Beautyandthebeastretelling Stories

Long before legends were written in ink, a king defied a god. When Minos refused to sacrifice the sacred white bull sent by Poseidon, the punishment did not fall upon him alone. A child was born of divine wrath and mortal shame, hidden away in a labyrinth of stone and shadow. The world would come to know him only as a monster - the Minotaur - slain by a hero whose story was carved into scrolls and sung across Greece. Centuries later, in the quiet village of Dion, Aglaia grows up believing that tale. She is the daughter of a once-prosperous merchant, educated and thoughtful, more at home among myths than among men. But when her father's fortune collapses and a powerful General binds him to a cruel contract, desperation drives him to seek salvation in the ruins of Crete - and into a labyrinth that should no longer hold anything living. When he does not return, Aglaia follows. What she finds beneath the stone corridors is not the mindless beast of legend, but a creature bound by laws older than memory - a guardian of a prison he did not choose, and a name no one remembers. Offered her father's freedom in exchange for her own life, Aglaia steps willingly into a palace built above the maze and into a slow, unsettling closeness with the monster the world insists is dead. But love cannot be demanded. It cannot be traded. And it cannot be born from fear. As pride from the mortal world trespasses once more into sacred ground, the labyrinth itself begins to change. Myths unravel. Magic falters. And Aglaia must decide whether the story she was taught is truth - or whether the real monster was never the one hidden in the dark. Aglaia & The Minotaur is a slow-burn retelling of Beauty and the Beast set against the brutal elegance of Ancient Greece - where gods punish pride, legends lie, and sometimes the only way to escape a labyrinth is to walk into it by choice.

After defeating The Evil Shapeshifter, Rose's life seems to become more peaceful. Her dad even ends up having a talk with her mom and telling her the truth. Which of course leads her mom having a talk with her, but in the end, they seem to sort things out. That is, until Rose's grandmother gets sick. Her father, worried for his mother, decides to go to Amisé and her mother, not wanting to be separated with her husband again because of what happened before, insists on coming along, the two finally deciding to stay in Amisé for some time, taking Rose along with them. Rose gets to explore Amisé and learn more about it. Because after all, though she had visited the fairy forest, she hadn't spent much time in Amisé until now. But things become more chaotic. After all, Rose always had a way of getting into trouble. The peace that was there before was like the peace before the storm. When a girl named Vanessa insults Rose and dares her to go to the off limits, dangerous enchanted garden in the Forbidden Forest and bring her back a red rose, Rose accepts the challenge. But when she picks the rose to give to Vanessa, she finds out the castle is home to a beast, who holds her hostage at his castle. It's not like she could escape anyway. Picking that magic rose had consequences, and she was bound to the castle. Determined to go home, Rose starts studying to figure out how to free herself from the beast. But when she gets to know the beast and discovers who he truly is, will she be able to free him from his curse? Can she ever return home? It may be difficult to save them both, but Rose never backs out of a challenge. She isn't about to give up. She's ready to take on the world. ﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌ This is the second book in the Warrior of Amisé series. Haven't read the first one? Check out my book Rose and the Emerald Stone. Thank you @GillianCobbler & @Gilly_2 for the amazing book cover

For who could ever learn to love a beast?

A giant prince cursed to wear his true, dark appearance for the rest of his life. A human girl living in a village, striving to grow into a strong, independent woman. Two different people from two vastly different worlds. But when Luna's father and sister are taken and sentenced by the giant, Luna takes it upon herself to sacrifice her entire life for her loved ones. (A Beauty and the Beast retelling; Story is typically updated on Fridays) Highest rating on Wattpad: #24 in Fantasy #4 in GT Note: Cover was made with the assistance of Desygner. Artwork is not mine, it was provided for free by Desygner via their website.

This story takes on a retelling of Beauty and the Beast with the element of the supernatural, murder mysteries, and romance. (This is also a trilogy, but each book has different main characters, although characters from a past book will reappear in the upcoming books. This series contains lgbtq+ rep and diversity.)

Prince Duke of Memphis seeks the help of Duchess Covington, who rumor claim to be a witch and Enchantress. With no other option he asks her help to pretend to be his fiance at court temporarily postponing the engagement his parents were negotiating with the neighboring kingdom. Upon doing so giving him the time he needs to stop the war about to start with his and another kingdom. The Duchess accepts his offer unbeknownst to him only so she can infiltrate the court that shunned her and exact her own brand of punishment and revenge, especially against the royal family.

