Retelling Stories

James Hook was born into a name the world fears. He comes from a long line of legendary pirates who sailed uncharted seas, brought riches and fame, discovered Neverland, and fought to protect it; amazing leaders to their crews and protectors of their people. To James, they were never Evil. They were Good. And among the greatest stood his father, Captain Thaddeus Hook. But betrayed by someone they trusted, his father lost his life. Yet history remembers it differently. The Pans, the ones who unjustly took Neverland, are hailed as heroes, while the Hooks are painted as villains. Since the Pans now rule Neverland, James grew up far from the island his family once called home. Determined to restore their legacy, he dreams of becoming a captain worthy of his bloodline, strong, respected, and brave enough to take back what was stolen and clear the Hook name for good. Years passed, but James never let go of that goal. Everything changed the day Hort handed him an application letter for the School for Good. A pirate...chosen for Good? Stepping into a world of magic and challenges, James must outsmart rivals, prove his worth, and fight for the legacy he was born to protect. Sometimes, the sharpest weapon isn't a sword... It's a hook. This fanfiction of The School for Good and Evil takes place years after book 6: One True King, with some characters and elements from the prequels. I wrote this because I wanted more content about James Hook (prequel), but I knew that would never happen, so I made my own content, which is this story! Follow and like for more chapters! CREDITS: Cover design by me (RadiantSwan_QUACK). Cover picture from Pinterest. Chapter pictures from Pinterest. More credits in the story.

New City New School New Start at Life Being the daughter of werewolf hunters might seem cool under the surface but for Birdie Austen it's a nightmare in disguise. Now when her parents have moved to a new town she has a to start her final high school year all over again. The first few days are as okay as the can go until she meets Jude Harper who's acting very strange - especially around her. Could he be hiding a big bad secret??

What if Tom Riddle never became Voldemort? What if he never got the chance to? This is the story of what could have happened if Voldemort never came to be. ENGLISH IS NOT MY FIRST OR SECOND LANGUAGE, so please be patient :) Cross posted on AO3

A Fictional Memoir of the tradition of a woman playing Peter Pan, which helped me think through my Gender. This NeroQueer Retellung is appropriate for readers 10 and up, because kids have the RIGHT to read Queer Literature! Since an "Actress" is assumed to be a woman, and Peter Pan is a boy, there is Misgendering in this fanfiction. It was in the tags, but I want to put a clear Trigger Waning. Also, Trigger Warning for the racial slur that calls Indigenous People "Red." I have thoughts... Credit for the Fairy Genders goes to J.M. Barrie My portrayal of Tiger Lily is Anti-Colonial Through a Disability Justice lens. To Sondra Lee, who played Tiger Lily, and saved my life To Lerisssa Fasthorse, who justly restored my lost dignity To Adolph Green, who taught me what makes a monter and what makes a man, is complicated To Jerome Robbins, who challenged my intellect and morality And of course to Mary Martin, who taught me about the "Unusal things you can do"

No one has ever gotten close enough to discover the secrets of Corbin White's troubling past. Not until he finds a group of other teens hiding supernatural abilities. They teach him how to see and manipulate the Rudin, the uncharted world of unseen energy, and how to fend off the terrifying beings that live there. But they don't have the answers he's seeking. What they do have is a deadly secret of their own. Now Corbin must confront the living nightmares of his past, survive the betrayal of the friends he trusted, and face his role in the earth-shattering events of the future. Anyone can save the world, but Corbin is the only one destined to destroy it.

"Hey hench-human, what's with the serious face?" "...I think Eliza recognized me..." "What kinda nonsense is that? She's a ghost and you're from another world." At first, Kayra thinks she's in a strange dream. But with barely enough time to breathe, she's forced to accept a harsh reality- she's somehow been isekai-ed to a "Twisted Wonderland". And on top of that, stuck in a school of mages while being the only one who can't use it. While she struggles to survive Overblots & other obstacles, odd things are happening in the sidelines. The possibility that she might have a connection to Twisted Wonderland. That she might have to save both this world, and her homeworld because of it.

