Short Stories Fairy Tales

Tall Tales for Short People will make you laugh, dream, and time travel. This collection of short stories is for kids ages four to eleven. Older kids can listen to some stories, such as "Jungle Music" and "Little Dragonfly", with their younger siblings.

***ADULT READERS ONLY*** (Previously published from anthology) Elite Warrior Markus traveled a long way from his home world of Drakonia. This new planet called Earth is strange and the people even stranger. He was there for one reason, to find more of his people and to protect them from enemies old and new. What he didn’t expect was to find a mate that both he and his dragon wanted to bond with. Things just got more complicated but he was a dragon shifting warrior, he could handle anything.

Discover a treasure trove of fantastical tales that not only captivate young listeners and their imaginations but also impart valuable life lessons. Brian Bradford invites listeners into a world of wonder and wisdom through seven captivating short stories, each brimming with whimsy, friendship, and the subtle teachings that shape young hearts.

This story is a gem representing the delightful stories from the Indian subcontinent which capture the simple essence of everyday life in India. The simple pleasures of life indicate a time gone by before the advent of cellphones and Facebook, a time which almost stood still, a time where children could revel in the rain, make paper boats and race them down a drain, play marbles and generally pass time.

Sit back, turn the lights down low, and get ready for the scare of your life with 20 Short Stories from '31 Horrifying Tales from the Dead' by Drac Von Stoller. Immerse yourself in some of the most horrifying short stories ever told....

A collection of 12 short stories from 31 Horrifying Tales from the Dead including: "Ashes to Ashes", "Knock! Knock!", "The Boogeyman", "The Dare", "The Entity from Hell", "The Legend of Haunted Hills Cemetery", "The Night Halloween Took over the World", "The Woman with the Velvet Ribbon Around Her Neck", "There's Something Dead in this House", "Thump! Thump! Drag!", and "Torture Chamber". Read by Luke Smith.

As her power grows, a grandmother must choose between her safety and her family.In the arid landscapes of the Arizona Hopi Reservation, Nokomis Nicholas, a woman with a unique connection to the land, grapples with a difficult decision. Her granddaughter, Tansy, is in the care of her spiteful daughter-in-law, Yamka. As Komie's power over the land grows, she must decide whether to stay and protect Tansy or leave and search for a place where she truly belongs. When a wise confidante offers her guidance, Komie is torn between the memories of her ancestral lands in Maine and her current ...

Embrace your destiny. Uncover the power within. In the bustling streets of Tokyo, Hiroki Kubo's life takes an unexpected turn. Working diligently at Mizuho Bank, Hiroki finds himself torn between the traditions of his family and the desire to forge his own destiny. But when he crosses paths with Genzo, a mysterious restaurant owner who sees potential in Hiroki's hidden talents, everything changes. As Hiroki grapples with the decision to embrace his newfound abilities as part of the Unhidden, a group with extraordinary powers, he faces opposition from his family and the uncertainties of a ...

Explore love, ambition, and hidden talentsBintou Sissoko faces a pivotal moment in her life as she grapples with love, betrayal, and the allure of the supernatural. A talented linguist working at Timbuctou's prestigious Sankore Institute, Bintou's passion for ancient manuscripts is matched only by her desire for a second chance at love. When her ex-boyfriend Ibrahim, now living in Ireland, extends an invitation to visit, Bintou finds herself torn between her longing for a fresh start and the uncertainties of uprooting her life. As she contemplates her future, Bintou is thrust into a ...

After claiming the title, Arty Davis discovers what it truly means to be the Pimpmaster of Cameltoe.

It was just a dusty old Buffalo Skull, but in it's own way, beautiful. With love and care, she restored it to a beautiful piece of art. Following old drawings, she thought it was perfect. But now that it was back to it's old self so was it's magic. No one noticed and if they did it wasn't spoken of. But now its power is making itself known.

When our brave hero's Yuki and Nate hear children’s cries from Ukraine, they embark on a mystical journey to restore stolen dreams. Facing the dark villain Russ, they fight with courage and light to bring peace back to the night. A heartwarming bedtime tale of bravery and friendship.

"The Woodsman": What if the Big Bad Wolf was the good guy? "How the Alien Stole Christmas": In deep space, a mysterious cyber lover wants to steal Capt. Christmas Trent for his own. "Valentime": A secret Valentine brings a woman back in time to its author in 1865 Civil War America. "How the Alien Stole Christmas": A billionaire vampire on the hunt for his blood mate falls for a pretty human blackmailer who knows all his secrets.

This is a story set in war-torn Okinawa - back in the final days of the Pacific Campaign of World War II. The story is told from the point of view of a young Kamikaze pilot preparing to fly his fighter plane into the side of an American battleship. It is a story of guilt, loneliness, memory, and the taste of the sea. Oh, and there's a sea monster as well. I expect I ought to mention that...

Fairy Story Shorts offer beautiful retellings of traditional tales and are especially suitable for playing for children at bedtime! This tale is taken from the collection Fairy Stories & Fairy Stories, Traditional Tales for Children, Contemporary Tales for Adults by Clive Johnson.

El famoso nudo gordiano ha resistido todos los intentos por deshacerlo y quizás es porque dotado de vida propia, el nudo quiere conservar en su interior un poder místico y desconocido, pero Alejandro Magno no se va a entretener en deshacer el nudo, sino que con su famosa espada le da un tajo y lo parte por medio, desatando una serie de fuerzas que se van a manifestar con todo su poder en pleno siglo XXI.

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Kat Howard has already been called a “remarkable writer” by Neil Gaiman, and her “dark and enticing” (Publishers Weekly) debut novel, Roses and Rot, was beloved by critics and fans alike. Now you can experience her collected shorter works, including two new stories. In these stories, equally as beguiling as her novels, Howard expands into the enchanted territory of myths and saints, as well as Arthurian legend, with a novella set upon a college campus, retelling the story of King Arthur through women’s eyes.

A Gentle Giant lives far, far away, in a magical kingdom. One day he discovers an extraordinary flower that grows in the middle of a field of beautiful blossoms. The Gentle Giant falls in love with the enchanting flower. But the flower is selfish. As soon as the Gentle Giant has fulfilled its wishes, it no longer wants to see him. The Gentle Giant is very sad, but soon he discovers a secret that fills him with joy.

She’s a princess with everything to lose. Nothing is as important to Atalanta as her freedom. So when the king and queen insist she wed, she tricks them by agreeing she will only marry a suitor who can beat her in a foot race. Because no human has ever defeated her, she expects to enjoy a long life as a single lady. When Hip left the military, he didn’t anticipate falling for the most elusive bachelorette in the land. But now that Atalanta has stolen his heart, he must search the gods’ world to find a way to win her.