'Folktales from the Deccan Part 1' is the first volume in a two-part series of short stories written by Arifa Naeem. These enthralling tales are a written rendition of oral tradition: stories narrated to the author as a child by her elders.Prepare to be transported to a world of fantasy, where animals talk, magical transformations occur, wicked stepmothers scheme, fairies bestow blessings, gallant princes embark on quests, and heroic princesses take charge. These captivating stories contain all the elements needed to capture a child's imagination, propelling them into a fantastical journey filled with boundless amusement and excitement.