A Twisted Tale, also called Twisted Tales in editions with the complete series, is an anthology series of books based around alternate "What if" spins on Disney and Pixar animated films. They are published by Disney-Hyperion, and written by different authors, including Liz Braswell, Jen Calonita, Elizabeth Lim, and Farrah Rochon.
Books +Book TitleBased onScenarioAuthorRelease datePages1A Whole New WorldAladdin"What if Aladdin had never found the lamp?"Liz BraswellSeptember 1, 20154002Once Upon a DreamSleeping Beauty"What if the Sleeping Beauty never woke up?"April 5, 20164483As Old as TimeBeauty and the Beast"What if Belle's mother cursed the Beast?"September 6, 20164844ReflectionMulan"What if Mulan had to travel to the Underworld?"Elizabeth LimMarch 27, 20184165Part of Your WorldThe Little Mermaid"What if Ariel had never defeated Ursula?"Liz BraswellSeptember 4, 20184756Mirror, MirrorSnow White and the Seven Dwarfs"What if the Evil Queen poisoned the prince?"Jen CalonitaApril 2, 20193507Conceal, Don't Feel (US)Let It Go (UK)Frozen"What if Anna and Elsa never knew each other?"October 1, 20193208Straight On Till MorningPeter Pan"What if Wendy first traveled to Never Land with Captain Hook?"Liz BraswellFebruary 4, 20204969So This is LoveCinderella"What if Cinderella never tried on the glass slipper?"Elizabeth LimApril 7, 202041610UnbirthdayAlice in Wonderland"What if Wonderland was in peril and Alice was very, very late?"Liz BraswellSeptember 1, 202051211Go the DistanceHercules"What if Meg had to become a Greek god?"Jen CalonitaApril 6, 202133612What Once Was MineTangled"What if Rapunzel's mother drank a potion from the wrong flower?"Liz BraswellSeptember 7, 202149613Almost ThereThe Princess and the Frog"What if Tiana made a deal that changed everything?"Farrah RochonSeptember 6, 202246414Set in StoneThe Sword in the Stone"What if Arthur wasn't supposed to be king?"Mari MancusiMarch 31, 2023 (UK)36815When You Wish Upon A StarPinocchio"What if the Blue Fairy wasn't supposed to help Pinocchio?"Elizabeth LimApril 4, 202348016Suddenly SuperThe Incredibles"What if Violet became an agent of Syndrome?"Jen CalonitaAugust 31, 2023 (UK) April 6, 2027 (US)36817Fate Be ChangedBrave"What if the witch gave Merida a different spell?"Farrah RochonApril 2, 202446418Princess of ThievesRobin Hood"What if Maid Marian were the real outlaw?"Mari MancusiSeptember 5, 2024 (UK)38419Sally's LamentThe Nightmare Before Christmas"What if Sally discovered Christmas Town?"October 8, 202435220Be PreparedThe Lion King"What if Nala was compelled to team up with Scar for a secret reason?"Farrah RochonDecember 1, 2024 (AUS)33621Cruel Truth101 Dalmatians"What if Anita and Cruella were best friends?"Jen CalonitaMay 1, 2025 (AUS)40022How Far I'll GoMoana"What if Moana broke the heart of Te Fiti?"Keala KendallSeptember 2, 202540023Adventure is Out There!Up"What if it was Ellie who went up to Paradise Falls?"Liz BraswellApril 7, 202640024Nobody Gets Left BehindLilo & Stitch"What if Nani and Stitch had to join the Galactic Federation to keep their 'ohana together?"Keala KendallMarch 1, 2026 (AUS)40025Waiting on a MiracleEncanto"What if Mirabel and her sisters had to leave the Encanto?"Anika FajardoSeptember 1, 2026400
Anthologies +Book TitleStories and basesScenarioAuthorReleaseA Twisted Tale Anthology(16 short stories total)"Cast Out" (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)"What if Snow White learned magic?"Livia BlackburneOctober 3, 2023"A First Mission" (Mulan)"What if Mulan became the Emperor's advisor?"Elizabeth Lim"Et Voilà" (Ratatouille)"What if Remy had met Colette first?"Liz Braswell"The Envelope" (Cinderella)"What if Anastasia had a change of heart?"Jen Calonita"A New Dawn" (The Lion King)"What if Mufasa gave up his throne?"Farrah Rochon"Rattle the Stars" (Treasure Planet)"What if Jim Hawkins joined the pirates?"M.K. England"A Royal Game of Chess" (Robin Hood)"What if history wasn't quite right about the legend of Robin Hood?"Liz Braswell"The Secret Exchange" (The Little Mermaid)"What if Eric met Ariel after she rescued him?"Elizabeth Lim"Dust to Dust" (Peter Pan)"What if Tinker Bell was working for Captain Hook?"Micol Ostow"Gonna Take You There" (The Princess and the Frog)"What if Naveen had to get home to Maldonia?"Farrah Rochon"Fates, Three" (Brave)"What if the triplets visited the Witch?"Jen Calonita"A Dragon in the Snow" (The Sword in the Stone)"What if Madam Mim and Merlin went to school together?"Kristina Pérez"The Journey Home" (Beauty and the Beast)"What if Belle had to take her father's place at the fair?"Farrah Rochon"Call It a Hunch" (Hercules)"What if Hercules's first day as a god didn't go as planned?"Jen Calonita"The Reluctant Prince" (Bambi)"What if Bambi didn't want to be the next Great Prince of the Forest?"Liz Braswell"The Rose and the Thorns" (Sleeping Beauty)"What if Aurora knew the truth about her curse?"Elizabeth Lim
Graphic novels A graphic novel version of the 2018 book Part of Your World, adapted by Stephanie Kate Strohm, was released on June 13, 2023. A graphic novel version of the 2020 book Straight On Till Morning, also adapted by Stephanie Kate Strohm, was released on June 11, 2024. A graphic novel version of the 2016 book As Old As Time, adapted by Beatrice Bassoli and Francesca Siviero, was released on May 6, 2025, and published on Webtoon on October 17. A graphic novel version of the 2022 book Almost There, adapted by Jamila Rowser, was also announced, though its release date is currently unknown.
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