The Adventures of the Princess and Mr. Whiffle

The Thing Beneath the Bed

Disguised as a sweet, traditional children's picture book about a little girl and her teddy bear, this subversive dark fantasy is written strictly for adults. The story follows a princess who wonders what lives in the dust and darkness underneath her bed, leading to unsettling and gruesome discoveries. Featuring deceptive simplicity and multiple divergent endings, it turns classic fairy tale tropes upside down with dark humor.

by Patrick Rothfuss

Subterranean Press · First published 2010 · 72 pages