In this episode, we uncover the surprisingly dark origins of some favorite fairy tales, where "happily ever after" wasn’t always guaranteed. Stories like Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty trace back to creepy fireside fables rather than the technicolor versions most of us are familiar with today... -- Written by Carly Schorman Narrated by Dana Stern Produced and Edited by Syeed Poole Theme song by Doug Maxwell Hear The Mortician’s Daughter on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Amazon, Goodpods or wherever you listen to podcasts. Check out the antics, memes, and more of The Mortician’s Daughter on Instagram and TikTok.