I could not say if the magical or fanciful exists or not or if it is just a product of the imagination of those who want to believe in it, but the truth is that the doubt is there, and if we pay attention to the stories of the past, tales of grandmothers, legends and stories, you will always find magic in them. Coincidence or reality?.

At home we are followers of legends and strange stories based on real events. I firmly believe that behind each of them hides a truth, although time decorates them at will.
When I was little I liked to venture into abandoned houses, old buildings or deserted places in search of ghosts, goblins or any other indication that something “strange” lives with us. Now we are lucky to live near a forest of fairies and goblins that, beyond being a tourist attraction, is a totally magical place.

Even Disney tales are based on fairy tales, many of them in the stories of the Brothers Grimm, but much more sweetened. I have always wondered, did the Brothers Grimm have such creativity, or do their stories hide true stories?
Many of his stories are based on German and French legends that are passed down from generation to generation and I love to look for the origins and compare the different versions.

If you like all this as much as we do, you will love a book that I want to show you. I have taken my time to review him because it was impossible for me not to stop at some of his stories to stop and look for more information and details.

Under the Moon, a book of short stories edited by Picarona that collects seventy-eight stories that Yoshi Yoshitani has been collecting over time. A delight for those of us lucky enough to have this book in our hands.

Under the Moon. Yoshi Yoshitani.

Yoshi Yoshitani was born and raised between two cultures, Japanese and American. Anyone who knows a little about Japanese culture knows that it is a great source of legends, myths, superstitions and incredible characters. And as a fact, for me the best horror movies are those of Japanese origin.
Yoshi’s family on both sides was very fond of stories, something that obviously permeated her judging by her love of fairy tales, legends and tales from different backgrounds and cultures, but all under the same Moon.