Introduction:

In the dense heart of an untouched forest, a discovery shakes the very foundation of human history. Buried beneath ancient roots lies a boy — not just preserved, but flawless — as if time had simply stopped for him. When archaeologists uncover his resting place, their awe quickly turns to disbelief: tests reveal the boy is over a billion years old. Who was he? How did he get there? And why does his presence feel like a message sent through time?

Story Summary:

The Boy of the Forest follows the journey of Dr. Hadiya Rehman, a brilliant but skeptical archaeologist from Pakistan, who uncovers a mysterious child in a forest once believed to be cursed. The child’s body, adorned with unknown symbols and perfectly preserved, becomes the center of global attention. As researchers attempt to decode the origins, they unlock secrets that defy science, time, and belief — forcing the world to confront truths it was never prepared to face.

Central Idea:

This story explores the tension between science and myth, challenging the boundaries of time, belief, and human history. Through the eyes of its characters, it asks: What if history isn’t what we think it is? And what if the forest has been keeping a secret far older than we imagined?

Step into a world where myths breathe, heroes rise, and beasts whisper forgotten truths. Heroes, Beasts, and Destinyis a collection of timeless tales woven from the fabric of ancient lore, where fate is carved in starlight and echoes of the past shape the future. From noble warriors and cunning tricksters to legendary creatures guarding secrets of old, these poems bring forth the magic, the battles, and the heart of stories passed down through generations. Let the rhythm of legend guide you through realms unknown, where destiny awaits those brave enough to embrace it.

© 2025 INKELLE. All rights reserved. No part of this anthology may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the author, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in reviews and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law.This anthology is a work of creative fiction inspired by folklore and mythology. While some references may be drawn from historical or cultural legends, all poems and interpretations within are original creations of the author. Any resemblance to real persons, places, or events is purely coincidental. The author does not claim to provide historically accurate accounts of any myths or folktales.

Betty gets dumped by her longtime boyfriend, James and has to figure out who she is. She has recently been reunited with her sister, whose husband has just died and is extremely lost.

Passing traveler, have you heard? Strange things happen in the town of Zeledovo. But their apothecary is renowned. Which one? Well, it depends what you're searching for doesn't it?

Spring has arrived and the people of Magi Village celebrate the change of season in the form of ritual. Alice invites June and Vine to join the ritual but the ritual was interrupted by a sudden snowstorm much to everyone's astonishment. Vine notices a figure watching from a tree near the Village and Alice quickly chases the figure without a second thought much to everyone's dismay. After several attempts to catch the figure, the figure revealed itself as a winter spirit. Alice senses the winter spirit behave differently and intimidating much to her fear. Turned into ice in the middle of the fight, Marta found her and tried to thaw the ice. When Alice was freed from the ice, the elder mentions "Jack Frost". Marta's suspicion toward the elderly figure causes the figure to reveal his name as "Father Frost" which Alice spelled out the figure's real name as "Ded Moroz". What is the reason behind Jack Frost's serial mischief and his connection with Father Frost?

An adventure through the lands of this world and the next, heavily inspired by Gaelic mythology and old folk legends. Full of magic, battles, and betrayal, the characters come to life as they explore uncharted waters and land. Discover the vast histories and secrets within each setting.

Hello, and welcome to the book of Yokai's! Where I will be telling you stories from Japanese folklore! Although before we start, I want to tell you a few things;

1: It won't be in alphabetical order! I know that I can do that, but I'm just kinda too l a z y - Although I might do it one day.

2: There might be a few triggering topics in some stories!

And I think that's all for now! Alright, now that it's all set, we can now continue with the book

(I'll put the credit here as well! The cover image is by Flying-Fox on Deviantart! And the source of all the stories of the folklore stuff and images I got is from a place called "Yokai.com". Although if you do want to know the creator of the website, you can find them on Twitter; "The Yokai Guy"! If anything in the stories triggers you, please don't feel the need to continue at all!)

Ina's life is suddenly turned upside-down as she finds herself in a strange world with strange people... Those people happen to be Celtic Gods and mythic creatures that Ina only read and heard of. She was brought to them for a reason, an evil God is after her...

Will Ina stand and fight or hide before finding a way back home?

Originally started writing it in German but will translate it for you to enjoy ^.^

Desperate for a way to communicate after losing his hearing, young Patrick Costello set his heart on becoming a musician. Ignoring the odds, empowered by his family and a karate grandmaster, Patrick won a banjo in a bet, salvaged a guitar from the trash and wandered into the city of brotherly love looking for a teacher. What happened next is an unbelievable true story of chasing improbable dreams, the kindness of strangers, the IRA, the Philadelphia Mummers, and unconditional love.