The Lost City of Helvetia
An archaeologist braves the Alpine wilderness to uncover Helvetia, the fabled lost city of wisdom and tragedy
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The Midnight Sun Princess
A tale of courage and light under the eternal glow of Sweden’s midnight sun.
The Sânziene’s Midsummer Dance
A tale of love, magic, and the eternal dance between two worlds.
The Ghost of the Hoogeveen Moor
Unraveling a haunting tale of love, betrayal, and redemption in the misty wetlands of Hoogeveen Moor
The Witch of Transdanubia
A haunting tale of magic, betrayal, and the enduring power of redemption.
The Northern Lights and the Reindeer
A magical journey beneath the Northern Lights to uncover the secrets of courage and connection.
The Devil's Pillar in Brno
A timeless legend of ambition, temptation, and divine intervention in medieval Brno.
The Stone Shepherds of Istria
A forgotten legend awakens in Istria, where courage and the land unite to face ancient darkness.
King Rüdeger and the Ghostly Minstrel
A haunting tale of a king’s search for truth through the melodies of a ghostly minstrel.
The Clever Princess of Samarkand
An inspiring tale of wit, courage, and triumph in the heart of ancient Samarkand
The Magic Horse of Ala-Too
A shepherd’s journey to find courage, destiny, and a magical ally in the heart of Ala-Too
The Legend of Malalai the Brave
The inspiring tale of a shepherd’s daughter who became Afghanistan’s symbol of courage and resistance.
The Bride of Lake Retba
A haunting tale of love and sacrifice on the pink shores of Senegal’s mystical Lake Retba.
The Lake Spirit of Bangweulu
A tale of nature's wrath and humanity’s chance for redemption.
The Palm Tree Maiden
A tale of love, sacrifice, and the eternal bond between humanity and nature.
The Dragon King’s Daughter of Busan
A tale of love, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bond between the sea and the shore.
The Giraffe's Star in the Karoo
A giraffe’s journey to follow a celestial calling and find her destiny in the Karoo
The Lion King of Bamako
A tale of courage, unity, and the bond between a boy and a lion in the heart of Mali.
The Witch of Jabal al-Nabi Yunis
A journey into the mysteries of Jabal al-Nabi Yunis to redeem a forgotten legend.
Oshun’s Sacred River
A timeless myth of divine love, sacred waters, and the enduring power of faith.
The Sacred Baobab of Tsavo
A journey of discovery, preservation, and the profound bond between humanity and nature.
The Troll of Mount Esja
A journey of sacrifice, courage, and the ancient secrets of Iceland's Mount Esja.
The Queen Mother of Mamprusi
The inspiring rise of Yennaba, the Queen Mother who shaped Mamprugu.
The Kalinago Moon Dance
A timeless celebration of courage, connection, and the enduring legacy of the Kalinago people.