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Fairy Tales for Unwanted Children

Author: 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.
120 Episodes
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Episode 112: Her Knight

Episode 112: Her Knight

2024-05-2922:561

A young woman is saved by a rusty knight.
Episode 111: Cricket

Episode 111: Cricket

2022-12-1615:20

A musician writes the perfect song, but then finds that he cannot recreate it.
Episode 110: The Deal

Episode 110: The Deal

2021-09-2013:59

A woman makes a desperate journey with her newborn.
A man tries to find the words to say goodbye.
A newly married queen gets to know her fabled husband.
Death allows herself to be led away. Follow-up to Gravestone.
Episode 106: Shanty

Episode 106: Shanty

2021-01-1914:401

A sailor hears a song at sea.
Scott reads a story he wrote 20 years ago.
I'm joined by Kristen Zaza from the On A Dark, Cold Night podcast to come up with a collaborative swapping story starting from the word "headquarters." Audio edited and compiled by Michael Mongiardi and Marianna Miniotis from the Sonar Network.
The witch boy tries to defeat the queen.
The witch boy is imprisoned beneath the castle.
The witch boy sneaks into the throne room to meet the queen.
A witch boy tries to find his way into a castle.
The witch boy wakes up to an uncertain future.
Episode 100: Sleep

Episode 100: Sleep

2020-05-2422:51

A kingdom is struck by a sleeping curse.
A girl finds her walk takes an unusually long time.
A lampmaker gets a strange request.
Episode 97: Gravestone

Episode 97: Gravestone

2020-02-2923:251

A girl tries to find out when she will die.
A coinmaster finds a dangerous problem in his treasury.
Episode 95: The Brewers

Episode 95: The Brewers

2020-02-1015:251

A brewer searches for the secret of the perfect pint.
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Comments (34)

Hobart Zardozerton

you have made me happy, so glad you're back. Take it easy

Feb 2nd
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Hobart Zardozerton

what happened? Where'd you go I was completely enjoying your work it's been quite awhile now. Hopefully not The End

Nov 18th
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Jennifer Ashley

Moral: You DON'T FUCK with the Boss! Title's being totally impertinent in this circumstance.

May 31st
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Hobart Zardozerton

One of the best things to enter my life in a long time, thank you.

Mar 1st
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Bivian Zin

I love this podcast so much. Your stories are so beautifully written! Where do you find your inspiration? I'd be interested to hear a post about the story of the one who writes the stories 😊.

Jul 16th
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Rupinder Kaur

Words fall short to explain how beautifully engaging this podcast is..

Jun 24th
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Rupinder Kaur

The most brilliantly written short story so far. All praises for such a talented writer. So deep and emotional piece of art. Thank you for delivering such a brilliant piece!

Jun 24th
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Bivian Zin

I'm confused...intrigued...but still very confused...

May 13th
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Carmen Lucinda Austin

Wow

Oct 24th
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Kristina Van Vorst

hope you do more, listening to these 70 just whet our appetite for great stories! thank you for your time and effort, the results are stupendous!

Oct 21st
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Haben A

love this podcast thank you for the tales :)

Aug 27th
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Patrick's Mom

So if conclave doesn't stand alone, what other story goes with it?

Jul 21st
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Angela Word

I can't wait for the rest of the story!!!!!! You have done a great job.. and I'm on the edge of my seat for more!!! *Angela Word*

Jul 6th
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Mya Hays

Absolutely love it. If I can echo another comment about fantastic narration, stories and well written and well told. Sound effects add so much to every tale.

Feb 22nd
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Angela Rice

Loved them all

Feb 8th
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Angela Word

the first pod cast got me hooked right away! these are wonderful stories! great narration! wonderful sound effects to accompany the story.. the intro is great! I'm just in love with how everything comes together! keep up the great work!!

Jan 29th
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