Spellbound Fairytales and Fantasy Magazine - September 2024: The Water Worlds Issue 2

SEPTEMBER 2024 ISSUE 02

Dream,Explore,Discover

Fairytales and Fantasy

The Hidden Battle Light in

DARKNESS THE REALMS EDITION

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INSIDE COVER Photographer: Sandro Aliano, IG: @littlebearph FB: www.facebook.com/phlittlebear, WB: www.littlebearph.it Female Model: Alice Brancato, IG: bralix.cos WB: linktr.ee/TogaChan FAIRYTALES & FANTASY

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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

Executive Editor Fashion Editor Digital Editor Staff Writer Photo/Sub Editor Features Editor Beauty Editor Advertisement Manager Features Editor Logo Illustrator

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CONTENTS

SEPTEMBER 2024

08 LIGHT IN DARKNESS PHOTOGRAPHER: ROBIN ANN MOORE @AR’MOORE MODELING AGENCY IG: @ARMOOREMODELS MAKEUP ARTIST: DESTINY GRIMM IG: @MODELDESTINYGRIMM MODEL: MADISON BLANEY @AR’MOORE IG: @MODELMADISONBLANEY

16 ALICE IN WONDERLAND MODEL: JULIA SHVEDKO IG: @JULIA.SHVEDKO MODEL: OLGA RALINSKAYA IG: @OLYA_1997_ MODEL: YULIYA BIANIUK IG: @JULIABENIUK MAKEUP ARTIST: EKATERINA IG: @KATERINALAV007_MUA MODEL: LERA STUBROVA IG: @JULIABENIUK PHOTOGRAPHER: YULIA YASHCHENKO IG: @YULIA.FRALENKA MODEL: SLEDNEVA ALINA IG: @A.SLEDNEVAA

28 ITALIAN COSPLAYERS MODEL: MIRACCHII IG: @MIRACCHII PHOTOGRAPHER: EVA VERONESE @GOLDNESSYAMI EVAPH84 IG: @GOLDNESSYAMI FB: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/GOLDNESSYAMI WB: GOLDNESSYAMI.GITHUB.IO TW: WWW.TWITTER.COM/GOLDNESSYAMI MODEL: JACK6414 IG: @JACK6414 MODEL: MIDO_COSPLAY IG: @MIDOCOSPLAY MODEL: AKISORA_SEN IG: @AKISORA_SEN

34 DEITIES FEMALE MODEL: KATYA PUCHKOVA IG: KATYA_PUCHKOVA MODEL: TASHA MODELS IG: @TASHA_MODELS MODEL: INA IG: @INAMODEL PHOTOGRAPHER: KALINA SCHNEIDER IG: @KALINASCHNEIDER_ART WB: KSFINEARTS.COM

AND THE NINE-TAILED 38 BRALIX FOX PHOTOGRAPHER: SANDRO ALIANO IG: @LITTLEBEARPH FB: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/PHLITTLEBEAR WB: WWW.LITTLEBEARPH.IT FEMALE MODEL: ALICE BRANCATO IG: BRALIX.COS WB: LINKTR.EE/TOGACHAN

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48 THE HIDDEN BATTLE PHOTOGRAPHER: SAMANTHA BECK IG: @SOTHISISPORTRAITX MODEL: ELLA BAKER-ROBERTS IG: @MISSELLALOU MODEL: ELLA BROWN IG: @ELLABROWNL24 MODEL: JARED CAMPBELL IG: @JAREDCAMPBELLMODEL MODEL: MARÍA ANNA IG: @MISS_ANMARIA MODEL: NARANGEREL IG: @NARANGEREL_B MODEL: NIÑA NORA IG:@NINA_NORAA MODEL: SCARLET GRAHAM IG: @SCARLETXGRAHAM MODEL: @COMI3MILY MODEL: DEMI POTEMANS IG: @DEMI.POTEMANS MODEL: ANDREA ALMEIDA IG: @AND.REAALMEI MODEL: @LUCKYKROE MODEL: JOSHUA JAMES IG: @J0SHUA_JAMES MODEL: ISA KATHLEEN IG: @ISAKATHLEENMODEL MODEL: PRI IG: @PRII.2 MODEL: @VALE_N_TINA_DANCER MODEL: YASMIN A IG: @YAZ.MODEL MODEL: KRISTINA GARROW IG: @KRISTINA.GARROW.MODEL

