georgia fey

woah. that was absolutely incredible. you must get published so i can buy your work! one of the greatest narrative's i've ever read, and that's saying something. you've given me faith again that there is actually talent out there and not just literary dribble like Twilight! Keep Writing!

Sean Miner

I'd love to claim credit for the genre, but honesty demands I mention that adult fairy tales have been done by far more talented people: Jane Yolen comes immediately to mind, and Steven Brust. In an erotic turn, Anne Rice (writing as Anne Rampling) wrote The Taking of Sleeping Beauty. There are usually a few good examples in any issue of Year's Best Fantasy and Horror, and in fact editor Terri Windling is the creator of the 'Fairy Tales' series of novels (featuring reinterpretations of classic fairy tale themes). Thank you, though, for considering my work worthy of comment. It's a bit like being put into that class or writer. :)

amiblackwelder

yeah- you should create a new genre- adult fairy tales.hehe.

Sean Miner

Well, the story was originally written for a specific person, who was the basis for Aurora and, like Aurora, was 25. Other than her, I didn't have a particular target audience. While my seven-year-old loved it (I've never spared her the messy bits of fairy tales), I imagine it might find more of a following among adults.

lagostar

great fun really enjoyed it , one question is it an adult fairytale? is this a new genre ? it seems a bit scary for a kid my daughter is nine and i don't think she could handle it , what age bracket would it be targeted at ?

28t/eaganxx

a bit too much like the classical story of Sleeping Beauty. but still, an original adaptation of it, by a writer who has a gift of storytelling.

Sean Miner

Thank you much, Aimee, and Dondi! I'll try to get something new up soon!

AimeeJ85

This was great! I really liked this story a lot. I posted it to Facebook as well! Wonderful!!

donditiples

Wow. I am blown away. I loved it! Loved it! I've been reading your other work, and I wish there were more.

kelms182

wow! this was absolutely amazing!! loved it! needs to be a movie, way better than disney ever thought of!

GraceTheBFC

Wow! This looks better than the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe!!!

thedharmaprincess

Totally gorgeous written! Bravo!

Sean Miner

Thank you for reading and commenting! Anyone who enjoys the story, please take a moment to click "Share This" and promote it on StumbleUpon or similar!

Charrlee

Couldn't 'put it down'! Love it!

terenagay

And they lived happily ever after :)