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This week's featured story comes from the Life as a Martian collection. It's called "Chapter One: The Anomaly in Greenhorn." When the Nebraska family lands in Greenhorn, there's a lot they don't know — including the fact that they are Martians sent to Earth as undercover researchers. As they become accustomed to their new town, they study the local culture and even shuttle their youngest son to a podcast camp where he hosts a new show ... and reveals their true identity. If you enjoyed that story, there are hundreds and hundreds more where that came from. Try a Sparkle subscription now - for free. Go to www.sparklestories.com and click the button at the top that says “Start Free Trial,” then you can listen to our giant library as much as you like, anytime you like.  Each week on the Sparkle Stories Podcast, we share a free story from one of our original story series! For many many, many more stories like this one, visit the Sparkle website: www.sparklestories.com Questions?  Ideas?  Requests? Email us!  info@sparklestories.com Enjoy! 

This week's featured story comes from the How to Be Super: The Violet Crown (Book One)collection. It's called "Part One: The Welcome Wall." In which we are introduced to Dante and his single mother and learn that on the morning of his twelfth birthday, he experiences something incredible: he is struck by lightning. He is fine, but it begins a series of events that leads him to the neighborhood welcome wall where he receives a message that changes everything. If you enjoyed that story, there are hundreds and hundreds more where that came from. Try a Sparkle subscription now - for free. Go to www.sparklestories.com and click the button at the top that says “Start Free Trial,” then you can listen to our giant library as much as you like, anytime you like.  Each week on the Sparkle Stories Podcast, we share a free story from one of our original story series! For many many many more stories like this one, visit the Sparkle website: www.sparklestories.com Questions?  Ideas?  Requests? Email us!  info@sparklestories.com Enjoy!

This week's featured story comes from the Martin & Sylvia collection. It's called "Catching Crayfish." Martin and Sylvia gauge the seasons less by the calendar, and more by the natural world. The sure sign that summer has begun is that the crayfish appear in the brook along the back of the yard. The two enjoy a summer day figuring out how to catch these wonderful, watery creatures! If you enjoyed that story, there are hundreds and hundreds more where that came from. Try a Sparkle subscription now - for free. Go to www.sparklestories.com and click the button at the top that says “Start Free Trial,” then you can listen to our giant library as much as you like, anytime you like.  Each week on the Sparkle Stories Podcast, we share a free story from one of our original story series! For many many many more stories like this one, visit the Sparkle website: www.sparklestories.com Questions?  Ideas?  Requests? Email us!  info@sparklestories.com Enjoy!

এখানে আমরা নানান স্বাদের গল্প শোনাতে আসি।এই গল্প সফরের সঙ্গী হতে সাবস্ক্রাইব করে ফেলো আমাদের ইউটিউব চ্যানেল  @Storyholics 

This week's featured story comes from the Martin & Sylvia collection. It's called "Springtime Fun and Foolery." It's the first week of spring and the house is abuzz with fun and foolery. Martin makes a treasure hunt for his sister that has a suspicious treat at the end. Sylvia and Daddy dress up like each other and fool Martin. But at the end of the day, Momma surprises everyone at dinnertime! If you enjoyed that story, there are hundreds and hundreds more where that came from. Try a Sparkle subscription now - for free. Go to www.sparklestories.com and click the button at the top that says “Start Free Trial,” then you can listen to our giant library as much as you like, anytime you like.  Each week on the Sparkle Stories Podcast, we share a free story from one of our original story series! For many many many more stories like this one, visit the Sparkle website: www.sparklestories.com Questions?  Ideas?  Requests? Email us!  info@sparklestories.com Enjoy!

এখানে আমরা নানান স্বাদের গল্প শোনাতে আসি।এই গল্প সফরের সঙ্গী হতে সাবস্ক্রাইব করে ফেলো আমাদের ইউটিউব চ্যানেল  @Storyholics 

Listen to Hindi kahaniyan and Urdu Kahaniyan by famous as well as lesser known writers. You will find here stories from everyone from Premchand to Ismat Chughtai ; Suryabala to Mohan Rakesh, Kaleshwar and Mannu Bhandari.---There are certain tropes that one comes across in Hindi narratives, whether it be stories, TV series or films. One such is that of the mother suffering at the hands of her adult children. While one can argue that it is not far from reality, one has to admit that it is only in the hands of an accomplished writer that the nuances come through and words spoken by characters come alive, elevating the story above the mundane. हिंदी कहानियों में कुछ ऐसे कथानक आपको देखने को मिलेंगे, चाहे वे कहानियाँ हों, टीवी सीरीज़ हों या फ़िल्में, जिनमे एक माँ अपने वयस्क बच्चों के हाथों पीड़ित होती है। हालाँकि यह वास्तविकता से बहुत दूर नहीं है, लेकिन यह भी स्वीकारना होगा कि केवल एक कुशल लेखक ही कहानी की बारीकियाँ इस तरह सामने ला सकता है की संवाद जीवंत हो जाएँ और कहानी अपनी अमिट छाप छोड़ जाये।Storyjam,podcast,Bhisham sahani,Bhisham Sahni,Hindi,kahani,kahaniyan,literature,Hindi literature,books,hindi books,hindi kahani,khoon ka rishta class 11,hindi audio story,urdu audio story,radio story,audible,progressive writers,bedtime stories,hindi mein kahani,saag meat,radio storytelling,chief ki dawat,chief ki dawat class 12,chief ki dawat kahani,chief ki dawat by bhisham sahni

This week's featured story comes from the Martin & Sylvia collection. It's called "The Birthday Book." Martin ponders what to get Sylvia for her birthday. He knows that what she likes more than anything is playing games with her friends and her family. After considering many options he envisions the perfect gift. If you enjoyed that story, there are hundreds and hundreds more where that came from. Try a Sparkle subscription now - for free. Go to www.sparklestories.com and click the button at the top that says “Start Free Trial,” then you can listen to our giant library as much as you like, anytime you like.  Each week on the Sparkle Stories Podcast, we share a free story from one of our original story series! For many many many more stories like this one, visit the Sparkle website: www.sparklestories.com  Questions?  Ideas?  Requests? Email us!  info@sparklestories.com  Enjoy!

