European Folk Tales
European folk tales and fairy tales to read online for free: the classics Beauty and the Beast and The Adventures of Pinocchio, a Norwegian fable of a proud bear and a sly fox (The Price of Flattery), a Russian tale of kindness rewarded (The Kind Heart's Ring) and the Rhine legend of Melusine (The Serpent's Bride).
This list has 5 stories you can read free online, 5 of them completed. The most read right now are Beauty and the Beast, Adventures of Pinocchio and The Kind Heart's Ring. Last updated October 31, 2026.
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European Folk Tales: questions readers ask
Are these stories free to read?
Yes. Every story on this page can be read online for free on ChapterChase. Some authors also publish premium chapters that a premium membership unlocks.
Which stories in this list are most popular?
The most read on ChapterChase right now: Beauty and the Beast, Adventures of Pinocchio, The Kind Heart's Ring.
Which stories in this list are completed?
5 are complete, including Beauty and the Beast, Adventures of Pinocchio, The Kind Heart's Ring.
What was added to this list most recently?
Recently updated: The Kind Heart's Ring, Adventures of Pinocchio, The Serpent's Bride.