Scott Thrower

Fairy Tales for Unwanted Children

Arts EN ↓ 120 episodes

Sometimes "happily ever after" is no guarantee. We feature short, original fairy tales that turn towards the dark and unsettling. These stories are not intended for children, but most of them do stand alone.

Author

Scott Thrower

Episodes

Episode 20: Ink 15.08.2017 10:02

A man replaces what he's lost with tattoos that are more than just drawings. Fairy tales, fables, folklore, short stories, storytelling.

Episode 19: Forgotten 08.08.2017 7:33

A woman is forgotten by her village. Fairy tales, fables, folklore, short story, storytelling.

Episode 18: Written in Red 01.08.2017 10:06

An apprentice scribe discovers power in his quill. Fairy tales, fables, storytelling, folklore.

Episode 17: The Staircase in the Kitchen 25.07.2017 10:26

A baker finds a staircase where none had been before. The show is up for Best Podcast in NOW Toronto's Readers' Choice awards. Find a link to vote at www.unwantedchildren.ca. Fairy tale, fable, fantasy, storytelling, short story, writing.

Episode 16: The Drowned Men 18.07.2017 8:55

Three ships are stuck at sea with no wind when they are offered help by a legion of the drowned. Fairy tale, fable, short story, folklore.

Episode 15: Bed 11.07.2017 9:09

A boy gets out of bed at night and realizes he's not alone. Join us on the new website at www.unwantedchildren.ca and discuss this episode on the new Facebook discussion board! Fairy tale, fable, folklore, short story, storytelling.

Episode 14: The Mountain Goat 04.07.2017 8:25

A village girl finds her perspective changes as her village is endangered. Join us on Facebook to discuss the episode in the new Fairy Tales for Unwanted Discussion group. Fairy tale, folklore, audio drama, short story.

Episode 13: Wishing Well 27.06.2017 9:09

A girl falls into a well while reaching for a wish. Join us on Facebook to discuss the episode in the new Fairy Tales for Unwanted Discussion group. Fairy tale, folklore, audio drama, short story.

Episode 12: War 20.06.2017 6:57

A fallen squire meets a feasting crow on a battlefield. Fairy tale, folklore, audio drama, short story.

Episode 11: The Mother Crab 13.06.2017 9:04

A fisherman encounters a giant crab who asks him for mercy. Fairy tale, folklore, audio drama, short story.

Episode 10: Firstborn 06.06.2017 10:03

A beast offers everything in exchange for a woman's firstborn child. This episode has slight audio issues. Please review and subscribe on iTunes. Fairy tale, audio drama, short story.

Episode 9: The Dark Answers 30.05.2017 5:16

A farmer whose wife is dying is befriended by the dark. Please review and subscribe on iTunes. Fairy tale, audio drama, short story.

Episode 8: True Love's Kiss 23.05.2017 7:16

A prince reaches a certain age, and the world searches for his princess. Please review and subscribe on iTunes. Fairy tale, audio drama, short story.

Episode 7: The Gallows Bone 16.05.2017 9:58

A spirit finds a pupil who is too easy to teach. Please review and subscribe on iTunes. Fairy tale, audio drama, short story.

Episode 6: Jar of Joy 09.05.2017 9:42

A man thinks he has found happily ever after, but everything runs out eventually. Please review and subscribe on iTunes. Fairy tale, audio drama, short story.

Episode 5: Plain Little Box 02.05.2017 8:40

A new king finds our that memory can play tricks. Please review and subscribe on iTunes. Fairy tale, audio drama, short story.

Episode 4: Bones in the Garden 25.04.2017 7:59

A girl finds a new friend in the garden, freshly uncovered by a storm. Please review and subscribe on iTunes. Fairy tale, audio drama, short story.

Episode 3: The Wrong Way 18.04.2017 7:50

A little girl finds a way into another world and realizes she might not have been meant to go there. Please review and subscribe on iTunes. Fairy tale, audio drama, short story.

Episode 2: The Flower Girl 09.04.2017 3:47

A flower girl finds a solution to all of life's problems. Please review and subscribe on iTunes. Fairy tale, audio drama, short story.

Episode 1: The River of Time 09.04.2017 5:05

A boy who wants nothing more than to grow up is given the chance. Please review and subscribe on iTunes. Fairy tale, audio drama, short story.