This week's featured story comes from the Martin & Sylvia collection. It's called "The Woodpecker Tree."   The woodpecker tree needs to be cut down. It is big and old and filled with woodpecker holes. From Karl the playful woodsman, Martin and Sylvia learn a lot about trees, cutting firewood, and a secret way to stay safe from black flies!   If you enjoyed that story, there are hundreds and hundreds more where that came from. Try a Sparkle subscription now - for free. Go to www.sparklestories.com and click the button at the top that says “Start Free Trial,” then you can listen to our giant library as much as you like, anytime you like.   Each week on the Sparkle Stories Podcast, we share a free story from one of our original story series! For many many many more stories like this one, visit the Sparkle website:   www.sparklestories.com Questions?  Ideas?  Requests? Email us!  info@sparklestories.com Enjoy!

It's the final installment of Hostage in Havana! The pilot's have escaped captivity but will they be followed? Will they get home? And how? We know the aviation industry is exciting but this layover story might be too much!Music Credits for Hostage in Havana Part 3Son Montuno - Music by Julius H. from PixabayEl Gavilan - Quincas MoreiraSharp Senses - Ugonna OnyekweMerengue de Limon - Quincas MoreiraSombre Trio 2 - Music by Michael Daniel from PixabayEffects by freesound_community from PixabaySound Design by Send us a text! If you'd like a reply, please leave an email or numberTo buy The Red Eye's first book click on the following links:Amazon UKAmazon USABarnes and NobleOther E Book Platforms Kaylie has written 6 other fictional novels about the lives of cabin crew! Amazon UKAmazon USABarnes and NobleSupport the showThe Red Eye Podcast is written by Kaylie Kay, and produced and narrated by Ally Murphy.To subscribe to the monthly newsletter and keep up to date with news, visit www.theredeyepod.com. Ot find us on Facebook, YouTube, TikTok & Instagram @theredeyepod, for behind the scenes stories and those funny short stories that only take a minute or less!If you'd like to support the podcast you can "buy us a beer" and subscribe at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2310053/support, we'd be happy to give you a shout out on our newsletter!Ally Murphy is a former flight attendant, and a British voice over artist based in the USA, visit www.allymurphy.co.ukKaylie Kay is a flight attendant and author based in the UK. You can find more of her work at www.kayliekaywrites.comTo buy The Red Eye's first book click on the following links:Amazon UK Amazon USABarnes and Noble Other E Book Platforms

