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EPISODE · Mar 18, 2026 · 6 MIN

The Lady Mole | A Dark Medieval Fairy Tale About Beauty, Pride, and a Terrible Curse

from Dreamtime Stories · host Thomas Elis

A haunting medieval fairy tale from old Cornwall about beauty, pride, and the price of vanity.Alice of the Combe was the most beautiful maiden in all the land. Admired by many and desired by noble knights, she believed her beauty alone made her worthy of love. But as her pride grew, she began to ignore the values that truly matter — kindness, humility, and respect.On the day she prepared to win the heart of a great knight, something strange happened. A sudden light, a whisper in the air… and she vanished without a trace.What followed became one of the darkest and most mysterious legends in English folklore. A ring found upon a mound of earth. An ancient message carved in forgotten runes. And a chilling transformation that would bind her fate forever beneath the ground.This atmospheric story explores the dangers of vanity and the fragile nature of beauty, reminding us that what shines on the outside can fade — but what lies within defines who we truly are.Perfect for fans of medieval legends, dark fairy tales, and timeless folklore stories.

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