In this Chinese fairy tale, a poor family discovers a magical jar that will give them anything they want. But when tensions arise among the family, a blessing can easily turn into a curse.

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The Magic Cask

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An adult Nathanael attempts to overcome the traumatic experiences of his childhood. But he knows, deep down, that Coppelius will always return, ready to take his eyes.

The Sandman Pt. 2

Young Nathanael fears the one who comes in the night, who takes the eyes of children. His fear only grows when his father's co-worker, Coppelius, begins to show signs of being the boogeyman himself.

The Sandman Pt. 1

It is a dark, strange story that combines fantastical elements with an uncompromising, bleak worldview. At its core, Donkeyskin tells the tale of a beautiful French Princess who escapes the terror of incest and abuse through hard work and perseverance. It also features one of the most detestable villains in fairy tale history.

Donkeyskin

On the last Sunday of every month, Parcast Rewind replays a classic episode of Tales that you might have missed!  A key. A forbidden locked door. And bloody secrets. A cautionary tale, Bluebeard warns of the danger of rich men with unchecked powers, and of the deadly risk to women who become disobedient.

Tales Rewind: Bluebeard

In this piece of Philippine folklore, Chongquita the monkey bride marries an ill-tempered man. When he becomes violent at a party, her astonishing secret is revealed.

Chonguita

A story of a young mermaid who dreams of becoming human so that she can gain a soul. When she falls in love with a human prince, she asks the sea witch if she can turn her human, and in return, the sea witch cuts off the little mermaid's tongue.

The Little Mermaid

You think you know the story…But do you really? Every other Saturday, Tales presents ancient fairy tales the way they were originally told: orally, and unadulterated. Tales is part of the Parcast Network and is a Cutler Media production.

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