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Unveiling the Hidden Room: Secrets of the Boarding School Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-03-28-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Het was een zonnige lentedag op het oude kostschool in Nederland.En: It was a sunny spring day at the old boarding school in Nederland.Nl: De tulpen bloeiden overal rond het schoolgebouw, dat er imposant en geheimzinnig uitzag met zijn met klimop begroeide muren en torenhoge torenspitsen.En: The tulips bloomed everywhere around the school building, which looked imposing and mysterious with its ivy-covered walls and towering spires.Nl: De leerlingen waren druk met de voorbereidingen voor Pasen, een feest vol traditionele Nederlandse versieringen en vrolijke paaseierenjachten.En: The students were busy with preparations for Pasen, a celebration full of traditional Dutch decorations and cheerful Easter egg hunts.Nl: Bram zat in de schoolbibliotheek, zijn neus verdiept in een stoffig, oud boek.En: Bram sat in the school library, his nose buried in a dusty old book.Nl: Hij was gefascineerd door de verhalen over een verborgen kamer ergens in de school.En: He was fascinated by the stories about a hidden room somewhere in the school.Nl: De geruchten gingen al jaren rond, maar niemand had ooit echt bewijs gevonden.En: The rumors had been going around for years, but no one had ever found real evidence.Nl: Bram had echter net iets interessants ontdekt in een oude tekst, die beweerde te weten waar de kamer was.En: However, Bram had just discovered something interesting in an old text, which claimed to know where the room was.Nl: Zijn ogen glinsterden van opwinding.En: His eyes sparkled with excitement.Nl: "Je weet dat de school zegt dat die kamer niet bestaat, toch?"En: "You know the school says that room doesn't exist, right?"Nl: zei Anouk, zijn beste vriendin.En: said Anouk, his best friend.Nl: Ze stond naast hem, haar wenkbrauw opgetrokken in skeptische interesse.En: She stood next to him, her eyebrow raised in skeptical interest.Nl: "En wat als Lotte ons weer in de gaten houdt?En: "And what if Lotte is watching us again?Nl: Ze ziet altijd alles."En: She sees everything."Nl: "Laten we niet wachten," zei Bram vastberaden.En: "Let's not wait," said Bram determinedly.Nl: "Dit is onze kans.En: "This is our chance.Nl: We moeten het gewoon proberen na schooltijd."En: We just have to try after school."Nl: Onderweg naar hun les kwamen ze Lotte tegen, de geheimzinnige prefect die altijd net wat meer leek te weten dan ze vertelde.En: On their way to class, they bumped into Lotte, the mysterious prefect who always seemed to know just a bit more than she let on.Nl: Ze glimlachte subtiel, maar Bram voelde haar ogen in zijn rug priemen toen ze verder liepen.En: She smiled subtly, but Bram felt her eyes bore into his back as they walked on.Nl: Toen de schooldag was afgelopen, wachtten Bram en Anouk tot het donker werd.En: When the school day was over, Bram and Anouk waited until dark.Nl: Met kloppende harten en een oude zaklamp in de hand glipten ze langs de deuren van de docenten.En: With pounding hearts and an old flashlight in hand, they slipped past the teachers' doors.Nl: Ze wisten dat Lotte waarschijnlijk rondliep, maar hun nieuwsgierigheid dreef hen verder de verlaten gangen in.En: They knew Lotte was probably wandering around, but their curiosity drove them further into the deserted halls.Nl: Ze vonden de oude bibliotheek waar Bram het boek had ontdekt.En: They found the old library where Bram had discovered the book.Nl: In een van de boeken zat tot zijn verrassing een geplooide kaart verstopt.En: To his surprise, a folded map was hidden in one of the books.Nl: "Dit is het," fluisterde hij opgewonden.En: "This is it," he whispered excitedly.Nl: De kaart leidde hen naar een geheime deur, verborgen achter een oud schilderij.En: The map led them to a secret door, hidden behind an old painting.Nl: Net toen ze de deur probeerden te openen, verscheen Lotte plotseling uit de schaduwen.En: Just as they tried to open the door, Lotte suddenly appeared from the shadows.Nl: "Ik wist dat jullie hier zouden komen," zei ze, zonder boosheid in haar stem.En: "I knew you would come here," she said, without anger in her voice.Nl: Ze haalde een sleutel uit haar zak.En: She pulled a key from her pocket.Nl: "Ik help jullie, maar alleen onder één voorwaarde: dat je de geheimen van deze kamer niet verklapt."En: "I'll help you, but only on one condition: that you don't reveal the secrets of this room."Nl: Bram en Anouk keken elkaar verbaasd aan, maar knikten instemmend.En: Bram and Anouk looked at each other in amazement but nodded in agreement.Nl: Samen draaiden ze de sleutel om en openden ze de deur.En: Together they turned the key and opened the door.Nl: Binnen vonden ze geen groot geheim of verborgen schat, maar wel een kamer vol oude, sentimentele voorwerpen – zoals oude paasversieringen en foto's van vroegere feesten op school.En: Inside, they found no great secret or hidden treasure, but a room full of old, sentimental items—like old Easter decorations and photos of past celebrations at the school.Nl: "We moeten de herinneringen bewaren," zei Lotte zacht.En: "We must preserve the memories," said Lotte softly.Nl: De kamer was een eerbetoon aan het verleden en de vele generaties leerlingen die voor hen waren gekomen.En: The room was a tribute to the past and the many generations of students who had come before them.Nl: Uiteindelijk besloten Bram en Anouk om het geheim van de kamer te bewaren.En: In the end, Bram and Anouk decided to keep the room's secret.Nl: Ze begrepen dat sommige mysteries beter verborgen blijven, zodat ze hun magie en betekenis niet verliezen.En: They understood that some mysteries are better left hidden, so they don't lose their magic and meaning.Nl: Lotte, nu hun medestander, glimlachte naar hen als nieuwe vrienden.En: Lotte, now their ally, smiled at them as new friends.Nl: Vanaf die dag wandelden Bram en Anouk door de gangen met nieuwe waardering voor hun school en zijn tradities.En: From that day on, Bram and Anouk walked through the halls with a new appreciation for their school and its traditions.Nl: De kamer bleef een prachtig geheim, een bijzondere schat voor degenen die het mochten ontdekken.En: The room remained a beautiful secret, a special treasure for those who were allowed to discover it. Vocabulary Words:boarding school: kostschooltulips: tulpenimposing: imposantmysterious: geheimzinnigivy-covered: met klimop begroeidespires: torenhoge torenspitsendecorations: versieringencheerful: vrolijkenose buried: neus verdieptfascinated: gefacineerdrumors: geruchtenskeptical: skeptischedeterminedly: vastberadenprefect: prefectsubtly: subtielbore into: priemenflashlight: zaklampdeserted: verlatenfolded map: geplooide kaartentirely: helemaalshadows: schaduwenangrily: boosheidfolded: geplooidsentimental: sentimenteletribute: eercetoonmementos: herinneringengenerations: generatiesreveal: verklappenamazement: verbaasdally: medestander

This week's featured story comes from the Martin & Sylvia collection. It's called "Pick-Up League."   Martin wants to join little league baseball like his friend Peter, but Momma and Daddy say he isn't old enough for organized sports. He has to be nine. Nine! Martin is amazed! But that doesn't mean there's no baseball for Martin. Daddy pulls together a pick-up game with friends; flexible rules, bat and ball options, and many creative calls from the sidelines make the game fun for everyone in the family!   If you enjoyed that story, there are hundreds and hundreds more where that came from. Try a Sparkle subscription now - for free. Go to www.sparklestories.com and click the button at the top that says “Start Free Trial,” then you can listen to our giant library as much as you like, anytime you like.   Each week on the Sparkle Stories Podcast, we share a free story from one of our original story series! For many many many more stories like this one, visit the Sparkle website: www.sparklestories.com Questions?  Ideas?  Requests? Email us!  info@sparklestories.com Enjoy!

After last week's episode, we return to Havana to find out what is going on with the pilot's and their dramas! Is Ed having a heart attack? Can Tom get them out of the hospital?Music Credits for Hostage in Havana Part 2Son Montuno - Music by Julius H. from PixabayEl Gavilan - Quincas MoreiraSharp Senses - Ugonna OnyekweSombre Trio 2 - Music by Michael Daniel from PixabayEffects by freesound_community from PixabaySound Design by Ally MurphySend us a text! If you'd like a reply, please leave an email or numberTo buy The Red Eye's first book click on the following links:Amazon UKAmazon USABarnes and NobleOther E Book Platforms Kaylie has written 6 other fictional novels about the lives of cabin crew! Amazon UKAmazon USABarnes and NobleSupport the showThe Red Eye Podcast is written by Kaylie Kay, and produced and narrated by Ally Murphy.To subscribe to the monthly newsletter and keep up to date with news, visit www.theredeyepod.com. Ot find us on Facebook, YouTube, TikTok & Instagram @theredeyepod, for behind the scenes stories and those funny short stories that only take a minute or less!If you'd like to support the podcast you can "buy us a beer" and subscribe at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2310053/support, we'd be happy to give you a shout out on our newsletter!Ally Murphy is a former flight attendant, and a British voice over artist based in the USA, visit www.allymurphy.co.ukKaylie Kay is a flight attendant and author based in the UK. You can find more of her work at www.kayliekaywrites.comTo buy The Red Eye's first book click on the following links:Amazon UK Amazon USABarnes and Noble Other E Book Platforms

