Bluebeard

Once upon a time, there was a wealthy nobleman known throughout the land as Bluebeard. He was famous not only for his immense riches but also for his frightening appearance and his unusual blue beard. Bluebeard had married many women, yet none of them ever returned to tell the tale of what had happened to them. One day, he decided to marry a beautiful and intelligent young woman. Despite knowing the rumors about him, she agreed to live in his grand and imposing castle.

Puss in Boots

Once upon a time, a miller had three sons and three possessions: a windmill, a donkey, and a cat. The eldest son would grind the flour, the second would use the donkey to transport grain and flour, and the cat would catch mice. When the miller died, the eldest took the windmill, the second took the donkey, and the youngest was left with nothing but the cat. Feeling disappointed, he muttered, “I received the worst share. My brothers have tools to earn their living, but what can I do with this miserable cat? Perhaps I could skin it to make a pair of gloves, and that would be the end of my inheritance.”

Jack and the Beanstalk

Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack who lived with his mother in a small house in a quiet village. Jack's family was very poor, and their only possession was an old cow that no longer produced milk. One day, Jack's mother decided to sell the cow at the market and asked Jack to take it there, hoping to get a good price. On his way, Jack met a mysterious old man who offered to trade the cow for a handful of beans. Jack was shocked and asked, "Why would I give up our only cow for such tiny beans?" The old man replied, "These are not ordinary beans; they are magic beans. Plant them tonight, and by morning, they will grow all the way up to the sky." Jack hesitated but agreed, thinking he had nothing to lose.

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Once upon a time, in a quiet forest, there was a small wooden cottage where a family of three bears lived peacefully together: Papa Bear, Mama Bear, and Baby Bear. One morning, Mama Bear cooked a pot of hot porridge for breakfast, but it was too hot to eat. To give it time to cool down, the three bears decided to take a walk through the forest. Meanwhile, a young girl named Goldilocks, known for her long, curly, golden hair, was wandering along a forest path. When she noticed a charming little cottage hidden among the trees, her curiosity grew. She knocked on the door, and when no one answered, she gently pushed it open and stepped inside.

The Three Little Pigs

Long ago, a mother pig gave birth to three little pigs. They grew quickly because they loved to eat, and when they were old enough, their mother told them it was time to leave home and build houses of their own. She reminded them to be careful and warned them to avoid the wolf because he would try to catch and eat them.

The Golden Bird

Once upon a time, there was a king who planted a beautiful garden behind his palace for leisure walks and recreation. In this garden stood a golden apple tree, which bore the most exquisite fruits. As the apples neared ripeness, the king sent someone to count them, only to discover the next morning that one apple was missing. Enraged by the theft, the king commanded that the tree be guarded every night.

The Golden Goose

Once upon a time, there was a man who had three sons. The youngest was called the Fool. He was often ridiculed, ignored, and overlooked whenever work needed to be done. One day, the eldest son decided to go into the forest to chop wood. Before leaving, his mother gave him a delicious egg cake and a bottle of wine to sustain him. As he entered the forest, a small old man with silvery hair approached and asked for a piece of cake and a sip of wine, saying he was hungry and thirsty. The eldest son refused, saying, “If I give you my food and wine, I will have nothing left. You may go on your way.” Ignoring the old man, he continued chopping but soon slipped and cut his arm with the axe, forcing him to return home. This accident was caused by the old man’s magical influence. The second son faced the same encounter and responded in the same way, “If I give you my food, I will have nothing left for myself.” He too ignored the old man and suffered a similar fate, accidentally chopping his own leg.

The Tale of the Fisherman and the Fish

Once upon a time, in a small coastal village, there lived an old fisherman and his wife in a humble little hut by the sea. Every day, the old man would go out to the ocean to cast his nets and catch fish to sustain their simple life. One day, despite casting his nets several times, he caught nothing. The first haul brought up only mud, and the second contained nothing but seaweed. On his final attempt, however, he caught a tiny golden fish.

The Twelve Dancing Princesses

Once upon a time, there was a king who had twelve daughters, each more beautiful than the last. All twelve shared a large bedroom, with their beds arranged side by side in a long row. Every night, the king personally locked the door and bolted it carefully. Yet, every morning, he discovered that their shoes were worn out and torn as if they had danced all night, and no one could figure out how this happened.

The Goose Girl

A long time ago, in a peaceful kingdom surrounded by forests and rivers, a young princess was preparing to leave home for the first time. She had been promised in marriage to a prince in a distant land, and her journey would mark the beginning of her new life. The king, who loved his daughter dearly, gave her precious gifts to protect her, including a loyal horse named Falada. The princess carried something even more special: the blessing of her mother, a magic charm meant to keep her safe. With a maidservant assigned to travel with her, the princess set off, full of hope and innocence, unaware that her kindness would soon be tested.