Dorothy Gale embarks on her third enchanting journey to the magical realm of Oz! This time, her beloved Uncle Henry and Aunt Em venture into the vibrant land alongside her, ready to dive into a thrilling escapade filled with familiar faces and whimsical wonders. Meanwhile, the ever-resourceful Princess Ozma finds herself facing a formidable new foe-the sinister Nome King-who has his sights set on seizing Oz and beyond. Adventure beckons as alliances are forged and courage is tested in this unforgettable tale! Based on the book Emerald City of Oz (1910) by L. Frank Baum

Prepare to embark on an exhilarating and daring escapade through the mystical realm of Oz, in this thrilling sequel to my previous adaptation of the enchanting book by L. Frank Baum, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. In The Marvelous Ozma of Oz, the fearless Dorothy Gale sets foot once more in the captivating Land of Oz, only to discover a realm in disarray, far from the way she remembered it. No longer is the King Scarecrow seated upon the throne, for it has been usurped by the malevolent Queen Roquat and the cunning Princess Mombi. These devious rulers not only hold the land captive but also conceal the true heiress to the throne of Oz, the rightful Princess Ozma. Stand alongside Dorothy as she forges alliances with both familiar faces and newfound companions, embarking on a quest to liberate Ozma and the entire land of Oz from the clutches of these tyrannical monarchs. Brace yourself for an odyssey filled with peril and valor, where courage and friendship shall be tested in the face of overwhelming adversity. *** Loosely based on the second and third books in the Oz series by L. Frank Baum, "The Marvelous Land of Oz" (1904) and "Ozma of Oz" (1907). In this adaption, I have merged the characters of Mombi from "The Marvelous Land of Oz" with Princess Langwidere from "Ozma of Oz," echoing the creative fusion of that character seen in the Return to Oz (1985). The character of the Nome King from Ozma of Oz has been infused with General Jinjur from the Marvelous Land of Oz, and reimagined as the Queen Roquat. Princess Mombi also takes some of Jinjur's traits. Many other changes to characters and events from the books can be seen throughout my adaption as well.

Ryazan, one of the grandest cities in all Rus', lays along the war path of thousands of Tatar warriors eager to seize the spoils of a short-fought campaign: the women of the city and gold from its treasury. Having set up camp just beyond the city, they await a reply from the envoys of Grand Prince Yuriy. As the Grand Prince deliberates, his boyars both caution and counsel him. If Ryazan falls, the rest of Rus' may be next ─ an outcome his people grow ever more wary of, turning to priests and heretics alike as rumor and fear run rampant inside the city walls. Finally left untended, the Polovtsian princess Yanay, conquered once before, now betrothed to one of the Grand Prince's brothers, quietly observes these developments. She prays to her old gods when she can and aligns herself with a young Tatar captive and quick-thinking kinsman, all the while secretly seeking her freedom and revenge. ──────── ☽ ◯ ☾ ──────── A retelling of the Siege of Ryazan complete with rageful women and warrior princes; gods both kind and cunning; and tragedy aplenty. Copyright © 2026 Elle Chaika Open Novella Contest 2026 | Prompt No. 45 »Kings have honor, soldiers are brave, poets have heart, and all I have is rage!«

Written by ChatGPT and Myself. In this nightmarish retelling of Alice in Wonderland, Alice is not lured into Wonderland by curiosity-but dragged in unconscious by a corrupted version of the White Rabbit. No longer a harmless timekeeper, the White Rabbit is now an alien entity, part of a grotesque cult of breeders who infest magical realms with monstrous offspring. At the rabbit's house, while Alice lies in a deep, unnatural sleep, the creature impregnates her with a parasitic alien spawn. When she wakes, alone and nauseated, she discovers her belly is already swollen and moving-growing far too fast for a normal pregnancy. She faints from shock. When she awakens again, Alice finds herself tied to a bed, her legs bound together, in a twisted parody of preparation for childbirth. The Red Queen arrives, more sadistic than ever, revealing her intent to force the monstrous birth. With the help of the Mad Hatter-his madness now fully unhinged and cruel-they pour scalding hot water from his teapot onto Alice's bloated belly to induce labor. In a final moment of unbearable agony, Alice's stomach bursts open, the alien child ripping through her body in a spray of blood and viscera. She dies, her last screams echoing through the distorted wonderland. But justice comes in the form of the Enchantress, a mysterious cosmic being who collects unnatural offspring for her own dark purposes. She arrives after the birth, beheads the Red Queen without mercy, and turns to the White Rabbit with a dire warning: she is watching, and his time will come.