This week's featured story comes from the Martin & Sylvia collection. It's called "Fairy Snow Fort."   This week Sylvia wakes with a plan to build a "Fairy Snow Fort," a structure that looks a lot like an igloo with one very important distinction. The whole family helps build the fort together, working steadily all day, and culminates with a star-lit dinner within. This is a story of collaboration and the joys of a full family project.   If you enjoyed that story, there are hundreds and hundreds more where that came from. Try a Sparkle subscription now - for free. Go to www.sparklestories.com and click the button at the top that says “Start Free Trial,” then you can listen to our giant library as much as you like, anytime you like.   Each week on the Sparkle Stories Podcast, we share a free story from one of our original story series! For many many many more stories like this one, visit the Sparkle website: www.sparklestories.com Questions?  Ideas?  Requests? Email us!  info@sparklestories.com Enjoy!

In this episode of Dialogue Out Loud, we bring you an immersive audio story: Subjunctive Clauses, a short story by Karen Rosenbaum, featured in the Winter 2024 issue of Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought. This piece is… The post Subjunctive Cases by Karen Rosenbaum (Audio Story) appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

Some stories are too epic for just one episode. And when the pilot who donated this story told us his tale, we knew this would have to be an epic 3 part series!We hear the true story of a trip to Havana, where all 3 pilots end up in different disasters! We have kidnappings, we have hostage situations, we have medical emergencies and escapes from the country.Enjoy the first part of this incredible true story!Music Credits for Hostage in Havana Part 1Short Cinematic Intro - Music by Jeremiah Alves from PixabayLatin Raggaetown - Music by Maksym Dudchyk from PixabaySon Montuno - Music by Julius H. from Send us a text! If you'd like a reply, please leave an email or numberTo buy The Red Eye's first book click on the following links:Amazon UKAmazon USABarnes and NobleOther E Book Platforms Kaylie has written 6 other fictional novels about the lives of cabin crew! Amazon UKAmazon USABarnes and NobleSupport the showThe Red Eye Podcast is written by Kaylie Kay, and produced and narrated by Ally Murphy.To subscribe to the monthly newsletter and keep up to date with news, visit www.theredeyepod.com. Ot find us on Facebook, YouTube, TikTok & Instagram @theredeyepod, for behind the scenes stories and those funny short stories that only take a minute or less!If you'd like to support the podcast you can "buy us a beer" and subscribe at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2310053/support, we'd be happy to give you a shout out on our newsletter!Ally Murphy is a former flight attendant, and a British voice over artist based in the USA, visit www.allymurphy.co.ukKaylie Kay is a flight attendant and author based in the UK. You can find more of her work at www.kayliekaywrites.comTo buy The Red Eye's first book click on the following links:Amazon UK Amazon USABarnes and Noble Other E Book Platforms

The Meditation Realm is shattered. The dragonstorms rage. And Sarkhan comes to finish his foes, on wings of vengeance. Written by Cassandra Khaw Narrated by Harless Snyder Read the Story: "Episode 7: Return"Preorder Tarkir: Dragonstorm: mtg.social/MagicStoryTDM 

Plagued by guilt and seeking escape, Dr. Atharv arrives in Himachal. In this first episode of a dark fantasy film noir from Bhay Originals, his encounter with a weathered antique shop and a glimpse of a glowing yantra clock hint at a deeper, more sinister reality. Fans of Hindi horror stories will find this atmospheric tale of isolation and impending doom particularly chilling.(HindiHorrorStory, IndianHorror, BhayOriginals, HorrorPodcastIndia, ScaryStoriesIndia, CreepyStoriesIndia, HorrorStories, PodcastIndia, AudioStory, Horror, HimachalPradesh, HimalayanHorror, Himachal, IndianMountains, FilmNoirHorror, DarkFantasy, MysteryPodcast, SupernaturalHorror, ParanormalIndia, AntiqueShopMystery, IsolationHorror, Doom, PsychologicalHorror, DrAtharv, YantraClock, ListenNow, NewEpisode, Storytelling, MustListen)Music Credits: I Walk With Ghosts by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.auMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ music by Karl Casey @ White Bat AudioThunder Unison by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoonMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Incantation by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.auMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Join this channel to get access to exclusive perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn9JS93zsaUDaUDq7aofhNQ/joinFollow me on Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/2MEX847Jaz0HbcapMKGGJNFacebook- https://www.facebook.com/ankan12Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/bose.ankan

Odd company in the Meditation Realm. Narset solves a problem and discovers a new one. Written by Cassandra Khaw Narrated by Natalie Kreider Read the Story: "Episode 6: How Wretched Love" Preorder Tarkir: Dragonstorm: mtg.social/MagicStoryTDM 

This week's featured story comes from the Junkyard Tales collection. It's called "The Pie Festival." Ben Thompson, clever cat, wakes to a buzz of activity in the Junkyard: today is the day of the Pie Festival! On this eventful day, each of the junkyard animals makes their own particular pie, and at the end of the day, the pies are judged. And, the identity of the judge is a secret! But what kind of pie should Ben Thompson make? The diets and tastes of all the junkyard animals are so different! In the end, Ben makes an original pie that will win the attention of at least one junkyard animal. If you enjoyed that story, there are hundreds and hundreds more where that came from. Try a Sparkle subscription now - for free. Go to www.sparklestories.com and click the button at the top that says “Start Free Trial,” then you can listen to our giant library as much as you like, anytime you like.  Each week on the Sparkle Stories Podcast, we share a featured story from one of our original story series! For many many many more stories like this one, visit the Sparkle website: www.sparklestories.com  Questions?  Ideas?  Requests? Email us!  info@sparklestories.com Enjoy! 

