The Frost Giants of Jämtland
A forgotten legend awakens, and one man must decide its fate.
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Encompassing the present day, contemporary stories reflect the complexities and challenges of modern life. They may explore themes of globalization, technology, social issues, identity, and the search for meaning in a fast-paced world.
The Snow Dancer of Kuusamo
A young girl’s dance awakens an ancient power in the heart of a Finnish winter.
The Oasis of the Hidden Djinn
A forbidden oasis, a cursed guardian, and a scholar who seeks the truth—no matter the cost.
The Fisherman’s Curse on Lake Victoria
A fisherman’s arrogance awakens an ancient curse, and the lake demands payment in blood.
The Spirit Guardian of Trafalgar Falls
A scientist’s journey to uncover the truth leads her to a hidden world where spirits protect nature’s last untouched wonders.
The Guácharo Cave’s Shining Spirit
A descent into darkness reveals an ancient entity that guards secrets beyond human understanding.
The Mbói Tu’i: The Parrot-Headed Serpent
A forbidden journey into the depths of the jungle awakens an ancient guardian—some myths should never be disturbed.
The Amazon Guardians of Yasuni
A fierce Waorani warrior defends the sacred Amazon against those who seek to destroy it.
The Singing Ceiba Tree of Petén
A sacred ceiba tree sings with the voices of the past—only those who listen will understand its message.
The Lost Village of Guanacaste
Some mysteries are meant to stay buried, but curiosity leads Daniel Navarro into the heart of one that refuses to be forgotten.
The Guardian Aymara Spirit
A young man must embrace his destiny as the Guardian of the Aymara Spirit to protect his homeland from destruction.
The Trickster Gnomes of Grindelwald
In the heart of Grindelwald, a skeptic walks into a legend—and may never walk out.
The Sleeping Giants of Velebit
Ancient legends whisper of giants buried beneath Velebit—now, they are waking.
The Drakensberg Dragon
A young cartographer’s journey into the Drakensberg Mountains uncovers a terrifying legend that refuses to stay buried.
The Talking River at Volta
The Volta River holds secrets—some buried in legend, others waiting to be uncovered
The Enchanted Breadfruit Tree
A mystical breadfruit tree, a forbidden secret, and the fate of a village in the hands of one girl
The Guardian Spirit of the Paraná
A fisherman’s defiance of the Paraná’s legend leads him to an unforgettable encounter with its Guardian Spirit.
The Witch of Lake Atitlán
A haunting legend, a forbidden truth, and a lake that never forgives.
The Enchanted Bell of Chimborazo
A legendary bell, a perilous quest, and the echoes of a forgotten past—will Chimborazo reveal its secrets?
The Witch of Irazú Volcano
Some legends should never be unearthed.
The Ghost of Cerro Rico
A ghostly legend haunts the silver mines of Cerro Rico, and one miner must face the past to survive.
The Ghost of the Jungfrau
A spectral love lost in the icy heart of the Swiss Alps.
The Golden Elk of Lapland
A mystical journey through the frozen wilds of Lapland, where legend and reality collide.
The Orloj’s Secret: The Clockmaker’s Curse
A hidden chamber beneath Prague’s Astronomical Clock holds a deadly secret—one that threatens to unravel time itself.