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This short story takes you back to the start of radio in America. Filled with just the right amount of humor this story takes a millionaire's final wish and makes it possible for him to broadcast an approved message through a loud speaker in his headstone. This captured the attention of the nation, but no one expected the worst case scenario, but it is just this scenario that empties a cemetery. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

This audiobook serves as a 'documentary' of a true American legend. You'll hear journalistic accounts of Paul, Babe, and Benny along with lesser recollected men like Brimstone Bill, the little Chore-boy, Sourdough Sam, the Seven Axemen, and accountant Johnny Inkslinger. Tall tales abound in this creative narrative and provide evidence of a fictitious founding of so many American tales and landmarks.

Many remember the Aesop classic featuring a mouse who helped a hurting lion. This retold fable features a Roman slave and a hurting lion. While the results are similar this remains a memorable story with a more human face. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

Imagine the adventure and peril one might experience if they were no larger than a thumb. It was this exact choice faced by little Tom Thumb. His life was filled with both, yet it was the wisdom of those older than he that ultimately led him home once more.

Each of us have favorite shoes, watches - or hats. The author of the famed Winnie the Pooh series orchestrates a story of the loss of a favorite hat and the emotions one feels when enduring such a profound loss. Slight humor and sarcasm infiltrate the story in strategic places. Ironically we can all identify with simple, yet personal loss. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

Performed by Glenn Hascall, this Brothers Grimm tale teaches us that the ability to talk to animals is a good thing, and if we could talk to them, we could even do wonderous things. Perhaps marry the Princess and live happily ever after.

For God so loved the world that he sent his only begotten son... but how did He choose the star to announce the birth of the Savior? Through this moving story of humility and service to something bigger than ones self a holiday tradition is born! The story of God's servant is sure to become a staple in your holidays for years to come!

Two old friends meet for a visit. The remembrances of Woodifield caused the “Boss” to come face-to-face with the death of his son in the war. Once alone the idle observance of a fly gives all of us many things to consider.

In the 21st century we may believe air travel is dangerous. In the era in which Mark Twain lived the same was felt for train travel. However, this short story allows the author to explain why he believed that lying in bed was much more dangerous and why he would by accident insurance whenever he was home, but felt entirely safe on the road. The train agent in the story may have wished he had never asked the author a question.

Today fewer people wear watches than ever. The reason may be that cell phones have a digital clock so there seems little need to wear a timepiece on your arm or in your pocket. Perhaps Mark Twain would have wished that he had a cell phone because his watch was costing him much more than an early cell phone upgrade. If you’ve ever had something repaired multiple times you will identify with the humorous struggle Twain relates in the short story "My Watch".

"Why the Sea Is Salt" is a fairy tale narrative that explains in fictional form how the sea came to be salty. It all started with a poor farmer with information he did not share. A moral tale for all ages.

The life of a Viking is prominent in this story poem. The listener is invited to the heights and depths of a Norseman's life. This is the stuff of ancient bards rekindled for a new generation. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

This story is proof that there may be no more cunning a creature in all the world - as a cat. Deceptive, conniving, underhanded, and perhaps caring only about their own comfort. Welcome to the world of cats in this delightful tale that gives a great gift to a miller's son, but never at the expense - of the cat. A classic narrated by Glenn Hascall.

A grand story of intellect and quick thinking with a generous dash of deceit. Narrator Glenn Hascall calls upon a variety of European accents to facilitate a transitional sense of travel and adventure that are part of the life of the little tailor.

The reasons to honor those older than ourselves are many, but as Clark discovers a visit from his aunt whom he has not seen in years allows him to unintentionally unlock a door that revives her in ways he never could have expected - and it all started with a day on the town. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

The Book of Nehemiah is a book of the Hebrew Bible beautifully told in the form of a first-person memoir by narrator and voice actor Glenn Hascall. It concerns the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem by Nehemiah, and the dedication of the city and its people to God's laws. The events take place in the second half of the 5th century BCE, and together with the Book of Ezra, it represents the final chapter in the historical narrative of the Hebrew Bible.

The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin was written by Beatrix Potter, a story about a young squirrel who grew impatient and narrowly escaped from an owl called Old Brown. Glenn Haskell beautifully narrates this audiobook as he performs The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin.

Classic author H.G. Wells turns his attention to a mystery at sea and a litany of creatures that seemed bent on the destruction of human life. A short story that may leave you feeling the beach and ocean may not be as safe as you thought.

From childhood to his deathbed, this story follows the decisions of Francis at various stages of his remarkable life. From an audience with the Pope to an audience with a sultan, Francis was always grounded in a remarkable message.

Mark Twain takes his humor to the graveyard in this memorable short story. Twain carries on a conversation with a skeleton that has been neglected in the cemetery. While we aren't told what a smiling skeleton looks like, Twain is clear it's not a pleasant view. None of us want to be forgotten and this story helps the hearer understand that even in death we do not want to be neglected.