Short Stories Fairy Tales

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.

The best writers of our generation retell the classics. Literature is filled with sexy, deadly, and downright twisted tales. In this collection, award-winning and best-selling authors reimagine their favorite classic stories, ones that have inspired, awed, and enraged them; ones that have become ingrained in modern culture; and ones that have been too long overlooked. They take these stories and boil them down to their bones, and then reassemble them for a new generation of listeners.

This thoroughly revised edition of the award-winning folklore collection detailing the exploits of the beloved 800-year-old Turkish “wise fool”, Mullah Nasruddin (Nasreddin Hoca), presents 257 authentic, hilarious, and outrageous folk tales - dozens appearing in English for the first time. Author Suresha has done extensive research to locate, translate, and retell these centuries-old “naughty Nasruddin” stories from around the globe. Many bawdy, ribald tales, previously suppressed for moralistic reasons, explore taboo themes inappropriate for children.

Enter a world where each story brings mythology alive, and the stars whisper old truths. In Fables of the Silent Stars, Tristan Hammer transports you on a fantastic trip through heavenly settings, lost stories, and secret realities beyond your grasp. This collection of gripping stories explores the ageless wisdom of myths and the great truths they contain about the human experience, delving deeply into the core of cosmic riddles. From the birth of the cosmos to the mysterious entities who call it home, these narratives create a tapestry of wonder, adventure, and philosophical inquiry.

Remember the stories your grandfather used to tell you about way back when? Remember laughing out loud as the stories got deeper? If you like to LOL, then this really is a book for you. Here you'll find some observations on life in general and people in particular, as seen through a collection of newspaper columns, presenting skewed, offbeat, semiserious, and sometimes amusing views of the world.

Asgard Stories: Booktrack Edition adds an immersive musical soundtrack to your audiobook listening experience! This collection of classic stories delves into the fascinating lore of Norse mythology to reveal the tales of Odin, Thor, Freya, and more. Compiled over a century ago, Foster & Cummings' writings give life to the stories that inspired the Vikings and some of our most beloved pop culture today.

Travel to a world of wild imagination and playful curiosity with Just So Stories, the complete collection of Rudyard Kipling's timeless animal tales, specially presented for young children at bedtime. In these delightful and whimsical stories, you'll discover how the elephant got its trunk, why the camel has a hump, and how the leopard got its spots—each tale bursting with charm, gentle humour, and wonder. Told in Kipling's beautifully rhythmic and poetic style, these stories spark imagination while offering soothing, thoughtful storytelling perfect for winding down at the end of the day.

ONE OF THE BEST SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY BOOKS OF 2024 WITH THE WASHINGTON POST, ELLE, AND ELECTRIC LIT “A sumptuous and lively collection, leaping from story to story in much the same way a fox does — surprisingly, gracefully, and with impressive aim. I loved this book.” – Kelly Link...

Award-winning, number-one international best-selling author Kevin J. Anderson has published nearly 150 books, which have appeared in 30 languages worldwide, in genres ranging from science fiction, epic fantasy, humorous horror, gritty suspense, steampunk, and mystery. He has published over half a million words of short fiction, the best of which are gathered in this multi-volume series.

Justene Bell always wanted to travel, to escape the valley she had existed in for many years. Her spiritual mother, Odesa Freewoman Bell expects the same sacrifices from this girl, the one she had stolen as her own daughter. Together they claim the Bell House, for in the backyard lies a horrible family secret.

A fairy tale written at my daughter's request, of love, loyalty, and staying true to oneself. She asked for her own version of Beauty and the Beast meets Cinderella and has loved the story ever since.

Lo conosce bene Daruma, un bambino tondo e liscio come un'anguria che non si scoraggia mai e rotola in lungo e in largo alla ricerca di ciò che lo rende felice. Lo conoscono Momotarō, Urihime e Imotarō, amici inseparabili costretti ad affrontare i terribili Orchi Dentoni a colpi di frittelle, e pure il Bambino di Fango, che per realizzare i suoi sogni finisce per creare il Monte Fuji. Nelle terre di Yamato vivono tante creature straordinarie, ma ancora più straordinari sono i racconti che vi si narrano.

It would be just another beautiful day in the Deep South, if you were not a slave. Off in the distance, the Whip-poor-will is softly singing, lying to everyone, like all is right with the world. How can it be so happy when a child is lying naked in the hay, while its very young mother, covered in blood, is worried she will be killed for having him? What if Madam Tibbs found her child, the very blonde heir to Tibb's Plantation? The hanging trees in the woods are calling her name, "Lucinda, come float from my branches, sweetmeat, for you girl, have blasphemed God and your Master Tibbs."

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.

You can smell that long-dying aroma of Autumn in the air. Kids are talking trick or treat and the leaves are already screaming at you in red and yellow and deep golden rust as they prepare for one final parachute down into the dirt. The tombstones are talking amongst themselves and winter is hiding just around the corner. It is the time of the year when people draw around the wood stove and the campfire and whisper stories of death and omens and ghosts and things that don't even have a name.

Kein Fest ohne Blumen! In seinem Märchen Die Blumen der kleinen Ida verdreht Hans Christian Andersen jedoch das Selbstverständliche und lässt die Blumen selber rauschende Feste feiern. Das bietet der kindlichen Fantasie ein herrliches Sprungbrett - und den wunderbar tröstlichen Gedanken, dass Blumen nur welken, weil sie nachts ausgelassen tanzen.

These "Tales for Tiny Tots" are ageless and varied very short stories, aimed at those who are just nascent at listening, to provide them with delight and inch them towards a broader understanding of the world. Each tale contains a wise moral brought forth by colorful imagery: there you will find the "Tale of Peter Rabbitt", by Beatrix Potter, "Little Red Hen", "Dolly Dimple", "The visit to Santa Claus Land", and many more read by Katie Haigh.

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.

She’s a princess with everything to lose. Nothing is as important to Atalanta as her freedom. So when the king and queen insist she wed, she tricks them by agreeing she will only marry a suitor who can beat her in a foot race. Because no human has ever defeated her, she expects to enjoy a long life as a single lady. When Hip left the military, he didn’t anticipate falling for the most elusive bachelorette in the land. But now that Atalanta has stolen his heart, he must search the gods’ world to find a way to win her.

Vuoi evadere dal quotidiano e concederti qualche ora di ascolto distensivo? Ti piace dare via libera all'immaginazione e lasciarti trasportare dalla MAGIA del racconto? Sei un genitore o forse un insegnante e cerchi delle storielle che riescano a trasmettere SAGGEZZA e conoscenza senza il rischio di annoiare? Sei alla ricerca di uno strumento didattico capace di coinvolgere, interessare e offrire spunti di riflessione? Sì? Allora questo audiolibro fa per te.