The Cassowary’s Revenge
A fierce bird’s wrath rises in America’s wild woods to punish those who threaten nature
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The Leopard Man
A Tanzanian myth of a shape-shifter whose cruelty invites nature’s fierce reckoning
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 King's Magic Drum
A Nigerian Legend of Greed, Loss, and the Power of Generosity
The Man Who Never Lied
A Nigerian farmer uses perfect honesty to outwit a powerful king and teach the value of truth.
The Jolly Corner: Confronting the Ghost of Self in Modern New York
A haunting journey through memory, regret, and alternate paths in a Manhattan mansion.
The Legend of the Hummingbird
A tiny bird's determination to extinguish a raging forest fire ignites a lesson in perseverance.
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 Fisherman and the Sea
A Russian fable of greed, the restless sea, and the price of a heart unquenched
The Lady of Stavoren: A Tale of Greed and Ruin
A Dutch legend of unchecked avarice that sank a proud city beneath shifting sands
The Outcasts of Poker Flat: Survival and Redemption in the Sierra Nevada
Driven from Poker Flat, a motley group faces nature and their pasts to survive in the cold Sierras.
The Doll's House
A haunting New Zealand story of childhood cruelty and class divides under open skies
The Shot
A Tale of Honor, Revenge, and Unrequited Love in 19th Century Russia
Paul's Case: A Dream Beyond the Spotlight
A young man's pursuit of glamour and freedom leads to heartbreaking choices and discovery
Tiddalik the Thirsty Frog: An Australian Outback Myth of the Waterless World
An immersive retelling of the Aboriginal Dreamtime myth: a giant frog drains every drop of water, and outback animals unite to restore the land.
How the Birds Got Their Colors
An Ancient Australian Folktale of Rivalry, Wisdom, and the Birth of Brilliant Plumage
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 Hunter and the Antelope: A Lesson in Greed and Respect
In Kenya’s golden savannas, a relentless hunter learns the true cost of greed and the power of respecting the wild.
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
The Beast in the Jungle
A haunting exploration of missed chances and unspoken longings in the mist-laden Southern wilds