Originally published in 1913, Karl Alberti's German translation of 24 Japanese fairy tales is now available in English for the first time to celebrate its 100th anniversary. Many of these stories have never before been read by English-speaking audiences.

Growing up without a father from the age of 3 years old, Talandas (Killer Kane) Heirloom tried his best to stay away from bad influences. The city of Inkster and Golden City, Michigan had exploded in crime. Dahlia, a mother of four, moved to Inkster realizing it was a tough place to live. Inkster was no different than the inner city of Detroit. She moved from to Golden City, where she resides to this day. Talandas (Killer Kane) Heirloom earned the street name Killer Kane and began to run with the worst of them. Killer Kane turned into something he never was. Dahlia, confused, prayed for her son. Killer Kane joined a gang called U.B.N. in Inkster, Michigan. Doing anything to survive, he faced life and death consistently. One incident tested the faith of his gang members. Killer Kane swore his life to the gang. Would he live or die for the U.B.N gang? No one but God Knew what Talandas fate was. In and out of jail multiple times, people would often feel his wrath. Dahlia knew where he was headed. She just prayed for the best. Only sixteen, he thought he was living the exciting life of a thug. What was in store for Talanadas and his gang? Did Talandas get life or death?

Dahlia Petticoat had many brushes with death, starting at the age of one. Not knowing what her future held or the darkness that awaited her, she soon learned what family really meant. The pain she suffered nearly drove her to suicide and to murdering an entire family to seek revenge. She never suspected the enemies she acquired. It became them or her. She was determined not to die in the end, but would that determination be enough to save her life at the age of fourteen?

Young, beautiful, and intelligent, Liza Dozier had a promising future ahead of her. Popular in and out of school, she seemed happy. Liza carried a dark secret that would rip her family apart. Things went well, for a while, but as she grew older, the past came back to haunt her. Liza, the eldest out of seven children, knew she had a decision to make. She wasn't sure if her decision would cost her everything, even her soul. Berlin Hamgorium, had a darker secret that would rip his family and the world apart. He knew his secret would be safe forever, or would it?