Khan's Riddles: A Kyrgyz Saga of Love and Wit
In ancient Kyrgyz lands, suitors face the Khan’s cunning riddles to win a lover’s hand.
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Medieval: Spanning roughly from the 5th to the 15th century, this era is characterized by knights, castles, feudalism, and the rise of Christianity in Europe. Medieval stories often delve into chivalry, courtly love, religious themes, and the struggles between kingdoms and empires.
Silent Princess of Anatolia
A prince braves ancient curses across Anatolian hills to restore his beloved voice.
The Weeping Lass at the Crossroads: A Tale of Grief and Grace
A young woman's vigil at a haunted crossroads tests the bounds of mourning.
The Girl Without Hands: A Tale of Perseverance and Redemption
An armless maiden confronts darkness and finds her own light.
Petrosinella: An Italian Rapunzel Tale of Hope
A heartfelt retelling of the classic Rapunzel in Renaissance Italy.
Journey to the Well of the World's End
A brave princess seeks the ancient well that grants wisdom
Owl of the Magic Orange Tree
A young owl learns her true beauty beneath the enchanted orange blossoms
The Lute Player's Journey Through Shadows and Light
A stirring tale of war, captivity, and the healing power of music in medieval Russia.
Wood of One Hundred Oaks - A Tale of Love's Strength
A heartfelt journey in an enchanted ancient grove
Princess of the Roses: A Timeless Tale
A delicate journey of beauty, resilience, and enchanted blossoms.
The King With Horse's Ears and Other Irish Legends
A journey through ancient Irish lore where secrets, bravery, and magic entwine.
Flight of the Sincere: The Journey Toward True Leadership
An allegorical journey of avian pilgrims seeking the secret of authentic leadership.
Forest of a Thousand Lanterns: Destiny’s Radiant Battle
An ancient tale of fate and courage against an evil queen in a mystical Chinese forest.
Davy and the Devil: The Queen of the Fishes
A clever youth’s daring quest in an enchanted coastal realm where wit battles wickedness.
Scheherazade: The Enchanting Queen of Tales
A captivating narrative of a queen whose timeless stories saved her life and transformed a kingdom.
Thomas the Rhymer: Journey to the Fairy Realm
A mystical ballad of fate, magic, and the silver thread connecting our world with the realm of the fair folk.
El Cucuy: The Shadow of Fear in Medieval Spain
A chilling tale of a mysterious figure haunting the nights and teaching lessons to the disobedient.
Tamerlane’s Secret Garden
A timeless journey into the enchanted legacy of Tamerlane’s hidden garden.
The Bride of Wadi Qelt
A forbidden love, a broken vow, and a spirit that lingers in the winds of Wadi Qelt.
The Princess of the Sands
A warrior princess defies destiny and fights for her freedom in the sands of Mali.
The Talking Serpent of the Danube
A fisherman’s fateful encounter with a mystical serpent leads him on a perilous journey to break an ancient curse.
The Selkie of the Baltic Sea
A fisherman’s love for a selkie tests the boundaries between land and sea.
The Water Goblin of Bohemia
A tale of forbidden love, eternal sorrow, and a curse that lingers beneath the waters of Bohemia.
The Gold-Spinning Bride of Zagorje
A girl who spins gold, a curse-bound prince, and a count’s greed—fate weaves its own tale in the hills of Zagorje.