Birth of Jesus: A Palestinian Tale
A vivid retelling of the nativity in a humble Palestinian village.
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Descriptive: A descriptive writing style uses sensory details to create a vivid picture in the reader's mind. It appeals to the five senses – sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch – to immerse the reader in the story's setting and atmosphere. This style is common in fiction, poetry, and travel writing.
The Elf Knights of Valkenburg: Spectral Guardians of the Forest
A spectral battalion of elfin knights rides through moonlit forests to protect Valkenburg Castle.
The Lemurians of Mount Shasta: Legends Beneath the Peak
An intrepid journey into the heart of a 124-year-old legend lies beneath Mount Shasta’s craggy slopes.
The Lemurians of Mount Shasta: Secrets Beneath the Snowy Peak
An intrepid expedition uncovers the ancient inhabitants hidden under Mount Shasta’s icy heart.
The Buried Treasure of Liberty Island
A daring quest aboard the Providence to unearth Captain Kidd’s hidden bounty beneath Liberty Island
La Luchosa: The Owl with a Woman’s Face
In the misty marshlands of the US Southwest, a legendary creature watches over moonlit waters.
El Mohán: Guardian of the Magdalena
A legendary river guardian whose trickery defends Colombia’s waterways.
Chullachaki: The One-Footed Spirit of the Amazon
In the heart of the Peruvian rainforest, a mischievous spirit lures wanderers astray with familiar voices.
Ganj Khan Fernandez: The Amazonian Gold
A treasure-seeker entwines colonial avarice and Amazonian lore beneath the canopy of Brazil’s virgin rainforest.
The Hagin Moly Legend: Shadows Over Appalachian Hollows
In the misted hollows of Appalachia, whispers of a fearsome witcher named Hagin Moly guard children from darker terrors.
The Hudson River Ghost Ship: Haunting on the Foggy Waters
A spectral vessel emerges from the mist on fog-laden nights, carrying echoes of colonial times.
La Siguanaba: The Enchantress of the Night Jungle
In the shadowed depths of a Guatemalan forest, a vengeful spirit lures the wayward to their doom.
Los Aluxes: Mischievous Maya Forest Guardians
Tiny tricksters who guard ancient trees while leading wanderers astray with playful mischief.
La Madre Monte: Colombia’s Vengeful Forest Spirit
A mythic tale of a Colombian nature spirit protecting the wild from human greed.
The White Tangle Legend of the American Woods
A haunting yarn of a pale, elusive creature that prowls moonlit forests.
The Skating Spirits of Central Park
Ghostly sisters glide across frozen ponds under a moonlit winter sky, weaving tales of love, loss and eternal friendship.
El Cadejo: The Twin Spirits of the Guatemalan Highlands
Two spectral dogs, one black and deadly, one white and protective, walk the moonlit trails of Guatemala.
Intellectual Girl: A Folktale of Wit and Courage from India
A young maiden in ancient India uses quick wit and a fearless heart to outsmart every challenge and restore justice to her village.
A True Friend: An Indian Folktale of Loyalty
Two friends embark on a journey that tests their loyalty against deceit and danger under the watchful gaze of fate.
The Anklet of the Desert Star
In ancient Basra, a mistreated girl discovers hidden strength in a magical anklet crafted by desert spirits.
Gordias and the Gordian Knot: Legend of Bold Resolution in Phrygia
A myth of Gordias’s clever ascent to Phrygian throne and Alexander’s daring solution that changed Anatolian lore forever.
The Monster Will Sleep in Your Bed
A spooky yet playful Brazilian folktale of the Bicho Papão that encourages children to go to sleep early.
Petrosinella: An Italian Rapunzel Tale of Hope
A heartfelt retelling of the classic Rapunzel in Renaissance Italy.
The Cruel Sister: A Tale of Sibling Rivalry in the English Countryside
A gripping tale of jealousy and forgiveness between two sisters beneath the hedgerows