The Tale of The Bamboo Cutter

The old bamboo cutter, Taketori when he finds princess kaguya

The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter,” also known as “The Tale of Princess Kaguya,” is a Japanese folktale whose author is unknown. The story is considered one of Japan’s oldest narratives, with origins dating back to the 10th century. It has been passed down through generations and remains a beloved piece of Japanese literature. Enjoy … Read more

The Swineherd Fairy Tale

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Once upon a time, in a land far away, there lived a prince. This prince had a kingdom to inherit, riches beyond measure, and a heart full of love. But he had eyes for one alone – a princess of a neighboring realm, known far and wide for her beauty and grace. However, this princess … Read more

Riquet with the Tuft Fairy Tale

The scene depicts Prince Riquet conversing with the princess in a whimsical forest setting, embodying the fairy tale's charm and sense of wonder.

Riquet with the Tuft also known as Ricky with the Tuft is a fairy tale by Charles Perrault, featuring themes of beauty, intelligence, and perception. Here’s the story: Once upon a time, in a kingdom far away, a queen gave birth to a son named Riquet. He was born with an unfortunate tuft of hair … Read more

The Wise Woman Story

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A short bedtime story based on The Wise Woman: A Parable, a richly allegorical story by George MacDonald, opens in two contrasting worlds. In a humble cottage, Rosamond, a shepherd’s daughter, is scolded by her mother. “Rosamond, you must not go through that hole in the hedge again. It’s not ours.” “But it’s so pretty, … Read more

The Story of The Widow’s Son

The Widow's Son

This is a short retelling of the Norwegian fairy tale “The Widow’s Son,” In a small village, nestled between rolling hills and whispering forests, there lived a young man with his mother, a widow. Their life was humble yet peaceful. One day, the mother said, “My son, we can no longer live on so little. … Read more

East of the Sun and West of the Moon Story

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This is a short retelling of the East of the Sun and the West of the Moon story while keeping the magic and enchanting elements of the fairy tale. Once upon a time, in a land shrouded in mystery and magic, there lived a poor farmer and his family. Among his children was a beautiful … Read more

The Necklace of Princess Fiorimonde Short Story

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The Necklace of Princess Fiorimonde is a lesser-known but enchanting fairy tale by Mary de Morgan, first published in 1880. It’s a story of vanity, enchantment, and ultimately, redemption. Here’s a short retelling of this tale, In a faraway kingdom, there lived a beautiful but vain princess named Fiorimonde. Her beauty was renowned, and many … Read more

The Princess and the Goblin Short Story

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The Princess and the Goblin is a beloved children’s fantasy novel by George MacDonald, published in 1872. It tells the story of Princess Irene and her adventures with Curdie, a miner’s son, as they outwit the goblins that live beneath the mountains near her castle. Let’s dive into a short retelling of this classic magical … Read more

The Light Princess Story

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The Light Princess is a classic fairy tale by George MacDonald, first published in 1864. It’s a whimsical story with a blend of humor, romance, and fantasy. Here’s a short retelling of the story: Once upon a time, in a kingdom far, far away, there lived a king and queen who longed for a child. … Read more

The Princess with the Dragon’s Mark

the image depicts the story of a princess marked by destiny and a brave knight. The princess, glowing subtly, and the knight are sharing a moment of connection in a picturesque village. Behind them, a dragon symbolizing the princess's heritage and the prophecy, looms large yet benign.

Once upon a time, in a distant kingdom, there lived a wise king revered by his subjects as the greatest ruler they’d ever known. Yet, time was taking its toll on the king, and his beautiful queen, despite her efforts, could not bear an heir. After years of imploring the magic realms in every corner … Read more