Fairy Tales for Unwanted Children

Scott Thrower
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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.

  1. Episode 112: Her Knight

    05/29/2024

    Episode 112: Her Knight

    A young woman is saved by a rusty knight.

    23 min
  2. Episode 111: Cricket

    12/16/2022

    Episode 111: Cricket

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

    15 min
  3. The Deal

    09/20/2021

    The Deal

    A woman makes a desperate journey with her newborn.

    14 min
  4. Body on the Porch

    08/04/2021

    Body on the Porch

    A man tries to find the words to say goodbye.

    15 min
  5. Royal Wedding

    06/02/2021

    Royal Wedding

    A newly married queen gets to know her fabled husband.

    15 min
  6. A New Place

    03/01/2021

    A New Place

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

    11 min
  7. Shanty

    01/19/2021

    Shanty

    A sailor hears a song at sea.

    15 min
  8. Holiday Special: A Little World

    12/26/2020 · BONUS

    Holiday Special: A Little World

    Scott reads a story he wrote 20 years ago.

    18 min
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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.

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