The Necklace of Princess Fiorimonde, and Other Stories

In a glittering palace, a strikingly beautiful princess hides a dark secret: she learns sorcery from a reclusive witch perched on a lonely mountain. Though the kingdom admires her outward charm, she revels in black magic, fearing that any future husband would discover her nocturnal visits and strip away the spell‑bound allure that sets her apart.

When the king announces his wish to find a suitable prince for his daughter, the princess’s panic turns to cunning. Determined to keep her powers—and her beauty—intact, she summons the witch to devise a ruthless solution: transform every would‑be suitor into a bead for a never‑before‑seen necklace that would forever adorn her neck. The plan promises a dazzling display of magical triumph, but it also sets the stage for a clash between vanity, enchantment, and the expectations of a kingdom poised for change.