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: Emma tells Ashley that people will always try to tell her who she is, but she has the power to change her own story.

: 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

: The names are subtle nods to their origins; "Ashley" refers to "Cinders/Ash". Once Upon A Time 1x04 "The Price Of Gold" Sneak Peek : Emma tells Ashley that people will always

: 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. : The names are subtle nods to their

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