The compilation consists of excerpts from Nancy Madore's erotic fiction anthology, Enchanted Again: More Erotic Bedtime Stories for Women, published in 2008. The book uses classic nursery rhymes as thematic guides for chapters exploring various romantic and sexual narratives. These stories generally focus on female protagonists grappling with emotional dissatisfaction in their relationships, which leads them to seek out intense, unconventional, or even destructive forms of intimacy. Narratives include Pansy framing her husband for murder after an affair involving sadomasochism and manipulation, and Claire developing an obsession with a local handyman who secretly provides sexually explicit mechanical devices and services to women in a small town. Other stories examine the complexity of power dynamics, control, and emotional commitment within relationships. Overall, the sources present a candid look at female desire and rebellion against traditional domestic constraints.

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