Short Stories Fairy Tales

What if the Little Mermaid took a moment to reconsider her deal with the sea witch, and decided to change the course of her life her own way, on her own terms? Listen to this charming, alternative story!

Missing people. Stories of monsters lurking in the shadows. When Mason hikes into the woods searching for clues as to what happened to his father, he gets so much more than he bargained for. The real world is about to be uncovered.

I love the woods. I live in California, and I drive an old beat-up white van; I use this van all the time. This van is my go-to sleeping headquarters, because I’m always doing research on bigfoot. Now, I want to share my bigfoot findings, and I want to share it with the world. This audiobook will be a brief listen, but I believe it will make you scratch your head and think a little differently.

12 stories from all over the world: "Lovely Ilonka", "Lucky Luck", "The Hairy Man", "Little Wildrose", "Paperarelloo", "The Gifts of the Magician", "The Strong Prince", "The Crab and the Monkey", "The Cottager and his Cat", "The Stone-Cutter", "How The Wicked Tanuki Was Punished", "The Colony of Cats", "Clever Maria", "The Magic Kettle". The imagery in fairy tales (such as personified animals, adults represented as giants and allegorical magic vegetables) allows the child to explore their fears in remote and symbolic terms.

The Boy Who Shouted “Wolf!” But There Wasn’t a Wolf and Other Fables brings together more of Geoffrey Thomas’s short stories, each brimming with the big-heartedness, warmth and homespun humor that he is known for. From both the ancient and modern world, Geoffrey Thomas introduces a host of extraordinary characters in his fantastical tales based on Aesop’s fables: a slave escapes death in the lion’s den; a donkey and a dog compete for attention; the sun and the wind battle to see who’s stronger.

Fun tales to inspire and be giggled at. Whether you've ever been hit in a face with a soccer ball or not, this book has tales of bravery, whimsy, and silliness. Gawk, guffaw, or gasp, but have fun!

Arriving in the rural Catskill Mountains (where legend has it there resides a spectral headless horseman who hunts the night on a black steed), the eccentric Ichabod Crane vies for the love of the beautiful Katrina Van Tassel. The bully, Brom Bones, also has his eyes on Katrina and devises a wicked plan to rid himself of his hated rival.

One of the strangest and, sadly, least known tales by Hans Christian Andersen, "The Daughter of the Swamp King" is complex and comprehensive. It covers great distances, long spans of time, transitions between real and imaginary worlds, and a variety of challenges and conflicts. The author relentlessly exposes his characters to the crises of perception, faith, conviction, and inner strength. How they venture through these tribulations and whether they stand all these trials successfully is for the listener to discover and decide.

The Black Goat is a short story that takes on a contemporary approach of the legend of Van Hunks and the devil. Jan van Hunks is down and out, a functioning alcoholic who is battling a divorce from his wife. One wintry night, he decides to escape the clutches of his studio apartment in the heart of Cape Town and venture out to find the darkest bar he can. He meets a mysterious character along the way who advises him against his journey.

Not Your Mother's Goose proves that fairy tales and nursery rhymes aren't just for kids anymore. Envision it as the Cliffs Notes of children's stories - if Cliffs Notes was overtaken by Dave Barry or the folks at The Onion. Not Your Mother's Goose is a series of totally irreverent, mega-sarcastic fairy-tale recaps, along with a host of hilarious fake news stories and headlines ranging from Rapunzel getting a bikini wax to Old McDonald bombing on Wheel of Fortune after only buying vowels.

In a kingdom long ago, a young handsome prince travels the countryside incognito taking the census. His travels are filled with adventure, colorful characters and mystery as he falls into a deceitful plot by a neighboring Lord. Deep within the dark woods he stumbles upon a country girl with deep secrets to hide. A beautiful lady trying to win his heart. A noble knight in search of dragons to slay and a Chinese tailor with a special talent that could change a kingdom and the prince's heart.

An original unique collection of mystical stories, fables and verse to nurture the inner child in us.

Do you ever sit there and wonder how we humans have become so disconnected from nature? Ever question how it is that we seem to have lost our way with the natural flow of life? The ups and downs and turmoil of our fast-paced world leave us without a solid grounding in the foundation of our spiritual truth - it often seems we humans have lost our way. The dolphins see this, too. A story of reestablished trust and love shows us that the bond between land dweller and ocean goer is just as strong now as it had ever been before.

Eine Sagenreise durch die Schweiz, vom Genfer See bis zum Bodensee und ins Tessin. Jede Region im deutschsprachigen Raum hütet ihren eigenen Märchen- und Sagenschatz, so auch die Schweiz: Sagenhafte Wesen wie die Venedigermännlein oder die Nixe Fenetta belebten einst Berge, Flüsse und Seen. Hier schoss Wilhelm Tell auf den Apfel oder hielt Kaiser Karl über die Schlange Gericht. Es gibt viele Rätsel und Geheimnisse zu entdecken auf dieser akustischen Reise durch die Schweiz, vom Genfer See bis zum Bodensee und ins Tessin!

What started out as a hike to the Mammoth Caves in Kentucky, got derailed, when I hiked this old country trail! I never got to the Mammoth caves on time to meet my friend. Instead, I saw a creature named, "goat man". I find when I hike in remote places, I see creatures that lurk at dusk and dawn. I wanted to have documentation, so there would be a record of this event! I always carry a firearm with me when I hike, because you never know when your going to need it. This time was no different! Thank you for listening, and have a great day!

Esta antología contiene las siguientes historias: Jared Pond salva (y desflorece) a una princesa árabe; El campamento de meditación; El tiroteo en la mansión de Dave; Diah Lubis y la búsqueda de la salchicha polaca; Diah Lubis y la búsqueda de las trufas de las cavernas; La caída del virtuoso Todd Connelly; Las muertes en la isla Rosscairn; Jared Pond y la chamana de Guane; La cita doble; Diah Lubis y el Minotauro; y mas.

Uno de los cuentos clásicos más populares de todos los tiempos para descubrir con los más pequeños y disfrutar en familia.

Un precioso volumen con los cuentos clásicos más conocidos y queridos por los pequeños oyentes.

A feminist re-telling of the classic Cinderella tale...with a perfect JT Lawrence twist. If you're a fan of Roald Dahl or Shirley Jackson, you'll love this compelling short story with a twist in the tale.

This book is about how I shot three times at what I now know was a Werewolf. It was in the upper part of Michigan. I have a cabin with 40 acers, and I was excited to use my long bow. I just handcrafted it and was eager to get out there before daylight. What happened next was nothing short of scary and exciting!