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Part local legend of a dark and dangerous Wolf-Leader, part childhood memories of his home near Villers-Cotterets, in Aisne, Dumas here penned a chilling supernatural encounter between man and the devil. Our hero, Thibault the shoemaker, is beaten on the orders of the Lord of Vez for hunting in the lord's forest. With Thibault's resentment at his treatment by the world at its height, the devil sees his chance and, in the guise of a wolf, proposes a deal which Thibault accepts; the ever available trade of one's soul for evil power.

Alexander of Macedon was one of history’s greatest ever military commanders. By the time of his death, aged just 32, he had conquered the entire Persian Empire and was ruler of a vast territory stretching from Greece to the borders of India. These six episodes tell his extraordinary life story, as reimagined by acclaimed dramatist David Wade.

Una noche Tippot-Dheli, rey de Orisa, se encuentra con su hermano Pulo-Dheli y su prometida Siannah. Los dos hermanos se pelean y Pulo lo mata, pero le queda una mancha de sangre en la mano, que no consigue limpiar de ninguna forma así que pide consejo a los dioses.El Dios Vichenú le hace ir hasta el manantial más escondido del Tibbet con su esposa, pero no podrá mantener ningún contacto carnal durante el viaje. Los amantes no pueden resistir la tentación y se rompe la promesa.