Legends: Modern Myths & Urban Fairytales

by Mike Haddad

From our earliest tribes and civilizations, we have told each other stories. Stories to explain the things we could not, stories to teach codes of behavior, stories to pass the long, cold hours of the night while waiting for the sun's blazing return. Myths and legends, fairytales and folklore, they have been woven into the very fabric of our culture and their effects can still be seen in various forms of modern media. "Legends," in keeping with that tradition, is a collection of short stories all taking place in modern day but heavily influenced by millennia of story-telling. These stories reference figures from a variety of ancient Pantheons, Judeo-Christian traditions, and even some of our more modern myths as we continue to gaze at the stars and wonder. They do not all have happy endings, but such is life. There is still plenty of entertainment to be had, lessons to learn, and questions to ponder.

116 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 27, 2019

Reviews

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a unique look at myths/legends and how they bleed into the modern world. "The Pen" has got to be my favorite story of this well-written collection.

[Sarah Brinks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Legends: Modern Myths & Urban Fairytales is a fun and interesting read! The author is clearly knowledgeable about ancient stories but brings a modern and clever sensibility to these stories. This book celebrates the art of storytelling, I can strongly recommend it!

[Curtis Brauner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Inventive and adventurous takes on classical gods and myths, translated for a new generation of readers.

Seemlessly blends modernism, fantasy, and sci-fi with a deep and honest understanding of mythology.

[Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

For any lover of short fiction. Vignettes all based on the tales you know, but each with a fun new twist. Easy to pick up, hard to put down!

[Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had such a blast reading! Every story feels like a fresh remix of old legends, but with a clever, modern spin that keeps you hooked.

[David Mulcahy]

Amazing anthology of some stories you thought you knew and others. Mike takes a new twist on some old tales. My favorites were definitely The Boy and The Collector.