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Why Bats Fly at Night: A Nigerian Folktale
A tale of a broken vow under the moon and the wisdom that follows
The Boy Who Found Fire: An Aboriginal Origin of Dawn and the Fire Sticks
When curiosity leads a young dreamer beyond the horizon, the world awakens with flame and daylight
Anansi and the Pot of Wisdom
How a cunning spider tried to hoard knowledge but ended up sharing it with all of humanity
The Lion and the Jackal of the Savannah
How a clever jackal’s playful pranks taught a proud lion the meaning of humility
The Tortoise with a Pretty Daughter
A lively Nigerian fable where a vain tortoise’s pride in his daughter’s beauty leads to humorous misadventures and a lesson in humility.
The Hare and the Lion: South African Fable of Cunning and Courage
A clever hare outwits a brutal lion to restore harmony and hope to a fearful animal kingdom.
The Man Who Never Lied
A Nigerian farmer uses perfect honesty to outwit a powerful king and teach the value of truth.
The Cave of Time: Echoes Across Eternity
An unforgettable journey through shifting eras reveals the deep currents of history and the power of human courage.
The Origin of Fire: The Flame of Civilization
How the first spark illuminated human ingenuity and reshaped the world
The Monkey and the Crocodile: A Tale of Cleverness and Adaptability
An ancient Indian folktale of quick thinking, friendship, and the art of survival on the riverbank
The Girl Who Married a Lion
A Zimbabwean girl weds a stranger who is secretly a lion, leading her to learn courage, trust, and devotion.
The Fire Children
In the ancient Dreaming, two curious siblings unlock the secret of flame and light the spark of humanity.
The Elephant and the Tortoise: A Cameroon Humility Tale
When pride meets cunning, even the mightiest learn humility in the heart of Cameroon’s sunlit forests
The Crocodile and the Monkey: A Tale of Wit and Survival
A timeless American folktale where a clever monkey uses intelligence to outsmart a hungry crocodile along a misty riverbank
The Clever Rabbit and the Lion
A cunning rabbit outsmarts a fierce lion to bring peace to the savannah inhabitants
The Tortoise and the Birds: A Skyward Feast
A Nigerian folktale where a crafty tortoise lures birds with sky-high promises, only to discover that fairness and trust outweigh any feast
Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock
A clever spider uses a mystical mossy stone to outwit unsuspecting animals in a lush Ghanaian forest.
The Nothing Equation
A gripping odyssey into a universe-altering formula that promises to answer every mystery at a perilous cost.
The Soul is Not a Smithy
An existential journey through the mechanized cityscape where humanity battles the shadow of self
The Dancing Men: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery
A coded message, a hidden threat, and Holmes’ brilliant deduction set in Victorian London’s shadowy streets.
The Lottery Ticket
A witty tale of an ordinary Russian man’s shocking win and the comic chaos it unleashes
The Three Illusions
A modern mystery unraveling three enigmatic visions that challenge reality and perception
Amelia Bedelia Kitchen Capers
Join Amelia Bedelia as she turns household tasks into uproarious adventures with her literal take on instructions.