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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.

Fairy Tales for Unwanted Children Scott Thrower

    • Arts
    • 4.8 • 226 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

4.8 out of 5
226 Ratings

226 Ratings

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