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Wicked Witch of Munchkinland: Wizard Of Oz Retelling, The

2024
Author(s): Crowes, Sheila
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Publisher(s): Gawid Entertainment
Genre(s): Fantasy

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The land of Oz. A name synonymous with vibrant colors, whimsical creatures, and a whimsical, almost innocent, magic. Yet, beneath this surface lies a world riddled with unspoken secrets and a darkness that threatens to consume it. The Wicked Witch of the West, once thought vanquished, has returned. But her power, her influence, is no longer contained within the confines of broomsticks and cackling laughter. It is a darkness that seeps into the very soul of the land, corrupting its essence and twisting its beauty into something grotesque. Munchkinland, once a beacon of joy and merriment, has become a desolate wasteland. The vibrant greens and yellows have been replaced by an oppressive gray, a stark reflection of the chains that bind its inhabitants. These chains are not of metal, but of magic, a vile sorcery crafted by the witch, binding the Munchkins in servitude, forcing them to toil under her tyrannical rule. This is the story of Lira, a young Munchkin who refuses to succumb to the witch's insidious grip. She remembers the days before the darkness descended, the days of laughter and freedom, and her heart burns with a fierce determination to restore her people's lost world. Her journey is fraught with danger, a perilous odyssey that takes her through treacherous landscapes and forces her to confront not only the witch's malevolent power, but also the fear and doubt that threaten to consume her from within. Prepare to delve into a world where the familiar becomes twisted and the lines between good and evil blur. This is a story where rebellion is not merely a battle against an external force, but a fight for the very essence of what it means to be free.