The Wooing of Etain: A Timeless Irish Myth of Love and Fate
The epic tale of Etain, a goddess reborn as a mortal, whose beauty and spirit draw the desires of kings and gods across centuries.
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The Silver River: A Heavenly Divide of Love in Argentina
A myth from Argentina’s pampas tells how the Silver River in the night sky forever separates two star-crossed lovers
Samurai Quest: Honor, Vengeance, and Forbidden Love in Edo Japan
An immersive journey with a wandering ronin torn between the sacred code of bushido, retribution, and a forbidden love beneath cherry blossoms.
Escape: A Cold-War Prisoner's Bold Flight for Love
In the heart of the Cold War, a captive American risks everything to cross enemy lines for the woman he loves
Theft of the Moon
In a remote Micronesian atoll, a cunning youth embarks on a daring quest to steal moonlight and win the heart of his beloved
The Rivals
A Comedy of Mistaken Identities and Romantic Entanglements in the Irish Countryside
The Duel at Dawn: A Clash of Ideals and Hearts
Amid the frost of a Russian winter, two nobles face a pistol’s report and the stirrings of forbidden desire
The Kiss: A Delightfully Awkward Moment in Russia
When a shy street artist’s accidental peck at a Moscow festival sparks laughter, chaos, and a surprising spark of love.
Spring Torrents
A Russian Novella of First Love Amid the Thawing Rivers
An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving
A Heartwarming Tale of Family Traditions and Unexpected Love
A Lady's Maid
An android maid embarks on an unexpected journey of love and self-discovery in a futuristic America.
Broads: A Hilarious Adventure of a Man and His Bold Women
When Mark discovers his type is loud, fearless women, life becomes a comedic rollercoaster of bold personalities and awkward encounters.
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A bickering couple's routine argument takes an unexpected turn at a convenience store
The Lady with the Dog: A Forbidden Romance on the Black Sea
An evocative tale of chance encounters and hidden passions along Yalta’s sunlit shore
Carmilla: The Moonlit Obsession
An Irish Gothic Novella of Desire, Mystery, and Eternal Night
The Gift of the Magi
A heartwarming tale of young love and selfless sacrifice on a humble Christmas morning.
The Three Fayes of the Swedish Forest
A Swedish fairy tale about three magical sisters who guide a young woman to win her prince’s heart
The Lady of Shalott: A Cursed Reflection
A newly discovered medieval tale of a cursed maiden bound to her tower, longing for the world she dares not see
Cupid and Psyche: A Tale of Love, Betrayal, and Redemption
An evocative retelling of the timeless myth of Cupid and Psyche set in ancient Italy, weaving romance, trials, and ultimate reconciliation.
Beauty and the Beast: The Hidden Heart
A Timeless Tale of Inner Beauty and True Love in a French Kingdom
The Sleeping Beauty in the Enchanted Castle
A tale of a cursed princess’s century-long sleep and the prince whose love awakens her
The Tale of Genji: Heian-Era Romance Reimagined
A poetic retelling of Prince Genji’s life set against the elegant splendor and hidden yearnings of Heian-era Kyoto’s imperial court.
Dancing with a Ghost
An eerie American legend of a lonely dance, where a man waltzed with a spectral woman and uncovered her tragic fate.
The Three Fayes: A Swedish Tale
Three mystical fairies aid a humble maiden in her quest to win a prince’s heart in an enchanted Swedish realm.