Recommended - Fairytales/Myths/Legends
8 stories
Glass by Lady_Scribbles
Glass
Lady_Scribbles
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A retelling of Cinderella. For years, Ella has lived under the tyrannical thumb of her stepfamily, wishing for nothing but freedom. One night, a spectacular series of events leads her to a sparkling castle and a handsome prince...but is the life they offer really what she wants? Beautiful cover by Abyss-Of-Crazy! :D
The Sister by MintLemonade323
The Sister
MintLemonade323
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We've all heard the story of Sleeping Beauty. We know how she was saved by the dashing Prince Phillip, how his kiss woke her from her curse. But everything we think we know about the story of Sleeping Beauty is false. Dawn is Aurora's older sister. She spent her whole life being overshadowed by her gifted sister. But when Aurora and the rest of the castle falls into a sleeping curse, it's Dawn's job to make sure her sister wakes up. Charming Princes, witty banter, and the romance of a lifetime, 'The Sister' has it all!
Princess Charming by makexbelieve
Princess Charming
makexbelieve
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Every culture has its own version of Cinderella, whether it features glass slippers and fairy godmothers, or enchanted trees and magic fish, the love story endures and goodness is always rewarded. But in this story, Ella has been replaced by Elliot and her beloved prince is a princess severely lacking in charm. Elliot's step-father expects him to work from dawn until dusk, leaving him no time to miss the life of happiness and comfort he once knew. When the rest of his family are invited to a series of balls, held in honour of the Princess Charmaine's return from school, Elliot longs for a night off and the opportunity to reconnect with his childhood friend. But his step-father is busy plotting how his own son can win Charmaine's heart and doesn't want Elliot getting in the way. They will soon discover that Charmaine won't be easily charmed. She doesn't need a husband to rule by her side and she's going to use these balls to prove it. That is, until a friend from her past reappears and she discovers that falling in love doesn't have to mean losing control. Princess Charming is a gender-reversal retelling of Cinderella and a companion story to Mirrored Snow.
Equinox by no_kidding
Equinox
no_kidding
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Everyone knows of Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter--the four seasons. Who they don't know of is their sister, Equinox, or how the four seasons came to be. Equinox is the daughter and Day and Night. People always considered her to be the oddball, the weirdo, the ugliest, the runt. She didn't care. When a trip to the villiage makes her feel the need to help someone, she sneaks out at night, hoping to not be noticed. She soon becomes friends with the hunter of the villiage, Orion. When she is given an exciting choice on what type of "power" to have, she soon realizes that it comes with a price. Will she be willing to pay the price? ***WINNER of RetellingsUnite Creation Story contest*** Word count: 9,490 Awesome cover by @cleverwren Highestrank: #150 in Fantasy
A Kind Of Bravery: A Mulan Retelling [1st Draft] by Pennywithaney
A Kind Of Bravery: A Mulan Retelling [1st Draft]
Pennywithaney
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Harriet has always been the type of girl who would rather ride horses than stitch embroidery, practice her sword-fighting than practice her curtsies, and she'd rather dream about being the first female knight in all of history instead of a docile wife on some nobleman's arm. When a war between the allies of Ecrivenia and the kingdom of Carigan starts to brew, Harriet begins to wonder if it might just be her chance to become the knight she's always wished to be. Taking a chance, Harriet enlists in the King's Army, disguising herself as the red-headed, slight-figured, and quick-witted boy, Harry. However, when she is put under the charge of the handsome and strict King of Marenta, Leopold, she realizes her troubles are just beginning. Not only will she have to keep the other men from noticing she is a woman, but she will also have to put up with the scrutiny of King Leopold, the best friend of her brother-in-law. Throw in grueling training sessions, whispers of treason, and the enemy's secret weapon, Harriet suddenly finds herself thrust into the reality of being a knight in a war that might not be able to be won. ------ This is a sister novel to the first draft of Glass Slippers. The gorgeous cover is made by the amazing @solidarity_! Make sure to check her work out if you get the chance!
Glass Slippers [1st Draft] by Pennywithaney
Glass Slippers [1st Draft]
Pennywithaney
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Clara's problems can be summed up in two words: responsibility and family. After the loss of her mother, life for Clara was never the same. Although she loves her three siblings and tries to be the best sister and lady she can, the weight on her shoulders grows the more she learns and the more she has to know. When her father remarries to a secretive widow, Clara's responsibilities triple overnight. Through no fault of her own, Clara is thrown into an adventure she never counted on-- one of magic, tragedy, and romance. Through palace ballrooms, enchanted forests, and encounters with a handsome stranger she really shouldn't care for, Clara soon realizes that the only way to help her family and fix the problem is to do it herself. The only trouble is that she doesn't know how. A Cinderella Retelling. ----- Cover design made by solidarity_! First draft! *featured by Once Upon A Time as of 9/24/2015*
Mirrored Snow [short story] by makexbelieve
Mirrored Snow [short story]
makexbelieve
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Everyone knows the story of Snow White: blood red lips, ebony hair and skin the colour of freshly fallen snow. Her vain step-mother, desperate to be the 'fairest of them all' attempts four times to have her killed, until her prince comes to save the day. But what if Snow wasn't a princess, but a prince. And the queen's antique silver mirror contained not just her reflection, but a girl. Mirror can no longer remember her name - or life - before the queen imprisoned her. All day, every day, she finds herself at the queen's beck and call; a life of endless servitude and isolation. Snowdon is approaching his 18th birthday and is an increasing threat to the queen's right to rule. And his looks are putting him in the running for her 'fairest' title too. So the queen decides the quickest way to solve all her problems is to get rid of Snowdon. Permanently. But the girl watching their every move has other ideas.
The Virtuous Princess by FarahOomerbhoy
The Virtuous Princess
FarahOomerbhoy
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The kingdom of Humanity is under threat from a great and terrible dragon.... A courageous prince is all that stands in it's way.... Seven virtuous princesses compete for the princes' hand... But whom will the prince choose to be his bride? Find out in this short but fascinating fairytale about the power of courage, faith, and truth, in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds.