The Tales of Tessagonia

fairy tales, muses, magic

In the land of Tessagonia, muses watch over kingdoms, old gods linger at the edges of the world, and familiar fairy tales echo in unexpected ways.

Bentos and Delwyn were alone in the sky, only the silent stars to keep Them company. They created an earth and creatures to fill it, for Their entertainment. Their seven daughters, the muses of Lesenti, watch over the continent of Tessagonia. This land has four kingdoms—Vernissia, Arania, Kether, and Senatin—surrounding an inland sea. Tessagonia is ringed by the Outer Isles, where the old gods have been banished.

You may hear echoes of familiar stories from our own land. Curses, romance, magical gifts, and gods both light and dark.

​A series of fairy-tale novellas set in the world of Tessagonia.

What Readers Are Saying About the Series

Though they are short, they have the depth and richness of a full-length novel—it’s pure magic. 

LaWanda (Goodreads)

It’s an immersive journey into a world so richly imagined, it feels like stepping into a legend.

Brooklyn L. Wolves (Goodreads)

All of them are loosely interconnected… but can be read as a standalone. … clean quick reads based off of fairytale with some twists.

Tami Willard (Goodreads)

Start Here: Volume 1

Cover of Tales of Tessagonia: Books 1–6 by Mary W. Jensen, a fairy tale fantasy collection featuring the first six Tales of Tessagonia novellas.

Tales of Tessagonia: Books 1–6

The perfect place to begin your journey into Tessagonia.
Available in print and ebook.

Step into a world of fairy tales, muses, and quiet magic.

This collection gathers the first six Tales of Tessagonia novellas in one beautifully illustrated volume—perfect for readers who love fairytale fantasy, wonder, and stories threaded with hope.

Inside you’ll find:

✦ Familiar fairy tales reimagined
✦ Quiet magic and meddling muses
✦ Standalone adventures across the world of Tessagonia
Exclusive author’s notes sharing inspiration and behind-the-scenes details for each story

Includes: The Blazing Princess, Mirror, The Princess Test, Venom and Shadow, The Gloaming Realm, and The Moon Prince

Published Titles

Prefer standalone stories?

Explore the individual tales below.

Cover of The Blazing Princess by Mary W. Jensen, a fairy tale fantasy novella in the Tales of Tessagonia series.
Cover of Mirror by Mary W. Jensen, a fairy tale fantasy novella in the Tales of Tessagonia series.
Cover of The Princess Test by Mary W. Jensen, a fairy tale fantasy novella in the Tales of Tessagonia series.
Cover of Venom and Shadow by Mary W. Jensen, a fairy tale fantasy novella in the Tales of Tessagonia series.
Cover of The Moon Prince by Mary W. Jensen, a fairy tale fantasy novella in the Tales of Tessagonia series.
Cover of Jack and the Midnight Cloak by Mary W. Jensen, a fairy tale fantasy novella in the Tales of Tessagonia series.
Cover of The Drowned Song by Mary W. Jensen, a fairy tale fantasy novella in the Tales of Tessagonia series.
Cover of The Unwelcome Guest by Mary W. Jensen, a fairy tale fantasy novella in the Tales of Tessagonia series.
Cover of Fatinah and the Ghost Ship by Mary W. Jensen, a fairy tale fantasy novella in the Tales of Tessagonia series.

Upcoming Titles

The journey continues…

Cover of The Guiding Lantern by Mary W. Jensen, a fairy tale fantasy novella in the Tales of Tessagonia series.

The Guiding Lantern

Releases October 20, 2026

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