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  • Ang Manlalakbay | Venti L. by ventiwritesastory
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    Manlalakbay is a Pinoy folk-fantasy epic that follows Kenneth, a young mortal marked by a mysterious prophecy etched into his palms. Destined to save the luminous realm of Lumindaya from the dark forces of the Encantos and their cunning ruler, Kenneth must uncover ancient secrets, wield enchanted artifacts, and embrace the power hidden in his bloodline. Along the way, he encounters mystical creatures, faces impossible choices, and discovers that courage, wisdom, and heart are the true keys to changing destiny. A story of magic, adventure, and Filipino folklore, Manlalakbay invites readers to journey through a world where legends breathe, and every step brings destiny closer.
  • Windswept Feathers by Marcypial
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    Follow the journey of a Witch, a girl named Naomi, and the consequences of their fortuitous meeting. This is a draft in progress that once completed will be edited and finalised, as such I am more than open to any feedback and thoughts as It progresses. I sincerely hope you enjoy the story!
  • Midnight in Hallow's Bend by natashamason
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    Book #2 of the Macabre Menagerie Series • Every October, the quiet Vermont town of Hallow's Bend glows with the light of a thousand jack-o'-lanterns. It's a tradition older than memory - and one rule has always kept the town safe: Never let your pumpkin's light go out before midnight.
  • Weaver of Asakura by Hoshibunbun
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    In a world where light and shadow are bound by fate, two lives are about to collide-without either of them realizing the force that pulls them together. MiMi, a seemingly ordinary girl from the bustling city of Marina, has always felt like something was missing. Unaware of the ancient power hidden within her, she lives a simple life, her connection to her mysterious heritage only hinted at by a set of strange, glowing bracelet. Little does she know, the magic of Asakura flows through her veins, and her destiny is far more extraordinary than she could ever imagine. Haruki, the son of the emperor in the distant land of Tsubakage, was raised in the shadows of strict traditions and unrelenting expectations. Trained to take his father's place as the future ruler, his life is defined by discipline, obedience, and an unbreakable bond with his best friend Riku, who is destined to become his future general. But even Haruki's iron will can't prevent the curse that binds him to MiMi-a curse set in motion long before their births by a witch's ancient magic. As their fates intertwine, MiMi and Haruki must navigate their vastly different worlds. MiMi's journey is one of self-discovery, as she begins to understand the power she possesses and the sacrifices it will demand. Haruki, caught between duty and a growing sense of inner conflict, must face the consequences of his upbringing and the burdens of his inheritance. Unbeknownst to them, their meeting is more than mere coincidence-it is the beginning of a prophecy that will challenge everything they know about themselves and the world around them. Follow MiMi and Haruki as they uncover long-hidden truths, question the rules that govern their lives, and learn that the boundaries between light and darkness are not as clear-cut as they once thought. Magic, sacrifice, and destiny await in this first chapter of a series where fictional stories are more real than they ever believed.
  • La Petite Pantoufle De Verre 🦋 by RewrittenWorks
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    ~After a young girl loses both her parents and is left stranded with her cruel stepmother and mean stepsisters, she finds herself in a horrible environment. Until one day, the prince decided to host a grand ball where every maiden in the land was invited to attend. The both of them meet each other at the royal ball and share the first dance. But before the prince was able to get the name of the maiden, she had to leave as she had to be home before midnight. And in doing so she left behind a glass slipper. The prince then uses this to aid him in his search for the mysterious girl...but will he find her? Disclaimer: Story is in English! A French version is in the works! ~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~ ~(Please note that this is a Disney novelisation of the 2015 live-action remake of Cinderella, with some incorporations made from details derived from the original Cinderella film created by Disney in 1950 along with many of my additions. Essentially in the way that books are produced into films, this is just the opposite where a film is now turned into a story.) All applicable rights are reserved to Disney and to whomever necessary from within their enterprise and more. ~{Grammar check and proofreading is now complete; 1st Feb 2024}, I greatly apologize in advance for any errors that I might have missed. If I might have missed anything at all don't hesitate to make me aware of it by any means...thank you ~ Second grammar check currently in progress as of January 2025! ~I hope you enjoy the story as much as I did writing and planning it 💙
  • The Nutcracker and the Mouse Queen by Emayuku
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    After hearing how his toy nutcracker got her ugly face, a little boy helps break the spell and watches her change into a beautiful princess.
  • The Lantern That Listened: When the Marsh First Spoke Back by 12curlyal4
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    In the twilight city of Orrathen, fog is alive-and it remembers. When Teyra, a young Mistborn path-tender, takes her first night alone, the marsh tests her with silence. Her guiding lantern will not wake, the rails forget their hum, and even the frogs refuse to sing. To restore the light, Teyra must trade patience for story, rhythm for truth, and learn that the marsh listens only to those who speak with wonder instead of command. A lyrical Sylren folktale of light, memory, and the quiet power of listening. The Lantern That Listened invites you into the fog-veiled heart of Orrathen, where even silence has a voice.