Narset and Elspeth venture into the dragonstorms and find a new mystery within them.Written by Cassandra KhawNarrated by Harless SnyderRead the Story: "Episode 5: Recursion"Preorder Tarkir: Dragonstorm: mtg.social/MagicStoryTDM

Sarkhan and Taigam's scheming comes to a dark fruition. Elspeth and Narset experience hospitality, against their wishes. Written by Cassandra Khaw Narrated by Natalie Kreider Read the Story: "Episode 4: Heart of Fire"Preorder Tarkir: Dragonstorm: mtg.social/MagicStoryTDM

A familiar figure stalks the plains of Tarkir. Meanwhile, Elspeth and Narset visit the Crucible of the Spirit Dragon, looking for answers. Written by Cassandra Khaw Narrated by Harless Snyder Read the Story: "Episode 3: What the Past Devours"

This week's featured story comes from the Junkyard Tales: All Together Now collection. It's called "Zippy's Dream." When Ben and his Junkyard friends have a conversation about 'hopes and dreams', everyone shares something they'd love to have one day.  After hearing some unique and exciting dreams, Zippy offers his.  And after all the animals move through their surprise, they resolve to grant him his dream. If you enjoyed that story, there are hundreds and hundreds more where that came from. Try a Sparkle subscription now - for free. Go to www.sparklestories.com and click the button at the top that says “Start Free Trial,” then you can listen to our giant library as much as you like, anytime you like.  Each week on the Sparkle Stories Podcast, we share a featured story from one of our original story series! For many many many more stories like this one, visit the Sparkle website: www.sparklestories.com Questions?  Ideas?  Requests? Email us!  info@sparklestories.com Enjoy!

Elspeth arrives at Storm Crane, the Jeskai's flying monastery, to ask for Narset's help—only to discover that matters are worse than she thought on Tarkir.Written by Cassandra Khaw Narrated by Natalie Kreider Read the Story: "Episode 2: Omens"

At a quiet tavern on the edge of the Salt Road, a traveling performance troupe tells a story about Tarkir's recent history. The details, however, are up for debate ...  Written by Cassandra Khaw Narrated by Harless Snyder Read the Story: "Episode 1: Stories and Their Bones"

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This week's featured story comes from the At Home with Martin & Sylvia collection. It's called "Tag Sale."   Martin and Sylvia's next-door neighbors, the Browns, are clearing out their barn and organizing a tag sale. They invite Martin and Sylvia's family to join them. Martin enthusiastically chooses toys and books he no longer uses to donate to the sale, but Sylvia is troubled by the idea of giving her old things away. In the end, she is surprised how much fun and satisfying it is to see other children love her things as much as she did.   If you enjoyed that story, there are hundreds and hundreds more where that came from. Try a Sparkle subscription now - for free. Go to www.sparklestories.com and click the button at the top that says “Start Free Trial,” then you can listen to our giant library as much as you like, anytime you like.   Each week on the Sparkle Stories Podcast, we share a featured story from one of our original story series!   For many many many more stories like this one, visit the Sparkle website: www.sparklestories.com Questions?  Ideas?  Requests? Email us!  info@sparklestories.com Enjoy!

This week's featured story comes from the At Home with Martin & Sylvia collection. It's called "Puppy Sitting."   Martin and Sylvia wake one morning to hear Momma talking to a friend on the phone. What's that she's saying? A puppy is coming to visit? For a whole day and night? Brother and sister are thrilled at the idea of having a younger dog around to play fetch, tag, and other fun doggies games. They are surprised to learn, however, that puppy sitting is a lot more work than they expect!   If you enjoyed that story, there are hundreds and hundreds more where that came from. Try a Sparkle subscription now - for free. Go to www.sparklestories.com and click the button at the top that says “Start Free Trial,” then you can listen to our giant library as much as you like, anytime you like.   Each week on the Sparkle Stories Podcast, we share a featured story from one of our original story series! For many many many more stories like this one, visit the Sparkle website: www.sparklestories.com Questions?  Ideas?  Requests? Email us!  info@sparklestories.com Enjoy!

