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n. - An interesting but highly implausible story; A story about a mythical being of folklore and romance usually having diminutive human form and magic powers.

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  • No one can use the word fairytale when discussing him without being called racist.
  • Clearly you're right - the popular understanding of fairytale is something with a "happily ever after".
  • First out of the gate is “Goosegirl” by Margaret Ronald, which offers up a new look at the German fairytale from the Brothers Grimm.
  • A Trongate twist to this fairytale, which is full of delight and fantasy!
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