Short Stories Fairy Tales

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Get ready for the Easter holidays with a collection of entertaining short stories which will keep your little ones entertained during the day and send them off to a deep sleep at night. Easter holidays will never be the same allowing you to have some Quiet Time, and get the holiday you need as well. Don’t miss out! Press play and let the magical adventures begin now!

Hidden beneath the waves, a secret power risesIn the depths of the pool at SUNY Rochester, Anna Taylor isn't just any swim coach. Beneath her clothing hides a secret; growing scales and an ability to manipulate water in ways she's just beginning to understand. As whispers of her newfound abilities reach the wrong ears, Anna is pulled into a turbulent world of intolerance, where even her estranged brother, Joel, stands on the side of the oppressors. Thrust from the sanctuary of the university, Anna's journey to seek refuge takes her from the tumultuous streets of Rochester to the possibility...

"When I See You Again" is a captivating journey through the intertwined lives of Sarah and those she encounters along her path. Set against the backdrop of breathtaking landscapes and profound moments of self-discovery, this novel invites listeners to embark on a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the enduring power of human connection. From the shores of a windswept cliff to the bustling streets of a vibrant city, Sarah's story unfolds with rich sensory detail and vivid imagery, immersing listeners in a world alive with possibility and emotion.

Twist your way through a spellbinding collection of fairy tales for grown-ups from an esteemed group of fantasy masters. Tales to delight, bewitch, and beguile await within the pages of Fairy Tale Issue, featuring all-new stories by giants of the genre Melanie Tem, Rebecca Hodgkins, Denise E. Dora, De Kenyon, Jim LeMay, Jamie Ferguson, Lucy Taylor, and Steve Rasnic Tem. Follow a little cat who bravely guides a young girl through the dreamworld's dangers in De Kenyon's "The Society of Secret Cats." Witness cunning and courage triumph over evil witches and monsters in tales from Rasnic Tem, ...

Enjoy a selection of fairytales by the great storyteller Hans Christian Andersen.

Norse fantasy short stories set in the world of Midhgardhur, featuring sword and sorcery adventures with Vikings and shield-maidens!

Alortia, an evil and cunning monster collects champions in his menagerie in the underworld. Who's next? Beowulf.

Meet a talking horse that tells only lies and a magical raven who speaks in riddles. Find powerful witches, cursed wolves, and fae changelings in medieval castles, modern skyscrapers, and Regency ballrooms in this short story collection.

В книгу Капитан Клюквин замечательного писателя Юрия Коваля вошли рассказы о птицах, зверях и людях. Гордый клёст учится жить вместе с человеком и даже начинает давать концерты. Лесной зверь, на удивление, сам стремится к охотникам. Гроза над картофельным полем вот-вот разразится и изменит жизнь людей, попавших в стихию. Для среднего школьного возраста.

For four years, Princess Aurora of Rhone - Rose, to her friends - has searched the world for a way to break the curse placed on her by Magdalina, the wicked ruler of the fairies at war with her kingdom. Under the curse, Rose is doomed to die on her 18th birthday after pricking her finger on the spindle of a spinning wheel. And time is running out.

A film director in Hackney with a fox problem in her garden; an escapee from a cult in Japan; a Sydney café-owner rekindling an old flame; an English tutor who gets too close to an oligarch; a journalist on Mars, face-to-face with his fate. The world has taught these men and women to live off their wits. They know how to play smart, but what happens when they need to be wise? In the Time of Foxes is both thoroughly enjoyable and deeply insightful about the times in which we live, each narrative a compressed novel.

Оказывается, не всё так просто в нашем сказочном королевстве, как мы думали! Вот знаете ли вы, откуда взялось слово "царь", почему русские русалки без хвостов, а "дурак" - вовсе не обидное прозвище, откуда магическая сила в метле Бабы-Яги и кто же такой на самом деле Колобок? И вообще, внимательно ли вы читали сказки? Знаете, как приручить нечистую силу и даже подружиться с ней? А какая родня есть у наших сказочных героев помните? С этой буквально переполненной юмором и полезной информацией книгой-досье скучно не будет ни детям, ни взрослым! Даже если вы считали себя сказочным экспертом русского фольклора!

Three grownup Tales from the Dreamtime in one novella…Open the door and enter the Dreamtime, the world of fairytales, the flower of all that is delightful and mysterious, frightening and amazing.

Within this collection, you will find tales that weave together the threads of myth and folklore, bringing to life captivating adventures that will capture the imaginations of both the young and the young at heart.

Here are six magical stories to thrill and enchant you. Listen as Blackberry Blue rises from the bramble patch; follow Emeka the pathfinder on his mission to save a lost king; and join Princess Desire as she gallops across the Milky Way on her jet-black horse. These beautifully written and original stories will delight listeners of all ages.

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.

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.

We have collected for you the best fables and fairy tales ever written. This collection begins with tales from Hans Christian Andersen and Charles Perrault, two absolute masters of the genre, whose stories have been universally read ever since: "The Beauty and the Beast", "Cinderella", T"he Fairies", and "Hansel and Gretel". As for the fables, Jean de la Fontaine is the most famous French fabulist ever; he was recognized as one of the foremost men of letters of France, and his Fables are still learned by every child as an essential part of moral culture.

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