Riquet with the Tuft
A fairy gives Riquet, a clever prince whom people consider ugly, the power to make the person he loves intelligent. In a neighbouring kingdom, a beautiful princess struggles to think and speak clearly...
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Anansi and Turtle
Anansi the spider is about to eat some delicious yams when a hungry Turtle knocks at his door. Anansi does not want to share his meal. What trick will he use to keep the food for himself...