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    The Spinning Talent
    The Spinning Talent
    The Spinning Talent
    Ebook26 pages17 minutes

    The Spinning Talent

    By Emily Martha Sorensen

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    When Della's roommate stupidly gives away a ring that protects her from her birth-curse, Della is forced to reveal herself as a goldspinner in order to save the airhead.

    A fractured fairy tale retelling of "Rumpelstiltskin" and "Sleeping Beauty."

    "The Spinning Talent" is a 4,800 word short story.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherEmily Martha Sorensen
    Release dateMay 9, 2017
    ISBN9781386946632
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