Spellbound Fairytales and Fantasy Magazine - September 2024: The Fantasy Realms Edition Issue 1

SEPTEMBER 2024 ISSUE 01

Fairytales and Fantasy

Dream,Explore,Discover

Fantasy vibe

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Editor-in-chief SALLY MARIE Lucy Morris Ashley Buchanan Tobias James Jarna Nasso Darren Wynne Heather Wilkins Lyndsey Adams Chloe Bennet Karaaina Bishara Laszlo Balogh

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CONTENTS

September 2024

08 FANTASY VIBE

MODEL: SUMANOVSKAYA VERONICA IG:@NICOLE____QUEEN CREATIVE DIRECTOR/PHOTOGRAPHER: TATIANA DROK IG:@DROKTATA_PHOTO_VIBE MAKEUP ARTIST: ANNA PAVLOVA IG:@THEPAVLOVAANNA FASHION DESIGNER/ACCESSORY DESIGNER: TATIANA DROK IG:@BUTAFORFREAK

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PHOTOGRAPHER: MARIA FOMINA IG:@FORTIS_WASTELAND WB: FOMINAPHOTO.WFOLIO.PRO MODEL: KRISTINA GEDUTITE IG:@_KRISTINA_GEDUTITE

24 “IS SHE AN ANGEL OR A DEMON?” PHOTOGRAPHER: JOHN ASKEY IG:@JOHNASKEY FEMALE MODEL: IVY HUXLEY IG:@IVYHUXLEYY

30 BLOOD FAIRY

PHOTOGRAPHER: TABITHA IG: @WTFTABITHA FEMALE MODEL: BARBIE GHOUL IG:@BARBIEGHOUL

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DEAD GIRL: DELULU_ 36 LIVING COSPLAYS MODEL: DELULU_COSPLAYS IG:@DELULU_COSPLAYS PHOTOGRAPHER: MIGUEL RAMIREZ IG:@MRAMIREZ200 WB: WWW.RAMIREZCREATIONS.COM

44 FOREST QUEEN FEMALE MODEL: NATASHA KOTNIY IG: @NATA_KOT25 WB: VK.COM/NATA_KOT25 PHOTOGRAPHER: MAXIM TASHKINOV WB: STONEMAN.RU

48 THE DANCE OF IRON AND LACE CREATIVE DIRECTOR/PHOTOGRAPHER/EVENT: PORTRAIT X PRODUCTIONS IG: @SOTHISISPORTRAITX PHOTOGRAPHER: BARRY MCDUFF IG: @MCDUFFBARRY PHOTOGRAPHER: CHRIS WOODMAN IG: @CHRISWOODMAN_PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOGRAPHER: FRANKINSELLA IG: @FRANKINSELLA_FFASHION PHOTOGRAPHER: KEVIN BLAKE IG: @OCTAIN64 MODEL: KIMBERLEY ANGELHEART IG: @ANGELHEARTDARK MODEL: ELENA DANAILA IG: @DANAILAELENA MODEL: MANDY LOUISE YEARLY IG: @DARKANGELSPRITE2022 MODEL: LUCY ELIZABETH JENKINS MODEL: JOJO JENKINS MODEL: EDITA STAIGVILATIE IG: @EDITASTAGVILAITE MODEL: ZOE TAYLOR IG: @ZEUSI_TEE MODEL: ALEX SILAGHI IG: @ANDRU.MODEL MODEL: AMANDS SILLS IG: @ENGLISHROSEMODEL MODEL: CHELO VALENCIA IG: @CHELOOV0815 MODEL: KATHRYN LEWIS MODEL: NATASHA LOUISE MODEL: SIDDHARTH SIVADAS IG: @SIDSIVAAH MODEL: THELMA SMITH IG: @_THELMASMITH MODEL: SIMI GUPTA IG: @SIMI_D_GUPTA

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Editor’s Letter

September 2024

Sally Morris Editor-in-chief Welcome to the Spellbound Dark Realms September Issue! It’s great to have you here for the beginning of the autumn season.

As September heralds the arrival of the autumn season, a truly magical atmosphere begins to unfold, creating the perfect ambiance for fairy tales and fantasy stories to come alive. The crisp, invigorating air, the golden hues of falling leaves, and the gradually earlier sunsets all combine to create an enchanting backdrop that seems to whisper of hidden wonders and mystical adventures. This autumnal magic aligns beautifully with the transformative journeys often found in these captivating tales, mirroring nature’s own dramatic shift from the lush greens of summer to the warm, rich hues of fall.