Clara grew up on faerie tales, but never once thought the fae would leap from the pages of her storybooks and steal her mother away. When her mother is kidnapped by a faerie and secrets about her father come to light, Clara is forced into an adventure she never thought possible. Relying on her curiosity, knack for helping others, and the trail of hints left behind by her parents, Clara must find a way to save her mother and support her siblings before her world crumbles fully apart. Featuring princes in disguise, magic, and more mystery than Clara could've ever imagined, the path to the answers she seeks is twisted and turning, as she discovers the truth about the faerie tales she thought she knew as well as the truth about herself. ------ A fairy tale story and the final rough draft of the story, once called Glass Slippers. While there are aspects of a Cinderella esque story in the plot, it's a tale that stands apart from the same old story.

In this autobiographical narrative, Urmila, the steadfast sister of Sita and devoted wife to Lakshmana, reclaims her voice from the shadows of the Ramayana. Long overshadowed as the "forgotten wife," she weaves a tapestry of her life-marked by joy, sacrifice, quiet strength, and an extraordinary slumber that spanned fourteen years. Through her intimate first-person perspective, Urmila explores themes of duty, love, resilience, and the unseen burdens borne by women in epic tales. The story spans her childhood in Mithila, the grandeur of her marriage, the heart-wrenching exile, her ethereal years of enforced sleep, and her triumphant return to a changed world. This is not merely a retelling but a reclamation: Urmila's dreams, doubts, and unyielding spirit finally illuminated.

A retelling of "Measure of a Man." Commander Bruce Maddox and Data have a long history. For the first few years of his activation, Data was confined as a prisoner for Maddox's research. He was conditioned to repress his feelings and desires - all in the name of 'science.' As a result of this abuse, it took Data years to realise his own personhood. On the eve of a significant personal milestone for Data, Maddox returns with orders to take Data into custody. Data's friends must rally to save him. But this task will take its toll. *SPOILERS for 'The Complication*

[New chapters all Tuesdays and Saturdays] A BOLD REIMAGINING OF MARY SHELLEY'S TIMELESS CLASSIC. Victor Frankenstein is a visionary AI developer whose language models have always served the greater good. But his latest obsession threatens to undo everything. Driven by the god-like ambition to spark life within a machine, Victor defies his supervisors to secretly develop a "perfect" being-a pinnacle of artificial evolution. However, perfection is not what he expected. His creation shows no interest in his own unlimited power, captivated instead by the simple wonders of the world. Frustrated and ashamed by what he perceives as a glitch, Victor abandons his work after failing to "fix" the humanoid. But the creature, now calling himself Frankie, is no one's puppet. As the rift between creator and creation deepens, Frankie makes a drastic choice-one that carries irreversible consequences for Victor and all of humanity. It is a decision that could lead to total destruction or finally break the chains of their greatest prison. [This novel was translated by the author. I appreciate your understanding regarding any minor translation quirks as I bring this story to a global audience.]

When Lenore Kael finally leaves her birthplace behind, she believes her life is about to change. Born in one of the poorest regions of the Empire, Lenore has spent her life dreaming of something more than survival. When she receives a rare scholarship to study at the prestigious university in the capital, it feels like fate has finally chosen her. But opportunity rarely comes alone. Along with the Empire's most promising new students, Lenore is invited to spend twelve days and twelve nights in the magnificent estate of the Lungdren family, the most powerful dynasty in the Empire after the Emperor himself. But the manor is not what it seems. Behind its glittering halls lie secrets, strange rules, and mysteries that seem to be watching Lenore just as closely as she watches them. She thought she was running toward the light. Instead, she may have stepped straight into the heart of the darkness. A romantasy story blending inspirations from the wonder of Alice in Wonderland, the mystery of Narnia, and the tension of The Hunger Games.

