After Silence by Truth (Mature)
Yuletide pre-dates AO3, so this story was on the original site. When Yuletide was migrated to AO3, there were thousands of stories that did not get the exposure that they had enjoyed before. That's why I've had such fun digging up these older stories. This one is from Yuletide 2007.
Fandom: Fairy Tales: The Twelve Dancing Princesses, The Pied Piper of Hamlin
Characters: The Princesses, The King, The Soldier, The Pied Piper, other canon and original characters
Length: 8K words
Author Website: at AO3
Why this must be read: Because despite our hope for a happily ever after, sometimes they just don't happen.
What do these two fairy tales have in common? They revolve around music and they remind us of the caveat "be careful what you wish for". Truth weaves them together as if they were one story instead of two, and the moodiness of the tale she's woven stays true all through the telling. Heed the warnings and then, if you're inclined for something a bit darker than usual, sink your teeth into this one. Enjoy.
After Silence
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Fandom: Fairy Tales: The Twelve Dancing Princesses, The Pied Piper of Hamlin
Characters: The Princesses, The King, The Soldier, The Pied Piper, other canon and original characters
Length: 8K words
Author Website: at AO3
Why this must be read: Because despite our hope for a happily ever after, sometimes they just don't happen.
What do these two fairy tales have in common? They revolve around music and they remind us of the caveat "be careful what you wish for". Truth weaves them together as if they were one story instead of two, and the moodiness of the tale she's woven stays true all through the telling. Heed the warnings and then, if you're inclined for something a bit darker than usual, sink your teeth into this one. Enjoy.
After Silence
If you like this, take a moment to tell the author. Feedback is precious and appreciated!