Fantasy. The ultimate indulgence of the imagination. Tales of magic and mystery, of impossible beast and incredible feats, have existed for thousands of years in every culture—the fairy tale. Yet, fairy tales are often considered nothing more than bedtime stories for young children, though there was a time when the lore was darker, scarier, and more complex. There was a time when people of all ages gathered to hear fantasy tales, before they were “banished to the nursery”, before society rejected the young of heart. Millions still adore fairy tales, so why not revisit the magic of childhood? If that isn’t your taste why not see the darker side of the fey where fantastic shadows dance and (in the words of Holly Black) pixie dust just may mean blood splatters, thorns, and bits of broken glass?

Whatever you fancy, let your imagination reign or dare I say it, believe.These are tales that take you into the Dark Woods where witches live and the spirits of the earth speak. To help you on your way remember a few words of advise: be kind to old ladies (they may be faeries in disguise), use magic wisely (you’ll get exactly what you ask for), don’t eat the food the faeries offer you (you’ll be trapped forever), always have a piece of iron, and leave a path of stones to find your way home again…