The misty forests that characterize this time of year become ideal settings for magical encounters, their fog-shrouded trees concealing secrets and possibilities. Meanwhile, the bountiful harvest season brings its own array of fantastical elements, from pumpkin patches that could hide fairy circles to apple orchards that might harbour wise, talking trees. As the days grow shorter, the longer nights invite cosy storytelling sessions, perfect for sharing tales of dragons, witches, and heroic quests by the flickering light of a warm fireplace.

September holds a special significance in the realm of fantasy literature, marking not only the birthday of Tolkien’s beloved hobbits but also the commencement of many fall reading programs in schools and libraries. This season seems to beckon readers to curl up with good books, wrapped in soft blankets, and fully embrace the world of fantasy. The cooler weather and earlier evenings provide the ideal conditions for losing oneself in magical realms and epic adventures.

For the creatively inclined, autumn is the perfect time to start a fantasy writing project, letting the season’s atmosphere inspire new worlds and characters. Alternatively, hosting a themed movie night featuring beloved fantasy films can transport you and your friends to enchanting realms without leaving the comfort of your home.

Next month we will be welcoming you back to the full swing of the autumn season, with our October issues. We will also be celebrating the spooky season with our Halloween Special Issue, releasing on the 25th of October, ready for Halloween! See you there!

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PHOTOGRAPHER: MARIA FOMINA IG:@FORTIS_WASTELAND WB: FOMINAPHOTO.WFOLIO.PRO MODEL: KRISTINA GEDUTITE IG:@_KRISTINA_GEDUTITE

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“Is she an Angel or a Demon?”

PHOTOGRAPHER: JOHN ASKEY IG:@JOHNASKEY FEMALE MODEL: IVY HUXLEY IG:@IVYHUXLEYY

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Blood Fairy PHOTOGRAPHER: TABITHA IG: @WTFTABITHA FEMALE MODEL: BARBIE GHOUL IG:@BARBIEGHOUL

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Living Dead Girl: Delulu_Cosplays MODEL: DELULU_COSPLAYS IG:@DELULU_COSPLAYS PHOTOGRAPHER: MIGUEL RAMIREZ IG:@MRAMIREZ200 WB: WWW.RAMIREZCREATIONS.COM

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Forest Queen FEMALE MODEL: NATASHA KOTNIY IG:@NATA_KOT25 WB: VK.COM/NATA_KOT25 PHOTOGRAPHER: MAXIM TASHKINOV WB: STONEMAN.RU

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The Dance of Iron and Lace CREATIVE DIRECTOR/PHOTOGRAPHER/EVENT: PORTRAIT X PRODUCTIONS IG: @SOTHISISPORTRAITX PHOTOGRAPHER: BARRY MCDUFF IG: @MCDUFFBARRY PHOTOGRAPHER: CHRIS WOODMAN IG: @CHRISWOODMAN_PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOGRAPHER: FRANKINSELLA IG: @FRANKINSELLA_FFASHION PHOTOGRAPHER: KEVIN BLAKE IG: @OCTAIN64 MODEL: KIMBERLEY ANGELHEART IG: @ANGELHEARTDARK MODEL: ELENA DANAILA IG: @DANAILAELENA MODEL: MANDY LOUISE YEARLY IG: @DARKANGELSPRITE2022 MODEL: LUCY ELIZABETH JENKINS MODEL: JOJO JENKINS MODEL: EDITA STAIGVILATIE IG: @EDITASTAGVILAITE MODEL: ZOE TAYLOR IG: @ZEUSI_TEE MODEL: ALEX SILAGHI IG: @ANDRU.MODEL MODEL: AMANDS SILLS IG: @ENGLISHROSEMODEL MODEL: CHELO VALENCIA IG: @CHELOOV0815 MODEL: KATHRYN LEWIS MODEL: NATASHA LOUISE MODEL: SIDDHARTH SIVADAS IG: @SIDSIVAAH MODEL: THELMA SMITH IG: @_THELMASMITH MODEL: SIMI GUPTA IG: @SIMI_D_GUPTA

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Photographer: Maria Fomina, IG:@fortis_wasteland WB: fominaphoto.wfolio.pro Model: Kristina Gedutite, IG:@_kristina_gedutite

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