The Nixie of the Mill-Pond
Beside his pond, a ruined miller receives an offer from the nixie. He agrees before understanding his promise. Years later, a brave woman seeks help to find her husband...
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Ballad of Mulan
Mulan stops weaving when she learns that her father has been called to serve in the army. There is no older brother to take his place, so she decides to go herself. She buys a horse and equipment...