All great villains are heroes in their own minds. This week, we explore the dark side with our favorite female villains from the evil stepmothers and witches of Disney infamy to modern fairy queens and killers. We dive deep into what makes a villainess appealing and interesting, and why they can be a joy to despise. These ladies may be dark and not-so-cuddly, but the balance they bring to fandoms like Dresden Files, Harry Potter, and the works of Stephen King and Alfred Hitchcock makes them engaging and ever-necessary.