Once Upon a Time

There is a town in Maine where every storybook character you have ever known is trapped between two worlds, victims of a powerful curse. These characters include beloved figures from fairy tales, childhood stories, and legends, all unable to fully exist in either realm due to their cursed state. The curse has created a limbo, a place where these characters are neither completely in the storybook world nor in the real world, leaving them stranded and often misunderstood by the townspeople.

The nature of this curse is complex and rooted in ancient magic that was cast centuries ago. Over time, many of the characters lost their memories of their true origins and became part of the town’s everyday life. Some live out of sight, while others walk among residents, often unaware of their true identities. The curse’s influence causes confusion, pain, and a constant yearning to reclaim their true stories and identities.

At the heart of this tale is Emma Swan, a 28-year-old woman who has supported herself as a bail bonds collector. She has faced many hardships in life, having been abandoned as a baby and raised on her own with little knowledge of her origins. Emma’s tough exterior hides a caring nature, but her life has been marked by struggle and resilience. Her story takes a turn when a young boy named Henry appears, claiming to be her son and urging her to believe in a world beyond her understanding.

Henry’s revelation shocks Emma, as he suggests that she is not just an ordinary woman but a character from a different world—a world where she is Snow White’s missing daughter. Despite her skepticism, Henry’s insistence prompts Emma to reconsider her life and her past. She begins to uncover clues that point to her true identity and her connection to the fairy tale characters. This discovery marks the beginning of her journey to understand the curse that has trapped them all.

As Emma delves deeper into her origins and the mysterious curse, she confronts numerous challenges and encounters many characters from her past. She learns that only one person knows the entire truth about the curse and that only she has the power to break it. This revelation sets her on a path toward redemption, not only for herself but also for the enchanted characters who have been longing to reclaim their stories. Her journey is intertwined with themes of hope, identity, and the enduring power of belief.