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The Ghost Who Was Foiled (A Chinese Ghost Story)
There are many kinds of ghosts in this world. The ones who hung themself are the worst.
Fairy Ointment
A kind midwife has an unexpected encounter with Pixies
The Golden Arm
Who said greed is good?
The Ogre's Wife
A picky princess chooses a husband. Why did she ever choose the Ogre?
The Two Brothers and the Old Witch
What goes around comes around.
The Hobyahs
The Hobyahs creep around at night, destroying your things and carrying away your loved ones. Unless you have a faithful guard dog to protect you. And as long as you ...
The Headless Gownsman
A spooky story from the American South.
The Ghost of Gold Hill
An early American ghost story of Elizabeth Reed
The Babysitter
Retelling a well-known Urban Legend just in time for Halloween.
The Blind Men and the Elephant
Ancient wisdom speaks from the dust and asks, "Does anyone have the full picture on truth?"
Little Red Cap
An 1812 version of Little Red Riding Hood collected and published by The Brothers Grimm
Momotaro: The Adventure of Little Peachling
A Japanese folktale about the little peach boy
The Origin of the Stars, Sunrise, and Sunset: A Philippine Origin Myth
An origin myth from the Philippines
In The Air Tonight
The Urban Legend behind the Phil Collins' song "In The Air Tonight."
The King and the Clever Girl
A tale from India, collected in 1892, similar to "The Emperor's New Clothes"
Jamie Freel and the Young Lady
A tale from Ireland about the little wee folk
Little Snow White
An early version of Snow White from 1812
The Baba Yaga
A Russian Cinderella story, with a twist...
Why Hare the Rabbit Runs so Fast
An ancient myth from Africa with an important message for today.
The Vinegar Tasters
What would you taste if you drank from the true essence of life?
Old Lady Truth
What will a man give to finally know the truth? What is the truth that is finally revealed?