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The Brothers Grimm were not alone in collecting folk fables. Charles Perault has provided dozens of stellar short stories from the same era. In this short story, we consider the difference between a kind sister and one who is less than grateful. It will be easy to decide who was most deserving of the fairy’s favor.

What happens when you’re in your 50s and no longer believe in Santa? This is what Joel Baker has to face in this wonderful short story. There are reasons why Joel is a hardened case, but maybe his struggles had everything to do with remembering something more than the pain. A conversation with Santa brings about a "Scrooge" like change in the man. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

If you've ever felt a primal urge to eradicate a snake that disrupts your evening walk then this short story from acclaimed author Stephen Crane will make sense. The adrenaline and fear many experience comes through loud and clear, "Beware, beware, beware."

Many movies have been made that question the wisdom of artificial intelligence. This science fiction story from the 1950s tackles the same subject from a different era. What happens when the population embraces and accepts the overwhelming role of the computer to make their decisions and control their lives? One man chose rebellion and quietly sought to take the computer down. His kind were called "Primitives", but perhaps this man was more progressive than anyone realized.

This is the story of a young woman who lost her parents at the start of their journey west along the Oregon Trail. Close to her as she travels along, is a group of young men and boys who had also lost their parents and had decided to make a new beginning in the west, raising cattle. While bathing at the river one day the woman hears, then sees, a baby crying and she retrieves a young Native American infant found propped up against a tree.

Facing the Storm Along the Oregon Trail is about a young Amish brother and sister who are excommunicated from their community because she wishes to spread the word of God outside of and within their community. This is forbidden, so they decide to journey west along the Oregon Trail and join their aunt in Oregon, who had been previously excommunicated for her way of thinking, also.

For one beast of burden here was hope in a career change. He wished to travel to Bremen to become the town musician. Along the way he found three other aging animals that use the wisdom of their collective years to extend their lives and enhance their circumstances. When they all sang together the "result" was undeniably life changing. A classic narrated by Glenn Hascall.

When Mark Twain reflects on childhood you can be certain humor will follow. Such is the case with a young boy and an attempt to capture a turkey bare handed. You may wonder if you should sympathize with the turkey—or the boy.

This short fable is a testament to believing in something enough to die for your belief. In this case, the belief rested in the heart of a nightingale. To the bird, true love is worth more than philosophy, wisdom, and even life.

A slightly unsettling story of an elderly couple who find themselves in the possession of an enchanted Monkey's Paw that allows the owner three wishes. While this seems either a boon or a dash of nonsense to the couple they ultimately make their first wish. The result was perfectly aligned with their request, but the cost related to the answer was more than they bargained for. A classic cautionary tale about the unintended consequences of always getting what you want and the new chain of events that follow.

A longing for spring just isn't enough for the poet. He sees evidence that new life begins after death. His longing goes beyond the daisy, the aroma, and the warmth of the sun. He longs for a new home that transcends the short life of a flower. A poem story evoking an anticipated future. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

Lost love and a midnight visit from a raven bring one man to the brink of insanity. A classic poem by a master wordsmith. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

Trip Montgomery has no idea what is in store for him when he finds the dusty old trunk hidden under the floorboards in his mom's attic. The trunk reveals a series of mysteries that send him on the greatest adventure of his life. Will his best friend Josh and his new friend Sarah be able to help Trip solve the clues that lead to the greatest treasure ever known to man? Or will Trip's obsession with the treasure drive him deep into the disorienting dreamland of his great grandfather Pappy?

This audiobook contains powerful Christian influences, love, family and other related themes meant to make you smile! Our Wagon Train Heading for Greener Pastures Along the Oregon Trail is a Christian pioneer novella about one family's journey to the West and about the hardships which had to overcome. Only their strong faith and love for God carried them through each day to their ritual of gathering together and reading from the family bible after supper. As they get towards the end of their journey, there's a major decision to be made.

Six verses are among the most comforting in all Scripture. Psalm 23 is the basis for this classic book from 1921. Filled with poems and stories, this should leave each listener with assurance and comfort. There's more to these six verses than you might have believed.

This is a story for any man that has ever visited a barber. For all the good they do, there has likely been at least one misguided barber who resembles the man who gives Mark Twain's head a workout. From the descriptions of the shop to the tactics of those who use a barber, this story will be something you can relate to, smile at, and reintroduces memories of a barber shop that never changes.

A Circle of Birds is a children's audiobook that tells the tale of a privileged bird who leads a sheltered life, while the other birds in the village try to improve their lot in life.

All short stories are open to interpretation and philosophical dialogue, but this memorable tale from acclaimed author Virginia Woolf might be described as a case study in the mentality of hoarding or at the very least an obsession. What would John give up to discover and collect a very unusual group of items? Would this collection improve his life, or would it give way to madness?

Bertie, George, Harry, and Tom are all thinking about Christmas at Miss Ware’s Boarding school. The trouble is Tom’s parents live in India and a trip from England at Christmastime is out of the question. Bertie thinks to invite Tom home with him, but scarlet fever leaves Bertie without a home for Christmas. These two lads need a Christmas miracle. Like all great Christmas stories they get one. A delightful short story narrated by Glenn Hascall.

A beautiful tale from a truly classic writer. Oscar Wilde helps us all learn that just because someone is different than we are comfortable with, there are worthwhile moments to be shared. This was true for a giant who hated children. When he finally welcomed a child into his realm, this child was much more than anyone realized. Written for all ages and narrated by Glenn Hascall.