Fairy tales as we know them - imaginary creatures, magical lands and happy endings in children bedtime stories. Or are they really? How about looking at them in another light - be it wicked, twisted, pervert, ironic, bloody, tragic or all of those combined? Welcome to this my-childhood-is-ruined collection.

Daijirou Morohoshi’s manga are mostly horror mysteries based on folklores, most notably in his well-known work “Yokai Hunter,” which follows an archaeology professor searching for proof of youkai. It’s no surprise that his unusual, surreal works are heavily influenced by the Cthulhu mythology. His unique style of humans and monsters and everything in between, coupled with a bold inking style, make his art difficult for assistants to imitate and became a subject of admiration. For a hauntingly whimsical time, check out this obscure legend.

Fairytale is popular stories that everyone has heard of when they were kids. There are movies about them, books about them, TV shows, and also manga! Read your favorite classic stories in your favorite form.