Short Stories Fairy Tales

In the Forests of the Night is a darkly sensual collection of erotic fairy tales, blending the magic and fantasy of traditional fables with carnality and lust!

Thirteen award-winning fantasy and science fiction writers offer up their versions of these classic fairy tales as well as other favorites, including The Ugly Duckling, Ali Baba, Hansel and Gretel, and more. Some of the stories are funny, some are strange, and others are dark and disturbing - but each offers something as unexpected as a wolf at the door.

Welcome to a world where magic dances with reality and where folktales whisper the wisdom of ages past. In this enchanting collection of short stories for kids, we invite you to embark on an extraordinary journey filled with wonder, laughter, and timeless lessons.

It's 2020, and children are stuck indoors as the novel coronavirus finds its way into India. A nationwide lockdown is announced, and amidst the growing crisis, Ajja and Ajji welcome their grandchildren and Kamlu Ajji into their house in Shiggaon. From stitching masks, sharing household chores, preparing food for workers to losing themselves in timeless tales, the lockdown turns into a memorable time for the children as they enter the enchanting world of goddesses, kings, princesses, serpents, magical beanstalks, thieves, kingdoms, and palaces, among others.

What if the pond in the park was a gateway to another world? What if there really were faeries in the rose garden? Within this book are contained: a dryad mistaken for a gardener, a bit of good old-fashioned frog kissing, gnomes in love, a heroic faerie prince, hot chocolate, and an elk named Bianca. Four original fairytales, a short novella, and more—inspired by the author’s love of fairytales.

This is a collection of 10 short stories from 31 Horrifying Tales From The Dead, Volume 4.

A collection of 12 short stories from 31 Horrifying Tales from the Dead including: "Ashes to Ashes", "Knock! Knock!", "The Boogeyman", "The Dare", "The Entity from Hell", "The Legend of Haunted Hills Cemetery", "The Night Halloween Took over the World", "The Woman with the Velvet Ribbon Around Her Neck", "There's Something Dead in this House", "Thump! Thump! Drag!", and "Torture Chamber". Read by Luke Smith.

Way up in the highest, most private part of the forest, a small family of giant pandas made their home. This panda family loved to tell stories to each other. Sometimes the stories were true. Sometimes they weren't. That was part of the fun - guessing which stories were true and which weren't.

From master anthologist Ellen Datlow comes an all-original of weird tales inspired by the strangeness of Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Between the hallucinogenic, weird, imaginative wordplay and the brilliant mathematical puzzles and social satire, Alice has been enjoyed and savored by every generation since its publication. Datlow asked 18 of the most brilliant and acclaimed writers working today to dream up stories inspired by all the strange events and surreal characters found in Wonderland.

Embark on a celestial journey through the enchanting tales of "Why the Stars Sing," a captivating collection of children's short stories that will ignite imaginations and inspire dreams. Each tale within this magical book is a shimmering star in its own right, illuminating the wonder and beauty of the universe while imparting valuable lessons about courage, kindness, and the power of belief.

You only thought you knew the stories! Jack and the Beanstalk. Bluebeard. The Pied Piper. Experience them now like never before as you delve into worlds of arcane science, post-war depression, and killer cyborgs! This collection includes brand-new sci-fi retellings and twists, along with several of author Steven Heumann's previously published works that will keep you guessing despite what you think you know about the originals.

Pubblicata nel 1932, questa raccolta di racconti brevi parla di storie passate, di ricordi propri e altrui, dipinti con breve e potenti pennellate di grande scrittrice.

"Med høtyv og hjerteblod" består af 30 små fortællinger, som Nis Boesdal har fået sendt i Østjylland Radio. Fælles for de drabelige og spændende historier er, at de alle foregår i Østjylland - både den, hvor en borgmesterfrue i Aarhus bliver angivet for trolddomskunster, og den, hvor selveste kong Frederik VII ser Ridder Hjululv og hans mænd fare forvildet over Julsø. Nis Boesdal (f. 1948) er en dansk forfatter, journalist og radiovært.

This collection of "sort-of" fairytales, written and narrated by Brad Grochowski, combines classic story-telling with imaginative wit to create four stories that may very well become classics in their own right: A young boy knows The Secret Weakness of Dragons. Before he can use this secret to banish the terrible dragon from his kingdom, however, he becomes best friends with the beast. He still has to get rid of it though, if he ever wants to move out of his mother's house!

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.

The Rainbow, the Midwife & The Birds audiobook contains 7 Dene First Nation stories, as experienced by Raymond Yakeleya.

In "There's a Monster under My Bed," embark on a heartwarming journey into the imaginative world of Timmy, a curious young boy who discovers an unlikely friend lurking beneath his bed. As Timmy's ordinary bedroom transforms into a realm of wonder and adventure, listeners of all ages will be captivated by the magic and friendship that unfolds within the book.

10 Short Stories from 31 Horrifying Tales From The Dead, Volume IV 1. The Gallows on Hell Hill Island 2. Don't Flash Your Headlights 3.Voodoo Doll 4. No More Mr. Nice Guy 5. 666 6. Evil 7. The Vanishing Hitchhiker 8. Humans Can Lick, Too9. The Place Where There Were No Graves 10. Horror In The Wax Museum

There are 40 short stories in volume 3 and 10 short stories in volume 4. So, you’ll get total of 50 short stories with this bundle. Each fable ends with a moral. So, there’s something more than entertainment, your child will learn ethics and good manners. This audiobook will be the ideal gift for your kids.Not only for kids, so many teens, adults and seniors have told us, these fables are highly entertaining for them too and bring back their childhood memories.

Mathlo the Meerkat had very good eyes. His friends called him Matt for short. Matt could spot danger from far away. Some said he was the best guard in the whole clan. Therefore, he was given a lot of guard duties. He never fell asleep on duty. He never left his post. He was an excellent guard. Matt knew he wasn't supposed to leave his guard duty that day. But his replacement never showed and as the sun began to dip down, his impatience got the better of him.