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Unveiling Delhi's Hidden Legacy: A Valentine's Day Mystery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-02-14-23-34-01-hi Story Transcript:Hi: दिल्ली के पुराने इलाकों में, संकरी गलियों के बीच एक काली छाया बिखरी हुई थी।En: In the old areas of Delhi, amidst narrow streets, a dark shadow was spread.Hi: यही वह जगह थी जहाँ रिया खुद को आकर्षित पाती।En: This was the place where Riya found herself drawn.Hi: उसकी आँखों में चमक और दिल में एक दृढ़ निश्चय था।En: There was a sparkle in her eyes and a firm determination in her heart.Hi: सर्दियों का मौसम पूरे शहर में अपनी ठिठुरन फैला चुका था और यही वैलेंटाइन डे था, मगर रिया के लिए इस दिन की खासियत कुछ और थी।En: The winter season had spread its chill throughout the city, and it was Valentine's Day, but for Riya, the significance of this day was something else.Hi: रिया, आरव और नव्या एक महत्वपूर्ण चर्चा में लगे थे।En: Riya, Arav, and Navya were engaged in an important discussion.Hi: आरव मानता था कि यह सब बस एक मिथक है।En: Arav believed that all this was just a myth.Hi: उसने कहा, "इतिहास से ज्यादा महत्वपूर्ण आज की सच्चाई होती है।En: He said, "The present truth is more important than history."Hi: " लेकिन रिया ने अपनी जिद नहीं छोडी।En: But Riya did not give up her stubbornness.Hi: उसने कहा, "यह पुराना नक्शा हमारे परिवार की नायाब विरासत को बता सकता है।En: She said, "This old map can reveal the priceless heritage of our family."Hi: "नव्या की आँखों में कुछ छिपा हुआ सा था।En: There was something hidden in Navya's eyes.Hi: वह परिवार के लिए हमेशा Protective रही थी।En: She had always been protective of the family.Hi: मगर रिया ने महसूस किया, उसकी चुप्पी में कुछ राज जरूर छुपा है।En: However, Riya felt that there was definitely some secret in her silence.Hi: रिया ने अपने मित्रों के साथ उस गली का रास्ता पकड़ा, जो अंधेरे से भरी और मुगल काल की इमारतों से घिरी हुई थी।En: With her friends, Riya took the path of that street, which was filled with darkness and surrounded by Mughal-era buildings.Hi: गली में कदम रखते ही ठंडी हवा और मानो पिछले जमाने की फुसफुसाहट कानों में पड़ने लगी।En: As they stepped into the alley, the cold air and whispers of the past seemed to reach their ears.Hi: चलते-चलते रिया को अचानक एक पुरानी दीवार में एक छुपा हुआ कम्पार्टमेंट मिला।En: While walking, Riya suddenly found a hidden compartment in an old wall.Hi: उसने उसे खोला तो अंदर एक छोटा सा पत्र मिला, जिसमें लिखा था कि नक्शा किसी खतरे से बचाने के लिए यहॉं रखा गया था।En: When she opened it, there was a small note inside, stating that the map was placed there to protect it from danger.Hi: राह दिखानी अब आरव के हाथ में थी।En: The direction was now in Arav's hands.Hi: उसने व्यावहारिकता के साथ जरूरी सुराग जोडने शुरू किए।En: He started connecting the necessary clues with practicality.Hi: नव्या ने तभी उसकी सहायता की और अपनी बातों को साफ किया।En: Then Navya assisted him and clarified her words.Hi: नव्या ने कहा, "मैं नक्शे को परिवार के गलत हाथों में जाने से बचा रही थी।En: Navya said, "I was protecting the map from falling into the wrong hands of the family."Hi: "रिया की आत्मा में संतोष का भाव आया।En: A feeling of satisfaction came to Riya's soul.Hi: पूरे सुराग इकठ्ठे करके, उन्होंने 'कीमती विरासत' की असली जगह को खोज निकाला।En: Gathering all the clues, they discovered the real location of the 'precious heritage.'Hi: यह उस जगह से ज्यादा दूर नहीं थी, जहाँ कोई सोच भी नहीं सकता था।En: It wasn't far from where anyone could have thought.Hi: इस अनुभव ने रिया को यह सिखाया कि कभी-कभी जीवन की सबसे बड़ी उपलब्धियां दिल और दिमाग के संतुलन से हासिल होती हैं।En: This experience taught Riya that sometimes the greatest achievements in life are attained through a balance of heart and mind.Hi: आरव और नव्या के साथ उसके संबंध नए विश्वास और समझ से भर गए।En: Her relationships with Arav and Navya were filled with new trust and understanding.Hi: यह समझ की शुरुआत थी, उन्होंने अपने परिवार के प्रति नई जिम्मेदारी महसूस की।En: This was the beginning of understanding, and they felt a new responsibility towards their family.Hi: इस कहानी का अंत रिया के लिए ही नहीं, बल्कि उसकी दुनिया के हर हिस्से के लिए एक नवीन आरंभ था।En: The end of this story was a new beginning not just for Riya, but for every part of her world.Hi: यह अनुभव उसे हमेशा याद दिलाता रहेगा कि रहस्य और विश्वास के बीच का संतुलन बहुत महत्वपूर्ण होता है।En: This experience will always remind her that the balance between mystery and trust is very important. Vocabulary Words:areas: इलाकोंnarrow: संकरीamidst: बीचfirm: दृढ़determination: निश्चयsignificance: खासियतengaged: लगेmyth: मिथकstubbornness: जिदpriceless: नायाबheritage: विरासतprotective: प्रोटेक्टिवsilence: चुप्पीwhispers: फुसफुसाहटsuddenly: अचानकcompartment: कम्पार्टमेंटpracticality: व्यावहारिकताsatisfaction: संतोषclues: सुरागachievements: उपलब्धियांbalance: संतुलनtrust: विश्वासunderstanding: समझresponsibility: जिम्मेदारीbeginning: प्रारंभmystery: रहस्यshadow: छायाdrawn: आकर्षितspirit: आत्माattained: हासिल

This week's featured story comes from the At Home with Martin & Sylvia collection. It's called "Living Room Camping."   Brother and sister look out at the gray late autumn landscape and long for summer again. They miss the easy play, the summer adventures — and most of all, they miss camping. "You can still go camping!" says Daddy, "You can go living room camping. It's the same as outdoor camping, but just ... inside." Martin and Sylvia are inspired and immediately set to preparing.   If you enjoyed that story, there are hundreds and hundreds more where that came from. Try a Sparkle subscription now - for free. Go to www.sparklestories.com and click the button at the top that says “Start Free Trial,” then you can listen to our giant library as much as you like, anytime you like.   Each week on the Sparkle Stories Podcast, we share a featured story from one of our original story series!   For many many many more stories like this one, visit the Sparkle website: www.sparklestories.com Questions?  Ideas?  Requests? Email us!  info@sparklestories.com Enjoy!

This week's featured story comes from the Martin & Sylvia: Saturdays! collection. It's called "Nippy Knitting Day."   Martin and Sylvia wake one late summer morning and feel a chill in the air. It is the first nippy morning of the year and they both start to imagine all the cool weather things they could do. Eventually they decide to knit scarves to help them stay warm. By the time they finish, however, the temperature has changed...   If you enjoyed that story, there are hundreds and hundreds more where that came from. Try a Sparkle subscription now - for free. Go to www.sparklestories.com and click the button at the top that says “Start Free Trial,” then you can listen to our giant library as much as you like, anytime you like.   Each week on the Sparkle Stories Podcast, we share a featured story from one of our original story series! For many many many more stories like this one, visit the Sparkle website: www.sparklestories.com Questions?  Ideas?  Requests? Email us!  info@sparklestories.com Enjoy!

