Tag: Collected Short Stories: Volume One
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Employee of the Year
Meet Mark, the custodian of Castle Marglegruff, who’s spent twenty-three thankless years cleaning an empty castle. But when two would-be thieves break in, Mark has a chance to shine—and I’m not talking about shining the silverware!
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Stories Grow Like Trees
An old man, dressed in worn jeans and a flannel shirt, strolls through an awakening forest. Seated on a wooden bench, he compares storytelling to the growth of trees. Read more in “Stories Grow Like Trees.”
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The Endless War
Two armies led by kings stared at each other from across the open field of battle. Their ranks were uniform—neat and orderly. That would not be so soon enough. Soon they would see chaos and disorder—war. They were used to it. The two sides were locked in a seemingly endless struggle. An eternal conflict without…
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Musings of a Floor
This floor has a bone to pick with humanity, and it’s not a splinter! (Whatever that means.) Tired of being ignored, this chatty floor is taking a stand for itself and its fellow flooring. Read more in “Musings of a Floor.”
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The House of Dreams
The abandoned house was once a proud home, but now it lies in ruins and neglect. Once full of dreams, it now stands as a forgotten memorial of what once was. But there’s still hope… Read more in “The House of Dreams.”
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The Price
In a distant, ancient forest, an old witch grants any wish. But she warns travelers that such wishes always come at a cost… Read more in “The Price.”
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The Boy Who Dreamed
Let me tell you a story. A story about a boy who dreamed of becoming a knight and fighting fire-breathing dragons. He endured rigorous training, but as a knight, he was asked to attend tournaments instead of fighting dragons. Determined to make a difference, he set out to find and fight real dragons… Read more…
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Ghouls and Ghost Stories
Despite being warned by the other children in town, Valerie, confronts the town’s haunted shop, dismissing the children’s warnings. But sometimes, ghost stories aren’t just warnings. They’re true.
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Milo and Rosie
As best friends, every day together is a good day for Milo and Rosie. Even the days where nothing is okay. Read more in “Milo and Rosie.”
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Travis the Wolf-Child
Once there was a little boy named Travis. As a small child, he was bitten by a werewolf. Don’t ask me why. Some werewolves can be quite cruel. Just like everybody else, really. Read more in “Travis the Wolf-Child.”
