Sometimes you don’t need a big escape; you just want something that feels like the kind of story you used to get lost in as a kid: cozy, a little strange, funny, and somehow sincere without making a ...

Fantasy worlds don’t always have to be epic or have massive, intricate settings; sometimes, the ones that feel a little mischievous, a little melancholy, and strangely familiar give us the most joy.

As genres go, fairy tales and their offshoots such as fables and nursery rhymes are a rich playground for creatives. With themes and characters rooted in human nature and behavior, the time-tested ...