When Wicked Witch, Cinderella, and Little Red attend Big Bad Wolf’s cocktail party, they aren’t sure what to expect and whether they should trust him (just look at his track record). The poor old wolf wants to be normal and entertain in customary fashion. Sadly, he misses the mark. Debra Cole’s hilarious take on a few storybook favorites was a delight to read and will be a hit in any festival.

Think of it as a twist with a (very funny) twist. The prince-and-shoe joke alone is worth the read. Funny, dark, and quick. Really enjoyed it!

Cocktails by Debra A. Cole runs with the brilliant premise of the Big Bad Wolf hosting a proper cocktail party for Cinderella, Little Red, and the Wicked Witch, and the dark comedy lands fast. These fairy-tale icons hilariously unpack adulthood, loneliness, and “happily-ever-after regret” before everything spirals. The reveal (I won't spoil it!)is the perfect mix of absurd and unsettling. So funny!