Short Stories Fairy Tales

Best-selling urban fantasy author M.D. Massey welcomes listeners back to the world of the Junkyard Druid in a brand-new short-story collection! This volume features characters from the Colin McCool series, starring in three separate novelette-length stories: "Carnival of Blood", "Serpent’s Daughter", and "The Vigil".

Things look grim for Talia and her mother. By royal proclamation, the constables and those annoying "good" fairies have taken away their livelihood by confiscating their spinning wheel. Something to do with Without the promise of an income from spinning, Talia's prospects for marriage disappear, and she and her mother face destitution. Past caring about breaking an arbitrary and cruel law, rebellious Talia determines to build a new spinning wheel....

"WA" is a Japanese word that describes, or encompasses, the “essence” of what it is to “be Japanese”. This spirit is intricately woven throughout these stories as fantastic creatures, fearsome monsters, animals that are all too human, and people that are, well, all too human too. They make choices and fateful decisions that'll take each character on journeys that are terrifying and miraculous, whimsical and thought-provoking, mysterious, magical, and uniquely Japanese. Come along and join them, as life’s lessons are learned, or sometimes not.

Another village has been found in ruin, with only the massive prints of a monstrous creature left to identify the culprit. The Honengyo has turned upon the people of the Hoshin clan, and only death and destruction will sate its appetite. Left with little choice, Lord Torogawa calls upon the infamous wandering samurai, Shintaro Oba, to deal with the beast. But can he and his demon-killing sword, Koumakiri, prevail against something as old as the very mountains themselves? And what of his own personal quest for vengeance?

En este audiolibro se incluyen las leyendas de Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer: - "El miserere": Se desarrolla en la época medieval, durante la noche de Jueves Santo, en la célebre abadía navarra de Fitero, en las ruinas del monasterio. Además se cree que esta leyenda está inspirada en el monasterio de yerga Autol. -" El rayo de luna": Manrique ama la soledad.

The school year was coming to an end and all of the students in Mr. Ostrich's class were extremely excited for summer vacation to start. Shawna Sheep had plans to go to the pool every day. Kimmie Koala had plans to go away to summer camp. Zach Zebra had plans to play with his friends whenever he could. Then Mr. Ostrich announced that there would be a big end of the year test. Who would do what it takes to pass?

This selection of stories and tales is perfect for that cold winter night to cosy up around fireplace and enter magical world of far away lands or kingdoms of the past. This volume opens with two tales from Beatrix Potter: 'The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse' and 'The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin', followed by 'Puss in Boots' by Charles Perrault. And in the second half we have Anton Chekhov's story, 'A Gentleman Friend', followed by William Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night'. Read in English, unabridged.

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.

I racconti Jataka sono l'equivalente buddista delle Favole di Esopo. Sono storie di morale. Nelle culture buddiste dell'epoca, queste erano le storie che i bambini ascoltavano e che li facevano crescere. Erano l'intrattenimento popolare. Le famiglie si riunivano la sera, dopo il lavoro della giornata, e condividevano questi racconti. È da queste storie che si apprendevano le norme di comportamento dei seguaci del Buddha. Come nelle Favole di Esopo, i protagonisti di queste storie possono essere un re, un mercante, un artigiano o un animale.

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.

Killing the Devil: A Collection of Short Stories explores the journeys of three people as they confront evil in its various forms. Each must choose between the wicked and the good.

Legends of the Wind is a collection of tales written for real people, and it's helped many discover their hero’s journey. The legends celebrate the hidden treasures inside people’s hearts; they ignite their desires to succeed in their own quest, pointing them to their future, and then letting them finish their parable. Imagine yourself in the story of a lifetime, where you realize how vital you are. Come and discover your own tale in Legends of the Wind.

The coat. It was elegant. It was beautiful. It was so close that he could have reached out and touched it. And it was unquestionably his. A Neverwhere short story from one of the brightest, most brilliant writers of our generation - the Sunday Times and New York Times best-selling author of the award-winning The Ocean at the End of the Lane.

"Dagon." Howard Phillips Lovecraft (1890-1937) is a novelist famous for his horror stories, fantasy and science fiction. Although he was not famous during his lifetime, his work is now considered a classic of literature. Lovecraft's work has influenced many authors, including Stephen King, who considers him "the greatest craftsman of the classic horror story of the 20th century."

Mma Ramotswe reads the foreword she has written to these tales, then goes on to narrate them all herself, passing them on to us verbally as did her father's aunt to her. From animal fables to mysterious forces residing in the landscape, this collection demonstrates the wealth and variety of African folk tales and the particular magic of Africa's spiritual roots.

Eight new and re-told fairy tales. In a world where looks are augmented by machine, Metal-Locks uses her telepathic abilities to spy on other cyborg-humans. But when she's hired to find out the secrets of the most powerful man in town, it might just be the last time she trespasses.

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.

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

Dive into a Gorey masterpiece. A psychedelic high-fantasy series telling the tale of the Fountain of Youth, its creator, and the magic behind a timeless story. This is the first in a series of short stories.

From the far-ranging imaginations of Book View Caf authors comes this delirious collection of classic tales newly twisted into dark, dangerous, and occasionally hilarious re-tellings. From the golden isles of Greece to the frozen north, from fairytale castles to urban slums, join us on an unforgettable journey! Stories by Vonda N. McIntyre, Laura Anne Gilman, Sherwood Smith, Judith Tarr, and more.