Memorable Dress: A Cinderella Story
~ by Hannah Skipper Ella carefully worked the rusty lock open and gently lifted the lid of a large trunk in the attic. The thrill of magical memories raced through her veins as she pulled…
Tag: Fables & Fairytales
The Story of Hyacinth
THE STORY OF HYACINTH By Aurora Mandeville, March 12, 2017 Word Count: 889 words Rating: G (suitable for all audiences) Summary: A fairytale about flowers For as long Rose could remember, her father always had her…
Death Shall Have No Dominion
Author’s Note: This story is based upon the Scottish folksong “Three Sisters on the Banks of the Rye”, along with various Gothic fairytales in the spirit of the Brothers Grimm. As such, please be aware the…
Beauty and the Beast: Modern Disney vs. Classic Disney
Author’s Note: This article is a combination of the articles “Favored Fairytales: Beauty and the Beast” and “Live Action Beast and the Beast: A Review” which can be found in their original form on The…
Eric Tamburino: Interview
By: Fellowship and Fairydust StaffWord Count: 1056Rating: GSummary: An interview with Eric Tamburino, author of "Where Man and Monster Meet: A New Collection of Fairytales." Tell us a little about yourself? My name is Eric…
On Mermaids and Witches: Fairy Tales and the Gospel
I discovered this one windy December day when a friend called and insisted that I go see the annual Christmas display at Lyndhurst, the historic mansion overlooking the Hudson River in Tarrytown, New York.…
The Beast and My Demise
Cobwebs strewn across my eyes, you led me through the forest of thorns and ivy. Too many voices, I couldn’t hear yours. You whispered echoes of dreams and solace, Leaving me in a breathless daze.…
Castle on the Hill
Once upon a time, there was a boy who did odd jobs for a very wealthy and prestigious knight named Sir Weston. The boy was called Barley since he'd been found among the bags of…
Faery Lure
One eve, I wandered, through grassy glade, Breathing scents of apples, and violets. While, at some distance, strange music, played. But I did not know the secret, yet! - Somehow, the source, I could not…
Cinderella’s Amazing Grace: The Christian Themes in Disney’s Live-Action Remake
While watching the magnificent 2015 version of Cinderella, many timeless truths contained within the classic story became much clearer to me. Perhaps this is due to the film being comprised of real people as opposed…