Iron John
Hunters keep disappearing in the king's forest. At last, a wild man is discovered and locked in a cage: Iron John. When the young prince's golden ball rolls inside, the prisoner offers him a bargain...
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The Wind Tells about Valdemar Daae and His Daughters
The wind has travelled everywhere and remembers what people forget. Now it tells the story of Valdemar Daae and his daughters, who live in a grand house. Their father dreams of making gold, while the...