Enchantment
by Orson Scott Card
The moment Ivan stumbled upon a clearing in the dense Carpathian
forest, his life was forever changed. Atop a pedestal encircled by
fallen leaves, the beautiful princess Katerina lay as still as
death. But beneath the foliage a malevolent presence stirred and
sent the ten-year-old Ivan scrambling for the safety of Cousin
Marek's farm. Now, years later, Ivan is an American graduate
student, engaged to be married. Yet he cannot forget that long
ago day in the forest -- or convince himself it was merely a
frightened boy's fantasy. Compelled to return to his native land,
Ivan finds the clearing just as he left it. This time he does not run.
This time he awakens the beaty with a kiss... and steps into a world
that vanished a thousand years ago.
Sleeping Beauty
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