In which a restless prince enters the service of a formidable giant and encounters a wondrously clever and beautiful maiden who aids him with her magical knowledge and subtle guidance. Together, they face daunting tasks and cunning adversaries, weaving a tale of enchantment, cunning escapes, and the curious interplay of power and wit.

In which a careless young boy named Aladdin falls under the influence of a cunning magician and discovers a hidden treasure within a mysterious cave, leading to the possession of a wondrous lamp with magical powers. With the aid of this lamp, Aladdin rises from poverty to marry a princess and attain great honour, while facing challenges set by enemies who seek the lamp’s power for themselves.

In which a gentle-hearted young girl, oppressed by her proud stepmother and stepsisters, finds solace and unexpected aid from a kindly fairy godmother. The wonder of a royal ball and the magic of a mysterious transformation set the stage for an enchanting tale of kindness and destiny.

In which a youth, unlike his clever brother, sets out into the world determined to learn the mysterious art of shuddering, despite his father’s dismay and his own puzzlement at the strange and eerie occurrences he encounters. Through encounters with the supernatural and the strange, he steadfastly pursues his peculiar quest, unshaken by the uncanny trials that beset him along the way.

In which a little girl, known far and wide by her red riding-hood, sets out through the wood to visit her ailing grandmother with a custard and butter from her mother. Along the way, she encounters a cunning wolf whose dark intentions unfold in the grandmother’s cottage, revealing the peril that lurks beneath his seemingly polite guise.

In which a princess is bestowed with many gifts by fairies, yet a grievous curse threatens her fate despite the efforts to prevent it, leading to a deep sleep over the kingdom guarded by enchanted thickets. And in years to come, curious tales and hidden dangers surround the sleeping palace, as royalty and wickedness alike vie around the enchanted princess and her family.

In which a proud princess, beloved by many kings yet unwilling to marry any, becomes entangled in a perilous promise made by her anxious mother to a strange and fearsome Yellow Dwarf; and where a gallant King of the Gold Mines embarks on a dangerous quest to rescue her from enchantments and traps laid by the treacherous Fairy of the Desert and her sinister ally. This tale unfolds through magic, daring feats, and the steadfast devotion of lovers amidst a world of marvel and menace.

In which a humble gardener’s son embarks on a perilous journey to win the hand of a princess, aided by a magical bronze ring possessing wondrous powers. Along the way, enchantments are wrought and misfortunes overcome, as courage and kindness reveal their triumph over envy and deceit.

In which a king’s son, Prince Hyacinth, grows up with an extraordinarily long nose and a heart convinced of its beauty, until fate and fairy intervention guide him to meet a dear little princess and face the truth about himself. Amid enchantments and peculiar encounters, the tale gently reveals how self-love can veil the mind’s and body’s defects until necessity calls for honest recognition.

In which a young and beautiful maiden braves a fearful white bear’s promise of wealth in exchange for her companionship, discovering a splendid castle and a mystery that unfolds as night falls. She embarks on a long and arduous quest guided by mystical winds and enchanted gifts, striving to reach a distant castle that lies east of the sun and west of the moon.