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This is an 11K word short story placed in the UnEnchanted world, meant to be read between UnEnchanted & Fairest.
Mina Grime is a Grimm, bent on sending Jared, and his Fae kind back to their own world to end the curse on her family.
Jared is her Fae protector, and all around pain in the neck. Then the wheels of fate turn on Jared, and he is given his own quest to complete against his will. Jared has his hands full as he tries to save
All that glitters is not gold.
When something precious is stolen from sixteen-year-old Mina Grime, she will do anything in her power to get it back, even if it means traveling to the dangerous Fae plane and battling one of the strongest fairy-tale villains yet.
However, nothing can prepare Mina for the dangerous obstacles she will face in the Fae world, or the choices she must make when love and life are on the line.
Mina Grime is unlucky, unpopular and uncoordinated, that is until she saves her crush's life on a field trip, changing her High School status from loser to hero overnight. But with her new found fame brings misfortune in the form of an old family curse come to light. For Mina is descended from the Brothers Grimm and has inherited all of their unfinished fairy tale business. Which includes trying to outwit a powerful Story from making her its
...A collection of fairy tales and other classic children's stories by Hans Christian Andersen and the Brothers Grimm, taken from the Naxos AudioBooks catalog. Selections include: The Emperor's New Clothes, The Ugly Duckling, and The Little Match Girl read by Erica Johns; The Princess and the Pea read by Helen Davies; Snow White, Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Hansel and Gretel, The Elves and the Shoemaker, Rumplestiltskin read by Laura Paton.
...Forbidden love drives the plot of the classic short story Clarimonde, which some historians describe as one of the earliest gothic vampire tales. When a man's lost love is miraculously brought back to life, he views the shift in circumstances as a divine gift. But when the grisly secret behind his beloved's survival is revealed, everything changes.
"Soundar's energetic prose and wisecracking dialogue sparkle. . . . The adventures of Prince Veera and Suku will surely captivate." —Shelf Awareness (starred review)
Being a wise and just ruler is no easy task. That's what Prince Veera discovers when he and his best friend, Suku, are given the opportunity to preside over the court of his father, King Bheema. How should they handle the case of the greedy merchant who wishes to charge
71) Bits of Blarney
This delightful collection from R. Shelton Mackenzie brings together a series of Irish stories, tales, myths, jokes, and folklore collected by the author over the course of his life. Presented in a warm, conversational tone, Bits of Blarney is a must-read for fans of Gaelic culture.
72) The Mabinogion
This collection of Welsh folklore, fairy tales and mythology is vital reading for anyone who is interested in early European vernacular literature and folk archetypes. Dating from as far back as the fourteenth century, the publication of this volume marked the first time that the tales were rendered in an English translation.
73) Robin Hood
The tale of Robin Hood, a mischievous rabble-rouser who made it his mission in life to redistribute wealth by stealing from the rich and lavishing the booty on impoverished people, has been a part of the popular imagination for centuries. This rollicking version was first published in 1891 and introduces many of the elements of the story that we're familiar with today, including a more detailed look at some of the members of Robin's crew of henchmen.
...Regarded by many as the quintessential collection of Irish mythology, Lady Augusta Gregory's Gods and Fighting Men brings together a vast compendium of tales and fables dating back to the earliest days of civilization in what is now known as Ireland. A folklorist with a genuine flair for storytelling, Gregory's renderings of the tales will engage and enthrall readers.
Written by Scottish poet and essayist William Sharp under the pen name "Fiona MacLeod," these enchanting novellas are set in the Western Isles of Scotland. Both are mystical Celtic fantasies with strong elements of romance and allegory, as well as a keen appreciation of the folk culture of the region.
76) Once on a Time
Escape into a fantastical fairy tale world created by A.A. Milne, author of the beloved Winnie-the-Pooh series. In Once on a Time, Milne stretches his creative wings and breathes into life a classic fable set in a pair of mysterious, far-away kingdoms populated by characters who don't always fit the stereotypical mode. It's a charming read for older children or adults.
Travel back in time with this eclectic collection of ancient and medieval Japanese folktales, myths, and fables from Yei Theodora Ozaki, a skilled translator born to a Japanese father and European mother who as a young woman and adult divided her time between both regions. Spanning centuries, the collection is sure to engage folktale fans and readers of all ages.
The West's first encounters with the folk tales and myths of the East proved to be a heady experience, as they were based on an entirely different value system and worldview than those that are reflected in the Greek myths and most subsequent Western folk tales. In Myths and Legends of China, author E.T.C. Werner offers up a rich tapestry of Chinese folk narratives. A must-read for fans of world myths, fairy tales, and legends.
80) Exile
"I will give you three days in which to choose your fate."
No matter which choice Maleen made, it appeared bondage was the life her father lay before her.
In this retelling of the Grimm's tale, "Maid Maleen," war advances on the nation of Arden. To keep Princess Maleen safe, the king gives her two options: marriage to a prince she doesn't love or retreat in a tower protected by the work of a Stone Sage.
Hoping that her beloved
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