This week's featured story comes from the Martin & Sylvia collection. It's called "Pirates."   “Yo ho ho” and “Shiver me timbers!” are not what is usually heard on Town Lake during Lake Days, but this year Pirates have invaded the event, complete with head scarves, gnarly beards, and thick pirate accents. Could that be Martin in the black pirate's hat? Could that be Sylvia at the helm of the pirate canoe? Could that be Daddy leading them to invade a friend's sailboat and attempt to steal some "booty"? Listen and find out.   If you enjoyed that story, there are hundreds and hundreds more where that came from. Try a Sparkle subscription now - for free. Go to www.sparklestories.com and click the button at the top that says “Start Free Trial,” then you can listen to our giant library as much as you like, anytime you like.   Each week on the Sparkle Stories Podcast, we share a featured story from one of our original story series! For many many many more stories like this one, visit the Sparkle website: www.sparklestories.com Questions?  Ideas?  Requests? Email us!  info@sparklestories.com Enjoy!

This week's featured story comes from the Martin & Sylvia collection. It's called "The Cabin."   Martin and Sylvia's friends have a mountain cabin in the woods. The whole family is invited to join them for a weekend of blackberry picking! Everyone is excited to hike the many trails to the lake and waterfall, except Sylvia. Sylvia is tired. Sylvia's feet hurt. Sylvia would rather stay at the cabin and play games. When Momma teaches her how to have ‘fox feet' and ‘deer ears' Sylvia suddenly finds the woods full of possibilities and indeed, animals.   If you enjoyed that story, there are hundreds and hundreds more where that came from. Try a Sparkle subscription now - for free. Go to www.sparklestories.com and click the button at the top that says “Start Free Trial,” then you can listen to our giant library as much as you like, anytime you like.   Each week on the Sparkle Stories Podcast, we share a featured story from one of our original story series! For many many many more stories like this one, visit the Sparkle website: www.sparklestories.com Questions?  Ideas?  Requests? Email us!  info@sparklestories.com Enjoy!

Today we're discussing the strange story of The Houdini Seance and Arthur Ford the Spiritualist.    The last Houdini Seance (1936) - Audio + Story  Bess Houdini   Arthur Ford - Spiritualist  Arthur Ford - Obituary  The Houdini Code  The Bishop James Pike  Was Pike Seance Hoax?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.

A showdown at the finish line, a sprint for victory, a fiery attack on the city—it's the end of the Ghirapur Grand Prix, and everyone's going full throttle.Written by K. Arsenault RiveraNarrated by Harless SnyderRead the Story: The Bloodless RevolutionPreorder Aetherdrift: mtg.social/MagicStoryDFT

Sita and Winter race through Ghirapur, only to be stopped short of the finish line. Meanwhile, in a remote desert oasis, the sun sets on Chandra and company.Written by K. Arsenault RiveraNarrated by Natalie KreiderRead the Story: First Over the LinePreorder Aetherdrift: mtg.social/MagicStoryDFT

Muragandan locals rudely interrupt the Grand Prix. With Loot in danger, Chandra must decide what's more important: winning the race, or helping out the little guy?Written by K. Arsenault RiveraNarrated by Harless SnyderRead the Story: Little-Guy ShortcutsPreorder Aetherdrift: mtg.social/MagicStoryDFT

This week's featured story comes from the Junkyard Tales collection. It's called "The Guardian of the Junkyard."   Ben knows all about knights: they are brave, they protect the weak, they have swords and shields, and they ride horses. But what he doesn't know is that two of his junkyard friends are also knights! Junkyard knights! Once a year they “battle” it out to decide who shall be the next “Guardian of the Junkyard.”   If you enjoyed that story, there are hundreds and hundreds more where that came from. Try a Sparkle subscription now - for free. Go to www.sparklestories.com and click the button at the top that says “Start Free Trial,” then you can listen to our giant library as much as you like, anytime you like.   Each week on the Sparkle Stories Podcast, we share a featured story from one of our original story series!   For many many many more stories like this one, visit the Sparkle website: www.sparklestories.com Questions?  Ideas?  Requests? Email us!  info@sparklestories.com Enjoy!

The racers face sandstorms and foul play in the deserts of Amonkhet while dark forces gather on Avishkar, awaiting their return.Written by K. Arsenault RiveraNarrated by Natalie KreiderRead the Story: Go!Preorder Aetherdrift: mtg.social/MagicStoryDFT

Start your engines—the race begins. Elsewhere, Sita's father gets an unexpected visitor.Written by K. Arsenault RiveraNarrated by Harless SnyderRead the Story: Pit StopPreorder Aetherdrift: mtg.social/MagicStoryDFT

On the eve of the Ghirapur Grand Prix, the racers approach the starting line.Written by K. Arsenault RiveraNarrated by Natalie KreiderRead the Story: The Dashing and the DesperatePreorder Aetherdrift: mtg.social/MagicStoryDFT

This week's featured story comes from the Martin & Sylvia collection. It's called "Helping Out."   Martin and Sylvia wake to a snowstorm and the promise of sledding on the neighbor's horse pasture hill. When the hill turns out to be occupied and they return to see that Momma has taken a sick day from her work, the children recognize the value and delight of letting go of plans and helping out at home.   If you enjoyed that story, there are hundreds and hundreds more where that came from. Try a Sparkle subscription now - for free. Go to www.sparklestories.com and click the button at the top that says “Start Free Trial,” then you can listen to our giant library as much as you like, anytime you like.   Each week on the Sparkle Stories Podcast, we share a featured story from one of our original story series!   For many many many more stories like this one, visit the Sparkle website: www.sparklestories.com Questions?  Ideas?  Requests? Email us!  info@sparklestories.com Enjoy!

