The Epic of Beowulf and the Dragon: A Hero’s Last Battle
The courageous final stand of Beowulf against the fearsome dragon, a timeless tale of honor and sacrifice.
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The Myth of the Lernaean Hydra: Heracles’ Fierce Second Labor
The legendary battle between Heracles and the immortal multi-headed serpent, set in the marshes of Lerna
The Epic of Fionn mac Cumhaill and the Dragon: Guardian of the Hill of Tara
How Young Fionn Protected Ireland’s Sacred Hill from Aillen the Fire-Breather
The Voyage of Mael Duin: An Irish Epic Across Enchanted Seas
A hero’s mythic quest through magical islands, ancient curses, and the mysteries of the Celtic sea
The Myth of Theseus and the Minotaur: Labyrinth of Destiny
How Theseus braved the Labyrinth and defeated the Minotaur with Ariadne’s cunning aid
The Romance of the Three Kingdoms: War, Wisdom, and the Dream of Unity
A sweeping tale of warlords, loyalty, and ambition in the final days of the Han dynasty.
The Song of the Cid: The Journey of Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar
Spain’s legendary hero, El Cid, battles exile, betrayal, and war to reclaim his honor and legacy.
Legend of the Ceibo Flower
How a brave warrior’s sacrifice gave birth to Argentina’s national blossom
Dance of the Zamba: Between Heart and Heritage
In the heart of Argentina, a folk dancer faces a choice between love and the traditions that shaped her soul.
The Inca Bridge: A Tale of Courage and Community
A legendary rope bridge in the Peruvian Andes that tests bravery and unites villagers in ritual renewal.
Clockwork Kingdom: The Tinker’s Rebellion
A gifted inventor risks everything when his creation sparks a revolution and a forbidden romance
Underworld Express: Ghost Train Negotiation with the Gods
An epic journey aboard a phantom locomotive where mortals barter with deities for the fate of souls
Quest for the Crown
Two heirs from a secret magical lineage face betrayal, test loyalty, and embark on a quest to claim a legendary crown.
Pirate Adventure: Charting Caribbean Treasures or Joining the Royal Navy
An epic tale of daring pirates, hidden gold, and the hard choice between treasure hunting and naval honor in the 18th Century Caribbean
Stowaway to Mars
A lone stowaway uncovers an alien ark beneath Mars’ scarlet dunes
Dragon’s Fang
A Young Squire’s Quest to Forge an Unlikely Alliance and Defend the Realm from a Mythic Beast
Antarctica! A Frozen Frontier of Alien Discovery
A U.S. research team in Antarctica uncovers an otherworldly entity beneath the ice, challenging every scientific boundary.
Terror on the Titanic: A Voyage of Sabotage and Survival
When a hidden threat lurks beneath the gleaming decks, survival depends on courage against chilling sabotage.
The Abominable Snowman: A Himalayan Quest
An epic journey into frozen peaks where man meets myth and the fate of worlds hangs in the balance
House of Danger: A Psychic Investigator's Time-Warped Mansion
When psychic investigator Lila Brennan inherits a sprawling estate, shifting corridors and spectral echoes draw her into a web of time-traveling danger.
Monkey King and the Celestial Peaches
A daring immortal’s feast sparks divine chaos among the gods
Reynard the Fox: Cunning in the Lion’s Court
A medieval French fable of wit and survival as Reynard outsmarts the lion-king to escape punishment
Kupe and the Giant Wheke
A fearless Maori navigator confronts the monstrous octopus in a battle for his people’s future
King Solomon's Mines: A Victorian Expedition for Africa's Legendary Treasure
An intrepid British expedition dares jungles, deserts, and ancient secrets in pursuit of King Solomon’s treasure.