Catherynne M. ValenteAnd hell, sometimes the best thing is to put on a black dress and become a wicked stepmother. There’s power in that, if you’re after power.
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In the play, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Helena, the stepmother from hell, is described as a wicked stepmother. In this quote from Shakespeare's play, he talks about how becoming a wicked stepmother can be a great thing. If you have a bad temper and want to let it out, there's nothing better than being a wicked stepmother. If you have a bad temper and want to let it out, there's nothing better than being a wicked stepmother.
Source: The Bread We Eat In Dreams
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