A Dark and Starless Forest Free Audiobook Download by Sarah Hollowell


A Dark and Starless Forest is a gothic, eerie retelling of the Brothers Grimm fairy tale of Snow White. Jane has been living with her stepmother and stepsister for years. The only respite she gets is when her stepfather comes to visit every now and then, but she doesn't think he's coming back ever again. One day, her father shows up on an unexpected visit with a wild story about his disappearance and the existence of fairies in the forest.

A Dark and Starless Forest is a 2017 short story by Sarah Hollowell. The story has been critically acclaimed because of its darkness, Gothic style, and unique themes. The protagonist is a girl who has recently lost her parents in an accident; she cannot remember the accident's cause. She begins to explore the dark woods near her house where she finds objects that belonged to her parents. The protagonist also finds old journals that belonged to her deceased mother who becomes more alive as the protagonist discovers them. This short story can be found on many different platforms including Audible.

Sarah Hollowell is a 16 year old girl who has recently moved to a new town. She soon realizes that she's not the only one in her new small town and village with special abilities. When all hell breaks loose, Sarah finds out that she must use her powers and skills to save those close to her, including herself.

The story is told through the eyes of Bambi, a young deer living in the forest near to a lumber mill. Bambi is curious about the world and her longing for adventure leads her to discover that she has been living in a world surrounded by darkness. Suddenly, she finds herself in a whole new place, full of trees and life unlike anything she has ever seen.

"A Dark and Starless Forest" is a deep and dark story of death, love, heartache and redemption. The protagonist feels like she can't escape the darkness that surrounds her life, but instead must embrace it and hope to find light.

Published Date 2021-09-14
Duration 9 hours 44 minutes
Author Sarah Hollowell
Narrated Tara Sands
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Abridged No
Is It Free? 30-days Free
Category Teen
Parent Category Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Mystery & Thriller

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