Far flung Fables

Stories, as a rule, are awesome. A chance to enter another world. But more importantly, they exist to teach us things. Some do this better than others, and yet they can still be fun. But these are called Fables. Which, if you're interested, I've researched a few, so you don't have to. None of them have sponsored me. They might get weird, but they're fun. And they hold big lessons for everyone. And if that sounds like it might delight or exite you, then let's get into it!

Some of these are movies, but I threw in a couple shows. Just so ya know. But the first of these is Coraline. It's kinda recent, so you might have heard of it. Still, it took me a few watchings to really get it. So, just playing like it's your first time, I'll explain. The titular character is spoiled, mostly by her dad. This means she thinks mom is mean, but she then meets Other Mother. Who is, real, pure evil. Along the way, she's mean to Wybe, the kid next door, and her other neighbors. It's got funny moments as well as cute and scary. But it's also a good reminder to check ourselves before we wreck ourselves. If you haven't seen it, you really should. Available on YouTube Movies.

The Green Knight is up next, and while the movie's recent, the story is as old as King Arthur. It's actually from a poem, written back then, about Sir Gawain. When challenged by said green knight, he accepts the challenge, set for two years later. As he waits, prepares, and journeys, he learns about honor, courage, trust, and more things than I feel like listing. But if you wana learn yourself, you should see how (And what he does. Some scenes might be a little scary. Available on Tubi.

I've mentioned this one before, but there's lots of good things about The Portable Door. An inventor gets a great job he never applied for, and winds up trying to save two worlds. Among lessons about friendship and family, it shows how good things come in unexpected pakages, and everything happens for a reason, no matter how complicated. Definitely worth a watch. Available on Prime.

Well, that does it for movies. The first show I'm talking about today is Dragonfly. It starts out like a Summer Camp, with a focus on the rejects cabin. It sounds like The Breakfast club, but from the first episode, it's clearly something different. It shines a light on the importance of individuality, while also pointing out what makes a good group. And each episode over both seasons carries smaller, pointed lessons. It's hard to find, but it's on B.Y. U, and I highly reccomend it.

The last one's also on B.Y.U, which again, didn't sponsor me to write this. But Dwight in Shining Armor is a classic heroe's journey. If that hero is "A simpering pipsqueak." At least, he gets that a lot. But on top of the broad message, that anyone can be a hero, it's filled with other reminders about life, love, and role models. Though, with 5 seasons, it's hard to point out all of them. You should really watch it youself.

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