Future Folktales

Why do bad things happen? Perhaps it was for the best. An old man insists there’s a bright side to everything.

A woman prays for a child and receives an unexpected blessing. Their daughter may not be human, but her parents love her all the same.

Salee cares about his family while Saad, his elder brother, cares about money. When an epidemic hits the town, Salee recalls a story that can save everyone. But danger awaits.

Dafel arrogantly believes there’s nothing his strength can’t overcome. But power alone can’t solve everything.

A magical instrument has the power to control all living things. When it falls into the wrong hands, a clever young girl may be the only one who can save the townspeople.

Anter wishes for Ablah’s hand in marriage but must first convince her father he’d be the perfect match. Easier said than done...

Prince Sattam loves his father as much as salt. But the king sees this declaration as a grave insult instead of the intended praise.

Samar’s father decides that the man who can finally make her speak will win her hand in marriage. But there’s something vitally important they’ve all overlooked.

Hartim has a reputation as a kind man who never turns away those in need. Handala is suspicious, though. Hartim MUST have an ulterior motive. Why else would he act so nice?

A wealthy merchant invites three strangers into his home only to ask them about the worst hardships they’ve experienced. Why?

Jassem quickly takes advantage of Habib’s sizable inheritance, which causes friction between the two. It’s unfortunate: Some things are more important than money.

Asma fell in love with stories thanks to her childhood friend, Farrah. But as the decades passed, the two fell out of touch. What is Farrah up to these days?