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Clay Cooper is home again, recovering from his second heart attack. His son, Elliott calls Gloria back in to help out temporarily. Their latest case involves a woman who wants Cooper to find out who killed her husband, a new P.I. who was shot while investigating only his second case. Elliott and Gloria visit the Burbank Police Department, since the victim, Gordon Reese, was found in their jurisdiction. The streets and back alleys of Burbank set the scene for another interesting case for Elliott and his on-again partner, Gloria.

Beloved author Hans Christian Andersen may open up a view of what his family life may have been like. Humor abounds in his description of his father's profession - even as grave as most might have viewed death. Perhaps a bit different than his usual fables, it still rings with the same mischief and thoughtful response to life.

Classic author Amy Steedman provides a faithful retelling of the story of Joseph found in the he Old Testament. Follow Joseph from childhood to a prince in Egypt, from pit to palace, and from despair to hope.

Acclaimed writer Henry Van Dyke presents a staller collection of poems that also served as hymns in churches in the early 1900s. One is still sung today. Encouragement found in each stanza.

Long before Andy Griffith's "What It Was Was Football" this story follows Concho Curley (also known as Stonewall Kip). Curley found it hard to understand or even describe the new experiences he found in Chicago, especially the Opera. He'd always been a small-town boy and lived most of his life in wide-open spaces. There are plenty of occasions for you to "get your funny-bone busy," as Curley was known to say. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

A touching story of the moments following the death of a child. Comfort, memories, and a visual reminder of life here follows a young boy on his journey. What may be most compelling is his angelic companion. A classic fairy tale from Hans Christian Andersen narrated by Glenn Hascall.

The life of a Viking is prominent in this story poem. The listener is invited to the heights and depths of a Norseman's life. This is the stuff of ancient bards rekindled for a new generation. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

While he may be less known for poetry, author Rudyard Kipling's "The Ballad of Clampherdown" is a yarn of seafaring conflict that chronicles the progression of losing a ship to war. Another great listen, another great tale. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

This classic short story from William Dean Howells finds a brother and sister fairly demanding their papa to tell them a story. As a long-standing storyteller, papa is reluctant to dream up something new. The demands of children often mean that a parent will do things they never thought they would, if only to salvage their own sanity. A memorable tale for all ages. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

Mark Twain describes this humorous story - gained from a lunch with a known member of the clergy - as true. This tale follows a man who is not named (out of respect) who was known to be foolish, yet every wrong choice he made turned out to be the perfect decision. A man who should not have been a war hero becomes one. Those that knew him wondered how that could possibly happen.

Sir Yroncladde fought many brave knights. When he saw a new battle raging, he wanted to get into the fight. He faced warriors the likes of which he had never seen. Sir Yroncladde returned from the fray unwilling to face the "grid iron" again.

Evans and Hooker happened to overhear the general location of a jungle treasure. While the two saw this as an opportunity those who buried the treasure knew something the treasure hunters did not. Follow this short story from acclaimed author H.G. Wells to see what becomes of this duo.

In an age of health reform it is still common for some to resist visiting a doctor. Follow this fun story from Winnie the Pooh creator A.A. Milne as a man visits the doctor and is as nervous as a cat on his last life. From his answers to actions this patient is as misunderstood as he was annoying to the doctor. This is a humorous short story through and through and delightfully relatable.

A humorous parody of “Sherlock Holmes’. This classic storyteller resets the scene to New York where Shamrock Jolnes and his friend Whatsup are optimistic, but a bit bumbling. Deductive reasoning plays a key role in this tale of personal pride in the heart of a slightly forgetful detective.

A humorous telling of this classic Grimm tale. Follow one of three brothers as he seeks to find his fortune. He passes silver and gold while heading into a desolate forest. What he finds there changes his life, and the lives of others - not necessarily in a good way. His journey starts with one kind of hunger - and ends with another.

Your boss makes you stay late at the office to revise the papers that he needs bright and early the next morning. While you're working, you hear noises and realize burglars have broken into the office. Sooner or later they're bound to find you hiding in the closet. What do you do?

If you are less than fond of telemarketing phone calls, door-to-door salesmen, and email spam, then you have something in common with beloved humorist Mark Twain. In this story, he encounters a "Canvasser" (essentially a door-to-door huckster). The man's story is compelling and it is only at the end that Twain connects the dots, but by then he's in line to buy something he doesn't need.

This memorable tale written by the author of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz follows a mannequin who is brought to life by a mischievous elf. More modern stories bear a resemblance to this story as audiences are encouraged to suspend belief and follow the lives and times of inanimate objects.

Kew Gardens may not be unlike any beautiful garden you might visit. However, Virginia Woolf, invites us to inspect the minds of a few who visit the garden. This is a place of dreams, an oasis, a hideaway from all that is busy and frantic.

Classic author H.G. Wells turns his attention to a mystery at sea and a litany of creatures that seemed bent on the destruction of human life. A short story that may leave you feeling the beach and ocean may not be as safe as you thought.