Short Stories Fairy Tales

After the loss of her mother, a woman returns to the San Fernando Valley only to uncover a haunting secret about her childhood friend. A visiting professor at a charming but strange California liberal arts college must face her past in order to protect her son. A sister, lost in the woods, confronts the dangerous truth about her brother, her stepmother, and herself. Rose's dog Wolfie has died, and three seductive women offer to help return him to her. But only if she will pay the price.

A collection of stories drawn from some of the finest early 20th-century works on folklore and mythology. Inside, you'll encounter enchanted princesses, mischievous elves, mysterious spirits, shape-shifting animals, and noble heroes facing trials beyond imagination. Whether it's the delicate retellings of Katharine Pyle, offering graceful versions of beloved fairy tales, or the rich global selections curated by master editors like William Allan Neilson, William Patten, and Charles William Eliot, every story carries its own touch of magic.

Rediscover the magic and menace of Grimms Fairy Tales in a fresh edition crafted for today’s readers. This Adapted for Modern Readers version keeps the original plots, moods, and morals intact while refining archaic phrasing, cleaning up inconsistent punctuation, and presenting clear, contemporary typography. Enjoy smooth, consistent formatting on every device, lightly clarified language that never talks down to you, and a reading experience that lets the stories shine without distraction. Rooted in the oral traditions of nineteenth-century Europe, these timeless tales explore justice, ...

Most of the times this importance overshadows several other factors that build a child's personality in an impressive manner. Being one of those parents, if you are the one then this book perfectly belongs to you. As a parent, I myself am well aware of the value that morality contains. The moral values that we instill in our children or intend to transfer are definitely very much important. This is the reason that motivated me to develop a set of stories for children to educate them morally.

Based on the wildly popular TikTok series, F*cked Up Fairy Tales presents modern retellings of some of the strangest and darkest stories humans have invented. Inspired by sources across the world, “Cosbrarian” Liz Gotauco conjures gossipy animals, homicidal royals, doomed commoners, and shape-shifting beaux—all reckoning with complicated, adult problems that “Disney versions” have sanitized.

Do you read bedtime stories for your child? Don't modern heroes seems too boring to you? Try to plunge into the fairy tale world filled with ancient, magical creatures: elves, fairies, mermaids, dragons... This fairy tale storybook is dedicated to ancient folktales from around the world. Many of them are lost, but some have still managed to reach our era. We travel, together, all around the world. We sink into the old tales that speak of magic we still don’t fully understand. We look for answers, but — perhaps more importantly — we look for questions: for that spirit that makes us ...

This superb collection of larger-than-life folk heroes aptly represents America’s robust early days, perfectly capturing the vitality of the men and women who carved a new country out of the North American wilderness. Author Mary Pope Osborne supplies a fascinating introduction to each tale and then gives her own original twist to the telling of it. Scott Snivley takes the listener on a wild ride from sea to shining sea in this classic collection, which includes Davy Crocket, Sally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind, Johnny Appleseed, Stormalong, Mose, Febold Feboldson, Pecos Bill, John Henry, and Paul Bunyan.

Are you a parent? So your child's education is a priority. Most of the times this importance overshadows several other factors that build a child's personality in an impressive manner. Being one of those parents, if you are the one then this audiobook perfectly belongs to you...In my book, messages about values are integrated. The messages are related to what any parent wants to embellish their child.

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For centuries, classic fairy tales were the main source of bedtime stories for kids. This audiobook contains nine short stories inspired from these famous classic fairy tales and three bonus stories from Aesop’s Fables. So, you’ll get total of 12 stories.

Stories have shaped civilizations, inspired revolutions, and sparked personal transformations. They still have that power today. I was always captivated by stories when I was a child. In school we had a class called “Moral Science,” and there was one teacher, who made it unforgettable. I can still picture his white robe and the sparkle in his eyes as he brought each tale to life. I may not remember algebra or history equations, but I carry with me the values he taught, such as waking up early, being kind, staying punctual, speaking politely, asking questions, and so much more. Surely ...

