Oh hello there, foolish young mortals. Allow me to apologize for such disrespect, but it is common for our kind to think that way. Anyways, welcome to the Enchanted Land and the Mystical Forest.

Doesn't look enchanted? Well, mortals have such a small brain and a tiny dum belief to our magical places. Oh please, don't wrinkle your brows like that. I am making myself clear although mortals like you would think I am a crazy old man. Or is it just my stench? Allow me to fix it with some touch of magic.

Smells good now? Well, thank you. I have practiced and used this magic many times and developed my skills over the years. Now, I believe you came here to hear some tales? You were sleeping just a second ago? That is true indeed. You see, only story lovers with great imagination may visit the enchanted lands. May I tell my story now?

My story, allow me to correct myself, my stories all begin with twice upon a time.

Yes, I am saying my words correctly. It is not once upon a time, those stories had a happily ever after or— some other endings. Do not worry, I will retell the once upon are so you know fully the original story.

Which story to tell first—hmm the mermaid's perhaps? Yes, I believe the tale is a great way to start our long night. Make yourself comfortable, 'cause tonight will be very long.

Do not worry I will retell the story from the original form so you can comprehend it. Once upon a time, there was a...