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  • Monster File Chronicles Frankenstein -The Prometheus Legacy by Sinon2023
    Sinon2023
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    He was built to be a monster. He chose to be a man. Experience the original story of Frankenstein as you've never seen it before. Staying true to the classic 1818 text, this adaptation takes a sharp turn at the Arctic ice. Instead of perishing, the Creature survives into the modern world. Follow his journey from the dark streets of 18th-century Ingolstadt to the high-tech reality of 2026. Can a being made of the dead finally learn how to live?
  • Journey to the West: Modern Retelling by JessieXiao4
    JessieXiao4
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    Want to read Journey to the West but found the original too difficult? This book is made for you! 100% faithful to Wu Cheng'en's original, fully preserving every story and character, but rewritten in clear, lively English. Humor, drama, and adventure come alive, making the classic easy and enjoyable to read. Two volumes: Volume I (Before the Journey) - 17 chapters Focuses on Sun Wukong, detailing his birth, apprenticeship, rise as the Horsekeeper of Heaven, his title as Great Sage the Equal of Heaven, and his havoc in Heaven. Tang Sanzang's story is also included, revealing his background and the reason he must journey west Volume II (During the Journey) - 103 chapters Tang Sanzang sets out on the real pilgrimage, gradually recruiting disciples-Sun Wukong, White Dragon Horse, Zhu Bajie, and Sha Wujing. Together, they face eighty-one trials, battle demons, grow as individuals, and experience thrilling. This is a fully readable, effortless version of the classic. No dictionaries, no struggle-just dive into the legendary journey, meet unforgettable characters, and enjoy the excitement, humor, and wisdom of the original like never before.
  • The Boy Who Cried by Setnim
    Setnim
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    A very short story that twists the classic fairy tale while still retaining the essence.
  • The Moor Does Not Forget by giftpenpal
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    Some loves end. Others stay buried in the land. Drawn back to the ruins of Wuthering Heights, a grieving young woman encounters the echoes of a love that destroyed itself through obsession and pride. As the past begins to speak, she must decide whether longing is fate-or a lesson meant to be survived. A haunting reimagining of Wuthering Heights about love, loss, and the courage to choose yourself. Some places remember what people try to forget. When grief pulls a young woman back to the ruins of Wuthering Heights, she expects silence. What she finds instead are echoes-of a love that burned too fiercely, of names the wind still carries, of two souls who mistook obsession for devotion. As the past presses closer, she is forced to confront her own heartbreak and the quiet ways love can haunt long after it ends. Through whispered conversations with memory and myth, she learns that longing does not always mean destiny-and that choosing yourself can be the bravest act of all. The Moor Does Not Forget is a haunting, lyrical reimagining of Wuthering Heights, where love is examined not as a grand tragedy, but as a warning-one the land itself refuses to let fade. Author's Note✨ This story is not a retelling meant to replace Wuthering Heights, but a conversation with it. I wanted to explore what that kind of love looks like when viewed from the outside-when obsession is no longer romanticized, but examined honestly. If you've ever confused intensity for destiny, this story is for you. Thank you for reading.
  • Tales From The Old Frontier by Safahrs
    Safahrs
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    Cowboy retellings of Fairy tales. The chosen fairytales are from Brothers Grimm.
  • Becoming Glinda: Reflection of Good. by jxyd3n1q
    jxyd3n1q
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    Set years after the events of Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch, this continuation explores the reconstruction of Oz after the fall of both the Wicked Witch and the Wizard.
  • Of Love That Crossed The Worlds by SilviaKrpatova
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    A well known fairy tale meets a famous classic novel in this retelling.
  • Jekyll, Hyde, and Pride by CtnpKDODO
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    A retelling of the classic story by Robert Louis Stevenson set in the late 1960s, along with a few other changes. Mr. Utterson has an issue weighing heavily on his mind. That issue being the will of one Dr. Jekyll. The will is an abomination, a legal nightmare, and Utterson hates it will all his heart. As. Dr. Jekyll is his life-long friend and client, he is bound to honor it. But his investigations into the will's recipient, Mr. Edward Hyde, lead him to discover dark secrets beyond his wildest dreams. Aided by Mr. Richard Einsfield and Miss Rebecca Carew, can Mr. Utterson get his dear friend out of this mess? ********************************************************** I wrote this for a school project and to celebrate getting a perfect score I'm posting it here, and adding another part and an epilogue. Please, ignore the shitty cover art, I know it sucks. And yes, I wrote this while listening to the musical's cast recording, I am a nerd.