Three Magical Bedtime Stories to Help Your Little One Drift Off to Sleep Join Princess Aurora Daneen and her delightful forest friends—Uni the Unicorn, Draggy the Dragon, Parroty the Parrot, and Lobsty the Lobster—for a tea party, a dinner party, and all kinds of fun and games! In this cozy collection, the friends embark on gentle, magical journeys that spark imagination and wonder while nurturing important life skills like teamwork, problem-solving, and the value of friendship. These sweet tales also encourage creativity and emotional growth in age-appropriate, comforting ways. ...

While fairy tales were not originally intended for children, they have become a staple of children's literature since the early 19th century. Here is a collection of English fairy tales, including many stories you will remember from childhood.

Five modern takes on classic fairy tales, and the only magic is the real-life kind. Each sweet, funny, romantic short story is 10,000-13,000 words in length. The stories can be read separately, but are linked together in the collection, and wrap up in the perfect happily ever after. Amazon readers say: "Absolutely LOVED this book. WANT MORE!!!" "...a very clever take on fairy tales." " "I was hooked at the start and read this through in one sitting, ending with a sigh and a happy heart. I recommend them to any romantic who loves a fairy tale." Stories include: “Cindi” Cindi wants a ...

George MacDonald, described by W.H. Auden as "one of the most remarkable writers of the 19th century", was valued in his own time as an original thinker and spiritual guide. Of all his writing, it is the fairy tales that have retained their fascination, and this collection includes all 11 stories. The fairy tales feature the stock characters of traditional tales—fairies both good and bad, and children undertaking precarious journeys. Often adopting paradox and nonsense as Lewis Carroll did, the stories invite adults to deploy the same open-mindedness as children.

The Billionaire Fairy Tale Trilogy is a steamy romantic trilogy based in New York City. It has plenty of heat, laughter, with a guaranteed HEA and no cliffhangers.

📖✨ Fairy tales were never meant to be safe… ✨📖 Step into the shadows of Grimm & Twisted, where the classic fairy tales you thought you knew unravel into chilling, dark, and unexpected new versions. This collection takes beloved folklore and injects it with mystery, horror, and surreal twists—where Cinderella’s slipper leads her to a curse, the Big Bad Wolf is the least of Red Riding Hood’s problems, and a sleeping beauty might never wake up... or maybe she never really slept at all. With 25 original, nightmarish retellings, this book is perfect for lovers of dark fantasy, ...

This audiobook collects Wellman’s John Thunstone and Lee Corbet stories, written between 1943 and 1979. These stories combine the mystical and horrific with traditional Southern folk tales and legends. These stories also reveal a post-World War II modernism that make them much more then pulp romanticism. The paranoia and cynicism of modern weird icons, such as The X-files, may well have had their genesis in the pulp musings of Manly Wade Wellman.

The Princess and the Unicorn Bedtime Stories for Kids Ages 2–6 A collection of three gentle fairy tales set in a magical forest, with a princess, a dragon, a unicorn, and many more friends. Snuggle in and join Princess Aurora Daneen and her friends as they set off on soft, magical adventures—just right for bedtime. Together, they’ll help Draggy the Dragon find his lost teddy, step through a magical door to enchanted worlds, and lend a hand when Draggy shrinks after sipping from a mysterious well. These soothing tales invite imagination and wonder, gently teaching the beauty of ...

Are you ready to journey through explicit, unapologetically steamy sex stories in magical realms, where every encounter is wilder and hotter than the last? Flora Winston’s life takes a sharp, seductive turn when she discovers she’s next in line for the Fae throne. But there’s a catch: to claim her crown, she must embark on a sexual journey across the supernatural realms, exploring their forbidden desires and unlocking her hidden powers through raw, unrestrained passion.