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“Ashlynn washed her face, put on an apron, and then opened wide the door to her shoe closet. This princess wouldn't care if she wore a burlap sack every day, so long as she had dozens of footwear choices. Today she settled on a pair of scrappy teal wedges and went to start breakfast. Even though her father's grand house came fully stocked with servants, her mother believed in good, solid, character-forming chores. After all, Ashlynn would inherit her mother's story and become the next Cinderella someday, and there would be lots of floors to mop and hearths to sweep her Happily Ever After.”

Book:Once Upon a Time: A Story Collection

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Shannon Hale

Shannon Hale is an American author born on January 26, 1974. She is known for her works in fantasy and young adult literature, which have gained widespread popularity among readers. more

“There was a clink of glass slippers against the wood floor, and then her mother appeared in the doorway. She had the same strawberry-blond hair and green eyes as Ashlynn. Her mother was already dressed, but Ashlynn didn't notice the clothes she was wearing. As always, her eyes went right to the glass slippers. Oh, how she loved those shoes. "Chores, dear!" her mother said, leaning over to kiss the top of Ashlynn's head. "And then you should pack." "Yes, Mother!" Ashlynn washed her face, put on an apron, and then opened wide the door to her shoe closet. This princess wouldn't care if she wore a burlap sack every day, so long as she had dozens of footwear choices. Today she settled on a pair of scrappy teal wedges and went to start breakfast. Even though her father's grand house came fully stocked with servants, her mother believed in good, solid, character-forming chores. After all, Ashlynn would inherit her mother's story and become the next Cinderella someday, and there would be lots of floors to mop and hearths to sweep her Happily Ever After.”

Princess Fairytale Happily Ever After Mother And Daughter Cinderella Footwear Inherit Glass Slipper Ashlynn Ella

Book:Once Upon a Time: A Story Collection

Source: Once Upon a Time: A Story Collection

“I’m glad you’re going,” Catya said as she erased the night roster from the whiteboard. “Considering you’re my boss, that makes me nervous. I’d rather have you happy to see me coming into the clinic.” “No, it’s not about work. I’m glad you’re going out tonight.” Ehlena frowned and looked around. By some miracle, they were alone. “Who says I’m going anywhere but home?” “A female going home doesn’t change out of her uniform here. And she doesn’t worry about how her footwear goes with her skirt. I’ll spare you the who-is-he.” “That’s a relief.” -Catya & Ehlena”

Footwear Ehlena And Her Boss

Book:Lover Avenged

Source: Lover Avenged

“I cannot approve of your foible for dancing-shoes to wade through snow in such weather.”

Footwear

Book:Doom Castle

Source: Doom Castle