Marigold: A Short Fairy Tale of Love, Loss, and the Cost of Hope

May the 27th bloom Marigold.

Marigold is a short fairy tale of unwavering love and quiet heartbreak—a sister’s desperate fight against a curse that slowly steals her brother away. Though she and the villagers do all they can, nothing breaks the spell’s hold. Then, one night, a stranger arrives with a sliver of hope: her brother can be saved. But the cost is hidden, cruelly withheld—and by the time she learns the truth, her choice is already made, and there is no undoing it.

Mark your calendars because you’re not going to want to miss this! This is a story you’ll want to be the first to read! Available for digital purchase on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, Marigold introduces a fresh voice in the realm of fairy tales, weaving timeless emotion into a rich, original narrative. Expect a story that lingers long after you’ve read the last word.

Hanson Ashwood’s debut short fairy tale carries the poignant emotion of Beauty and the Beast, the looming peril of Snow White, and the bittersweet longing of The Little Mermaid.