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.
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Dramatic: A dramatic writing style creates a sense of tension, excitement, and conflict. It often uses vivid descriptions, dialogue, and action to draw the reader into the story. This style is common in plays, screenplays, and some types of fiction.
Stolen Bairn and the Sìdh: A Scottish Folktale of Courage
A mother's unyielding love defies the enchanted folk of the moors to reclaim her child.
The Girl Without Hands: A Tale of Perseverance and Redemption
An armless maiden confronts darkness and finds her own light.
The Cruel Sister: A Dark British Legend of Rivalry
A chilling tale of jealousy, betrayal, and redemption set in Victorian England.
Wounded Selkie
A tale of vengeance and grace on the wild coasts of Scotland
King Erysichthon: The Price of Pride
A tragic myth of pride, divine retribution, and the unyielding consequences of hubris.
Cinder & Glass: The Reforged Heart
A modern retelling of servitude, opportunity, and the transformative power of love.
Casey Jones: The Timeless Rails of Destiny
A larger-than-life journey of one railroad engineer's heroic ride against fate.
Skin of the Sea: Journey of Redemption
A mythic retelling of sacrifice, divine anger, and a quest to restore nature’s balance.
Violet Made of Thorns: The Prophet's Curse
A dark, cinematic drama of prophecy, curse, and unexpected attraction in modern America.
Small Favors: The Hidden Cost of Kindness
In a quiet American town, a series of innocent favors unearth a sinister bargain with unforeseen consequences.
The Black Prince: An Egyptian Legend of Courage and Destiny
An ancient Egyptian warrior embarks on a journey testing honor, fate, and the power of redemption.
Whispers in the Dark: The Babysitter and the Man Upstairs
A harrowing night of whispers and footsteps that challenges courage and unveils a hidden evil.
The Bandage Man: A Haunting Legend of Loss
A chilling urban legend where past injustice meets spectral vengeance in rural America.
Mysteries Beneath the Sands: The Underground Giants of Death Valley
A mythic journey into the heart of Death Valley to uncover colossal subterranean beings.
Davy and the Devil: The Queen of the Fishes
A clever youth’s daring quest in an enchanted coastal realm where wit battles wickedness.
The Mad Man: Brush Creek's Tale of Haunting Loss and Redemption
A spectral journey through a small town's hidden scars and hopeful healing.
The Legend of Gauchito Gil: Guardian of the Pampas
A cinematic tale of miracles, justice, and redemption woven through the expansive Argentine plains.
Chupacabra Texas Story
A mysterious predator stalks Texas ranches—legend or reality?
The Ghost Bride of Han River
A love lost to the river, a spirit bound by sorrow, and a whisper that lingers through the night.
Leila’s Journey to the Green Mountain
A young woman’s journey into Libya’s Green Mountain unveils ancient secrets, forgotten legends, and a destiny she never expected.
The Bride of Wadi Qelt
A forbidden love, a broken vow, and a spirit that lingers in the winds of Wadi Qelt.
Yaa Asantewaa’s Battle Cry
The Queen Mother who stood against an empire and became a legend.
The Whispers of Dimmuborgir
A warrior’s courage is tested when he confronts a legendary spirit bound to dance forever.