The wind and the waves
echoed her heart-
constant and pure.
The storm was her soul-
wild and untamed...
~ A. Bergloff
There is a music to storms. They are compositions that sweep over us and surprise us with their uncontrolled beauty. The wild unpredictability of storms teach us to respect the fury of nature while understanding that we are not always in control of our fates, yet we can face the storm and defy it.
In this issue, we have collected four stories and four poems that explore some element of weather, from rain to wind to snow and beyond.
So, please enjoy this first in our series of "weather-works" for 2022, and as always, dear readers...
Stay enchanted!
- Kate, Amanda and Kelly
Heavy rain is dragon rain... The Water Dragons Lorraine Schein
"Remember, your wits are your true magic.." The Wolf & The Wind James Dodds
Wings of spun sugar, wrapped up in paper: a gift from the god.. Wings Jordan Hirsch
Once a girl was born with a heart made of diamond - her skin was frosted glass.. A Heart of Diamond Rachel Nussbaum
Impressive clouds race toward me sweeping up my senses... The Wizard & The Wiser Ryan E. Holman
"If you wish to heal your maiden's heart, you must prove yourself its match in devotion..." The Bird From Faraway Megan Baffoe
You flew beyond the borders of the World, guided only by the compass of your Heart... Too Late or Never Stephanie Parent
The old tale told that the first 8 drops of water of the New Year, captured in a vial, could save them .. That Rains May Come Helen Liptak
MUSIC Sharing an enchanting and atmospheric rain-inspired favorite to accompany this issue
ALL COPYRIGHT to the written works in this issue belong to the individual authors.
The Fairy Tale Magazine Editor-in-Chief ~ Kate Wolford Art Director ~ Amanda Bergloff Special Projects Writer ~ Kelly Jarvis Cover Illustration ~ Arthur Rackham Graphics ~ Amanda Bergloff
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