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Worlds Without End Roll-Your-Own Reading Challenge

Once Upon A Time

Once Upon A Time

If science fiction asks us, 'what if?' then fairy tales, folklore and mythology tells us what may have been once.  All stories in one way or another, whilst looking to the future or telling stories about our past are perhaps more concerned with our present.  Tales of warning, of morals, or sharing wisdom are always contextual.  Which is why here we have 'Once Upon a Time' - the 2026 Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Fairy Tale challenge.

For this challenge read any science fiction, fantasy and horror which is influenced by fairy tales (including retellings and originals), foklore, and mythology.

Potential sources of books include the sub-genres on BookTrackr

  • Fairytale Fantasy
  • Fairytale Horror
  • Mythic Fiction (Fantasy)
  • Mythic Fiction (Horror)
  • Mythic Fiction (SF)

Or maybe consider the Mythopoeic Award nominees and winners, but how you choose your books and define the challenge is up to you!

 

Challenge Details
Genre: Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror
Challenge Span: January 2026 – December 2026

Reading Levels
Select your reading level below. You can adjust your level up or down at any time during the challenge.

 A gentle story before bed = 3 books + 1 reviews
 Gather around the fire... = 6 books + 2 reviews
 Your story travels far and wide = 9 books + 3 reviews
 The Master Storyteller becomes a legend = 12 books + 6 reviews

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bazhsw

bazhsw

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DeirdriuWRS

DeirdriuWRS

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Hneite

Hneite

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lanawritenow

lanawritenow

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Momosnyx

Momosnyx

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piibald

piibald

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