“The forest was dark and she didn't know the way.” This or something similar could be found in a fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm.
Fantasy and reality merge in fairy tales. They are often a reflection of society. In any case, fairy tales can show what you feel and not just what seems to be real. They offer the opportunity to express one's own fascination and fear.
For me, photography is also less about showing what we see and more about showing what we feel.