  • The Shape That Walks Out Of Skin by KagedWolf92
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    A remote village. A living moor. A body that refuses to remain human. When an outsider arrives in Graven Fell, the land begins to shift. What the villagers have long contained starts to surface-and some transformations cannot be undone. The Shape That Walks Out of Skin is a work of folk and body horror about place, pressure, and what remains when the land decides you no longer belong to yourself.
  • Cinderello by Emayuku
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    In his haste to flee the palace before the fairy godfather's magic loses effect, Cinderello leaves behind a glass slipper, providing a clue for the princess who has fallen in love with him.
  • Storyteller - HH x Fairytales/Folktales  by Alexis_2560
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    You know how in childrens cartoons they do episodes with the characters re-enacting fairytales and folktales? What if we did that for Hazbin Hotel? That's what this is for! Here I take various wise tales and insert Hazbin Hotel chaacters. But I'll also do other pieces of media! Such as musicals, common media tropes, gacha tropes, mythology and urban legends. Yes. I WILL take requests as well! ⚠︎WARNING: Swear Words⚠︎ Ranking as of 12/15/25 #1 in folktale #5 in anthology #17 in hotel #18 in fairytale #9 in lucifermorningstar #12 in niffty #12 in sirpentious #13 in radiodemon Characters do not belong to me. All credits go to Vivziepop.
  • The Stranger at the River by Ileriayo19
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    A mysterious visitor. A proud chief. A village on the edge of a forgotten truth. This is a tale of warning, wonder, and what happens when we ignore the signs.
  • One Hundred Years of Solitude by arinnyse
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    "Falling in love with mortals is not wrong," said the goddess Lalisa, as she fingered the glistening pomegranate, "but mortals can only live for so long. We must not go on grieving when they leave us. We have to live on." "Yes of course," replied the fox-girl. The goddess was not convinced the girl understood, but said nothing further.
  • Destiny (Jimin × Yn ) by pixy_ffworld
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    The faith & our love Was destined
  • The Witch of Oz by Emayuku
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    After a cyclone transports him to the land of Oz, Donald must seek out the great Witch in order to return to Kansas.
  • Allan in Wonderland by Emayuku
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    When Allan follows a white rabbit into his burrow, he enters a fantastic world of weird and wonderful characters.
  • The Warrioress, The Swordsman. by mindthetouch
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    Loneliness taught by one, perfected by the other. enjoy.
  • CHAINS by myimaginedcorner0v0
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    This is no fairytale. It's characters aren't heroes to always win. It's not a tale told by a storyteller with a known end. This is no story. Perhaps, it's their end. Something is coming. Something is broken, so broken that cracks are slowly spreading through the golden chain, threatening to crumble into dust. If it dies, then magic dies. And then all will be silent. A man is on his knees, clutching his bleeding chest. A man deprived of fate, a man that the world no longer cares for. Why was he saved? Why did the evil sorcerer care? A man is burning with emerald flames. A man who has learned the dance of blades, and who is constantly harassed by the world's greedy hands. Why is he always dragged into peril, forced to live on a knife's edge? A man is looking at his lute with a sad smile. A man who has forgotten how to sing, to whom all melodies have become the same. Why is he still here? Who has he lost this time? Who can he ever save? A man is growling in the night. A man whose heart has been ripped off, his family dead, his past enshrouded by pain and guilt. What did he do to deserve this? What will he do to repent? A pair of white eyes gleam, cold and apathetic. A pair of golden eyes shine, hungered and impatient. A pair of red eyes burn, desperate and tortured. This is the last time these fairytales will sing. [This is a first draft that I am publishing as I write, and I'd appreciate any feedback/comments to keep my progress steady and help me notice caveats/grammar mistakes in the text!]
  • The Legend of What Cat (and other minor deities) by suigeliang
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    The creation myth of another universe, explaining the origins of prejudice, groupthink, uncertainty, chaos theory, and the fear of things that go bump in the night.
  • Whispers of Arcana and Dreams by AnArchiveOfStories
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    A collection of short stories, each titled after a card in one's average tarot deck. The Minor Arcana may stand alone, while the Major Arcana come together to tell the story of the fools of this world. Join these tails of comedy and tragedy as swords dance, cups are filled and emptied, the pentacle turns, and wands cast.
  • The Christmas Prince by Emayuku
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    Feeling outcast and alone, Little Micah sets off on a wintry, wondrous journey, ultimately discovering the healing power of his voice to spread the spirit of Christmas at home and all around the world.