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Deep beneath the ocean, there is a shimmering palace. Built of coral walls and windows of clearest amber, it is the kingdom of the merpeople. And one of these mermaids you might know well: she is the youngest, and is gifted with the most beautiful voice. Unhappy with her life as a mermaid, she dreams of living on dry land. One day, on her birthday, she ascends to the surface to find a magnificent three-masted ship drifting in calm waters. There, amongst the passengers, she meets the brown-eyed prince.

Magical retellings of four classic fairy tales.

"The Little Mermaid", read by Tamsin Greig: The youngest child of the Mer King lives in a beautiful underwater city. "Rumpelstiltskin", read by Stephen Mangan: A beautiful miller's daughter is locked away by the King and told she will never see her family again unless she spins straw into gold. "The Snow Queen", read by Stephen Mangan: Sebastian and Anna are best friends who do everything together. "The Little Match Girl", read by Tamsin Greig: It is bitterly cold, and the Little Match Girl is walking the icy streets in bare feet, trying to sell just one box of matches.

Revisit the tale of the Three Little Pigs with this audiobook! The three pigs need to build their own homes. But a big, bad wolf has come to find them. What happens to their homes as they try to stay safe? What do they do to get rid of the wolf?

Four shocking crimes. Four lives lost. Countless lives shattered. Four shocking tales of young lives cut brutally short that will make you want to hug your daughter and never let her go.

Everyone says Lauren Tranter is exhausted, that she needs rest. And they're right; with newborn twins, Morgan and Riley, she's never been more tired in her life. But she knows what she saw: that night, in her hospital room, a woman tried to take her babies and replace them with her own...creatures. Yet when the police arrived, they saw no one. Everyone, from her doctor to her husband, thinks she's imagining things. A month passes. And one bright summer morning, the babies disappear from Lauren's side in a park. But when they're found, something is different about them.

Living with his little brother, Fudge, makes Peter Hatcher feel like a fourth grade nothing. Whether Fudge is throwing a temper tantrum in a shoe store, smearing mashed potatoes on the walls at Hamburger Heaven, or scribbling all over Peter's homework, he's never far from trouble. He's a two-year-old terror who gets away with everything, and Peter's had enough.

Only her personal bodyguard, Hans, remains loyal. Hans claims to know the real Ava but she finds that hard to believe - after all, she's been the villain so long that she can't remember anything else.Deep in exile, Ava learns her kingdom needs a hero, and she might be the only one who can save it. The catch? She'll have to ally herself with the people she blames for her downfall. But in a game of life and death where the stakes are an entire kingdom, winning over her enemies will only be the beginning. Can one fugitive save her people, her kingdom, and - hardest of all - herself?

Isla may be a mermaid princess, but she's never felt at home in her undersea kingdom. Instead she dreams of the day her people can return to the surface - and the boy whose life she once saved. But while Isla foresees danger for her people beneath the ocean, she has no concept of the dark forces working to keep her people submerged. When an impetuous vow sets her on the course of the truth, Isla discovers that shadowy foes beset the kingdoms of both land and sea.

David Binder is a young, successful writer living in Chicago and suffering from writer's block. He stares at the blank page, and the blank page stares back - until inspiration strikes in the form of a ghost story that captivated him as a child. With his pregnant wife and young daughter in tow, he sets out to explore the myth of Virginia Beale, Faery Queen of the Haunted Dell.

James Marshall retells the familiar tale in which one of three pigs survives a wolf's attacks by using his head.

Power is much easier to acquire than it is to hold onto. Jude learned this lesson when she released her control over the wicked king, Cardan, in exchange for immeasurable power. Now as the exiled mortal Queen of Faerie, Jude is powerless and left reeling from Cardan's betrayal. She bides her time, determined to reclaim everything he took from her. Opportunity arrives in the form of her deceptive twin sister, Taryn, whose mortal life is in peril.

Batrice Reyard has everything she's ever wanted - a fabulous job, an understanding mentor, and the freedom to be herself. Or so she thought.... Suddenly, she's being sent off to visit her ailing grandmother for the sake of keeping up appearances. Her grandmother is the last person she wishes to visit, especially with a collection of strange companions in tow. But she does love an adventure, so she sets off into the woods determined to find some excitement. She never bargained on the excitement finding her.

In this fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, a young mermaid saves the life of a prince. She falls in love with him and undergoes many trials. Finally, she achieves salvation as she was prepared to give up her identity as a mermaid to gain a human soul.

Spicy, Steamy, and HOT HOT HOT short stories filled with your dirtiest secret fantasies. NAUGHTY A summer internship for her dad's best friend. Her only instructions: Wait for him to use and fill her whenever he pleases. HOT Three silver foxes surround her, covering her in their sweet cream. But shh!! Don't wake Daddy. FORBIDDEN It's her first time, but he's her best friend's dad. This collection of MF and MFM naughty erotica shorts are perfect for readers interested in kinks and themes of free-use, domination, exhibitionism, Master & Pet play with praise, light-moderate BDSM, breeding, age...

This engaging collection of Bible stories is specifically crafted for young readers, presenting timeless tales from the sacred scriptures in a captivating and accessible manner. Through vivid storytelling, children will embark on a remarkable journey through the lives of familiar biblical characters and the experiences that shaped their faith. From the bravery of David facing Goliath to the wisdom of Solomon, each story emphasizes important values such as love, forgiveness, and courage, while teaching valuable life lessons that will inspire and resonate with children of all ages. With its ...

One of Argentina's 30,000 "disappeared", Alicia Partnoy was abducted from her home by secret police and taken to a concentration camp where she was tortured, and where most of the other prisoners were killed. Her writings were smuggled out of prison and published anonymously in human rights journals. The Little School is Alicia Partnoy's memoir of her disappearance and imprisonment in Argentina in the 1970s.

Molly never thought of herself as submissive, at least not before she was introduced to the joys of age play and regression, but now that she has dipped her toes in that mysterious world, all she can think about is giving up control. Is it that way for everyone? Does indulging in submissive bliss make every girl feel like the Belle of the Ball? Molly isn’t sure but she knows one thing for certain, she can’t be happy until she finds out. Will Molly find fulfillment in the arms of a dominant mommy? Or is she destined for a life of permanent regression, one messy diaper at a time? This ...

In a remote mountain valley lives a special pack of wolves—one night a month, when the moon is full, they turn into werewolves. Little werewolves are taught never to venture to the far side of one mountain because of the grave dangers there. But the youngest daughter of the pack’s alpha wolf just can’t contain her curiosity. She sneaks a peek at the forbidden side to discover it is a ski resort, where she befriends a young boy. But will their friendship survive if he discovers her dark secret?

Here there be witches, sorcerers, vampires, werewolves, demons, angels, and everything in between! SIXTEEN Tales (some are reimagined fairy tales and others wholly original paranormal shorts) fill this anthology edited and compiled by Run Rabbit Books Editor, Batya Dulos. TWELVE authors from around the country each bring his or her unique writing style with the main intent to steal you away from reality within short 15 to 45-minute reads. LOOK INSIDE and see what delicious short stories await! YOUR STORY TEASES – in order of GO: An anti-Knight with an unexpected plan A mysterious predator...

A collection of short stories which will whisk you away to a world of pure imagination. There are tales of magic and fantasy, stories involving animals and nature, cracking adventure yarns, and unusual fables about fairies and giants. Although narrated from the viewpoint of a young girl, the stories will appeal to listeners of any age group or gender.