119 episodes

Sometimes "happily ever after" is no guarantee. We feature short, original fairy tales that turn towards the dark and unsettling.

These stories are not intended for children, but most of them do stand alone.

Fairy Tales for Unwanted Children Scott Thrower

    • Arts
    • 4.9 • 14 Ratings

Sometimes "happily ever after" is no guarantee. We feature short, original fairy tales that turn towards the dark and unsettling.

These stories are not intended for children, but most of them do stand alone.

    Episode 111: Cricket

    Episode 111: Cricket

    A musician writes the perfect song, but then finds that he cannot recreate it.

    • 15 min
    The Deal

    The Deal

    A woman makes a desperate journey with her newborn.

    • 13 min
    Body on the Porch

    Body on the Porch

    A man tries to find the words to say goodbye.

    • 14 min
    Royal Wedding

    Royal Wedding

    A newly married queen gets to know her fabled husband.

    • 15 min
    A New Place

    A New Place

    Death allows herself to be led away. Follow-up to Gravestone.

    • 10 min
    Shanty

    Shanty

    A sailor hears a song at sea.

    • 14 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
14 Ratings

14 Ratings

The Evil Dead Luke B ,

Surreal

For a while now I’ve been searching for something to match the surrealism of the Diary of Totov Roddle, or the adventure of Kino’s journey with that hint of magical realism, without luck until... I discovered this incredible writer. These are fairy tales like you’ve never heard before.

Sengarella ,

A dark little treasure

I’ve been listening for months now, sporadically saving and binging episodes. The narrative style suits the subject so well and the ambient sounds really set the mood for brilliantly, thought provoking tales. Lovely, bite sized little treats for the ears.

Senga
Scotland 👍

The Guild Of Penance ,

Dark, Little Delights

A really nice podcast. Short, bitesize narratives to play on your mind throughout the day.
Very welcome in my playlist. ^^

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