Showing results for "Destiny" in Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths

Evie Mei Huang has literally been to hell and back alongside her friend Kevin. And while the trip to Dìyù, the Chinese underworld, was a grueling journey filled with endless horrors, nothing compares to the fact that she was unable to bring her mother back. She now has the great responsibility to assume the role her mother once held: head of the Weavers Guild. Spinning people’s fates sure seemed easier said than done, and now Evie finds herself buried in Guild duties while trying to maintain a strained relationship with her best friend.

When Vietnamese American Freddie Lo finds herself in Vietnam for the first time since she was little, she's not quite sure how to feel. The memories of her extended family are more like distant echoes; she has a tough time speaking Vietnamese; and she can't help but feel like she just isn't Vietnamese enough. Still, this is her chance to reconnect with her family, especially her Ong ngoai—or grandfather—who is receiving a big award. That's when Ong ngoai reveals his secret.

Enter Karna tells the story of the brave and enigmatic Karna, the son of the Sun God, who rises to prominence despite his humble beginnings. Loyal to Duryodhana, he becomes the Pandavas' fiercest rival. This tale explores Karna’s complex identity, his unwavering friendship, and his struggles with fate, capturing the pathos of a hero caught between loyalty and destiny.