The Brave Little Tailor

Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a young, clever, and ambitious tailor. One sunny morning, he sat by the window, sewing quietly, enjoying the warmth of summer. A passing farmer woman was selling apple jam in the street, calling out to passersby. Curious, the tailor called to her, asking to see her jars. After carefully inspecting and even smelling the jam, he asked for a generous portion, joking that she could weigh it slightly over. The woman, slightly annoyed, handed it over and muttered under her breath, thinking she had found a tricky customer.

The Snow Queen

Once upon a time, in a small village, there were two children who grew up together and became inseparable friends. Gerda was kind-hearted, brave, and full of love for everyone around her, while Kay was smart, quick-witted, and sometimes a little proud. They spent their days playing together under warm summer skies and snowy winter nights, sharing laughter and tears, creating a bond that nothing could break.

The Emperor’s New Clothes

The Emperor lived in a magnificent city filled with travelers from every corner of the world, yet nothing fascinated him more than clothing. He ignored important matters of the kingdom and spent his wealth obsessively on extravagant outfits. People often joked that instead of sitting on the throne, the Emperor spent most of his time in the wardrobe. His passion for fashion became so well known that it attracted all kinds of visitors, including two cunning strangers who arrived one day claiming to be master weavers.

Thumbelina

Once upon a time, a lonely woman longed deeply for a child of her own. After visiting a kind fairy, she was given a magical seed with the promise that something wonderful would grow from it. When she planted the seed, a warm and glowing flower blossomed, and inside it was a tiny girl no bigger than a thumb. The woman named her Thumbelina and cherished her with all her heart. Thumbelina’s days were filled with sunlight, music, and gentle joy as she lived inside a peaceful cottage surrounded by nature.

The Little Mermaid

Beneath the shimmering waves of a vast and mysterious ocean, there existed a kingdom of coral castles and glowing sea life. In this underwater realm lived a young mermaid named Ariel, the youngest daughter of the Sea King. Unlike her sisters, Ariel was endlessly curious about the human world above. She collected human artifacts, loved music, and spent hours listening to stories from sea creatures about life on land. Her heart longed for adventure and the unknown.

The Ugly Duckling

On a peaceful farm tucked beside fields of tall grass and quiet streams, a mother duck waited patiently for her eggs to hatch. After many days of sitting and warming her nest, the shells finally began to crack one bright morning. Tiny yellow ducklings tumbled out, fluffy and cheerful, gathering around their mother with soft chirps. Only one egg was left, and it was noticeably larger than the rest. Hours passed before it finally opened, revealing a duckling very different from his siblings. He was gray, oversized, awkward and clearly did not fit the typical image of a cute little duck. The mother duck loved him anyway, but the rest of the farmyard was not as kind.

The Princess and the Pea

Long ago, in a peaceful kingdom, the king and queen lived with one constant worry. Their only son, the prince, still had not found a bride who truly felt right for him. Many princesses had been introduced to him over the years, yet every meeting ended the same way. One spoke in a sharp, unpleasant tone. Another grew irritated at the smallest things. Another seemed careless or lazy. No matter how hard everyone tried, none of the young women ever touched the prince’s heart.

The Frog Prince

Long ago in a distant kingdom, a king had several daughters, and all of them were beautiful, but the youngest princess was admired the most. People often said her beauty was so pure and bright that she looked like she came from the heavens. Not far from the royal palace, deep inside a shadowy forest, there was a cool, peaceful pond. On hot days, the young princess often wandered into the woods, sat near the water and played with her favorite toy, a golden ball she loved tossing into the air and catching again.

Rumpelstiltskin

Once upon a time, there was a young girl who lived with her poor father in a small village. Her father was a humble baker and very proud of his only daughter. In his desire to boast, he told the king that his daughter had the magical ability to spin straw into gold. When the king heard this, he became extremely greedy and curious. Without delay, he commanded that the girl be brought to the castle and ordered her to turn all the straw in the royal barn into gold before sunrise, threatening that she would be executed if she failed.

Rapunzel

There once lived a poor couple who longed for a child. Behind their home was a beautiful garden filled with rare herbs and fragrant flowers. The garden belonged to a witch, and everyone knew better than to step inside. One day, the wife saw a fresh patch of rampion growing there and craved it so intensely that she became pale and weak. Frightened for her health, her husband decided to sneak into the garden at dusk to gather some for her. She ate it eagerly, but her craving grew stronger, forcing the husband to return for more. This time, the witch caught him. After threatening him, she softened when she heard his explanation and made a terrible bargain. She would allow him to take all the rampion he wanted, but the child his wife would soon give birth to must be given to her. Overwhelmed and terrified, he agreed.