The Dragon of the North – An Andrew Lang Tale
A magic ring, a pretty witch-maiden, and a fearsome dragon The Dragon of the North An Estonian Tale – Andrew Lang VERY long ago, as old people have told me, there lived a terrible monster, who […]
Dark Fairy Tales – 21 Original Stories to Make Your Toes Curl
Many of the classic fairy tales that we all know and love have a much darker, twisted original version. Famous story creators such as the Brothers Grimm, Hans Christian Andersen, and Charles Perrault featured grisly deaths […]
The Witch – A Tale by Andrew Lang
An evil stepmother, a witch the size of a house, and a forest that grows from a comb. The Witch – A Tale by Andrew Lang – ONCE upon a time there was a peasant […]
The Elfin Hill – A Hans Christian Andersen Tale
An invitation sent by a raven, a grand banquet of frogs, and an old goblin in search of a wife. The Elfin Hill – A Hans Christian Andersen Tale – Some large lizards […]
How Peeping Kate was Piskey-Led – A Cornish Fairy Tale
A long Halloween night, a Piskey in a barn, and a troop of Spriggans holding an Elfin Fair. How Peeping Kate was Piskey-Led – A Cornish Fairy Tale – ’T IS Hallowe’en Night, Teddy, my boy. […]
The Son of Seven Queens – An Indian Fairy Tale
Seven Queens living in a dungeon, a white witch disguised as a hind, and fourteen eyeballs on a string. The Son of Seven Queens – An Indian Fairy Tale – ONCE upon a time there lived […]
The True History of Little Golden Hood – A British Tale
A journey through the wood, a wolf disguised as a Granny, and a magical golden hood. The True History of Little Golden Hood – A British Tale – YOU know the tale of poor Little Red […]
The Buried Moon – An English Fairy Tale
A marsh full of evil things, a wise woman with a brew pot, and a moon that could no longer shine. The Buried Moon – An English Fairy Tale – Long ago, in my grandmother’s […]
The Old Witch – An English Fairy Tale
Two sisters seeking fortunes, a magic money chimney, and a lesson in reaping what you sow. This text was taken from More English Fairy Tales – Illustrated by John D. Batten The Old Witch An […]
