Young Teen Short Stories

A short story about a kid who accidentally kills his younger brother. He later joins the military in believing that if he saves 100 lives, his sin will be forgiven and give him the rite of passage into Heaven.

Discover the boundless potential of tomorrow's innovators in Ingenious Minds: Stories of Young Inventors. This captivating collection of empowering tales invites listeners to embark on a thrilling journey through the world of creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

Fifteen-year-old Mary Lou Peters lives in the historic Southern Hotel in fictional Asheville, Maryland. Her life-long dream is to take over the hotel that her parents kept the same for so long. She discovers that she has an amazing gift that throughout these eight stories helps her solve previously unsolved mysteries, many having to do with the hotel’s eventful past. In the beginning, she has no friends besides friends of her parents. She meets all kinds of interesting people—her best friend Robby, energetic Julie, and even a few ghosts.

Jason is born the son of King Aeson. His destiny is to rule Iolcus, the land that his father's brother, King Pelias, has taken from him. When Jason comes of age, he returns to Iolcus. But the king is not yet willing to give up his throne. So he cunningly persuades Jason to accept a dare to bring back the famous Golden Fleece of Colchis. Jason accepts the challenge, unaware that he is being conned into a dangerous and perhaps fatal journey far, far from the land he loves.

This set brings an end to the saga of Jenka, Zahrellion, Aikira, Marcherion, Clover, Rikky, and their dragons in a gripping finale so intense, you might have to close your eyes while you listen! No matter what you do, hold on to your dragon, for this series just might be the ride of your life.

A golden statue comes to life and, with the help of a reluctant swallow, gives away everything he has. A fierce giant forbids children to play in his garden -- then realizes that only through sharing will spring ever come again. In these rich fables by Oscar Wilde, author of The Importance of Being Earnest, characters learn that kindness and giving are the greatest powers of all.

Set in Crestwood High, where the sudden disappearance of its blueprint overshadows the excitement of a new science wing, the story follows Mia Chen, a bright and resourceful 16-year-old with a knack for solving puzzles. Alongside her friends Jake and Emma, Mia dives into a thrilling adventure, piecing together clues and navigating unexpected twists. As they race against time to recover the blueprint before the school's grand unveiling, they uncover deeper secrets that test their courage, teamwork, and resilience.

Follow princesses warring in space, haunting ghost stories in Argentina, mermaids off the coast of the Caribbean, swamps that whisper secrets, and many more realms explored and unexplored; this stunning collection of seventeen short stories breaks borders and realms to prove that stories are truly universal. Reclaim the Stars features both bestselling and acclaimed authors as well as two new voices in the genres.

Clever and pithy children's classics turned upside-down, WINK is a true delight. Evelyn Skye, New York Times bestselling author of Damsel. Fifteen young adult contemporary fantasy and science fiction tales that wink at classic works of children's literature.

Maori child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr Hinemoa Elder has shaped her beloved book Aroha into this special collection of whakatauki and whakatauaki for mokopuna of all ages.

It Knows When You Are Sleeping is a short horror story by Dylan Stone about an evil supernatural clown that appears in the dreams of people in a small English village where the bodies are piling up. This terrifying tale for teens, young adults, and adults takes around 20 minutes to listen to.

Mia Tyler had a crush on Jeremy Potter. Problem was Mia was only 15-and-a-half, at an age where she wasn't old enough for some things and too old for others. Would Jeremy ever see her the way she saw him?

Ninarphay Tales are four intertwined young teen fantasy stories. Each tale has flashes of gothic romance, mysticism, magic and timeless allegory.

Love can be many things–all-consuming, fleeting, vengeful, selfless, toxic, uplifting, and always, a core part of the teen experience that leaves an indelible mark. This enchanting, genre-crossing anthology delivers something for every listener with unique characters, global settings, and a dazzling mixture of myth, historical, speculative, and contemporary fiction.

In this young adult contemporary short story collection, teens navigate the difficulty of high school, experience heartbreak, and find new beginnings. These stories tell tales of lonesome teenagers, strained friendships, broken families, and bitter goodbyes. Some stories feature sweet romance, while others are darker in nature. All of these stories are exclusive to this collection and cannot be found anywhere else. This collection is a mini-listen that can be completed in an hour or less, perfect for wiping the slate clean between series or starting new titles.

Welcome to "Grandpa's Campfire Stories” a collection of scary and not-so-scary tales for all ages designed to captivate the imaginations of children, teenagers, and adults who are still young at heart. Whether you're gathered around a crackling campfire in the woods or simply enjoying a cozy evening at home, these stories are sure to entertain, thrill, and sometimes send a shiver down your spine. From spooky legends that will make you check over your shoulder to heartwarming tales that will leave you smiling, there's something here for everyone.

The Five Orange Pips, one of the 56 short Sherlock Holmes stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, is the fifth of the twelve stories in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. The story was first published in The Strand Magazine in November 1891. Conan Doyle later ranked the story seventh in a list of his twelve favourite Sherlock Holmes stories.

A baby no one knows about. A dangerous hidden identity. Hookups that are off-limits. A parent whose problems your friends won't understand. Everyone keeps secrets - from themselves, from their families, from their friends - and secrets have a habit of shaping lives around them.

As the Owl Flies is a collection of stories that warm the heart and make you smile. Originally written to be listened to with friends gathered comfortably together, these stories convey simple, universal truths in a lighthearted, fun way.

In a compellingly honest collection of stories, multiple-award-winning author Avi introduces seven boys - boys with fathers at home and boys whose fathers have left, boys who spend most of their time with their grandfathers and boys who would rather spend time with anyone but the men in their lives. By turns heartbreaking, hopeful, and funny, the stories show us boys seeking acceptance, guidance, or just someone to look up to.