Showing results by publisher "Spoken Realms" in Anthologies

Two mature neighbors are weary of seeing a young boy raise rabbits and chickens that always annoyed the old men. The two elder neighbors sought to teach the boy how to raise livestock. What ensues is a misadventure with comic moments throughout. A tale of simple times and men who are funny, even when they don't know they possessed the skill.

May was the most beautiful young woman in the region. John has asked her many times to marry, but until recently she resisted his request. Set in the 1800’s England, this story is both a love story and a story that cannot be explained. Delightfully "camp fire" in its telling, this story may stay with you. A classic narrated by Glenn Hascall.

"The Telltale Heart", "Masque of the Red Death", "The Raven", "The Black Cat", and more.

Written in 1914 by Rudyard Kipling, "For All We Have and Are" exhorts the British people to rally together with courage and strength in the coming desperate struggles.

Grasp All, Lose All tells the story of a poor oil-seller in India named Dena, who is in debt to a banker for three hundred rupees. This banker persists in harassing Dena and his wife so much that Dena decides to run away, not knowing where he will go. He climbs a tree to sleep and wakes up the next morning not in the forest in which he went to sleep but on a deserted beach.

Jack the Giant Killer is the classic folk legend of the adventurous youth who, during the reign of King Arthur, makes a shining name for himself by ridding various towns in the British Isles of the wicked giants who plague them. Jack battles a giant 18 feet tall, a giant with two heads, and more. Aided by a friendly three-headed giant, his coat of darkness, his sword of sharpness, and his shoes of swiftness, he fights boldly and bravely to make the land safe for all.

A quintessential ghost story that both suggests the presence of ghosts and the belief that they don't exist. And as 'lil Mose meets visitors at the end of October, a ghost story/comedy ensues. Ellis Parker Butler was a contemporary of Mark Twain and is well known for his storytelling ability. Written with a specific dialect present, this memorable tale was interpreted by narrator Glenn Hascall.

War is on and an enemy has infiltrated the country looking for ways to fracture American resolve. While the enemy had little success they latched onto an idea that could bring the country to its knees. Would they get away with it, or was failure the common theme of their work on American soil? Part detective story, part science-fiction, this classic tale is narrated by Glenn Hascall.

You never know the impact of a single good deed. The Tailor of Gloucester cared for even the smallest of creatures, and discovered a miracle based on that singular choice. A classic story for all ages performed by Glenn Hascall.

The Ballad of Tommy Atkins was first published as “Tommy” in Kipling’s timeless Barrack-Room Ballads and Other Verses, in the 1890s. ‘Tommy Atkins’, or simply Tommy was a generic name applied to British soldiers from as early as the 18th century, but came into popular parlance during the First World War when troops were simply referred to as “Tommies”. The ballad exposes the bitterness felt by the British soldier to the public’s treatment of their forces in times of peace, and how that alters in wartime.

Rupert Brooke’s poem, The Soldier, contains perhaps the most famous line of any poem of The Great War: ". . . That there’s some corner of a foreign field that is for ever England . . . "

From the mind of the author of "The Wizard of Oz". Oddly humorous, this story presents what seems a delightful fairy tale, but ends with the acknowledgment that this well developed tale lacks an identifiable moral. Good clean fun narrated by Glenn Hascall.

We've all met true craftsmen; individuals who can do nothing less than their best. Individuals who can't fathom the idea of planned obsolescence. They understand every part of their craft and customize every feature to create a one-of-a-kind result that lasts. This is the essence of this story. No great plot, no superior twist, just a well-crafted story that invites each of us into the heart of a master craftsmen and the passion that drives perfection. A beautiful story narrated by Glenn Hascall.

Long before Andy Griffith's "What It Was Was Football" this story follows Concho Curley (also known as Stonewall Kip). Curley found it hard to understand or even describe the new experiences he found in Chicago, especially the Opera. He'd always been a small-town boy and lived most of his life in wide-open spaces. There are plenty of occasions for you to "get your funny-bone busy," as Curley was known to say. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

A brilliant story that forcefully explains the value of perspective. We all will express a view based on what we see, but there may be times when what we see is not what is real. A masterful short story from the mind of Edgar Allan Poe. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

A comedy of misunderstandings and idealism. Mr. Moorehouse arrived at the train station to claim his baggage and other items. He believed he was being overcharged, but Mr. Flannery wouldn't budge. In time Mr. Flannery wished he had. A fun listen from start to finish. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

When you have a past filled with regret it may not be a good idea to find someone to help you dwell on the pain you've caused others. Hawthorne places this scenario in an out-of-the-way location where a woman is allowed to see the painful result of her actions. This journey comes with an awful price - and awful company. A classic story narrated by Glenn Hascall.

"The Fly", by Katherine Mansfield, deals with the aftermath of the loss of an only beloved son in the wake of World War I. Rife with symbolism, the short story leaves the listener with intriguing questions to ponder. "The Fly" is a wonderful example of writing from a century prior addressing contemporary issues. Read by professional actor and narrator Sara Morsey.

Christmas hadn't been celebrated in this old New England Puritan Church for years. Not until Nathan Stoddard arrived at work one morning, Christmas morning, to see an old man knock upon the door and have the door of the empty church flung open. Nathan rushes to a window at the rear of the church only to peer in to see the interior of the church filled with people dressed from a bygone era decorating the church. A lovely ghost story by Anna Wales Abbot.

If the legend were true then the "Yaller Dog" was able to effect change in people, mimic their transgressions, and knew the true value of politicians. On the other hand, if you spent enough time with the dog you may come to wonder if he really had any redeeming qualities. A humorous classic tale of a dog who was hard to define. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.