  • 1001 Post-Apocalyptic Nights by theory_of_creativity
    theory_of_creativity
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    In an abandoned post-apocalyptic middle eastern society, a tyrannical mad ruler takes over, and it is unfortunate that the other surviving cultures in the war had fled Earth and are out of contact. Sheri, the futuristic character of Scherezade, stands up to this ruler using only her wit and creativity, as it's the only way out. Little by little, the stories she tells him make him fall in love, as Scherezade uses this to her advantage to advocate feminism and bring enjoyment to the society while the ruler remains oblivious. A TWIST ON 1001 ARABIAN NIGHTS~ Use your best qualities to reform society~
  • ROTTEN to the Core [EN] by BellOfSilence
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    ** The beautiful Snow White becomes the marionette of a sinister prince and seven unscrupulous rogues. But can the wicked stepmother really be overthrown so easily? ** "Mirror, mirror on the wall, Who is the fairest of them all?" - Brothers Grimm - In a kingdom plagued by darkness and despair, Mairwen's beauty makes her the target of her evil stepmother Rhiannon's jealousy. When the faithful huntsman tries to make the poisoned princess disappear into the forest, he falls victim to a gang of seven merciless robbers. When the rogues discover the beautiful princess in her timeless sleep, they use her as bait to lure travelers into a deadly trap... Over the years, many noble princes and brave heroes come to rescue the princess and awaken her with a kiss - but none succeed. Until one day, a prince from a distant kingdom appears. However, he does not come to free Snow White from the villains' clutches but to use her for his own wicked plans. So, he makes the guards a tempting offer. Will the kingdom be plunged into eternal darkness? Or can true love flourish in the tainted soil to ultimately free the kingdom as well as Snow White's heart and restore peace to the land? **** BOOK OF THE MONTH JUNE 2023 - @Lowfantasy **** 🏅 1. Place Wonder Awards - Short Stories 🏅 1. Place Snow Crystal Awards - Short Stories 🥇 1. Place Laurel Wreath Award - Short Stories 🥈 2nd Place Philosopher Awards - Thriller 🥈 2nd Place Campfire Award - Short Story **** A dark adaptation of the fairy tale "Snow White."
  • 🌑🌹 ROMEO AND JULIET -WHAT IF?🌹🌑 by JUSTAGIRLAFTERGOD
    JUSTAGIRLAFTERGOD
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    A retelling of Romeo and Juliet where one choice changes everything. Fate is questioned, love is tested, and the ending is not what you expect.
  • Roneo & Shaggiet | Shaggy x Ron Fanfic by SHAGGYxRONenthusiast
    SHAGGYxRONenthusiast
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    Shaggy Rogers x Ron Weasley. A Romeo & Juliet remake, from the makers of Shaggy x Ron Fanfic here on wattpad. Set in the streets of London circa 1500, this is an age-old tale that will guide you on a fantastical adventure between two star-crossed lovers misfortuned by their ancestors' feud. Their stories end in united tragedy, yet their demise promises a brighter legacy for the Montague and Capulet families.
  • My Experience with Don Quixote by Adie3230
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    When a fifteen‑year‑old girl steps out of the subway on a scorching New York afternoon, the last thing she expects is to meet a self‑proclaimed knight on an electric scooter. But Don Quixote - aluminum‑foil helmet, mop‑lance, and all - charges into her life with a mission: to protect the innocent from the "metal beasts" terrorizing Times Square. Dragged into his chaotic quest, she witnesses him challenge taxis, confront tow trucks, and nearly get himself arrested - all in the name of chivalry. What begins as a ridiculous encounter slowly becomes something strangely inspiring, as she realizes that beneath his delusions lies a heart determined to make the world better, one imaginary monster at a time. In this modern retelling, a girl discovers that sometimes the bravest people are the ones who dare to see the world not as it is, but as it should be.
  • Spiteful Thorns by Nixanthy
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    Everyone knows the story of Catherine and Heathcliff in Wuthering Heights . The world revolves around them and their tragic love story, but no one knows the dark secret of the one who witnessed the tragedy that befallen our two hopeless romantics at Wuthering Heights. Nelly Dean. In this dark reimagining, the 'faithful servant' and our only narrator in the novel, reveals her twisted obsession that fueled her sabotage against our two love birds and their tragic fate. Note: In writing this particular short story, I would give all the credit it to the main author of 'Wuthering Heights'. I took inspiration directly from her book and it's just a fan fiction. Thank you ☺️.
  • The Heights by EmptyNestWriter
    EmptyNestWriter
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    Wattpad Comp Of Wuthering Heights The city taught them that love was inefficient. Ash stayed behind when the Heights was abandoned-when the storms worsened, the power failed, and the world below decided the place no longer mattered. Cora left for warmth, safety, and a future the Heights could never offer. Years later, as the city prepares to erase the settlement entirely, their story resurfaces-unfinished, unresolved, and impossible to forget. Forced to confront the choices that shaped them, Ash and Cora must decide whether survival means leaving everything behind... or choosing each other at last. A dystopian reimagining of Wuthering Heights, The Heights is a story about endurance, memory, and love that refuses to disappear quietly.