‘The Forgotten and the Fantastical 2’ stories – ‘Trash Into Cash’. Becky Tipper’s tale sees the traditional ‘Rumpelstiltskin’ story being played out in today’s metropolis – the old miller may now be a scrap merchant, the king may be a sharp, clean-cut businessman and the threads of gold may now be made out of green paper – but the heroine’s desperation and love for her child are as strong as ever.
‘Trash Into Cash’ features alongside 16 other short stories in ‘The Forgotten and the Fantastical 2’, published by Mother’s Milk Books. Copies are available from their website.
E. H. Illustration 
Emma, I was so delighted with your illustration for my story! All of the illustrations are gorgeous, though, and really add something special to the book.
Thank you Becky! I’m really glad you liked it, I was worried it might look a bit too sinister! It was an honour being one of the first to read so many great stories 🙂