Behind the Fairy Tales (Standard Edition) Playing Cards *7 days delivery*
- Albert Einstein
We all grew up on bedtime stories that began with "Once upon a time..." and promised a comforting "Happily ever after." We marvelled at heroic princes, enchanted princesses, and magical beings. But the original folklore collected by the Brothers Grimm and ancient storytellers was far darker, raw, and twisted than the sanitized versions we know today. Some even say these tales were rooted in real historical tragedy.
What if the stories didn't end the way you were told?
Welcome to Behind The Fairy Tales Playing Cards -a tribute to the childhood stories that shaped us, unveiled through a sinister, dualistic lens.
The Dual-Face Court Cards (Bright vs. Dark)
The defining feature of this deck lies in its two-way court card illustrations. Flip each court card upside down to reveal two sides of the same character: the innocent storybook legend on one end, and their macabre, unfiltered origin on the other.
The Kings
- King of Diamonds: Alice in Wonderland
- King of Clubs: Cat and Mouse in Partnership
- King of Hearts: The Frog King (or Iron Henry)
- King of Spades: Snow White
- Queen of Diamonds: Puss in Boots
- Queen of Clubs: Little Red Riding Hood (Little Red Cap)
- Queen of Hearts: The Fox and The Cat
- Queen of Spades: Sleeping Beauty (Briar Rose)
- Jack of Diamonds: Rapunzel
- Jack of Clubs: Cinderella
- Jack of Hearts: The Owl
- Jack of Spades: The Brave Little Tailor
Step beyond the sanitized folklore and discover the hidden truths buried within childhood legend. Which character's dark side will surprise you the most?
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