Stories About Fantasy



Read Stories About Fantasy Online

This collection of fantasy stories immerses readers in magical realms filled with quests, enchanted creatures, and transformative adventures. With diverse tales involving fairies, giants, witches, and goblins, each story captures a unique aspect of the fantastical and delivers timeless lessons and wonders.

Adventures and Quests: Many stories revolve around protagonists embarking on significant journeys, often in pursuit of a goal or to rescue someone in need. The Quest For The Nightingale follows the fairy Pease-Blossom as he searches for a stolen nightingale, overcoming various obstacles to return her to fairyland. In Jack the Giant Slayer, Jack ventures to Mont-Saint-Michel to defeat a powerful giant terrorizing the local people. Similarly, The Treasure Castle tells of a hunter who, after rescuing a dwarf, learns the location of a hidden treasure castle filled with magical riches.

Transformations and Curses: Several stories feature characters under spells or transformations. In The Selfish Giant, a giant isolates himself by building a wall around his garden, causing an eternal winter, until he learns the value of kindness. The Frog Princess follows a prince who must break a spell to reveal his bride’s true form. The Yellow Dwarf explores the tragic outcome of a forced marriage between Princess Bellissima and the Yellow Dwarf, ultimately leading to their transformation.

Witches and Wizards: Magic wielders play pivotal roles in these tales, either helping or hindering the protagonists. The Glass Dog tells of a wizard who commissions a glass-blower to create a glass dog, which later leads to unexpected consequences. In The Sorceress And The Pearl, a king transformed into a toad by a malicious sorceress finds a way to regain his human form and restore peace to his kingdom. Another tale, The Story of Conn-Eda, shows a young prince overcoming the dangers posed by his stepmother’s magic with the aid of a wise horse.

Fairies and Magical Beings: Fantasy worlds often feature fairies, goblins, and other supernatural creatures. The Island Of The Fay explores the balance between light and darkness as the narrator contemplates a fairy moving between realms. In The Enchanted Wood, tricksy elves and goblins gather on Halloween night, while The Country Called Nonamia describes the encounters of a princess and an absent-minded magician living in castles in the air.

Bravery and Kindness: Many characters in these stories exemplify bravery or kindness as they face challenges. The Enchanted Elm follows a young girl who saves a prince transformed into a tree, ultimately freeing him. The Good Little Mouse presents a fairy disguised as a mouse who aids a captured queen and her daughter, leading to a victory over a tyrant. In The Road to Sleepytown, Little Boy Blue receives help from Fairy Moonbeam to overcome his struggle to sleep, demonstrating the importance of kindness and support.

Legendary Heroes and Traditional Folklore: Drawing from classic folklore, these tales introduce readers to renowned figures. The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow delves into the mysterious ghostly figure of the Headless Horseman, while St. George And The Dragon recounts the heroism of St. George as he confronts and defeats a dragon. The Tale of the Nutcracker tells of a Christmas Eve battle where the Nutcracker defends against the Mouse King, ultimately revealing a magical realm where love prevails.