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They’re the stories that have woven themselves into our childhood dreams, and they’ve never really left us.Īnd yet, they’re also brimming with new potential. Fairy tales have been with us for so long that it’s hard to argue their appeal. 20 Modern Fairy Tales to Make You Believe in Magic AgainĪ witch’s curse, a magic door, a princess finding her ever-after.
