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The Missing Moon
5+Fairy TalesReading time: 10 min

The Missing Moon

Available languages
German, English, Russian
First published
October 14, 2026
Author
Joseph Jacobs

Short description

The Moon hears that people are afraid to cross the marsh at night. She comes down from the sky to help them. But among dark pools and twisted roots, she finds herself in danger. Soon, night after night, her light is missing from the sky.

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Story excerpt

Long ago, a village stood beside a great marsh. Deep pools shimmered between clumps of grass. Old tree stumps rose from the mud, and narrow paths wound towards the village. When the Moon shone, people could see these paths. Her light showed them where the ground was firm and where they had to be careful.

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