll of maintaining their bond, exploring the dark side of love and ideology in a modern fairy tale.
Trigger Warning: Toxic relationships, gaslighting, political radicalization, pregnancy decisions.
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Pinocchio
Mark Henley, an ordinary insurance adjuster, faces unexpected hardships that force him to question the systems he's always trusted, in this gripping tale of awakening and resistance against corporate and political indifference.
Trigger Warning: Economic hardship, medical issues, mental health struggles, sociopolitical oppression.
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Dystopian Fairytales | Excerpts from my novel (WIP)
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