Stories that are presented through literature or popular media can be used to invite students into the world of math; stir their mathematical imaginations; and enhance their ability to read about, write about, and discuss math. This article explores how literature ("Flatland," the book and the movie) and an existing seventh-grade unit (Slices and Shadows) on two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes were used to stimulate students' interest and engagement with some significant mathematics. Using "Flatland: The Movie" to set the stage, students employ imagination and geometric constructions to reinforce their understanding of polygons. Preliminary evidence indicated that the activity was a success: (1) pretesting and posttesting scores showed an increase in student learning; (2) students made personal connections to the story; (3) they framed mathematical ideas in their own language; and (4) they extended stories in their own ways. (Contains 6 figures and 1 table.)