The Little Brother and Sister

In "The Little Brother and Sister," a tale by the Brothers Grimm, two siblings flee their cruel witch stepmother, who curses the forest's water sources to turn drinkers into animals. The sister cleverly prevents her brother from transforming into a tiger and a wolf, but he ultimately succumbs to the curse, becoming a deer. Hidden in the woods, they are eventually discovered by a king, leading to a series of events involving marriage, a tragic loss, and a ghostly visit that brings about a dramatic resolution and restores their family. The story concludes with the downfall of the wicked stepmother and a return to happiness for the siblings and the king.