The Girl Who Married a Lion
A Zimbabwean girl weds a stranger who is secretly a lion, leading her to learn courage, trust, and devotion.
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The Embassy of Cambodia in London: A Servant's Reflections
An intimate portrayal of a domestic servant navigating duty and discovery at the Cambodian Embassy in London
The Turtle and the Island
How a brave sea turtle shaped a new land in the heart of Micronesian seas
The Magic Drum of Ijebu Village
A tale of a magical drum that brings endless feasts but sparks envy and conflict in a Nigerian community
The Shark God
A Coastal American Legend of Divine Protection and Justice from the Depths
The Legend of Rata
How a Young Man Forged a Vessel with the Forest Spirits
Why the Sun and the Moon Live in the Sky: A Nigerian Creation Myth
An enchanting Nigerian myth that reveals the cosmic dance of light and darkness and why day and night forever grace our skies
The Lion's Whisker: A Tale of Courage and Healing
A brave stepmother ventures into the highlands to pluck a lion’s whisker and mend her stepson’s broken heart
Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock
A clever spider uses a mystical mossy stone to outwit unsuspecting animals in a lush Ghanaian forest.
How Maui Slowed the Sun
A timeless legend of Maui’s audacious plan to slow the sun and gift longer days to New Zealand’s people.
Maui Slows the Sun
How the cunning demigod Maui braved scorching light to stretch each day for his people
The Rainbow Serpent and the Shaping of the Land
A timeless Australian Aboriginal myth of a mighty serpent carving rivers and valleys across the continent
The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter: Nature’s Transient Beauty in Japanese Folklore
An ancient Japanese folktale weaving bamboo’s delicate beauty, lunar mystery, and life’s fleeting grace.
Araby: A Young Heart's Journey from Illusion to Reality in Dublin
A Dreamer’s Hope and Awakening in the Lanes of Early 20th Century Ireland
The People's Machine: Aztec Ingenuity in an American Future
A murder mystery unfolds when ancient Aztec machinery emerges in America, revealing secrets of a lost empire.
Robin Hood: The Hidden Archer of Sherwood
A richly detailed retelling of the legendary outlaw who champions the cause of the poor and stands against tyranny in medieval England.
The Fairy Shilling
A magical coin that defies distance and destiny to always return to its rightful keeper
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight: A Medieval Romance of Honor
A Tale of Chivalry, Courage, and the Unbreakable Vow in King Arthur’s Court
Cupid and Psyche: A Tale of Love, Betrayal, and Redemption
An evocative retelling of the timeless myth of Cupid and Psyche set in ancient Italy, weaving romance, trials, and ultimate reconciliation.
The Tale of Genji: Heian-Era Romance Reimagined
A poetic retelling of Prince Genji’s life set against the elegant splendor and hidden yearnings of Heian-era Kyoto’s imperial court.
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow: A Gothic Tale of the Headless Horseman
An eerie ride through moonlit woods where superstition grips a timid schoolmaster and awakens a headless rider.
The Mahabharata: Epic of Kurukshetra and Dharma
An immersive retelling of India’s greatest epic, exploring duty, destiny, and moral struggle.
The Ramayana: The Epic of Prince Rama
An immersive retelling of the timeless Indian epic exploring Prince Rama’s valor, devotion, and journey against darkness.
The Epic of Gilgamesh: A Myth of Friendship and Mortality
Follow Gilgamesh, king of Uruk, and his friend Enkidu as they fight monsters, endure loss, and seek eternal life’s secret.
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