Wonderful Short Stories

A glittering collection of classic short stories. 1. "The Hoop" by Fedor Sologub; 2. "Miracles" by Barry Pain; 3. "In a Far-off World" by Olive Schreiner; 4. "The House of Cobwebs" by George Gissing; 5. "A Dream of Wild Bees" by Olive Schreiner; 6. "A Very Black Business" by Ernest Bramah; 7. "The Missing Years" by Barry Pain; 8. "The Pig and Whistle" by George Gissing; 9. "A Soothing Dream" by Fedor Sologub; 10. "Life’s Gifts" by Olive Schreiner...and many more.

Seven superb stories, from the world's no. one storyteller. Meet the boy who can talk to animals and the man who can see with his eyes closed. And find out about the treasure buried deep underground. A cleaver mix of fact and fiction, this collection also includes how master storyteller Roald Dahl became a writer. With Roald Dahl, you can never be sure where reality ends and fantasy begins.

The greatest short story writers strive to achieve a single, dramatic effect, a feature which the early masters of this genre perfected. Although the short story came from Europe, it was reborn in America and reached a pinnacle of superb form on these shores by the turn of the 20th century. In so many of our best writers, we hear echoes of a pioneer ethos that sustains the heart of a great literature. Here are 12 of America's best.

This is a collection of short stories that are meant for little girls like you. As you grow up, there are important lessons you need to learn like being confident and kind, accepting others, loving yourself, and more. Learning important values and lessons through stories is easier and a lot more fun. These tales are about little girls who explore the world, make new friends, and learn valuable lessons along the way. Listen to one story each day, or listen to them all, from start to finish!

This festive collection takes you from Frogmorton Farm to the Time Police HQ in five short stories from across the worlds of Jodi Taylor - including the internationally bestselling Chronicles of St Mary's series. It wouldn't be The Most Wonderful Time of the Year without riotous misbehaviour, traditional illegal expeditions, and a story you just can't stop listening to.

Roald Dahl turns his pen to anything, twisting everyday life into powerful, and sometimes terrifying fantasies. Seven superb stories, full of Roald Dahl's usual magic, mystery and suspense: meet the boy who can talk to animals, the man who can see with his eyes closed, and find out about the treasure, buried deep underground on Thistley Green.

While growing up, you need to learn many things like being confident, responsible, and honest. But when grown-ups try to explain these values, it might be a bit difficult to understand them. Through these stories, you will discover the true meaning of different values, and why they're so important.

You may have listened to other collections of short stories, but the contents of this audiobook are specifically designed to put you at the advantage when it comes to getting a good night’s sleep regularly. Follow the most effective routine for great sleep and experience true restfulness. Never suffer from sleeplessness or more extreme complications of exhaustion ever again with these stories.

Hello, little dreamer! What's the most incredible dream you've ever had? Was it about becoming a superhero, who could save the world from danger? Maybe you've dreamed about being a wizard, who could create anything he wanted with just a flick of his wand? It is wonderful to have such magical dreams while you sleep!

Jacqueline Lindauer's short stories are wonderful reads and so are her poems and novels. "Joysanta and the Valley of the Heartstone" is on its way to becoming a classic similar to the "The Little Prince."

Hello little dreamer! What’s the most incredible dream you’ve ever had? Was it about becoming a superhero, who could save the world from danger? Maybe you’ve dreamed about being a wizard who could create anything she wanted with just a flick of her wand? It is wonderful to have such magical dreams while you sleep! But what kind of dreams do you have when you’re awake?

This ain't no Jimmy Stewart Christmas movie. A policeman patrols the downtown area during the Christmas season, checking knobs and keeping the neighborhood safe. His rounds take him past the bridge on the edge of town where he sees a man standing on the railing, contemplating jumping to his death. Can our friendly neighborhood cop talk him out of it and give him a reason to live? Sometimes it's better to just mind your own business.

Red Door audiobooks presents 46 classic tales of the strange from some of the greatest writers of all time. 1. A Joy Ride by A. J. Alan 2.The Death Mask by H. D. Everett 3. Query by Austin Small 4 . The Dancing Partner by Jerome K. Jerome 5. The Furnished Room by O. Henry 6. The Squaw by Bram Stoker 7. The Interruption by W. W. Jacobs 8. The 19 Club by A. J. Alan 9 . The Giraffe Problem by Barry Pain10. The Man who Stole a Meeting House by John Townsend Trowbridge 11. The Lightning-Rod Man by Herman

اسأل نفسك هذه الأسئلة قبل أن تبدأ بالاستماع إلى هذا الكتاب وأيًّا كان جوابكُ فستجده هنا بين هذه الحروف قصةً تُشبهك أو حدثت معك لكنَّك في النهاية ستخرج بنشوةٍ لا مثيل لها وسيملؤ قلبكَ املٌ عظيم بأنَّ القادم هو الأجمل...

A richly embroidered retelling of the classic tale from One Thousand and One Nights, imaginatively described for children.

Once again, the Old Gray Goose shines with a collection of wonderful stories for children young and old. In a beautiful world of unlimited possibilities, love, and beauty, the Old Gray Goose inspires us all with his powerful, positive, peaceful tales.

Susan is the epitome of the happy housewife, contentedly conducting her daily ritual of cleaning her home and keeping everything just as it should be. Wrapped up in her own little world within those familiar walls, she hardly notices the altogether different arrival in her own back yard. She may ignore the sudden shaking beneath her slippered feet, she might even neglect to spot the conspicuous sight itself - but she can't evade the stench. Something's wrong. Very wrong.

O volume número 1 de Histórias maravilhosas do Brasil traz Maria Borralheira e A moura torta, ambas adaptadas a partir de contos coletados por Silvio Romero. Com narração de Sandra Silvério, efeitos e trilha sonora de Sandra Branca e vozes dos personagens gravadas por Lucia Tulchinski.