Folktales Stories

Rumored to be hoarding a legendary fortune, the eccentric and self-isolated Laalmuni Devi trusts no one. So when a desperate stranger arrives at her gate begging for work and pretending to be a devoted son, it's a game of high-stakes cat-and-mouse. As he endures grueling chores, hot-tempered scoldings, and endless suspicion in his quest to unearth her hidden riches, a strange transformation begins to take root under her roof. But as time runs out and her health fades, the hunt for the truth leads toward an unforgettable reckoning in this sharp, poignant tale of greed, labor, and unexpected legacy.

Every legend has a shadow. We grew up hearing stories of creatures that lurk in the dark, spirits that wander the earth, and beings that live beyond the world we know. But what if the stories we inherited were never the whole truth? Tales in the Shadows is a collection of short, twisted retellings inspired by Philippine folklore. Each story takes a familiar myth, legend, or creature and looks beyond the fear surrounding it-to the stories, emotions, and truths that may have been forgotten. The monsters may not always be monsters. The spirits may not always be cruel. And the legends may not always belong to the people who told them. Some stories hide pain. Some hide love. Some hide warnings. And some have been waiting in the shadows for someone to finally listen. These are the tales you thought you knew. These are the tales hiding in the shadows.

Hello all! This is a collection of poems I had made and I decided to share them with the world for you and me, consisting of 5 full poems. Anyways, I'll set aside the explaining; throughout this volume, we dive into an adventure of trauma, emotions, narratives, and lyrics that further explore the minds of us humans. Happy reading, and I hope you all enjoy! - K.J.A.

In Donegal, something ancient is uncovered by a young English nephew of an Irish farmer.

Torn away from her country at an expendable age, Princess Maera von Callahan has remained in the very country that had venged a debilitating war against her homeland, Nakland, wiping out half of her people. For the past nine years, eighteen-year-old Maera has suffered under the brutal wrath of her father, Adrian von Callahan, High King of Feyland, demanding her to be the one to be the one to bring peace to both torn lands. But when her uncertainty of her latest mission goes awry of purposely avoiding the fate of a young region lord, the princess is presented with a choice. The High King goes in search of his daughter, wielding a power only told in the myths, known as the Everlight that has the ability to collide realms. With his strategic members in his Kingsguard, an elite force of soldiers at his majesty's service, he must mantain his composure through the fearing illusions of his daughter's mother, the Deathless Queen, his spiritual advisor taunts him with. A dark road ahead is invisioned that leaves him in determination to stop the princess from going back to her homeland alone and without the full power of the Everlight in her possesion. As the bond Maera shares with Kardan and the crew she put together along the way built on trust and hope, it still might not be enough to lead Princess Maera into the start of her destiny. She will make a crippling discovery that alters the directory of the intimate relationship she wants with Kardan, and her dire fate, as it causes a war that hangs in the balance.

This book contains Korean folktales. These are not my work theses stories are from Internet

A collection of pagan stories for children And people of all ages.

a strange tale of a boy based on a Burmese Folktale

"Oh please, Oh please, somebody help me"

These are the stories which give you lesson!

"Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten." - Neil Gaiman (paraphrasing G.K. Chesterton) A series of short stories and poems spanning the spectrum of human emotion and experience. These fantastical tales are grounded in reality and humanity, twisting the truth just enough so that we can see what's hidden inside. A man who wishes for power (and pays a price.) A woman wandering through an enchanted forest, searching for something lost long ago. A fairy taken from her home to the bedroom window of a little girl. A saviour who overstays his welcome. These and more wait inside, if you'll only take a peek...

Sebastien is sent off to a small village by the sea to unwind or take a breather from his usual life in the city, he meets a strange someone that will forever leave a lasting impression on him.

Rebel, daughter of Goldilocks and Jack, is a rebellious child, hence her name, and is always getting into trouble. Her mom disappeared when Rebel was only a small child, and Rebel only had her mom's locket to remember her by. Little did she know, this locket would unlock many answers to her past and let her do things she never really imagined. Join Rebel on her journey of self-discovery and unlocking the secrets and answers of her past.

My take on my favorite folk and fairy tales, myths, and legends

Have you ever seen a mermaid? This is a collection of short stories all around the mermaid myth. You will find beautiful women luring men into their den. Or maybe a Brazilian mermaid that can shapeshift into a fish so she doesn't get discovered. And there's even a story of when the navy was in charge of covering up the existence of mermaids. You can find all sort of tales regarding mermaids, if you dare go ahead and read.

"I will bare my teeth to anyone who harms you, that's my oath." Blanchette Red, the unlucky Red Riding Hood, stumbled upon a dead body in the middle of the night. Having the idea that she was safe, Blanchette was truly not safe. Whether it was due to the killer or the mystery buried beneath the town, Blanchette found herself tangled up with Zeke the Wolf, the Big Bad Wolf who tried to eat her. From an unlucky discovery to getting stuck with a hungry wolf, what else can Blanchette expect? "So be it, Wolf. I will give my life to you."

a singer/writer girl shrinks and is saved by her childhood best-friend. they fall in love and she grows back.

A young woman makes the match of a lifetime when she marries a brilliant and rich merchant. But what happened to his other wives? Adapted from an old French folk tale.

this is a dream I had

In the quiet town of Ashwood, Sister Catherine, initially revered for her devotion to the Bible, descended into a fanatical obsession, believing that certain children needed to be "cleansed" through ritual sacrifices. She manipulated biblical verses to justify her gruesome acts, luring families into her deadly rituals. The townspeople remained unaware of her crimes until a girl named Emily went missing. Her parents discovered Catherine's hideout, uncovering the mutilated bodies of several children, each marked with a Bible verse. When confronted, Catherine declared, "The Lord demands purity!" and was found catatonic by the authorities, clutching a blood-stained Bible. She was subsequently institutionalized, and her horrific deeds left the Bible as a grim reminder of the dangers of extreme fanaticism.