: In the modern world, Cinderella is Ashley Boyd , a 19-year-old single mother-to-be who feels trapped and powerless.
: Cinderella (Ella) signs a contract to attend the royal ball and escape her life of servitude. In exchange, Rumplestiltskin demands her firstborn child —a debt she unknowingly agrees to without reading the fine print. Once_upon_a_time_1x04
In the Once Upon a Time episode , the story reimagines the classic tale of Cinderella through a dark, high-stakes deal with Rumplestiltskin. The Enchanted Forest: A Twisted Contract : In the modern world, Cinderella is Ashley
: Mr. Gold (the modern Rumplestiltskin) has brokered a deal to buy Ashley’s baby for Mayor Regina Mills. Desperate, Ashley steals the contract from Gold's shop and attempts to flee town. In the Once Upon a Time episode ,
: This episode highlights Mr. Gold's unique position in Storybrooke, as he appears to be more aware of the two worlds than any other resident.