It wasn't an ailing grandmother that tempted Red into the woods that day ... Anything can happen when you stray from the path. These are not your mother's fairy tales. Step into the world of sour magic. Duel with a scarred war-prince, defeat a (dashing) bandit king with your own army of toads, venture into the depths of the forest for your heart's desire. Forge a bond so strong it defies even death. Straying from the Path includes two brand-new novellas and four short stories in the (forthcoming)Sour Magic series of fairy tales, perfect for anyone who loves retellings and fairy tale adaptations. Remember, anything can happen when you stray from the path.