Once Upon a Time Stories

The Time-Traveler’s Diary

The Time-Traveler’s Diary

Emma had always loved rummaging through her grandmother’s attic. The dimly lit space smelled of old books and cedar wood, a haven for forgotten treasures and family heirlooms. One rainy afternoon, while searching for props for a school project, she stumbled upon an...

The Three Wishes

The Three Wishes

Once upon a time, a woodcutter lived in a forest with his wife. He would cut down trees in the forest and sell them at the market. This was his only way to make money. One day, he went out to the forest, like so many other days, to cut down trees. He sang and enjoyed...

The Troll Lump

The Troll Lump

Once upon a time, there was a troll who lived under a bridge. He was a short, ugly fellow, but very strong. He had no hair on his head, and his skin was extremely wrinkled and felt like sandpaper. His clothes always smelled. His name was “Lump.” One day, Lump was...

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The Clever Hare and the Lion

The Clever Hare and the Lion

Once upon a time, there was a mighty lion who ruled over the jungle. The lion was very cruel and killed all the other animals whenever it pleased him. Eventually, the other animals had had enough, and they decided to go to the lion’s den. “Oh, mighty lord, you kill...