The Gift of the Magi
A heartwarming tale of young love and selfless sacrifice on a humble Christmas morning.
Top Romance Stories on GatherTales
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The Three Fayes of the Swedish Forest
A Swedish fairy tale about three magical sisters who guide a young woman to win her prince’s heart
The Lady of Shalott: A Cursed Reflection
A newly discovered medieval tale of a cursed maiden bound to her tower, longing for the world she dares not see
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.
Beauty and the Beast: The Hidden Heart
A Timeless Tale of Inner Beauty and True Love in a French Kingdom
The Sleeping Beauty in the Enchanted Castle
A tale of a cursed princess’s century-long sleep and the prince whose love awakens her
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.
Dancing with a Ghost
An eerie American legend of a lonely dance, where a man waltzed with a spectral woman and uncovered her tragic fate.
The Three Fayes: A Swedish Tale
Three mystical fairies aid a humble maiden in her quest to win a prince’s heart in an enchanted Swedish realm.
The Two Doves of Nablus
A timeless Palestinian folktale of two doves returning each spring to a sacred olive tree, symbolizing enduring devotion amidst war and hope.
The Lighthouse Lady of Albany
A haunting tale of love and loss echoing through Hudson River mists by Albany Lighthouse
The Wandering Spirit of Areguá
A moonlit tale of a phantom’s endless search for lost love through the cobbled streets of Areguá
The Treasure of the Minaret
A medieval Mudejar custom in Salares where suitors bid atop an ancient minaret to win a bride and fund village festivals
The Lover’s Bridge of Innsbruck: A Tale of Eternal Vows
On the wooden footbridge over the River Inn, two souls bind their hearts with a padlock in a promise that time can’t erode.
El Sombrerón: The Haunting Serenade of Guatemala
A mysterious small man in a grand hat weaves curses with haunting songs under moonlight.
Pyramus and Thisbe of Babylon: A Tragic Love Beyond Walls
Two lovers in ancient Babylon, kept apart by a garden wall, face a fateful misunderstanding that seals their doom.
Echo and Narcissus: A Tale of Vanity and Unspoken Love
A haunting retelling of how unspoken longing and self-obsession entwine in a sunlit Greek glade.
Welcome to the Underworld: A Modern Greek Myth Retelling
When Persephone vanishes into a neon-lit underworld, Hades must confront ancient bonds and modern desire.
Khan's Riddles: A Kyrgyz Saga of Love and Wit
In ancient Kyrgyz lands, suitors face the Khan’s cunning riddles to win a lover’s hand.
Cinder & Glass: The Reforged Heart
A modern retelling of servitude, opportunity, and the transformative power of love.
Wood of One Hundred Oaks - A Tale of Love's Strength
A heartfelt journey in an enchanted ancient grove
The Enchanted Pursuit: Apollo and Daphne’s Fated Dance
An ancient Greek myth of fervent desire, heart-wrenching escape, and the transformative power of nature.
Cupid and Psyche: A Divine Love's Journey
A myth of passion, trust, and trials in ancient Greece
Mysteries of El Trauco: The Enchanted Whisper of Chiloé
A haunting folktale of irresistible allure and eternal longing in the Chiloé Islands.