When a rift between realities collapses, a woman with no name and a fractured past awakens in the neon-soaked ruins of Pentagram City. Clad in tattered black lace and possessing instincts that defy the laws of the afterlife, "Cereza" is a mystery even to herself. But in the heart of Hell, she finds an unexpected tether: Charlie Morningstar, the idealistic Princess of Hell with a dream of redeeming sinners. As Charlie fights to save the souls of the damned through her fledgling Hazbin Hotel, Cereza steps into the role of her devoted protector. Between flirtatious banter and stylish skirmishes, a slow-burn romance ignites-one that grounds Charlie's optimism and awakens Cereza's buried sensuality. But as memories of the Umbra Witches and celestial wars begin to flicker back, Cereza must decide if she is a monster from another world or the savior Charlie needs. In a realm of song, sin, and shadows, the height of the Extermination looms. To protect the woman she loves, Cereza will have to reclaim her name, her guns, and her power. Because when a Witch and a Princess dance together, even the Heavens will tremble.

Kaniga woke up with a heart that wasn't hers, carrying memories of Dhevika and the promise of a thousand fireflies. In the quiet village of Aaraimathi, she meets Kumaran, calm, grounded, and the same man Dhevika once fell for. As Kaniga pieces together memories not her own, she finds herself falling for him too, discovering that some promises and some love cannot be denied.

When a high-stakes battle with the radioactive villain Blight ends in a reality-shattering explosion, Terry McGinnis ( Batman) is ripped from the neon-soaked streets of futuristic Neo-Gotham and hurled into the kingdom of Arendelle. He arrives at a breaking point: Coronation Day, the moment Queen Elsa's volatile ice magic is exposed to a terrified world. As Elsa flees into the mountains to escape her own fear, Terry recognizes the burden of a hidden identity and the isolation of being "different." Clad in his high-tech Batsuit but stripped of his home, Terry must navigate a world of magic, monarchies, and medieval mystery. While he works with Anna and Kristoff to bridge the gap between two sisters, a lingering threat follows him-the toxic residue of Blight's radiation is beginning to corrupt the very ice Elsa creates. In this dark, synth-infused reimagining of a fairy tale, a slow-burn romance ignites between a futuristic vigilante and a winter queen. Together, they must face a mutated enemy that thrives on power and greed, proving that even in the deepest freeze, the heat of a shared burden can thaw the coldest heart.

When the walls between realities begin to fray under the weight of the Heartless invasion, Destiny Islands doesn't just fall into darkness-it collides with a world of bullet-climax ballet and ancient witchcraft. Sora, cast adrift in a shattered Traverse Town, finds himself under the watchful, bespectacled eye of Cereza-the legendary Umbra Witch, Bayonetta. To her, the Heartless are nothing more than "uncouth little pets," but in Sora, she senses a heart capable of a rare feat: wielding the darkness of the Umbra without losing the light of the Keyblade. Join Sora, Donald, and Goofy as they navigate the classic Disney worlds with a stylish, over-the-top edge. Guided by his "temporary guardian," Sora must learn to master the Beast Within and the secrets of Witch Time to face a corrupted Riku and the machinations of Ansem. In this retelling of a classic journey, the boy who fought for light will learn that true strength lies in the balance of the shadows-and that sometimes, a little "maternal" sass is the best weapon against the darkness.

After being left for dead on the Isle of Naxos, Ariadne: Princess of Create and daughter of Minos knows she can't go off to her father. With no one and nothing but a broken heart she is angry. Angriest she's ever been in her life, surviving on grapes from a vineyard with nothing but hatred in her heart for Theseus, her father: Minos, her mother: Persephae, her brother: The Minotaur and most importantly love itself. After completing his adventures across the world, Dionysus: God of Wine is left bored and lonely. Still nursing an old heartache from years ago and accepting the challenges of Godhood, he sees Ariadne. Never had he seen a woman so vicious yet so brave at the same time. After learning her story from Hermes, he is determined to make her fall for him, and maybe, just maybe give his mad heart to someone. What happens when the carefree waves of happiness and innocent love meet the blazing embers of hatred and anger? What happens when two broken hearts collide? One full of hope and the other full of rage? Will Dionysus' calm finally put out the flames of Ariadne's defensive rage? Or will they both meet the final heartbreak which destroys them? Read to find out what happens next. - J. Frost