title: Bearly Cursed
author: Wylde, Cara
description: A retelling of East of the Sun and West of the MoonGirls my age usually spend their days dancing, singing, and dreaming of Prince Charming. Not me. I spend my days hunting and praying my poor parents and my dear sisters survive another harsh winter.I never expected to find the solution to all my problems in the cave of the white bear I was hunting. My parents will never starve again, and my sisters will get to live that life of dancing and singing, but there's a catch: I must become the wild beast's wife. Giving up my freedom, accepting I'll never feel the warm touch of a man… it's all worth it for my family's happiness. So, I let the beast lock me up in its icy castle, and I get ready for a life of boredom and sacrifice. However, when my first night in the white bear's home turns into a passionate encounter with a mysterious stranger, I understand my life will be anything but boring.Bearly Cursed is a sizzling hot short story that might just set your Kindle on fire. Intended for readers 18+.