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Trusty John Nov 13, 2024

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A dying king entrusts his son to the care of his servant, Trusty John. After helping the new king to secure a bride, how far will John go to serve the King?

The Three Princesses of Whiteland Nov 06, 2024

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A fisherman inadvertently promises his son to a fish! Will the king himself be able to protect the child?

The Battle of the Birds Oct 30, 2024

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A king’s son is rewarded with a strange bundle by a once-enchanted young man. When he opens it, he finds more than he bargained for – and challenges for years to come!

Kisa the Cat Oct 23, 2024

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A princess is taken by a giant, who cuts off her feet; she is then rescued by Kisa, the cat she had as a young child. Kisa outsmarts the giant and his wife, recovers and reattaches the princess’s feet, and returns her to her parents. But that’s not the end of the story!

Eisenkopf Oct 16, 2024

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A poor young man goes off to seek his fortune and is rewarded with a nut. Cracking the nut reveals an explosion of wealth, which the fellow can only contain with the help of a stranger who extracts a promise from him. And when the young man breaks his promise, who knows what dangers may befall him?

Dapplegrim Oct 09, 2024

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A young man, aided by a most unusual horse, saves a princess from troll. But will her father reward the young man as he promised?

The Snow-Daughter and the Fire-Son Oct 02, 2024

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A girl who is happiest in frigid temperatures and her brother, who craves nothing more than heat, try to make their way in the world after the deaths of their parents.

The Twin Brothers Sep 25, 2024

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Twin brothers both want to go off to see the world, but only one may go at a time. When the brother at home sees a sign that harm has come to his travelling brother, he leaves home to find him. Will he be in time to save his brother?

Princess Rosette Sep 18, 2024

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A princess is destined to cause the deaths of her brothers, so her parents secure her in a tower. After the deaths of their parents, the princes free Princess Rosette, who is charmed when she sees a peacock; she declares she will marry only the King of the Peacocks. Will her brothers manage to arrange the marriage she wants, or will she be the cause of their deaths?

Motikatika Sep 11, 2024

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A woman angers an ogre by taking water from his pond. In an attempt to save her own life, she tells the ogre where to find her baby. Can little Motikatika outwit the ogre?

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