68 MERMAID MODEL: ELZENBAKH ANASTASIA IG: @ELZENBAKH_ANASTASIYA FASHION DESIGNER/ACCESSORY DESIGNER/ PHOTOGRAPHER: ANASTASIYA BEMBAK IG: @ANASTASIYA_BEMBAK

70 DARK ELF PHOTOGRAPHER: JCT PHOTOGRAPHY SA MAKEUP AND BODY PAINT: VIKI PIENAAR PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP ARTIST HAIR: DU-MANT HAIR STUDIO MODEL: SAMANTHA ELS HEADPIECE AND NECKPIECE MADE BY SAMANTHA ELS DRESS: IMMAGIKA CREATIVE DESIGNS

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Editor’s Letter

September 2024

PHOTOGRAPHER: SANDRO ALIANO IG: @LITTLEBEARPH FEMALE MODEL: ALICE BRANCATO IG: BRALIX.COS

Sally Morris Editor-in-chief Welcome to the Spellbound Water Worlds September Issue!

Dive into the mesmerizing fantasy land of water worlds, where mystical creatures and enchanting landscapes await.

In this issue, we explore the vibrant and diverse species that inhabit the Enchanted Realms, each with their own unique magical abilities and stories. From the graceful Merfolk who command the tides with a mere song to the luminous Aqua Sprites that light up the underwater groves, the Enchanted Realms are a haven of wonder and magic. These realms are teeming with life, where every coral reef and underwater cave holds secrets waiting to be discovered.

But the journey doesn’t end there. Venture into the mysterious Dark Realms, where the art of cosplay and elaborate makeup bring to life the eerie and captivating inhabitants of these shadowy waters.

Here, the creativity of cosplayers transforms into a spectacle of living art, as they embody the enigmatic Dark Sirens, the fearsome Leviathans, and other fantastical beings that lurk in the depths.

Whether you’re fascinated by the ethereal beauty of the Enchanted Realms or the haunting allure of the Dark Realms, this issue promises to captivate your imagination. We delve into the cultural significance of these water worlds, exploring the myths and legends that have inspired countless stories and artworks. Get ready to be spellbound by the beauty and wonder of the water worlds, a place where fantasy and reality blend seamlessly, creating a breathtaking tapestry of stories and visuals that will transport you to another world. Immerse yourself in the magic and let the spell of the water worlds enchant you!

In addition to our deep dive into these mystical realms, we also showcase talented cosplayers and makeup artists. So, grab your copy and prepare to be enchanted by the wonders that await beneath the waves.

As we bring this month’s journey through the Spellbound Water Worlds to a close, we hope you have been as enchanted by these mystical realms as we have. Now, get ready to embark on a new voyage as we introduce next month’s issue: The Timeless Worlds.

This upcoming edition promises to transport you to realms where time itself holds no boundaries, revealing the secrets of ageless landscapes and eternal beings. Stay tuned for exclusive interviews, breathtaking visuals, and stories that will take you beyond the confines of time. See you next time!