Book 1 - Born of Roses Book 2 - Changed by Love Book 3 - Hidden by Foam *This is the sequel of Born of Roses, it can be read seperately, but I strongly advise that you read Born of Roses first, if you haven't read it already.* *** Powers will arise to save a kingdom from despise, time lessens with every petal fall. Hurry quick to break a stone wall. *** Freya Light, the daughter of Rose and Keelan Light, has been locked up most of her life because of her extraordinary gifts. She has been dreaming of an adventure, but with over protective parents who are scared she will be used for her gifts, there is no chance of an adventure. But maybe just maybe fate has other ideas. Because she soon finds herself in the heart of a new world with no idea who or where she is... Would she finally get the adventure she hoped for?

A two page short story beauty and the beast retelling. I enetered a short story writing competition with this one do let me know what you think about it!

In an ancient castle shrouded by thorns and time, an enchanted mirror watches centuries pass. Once human, now cursed to reflect rather than live, it bears witness to a thousand faces - none that linger. Until Belle arrives. She talks to her reflection like an old friend, unaware that something listens back. Through her laughter, her grief, her unguarded moments, the mirror learns what it means to love - a love never to be seen, never to be held, but pure enough to set a soul free. When the final spell shatters, and the curse lifts, only one reflection remains - her smile, and the light that once loved her in silence.

Atlas Noble is happy. He has great friends and a happy relationship. But when he meets a girl whose curse might just kill both of them, his life and friendships start getting messy and twisted. True love's kiss will save them both but does it come at a price? A story about summer love, letting go, and too much drama to even count.

My family moved to Baile Coille, a remote Irish village, when I was ten years old. Since the second day of living here, I have heard stories of a strange creature that haunts the surrounding woods. Whatever it is, I intend to discover the truth behind this beast.

Elara, determined to clear Darian Graves' name, becomes entangled in a dangerous case where he's falsely accused of murder. As they uncover dark secrets about Darian's past, they discover a former colleague is behind the framing. With time running out and trust growing fragile, Elara and Darian must confront their feelings and outsmart a relentless killer before it's too late.

Seven years ago, Prince Casimir disappeared. Many blame the beast who attacked the castle and drove everyone out of the forest. But now the king and queen have no heir. The kingdom is falling apart. Scared villagers turn to violence and rebel against the crown. Out of both options and hope, Rose and her father decide to brave the forest in order to reach their family on the other side. They spend the night at an abandoned castle and her father makes a terrible mistake. But Rose will do all she can to protect her family from the wrath of the beast. This is a story of sacrifice, bravery and love. **I dedicate this story to Rosita R. She is sweet and I love her name so much! I have enjoyed teaching her for over two years. **I would also like to dedicate this to Raeya A. She is the only reason why I finished this story. Thank you for asking me what would happen next when I was ready to throw my laptop out the window. **Thank you Mistflower21 for your comments and interest in this book. **Katie Beals, thank you so much for another beautiful cover!

"Three mates. One soul. A love reborn across lifetimes." When Bella Reyes dies unexpectedly in 2025, she wakes up not in heaven, but in a castle from a forgotten world-a place of magic, moonlight, and quiet longing. There, she is called Elaria, the long-lost mate of three powerful men: a mysterious sorcerer, a gentle knight, and a scarred beast of a king. But Bella remembers nothing of her past life... only the feeling that each of them holds a part of her heart. In this soft, romantic fantasy, Bella must navigate a new world where destiny ties souls together, magic lingers in every petal, and love doesn't ask for halves-it asks for everything. A slow-burn reverse harem fantasy with warmth, softness, and quiet magic.

Once upon a time, in the land of Latveria, there lived a king. His name was King Victor Von Doom. King Victor had the biggest castle in all the lands, and the most servants. But he was not happy. In fact, he was the most unhappy person in all the lands. Especially after an enchantress curses him, giving him a scar that will remain until he learns to love someone else, and they learn to love him in return. When he coerces Reed Richards, the man rumoured to be the greatest inventor in all the land, to stay at his castle and invent a way to bypass the magic and heal his scars, King Victor may end up breaking the spell after all.