This week's featured story comes from the Junkyard Tales: All Together Now collection. It's called "Funny How Things Work Out."   When Spiro and Zippy's ductwork home is suddenly taken away by a flatbed truck, the Junkyard animals rally to find them a new home. The two friends trust that things will work out, but the options aren't great. Finally they are delighted to see that indeed things do work out - just not in the way you might expect it.   If you enjoyed that story, there are hundreds and hundreds more where that came from. Try a Sparkle subscription now - for free. Go to www.sparklestories.com and click the button at the top that says “Start Free Trial,” then you can listen to our giant library as much as you like, anytime you like.   Each week on the Sparkle Stories Podcast, we share a featured story from one of our original story series! For many many many more stories like this one, visit the Sparkle website: www.sparklestories.com Questions?  Ideas?  Requests? Email us!  info@sparklestories.com Enjoy!

This week's free story comes from the Martin & Sylvia's Twelve Days of Christmas collection. It's called "Day One: The Christmas Drum."   This story is Day One: The Christmas Drum It's Christmas morning. All of the presents have been opened. "Is all of the fun over?" the children wonder. Then they notice something in golden wrapping paper hiding behind the tree. It is a record album called Twelve Tales of Tullyport Christmas; an album from Daddy's childhood. When their neighbors, the Browns, join them for Christmas breakfast, Daddy pulls out his old record player, and they listen to the first story together. All are delighted in the possibilities of a new Christmas tradition.   From "Twelve Tales of a Tullyport Christmas: The Christmas Drum". In the story, Francis Tully and his family leave Ballyclare, Northern Ireland and arrive in colonial Maine in 1760 to see rocky shores, white pines and great possibility. They bring some clothes, some tools and an Irish frame drum that Francis insists will bring others together to live, work and celebrate together. This story honors the community impulse that is central to Christmastide.   If you enjoyed that story, there are hundreds and hundreds more where that came from. Try a Sparkle subscription now - for free. Go to www.sparklestories.com and click the button at the top that says “Start Free Trial,” then you can listen to our giant library as much as you like, anytime you like.   Each week on the Sparkle Stories Podcast, we share a free story from one of our original story series! For many many many more stories like this one, visit the Sparkle website: www.sparklestories.com Questions?  Ideas?  Requests? Email us!  info@sparklestories.com Enjoy!

This week's free story comes from the At Home with Martin & Sylvia collection. It's called "Holiday Delight"   Between all the decorating, baking, crafting and celebrating, this year's holiday season has been a very busy one for Martin and Sylvia. When they are suddenly faced with a day with no plans, however, brother and sister don't know what to do with themselves.   “Look for the delight,” suggests Momma, and as soon as they do, the magic begins.   If you enjoyed that story, there are hundreds and hundreds more where that came from. Try a Sparkle subscription now - for free. Go to www.sparklestories.com and click the button at the top that says “Start Free Trial,” then you can listen to our giant library as much as you like, anytime you like.   Each week on the Sparkle Stories Podcast, we share a free story from one of our original story series! For many many many more stories like this one, visit the Sparkle website: www.sparklestories.com Questions?  Ideas?  Requests? Email us!  info@sparklestories.com Enjoy!

This week's free story comes from the Martin & Sylvia's Giving Thanks collection. It's called "Part One: Two Magic Words."   This story is a part of Martin & Sylvia's Giving Thanks Story Collection — three stories that explore the magical power of two important words: "thank you". The children learn that feeling a 'thank you' with their whole body can change how they feel — and change how other people feel! This lesson sets the whole family into a Thanksgiving holiday filled with appreciation, joy and family adventure.   Part One: "Two Magic Words" is about how brother and sister turn a long drive to Grandma's into a magical quest to bring gratitude into every part of the trip.     If you enjoyed that story, there are hundreds and hundreds more where that came from. Try a Sparkle subscription now - for free. Go to www.sparklestories.com and click the button at the top that says “Start Free Trial,” then you can listen to our giant library as much as you like, anytime you like.   Each week on the Sparkle Stories Podcast, we share a free story from one of our original story series! For many many many more stories like this one, visit the Sparkle website: www.sparklestories.com Questions?  Ideas?  Requests? Email us!  info@sparklestories.com Enjoy!

This week's free story comes from the Gratitude Stories Collection. It's called "Strong, Warm, and Grateful"   In this story, 7-year old Clancy is having a difficult day in which nothing seems to go his way. The Willow Tree takes him to the forests of Siberia where he meets a group of Yakutian Cows who live in very harsh, cold conditions. But do they complain? No, they keep strong and warm by feeling gratitude for what they have.   If you enjoyed that story, there are hundreds and hundreds more where that came from. Try a Sparkle subscription now - for free. Go to www.sparklestories.com and click the button at the top that says “Start Free Trial,” then you can listen to our giant library as much as you like, anytime you like.   Each week on the Sparkle Stories Podcast, we share a free story from one of our original story series! For many many many more stories like this one, visit the Sparkle website: www.sparklestories.com Questions?  Ideas?  Requests? Email us!  info@sparklestories.com Enjoy!

This week's free story comes from the Martin & Sylvia: More Adventures Collection. It's called "A Little Bit of Light"   Every year when the trees have all lost their leaves and the ground starts to frost in the morning, brother and sister start to make their lanterns for their annual lantern festival. This year they can't go their normal route and need to choose another place to walk. When Martin suggests going next door to visit the doctor's house, Sylvia worries that it will be too dark. But the magic of the evening shows her just how much can be seen with the light of a single lantern.   If you enjoyed that story, there are hundreds and hundreds more where that came from. Try a Sparkle subscription now - for free. Go to www.sparklestories.com and click the button at the top that says “Start Free Trial,” then you can listen to our giant library as much as you like, anytime you like.   Each week on the Sparkle Stories Podcast, we share a free story from one of our original story series! For many many many more stories like this one, visit the Sparkle website: www.sparklestories.com Questions?  Ideas?  Requests? Email us!  info@sparklestories.com Enjoy!