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DARKNESS PHOTOGRAPHER: ROBIN ANN MOORE @AR’MOORE MODELING AGENCY IG: @ARMOOREMODELS MAKEUP ARTIST: DESTINY GRIMM IG: @MODELDESTINYGRIMM MODEL: MADISON BLANEY @AR’MOORE IG: @MODELMADISONBLANEY

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Alice in Wonderland MODEL: JULIA SHVEDKO IG: @JULIA.SHVEDKO MODEL: OLGA RALINSKAYA IG: @OLYA_1997_ MODEL: YULIYA BIANIUK IG: @JULIABENIUK MAKEUP ARTIST: EKATERINA IG: @KATERINALAV007_MUA MODEL: LERA STUBROVA IG: @JULIABENIUK PHOTOGRAPHER: YULIA YASHCHENKO IG: @YULIA.FRALENKA MODEL: SLEDNEVA ALINA IG: @A.SLEDNEVAA

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Italian cosplayers MODEL: MIRACCHII IG: @MIRACCHII PHOTOGRAPHER: EVA VERONESE @GOLDNESSYAMI EVAPH84 IG: @GOLDNESSYAMI FB: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/GOLDNESSYAMI WB: GOLDNESSYAMI.GITHUB.IO TW: WWW.TWITTER.COM/GOLDNESSYAMI MODEL: JACK6414 IG: @JACK6414 MODEL: MIDO_COSPLAY IG: @MIDOCOSPLAY MODEL: AKISORA_SEN IG: @AKISORA_SEN

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Deities FEMALE MODEL: KATYA PUCHKOVA IG: KATYA_PUCHKOVA MODEL: TASHA MODELS IG: @TASHA_MODELS MODEL: INA IG: @INAMODEL PHOTOGRAPHER: KALINA SCHNEIDER IG: @KALINASCHNEIDER_ART WB: KSFINEARTS.COM

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Bralix and The nine-tailed fox PHOTOGRAPHER: SANDRO ALIANO IG: @LITTLEBEARPH FB: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/PHLITTLEBEAR WB: WWW.LITTLEBEARPH.IT FEMALE MODEL: ALICE BRANCATO IG: BRALIX.COS WB: LINKTR.EE/TOGACHAN

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The Hidden Battle PHOTOGRAPHER: SAMANTHA BECK IG: @SOTHISISPORTRAITX MODEL: ELLA BAKER-ROBERTS IG: @MISSELLALOU MODEL: ELLA BROWN IG: @ELLABROWNL24 MODEL: JARED CAMPBELL IG: @JAREDCAMPBELLMODEL MODEL: MARÍA ANNA IG: @MISS_ANMARIA MODEL: NARANGEREL IG: @NARANGEREL_B MODEL: NIÑA NORA IG:@NINA_NORAA MODEL: SCARLET GRAHAM IG: @SCARLETXGRAHAM MODEL: @COMI3MILY MODEL: DEMI POTEMANS IG: @DEMI.POTEMANS MODEL: ANDREA ALMEIDA IG: @AND.REAALMEI MODEL: @LUCKYKROE MODEL: JOSHUA JAMES IG: @J0SHUA_JAMES MODEL: ISA KATHLEEN IG: @ISAKATHLEENMODEL MODEL: PRI IG: @PRII.2 MODEL: @VALE_N_TINA_DANCER MODEL: YASMIN A IG: @YAZ.MODEL MODEL: KRISTINA GARROW IG: @KRISTINA.GARROW.MODEL

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Mermaid Model: Elzenbakh Anastasia IG: @elzenbakh_anastasiya Fashion Designer/Accessory Designer/Photographer: Anastasiya Bembak IG: @anastasiya_bembak

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Dark Elf PHOTOGRAPHER: JCT PHOTOGRAPHY SA MAKEUP AND BODY PAINT: VIKI PIENAAR PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP ARTIST HAIR: DU-MANT HAIR STUDIO MODEL: SAMANTHA ELS HEADPIECE AND NECKPIECE MADE BY SAMANTHA ELS DRESS: IMMAGIKA CREATIVE DESIGNS

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Model: Miracchii, IG: @miracchii Photographer: Eva Veronese @Goldnessyami evaph84 IG: @goldnessyami, FB: www.facebook.com/goldnessyami WB: goldnessyami.github.io, TW: www.twitter.com/goldnessyami

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