Frontier Road - Short Stories (written by humans)

**The Invisible Man: Crusade Against Hitler is a short work of historical fiction - a short story loosely, and very loosely, inspired by H.G. Wells' 1896 classic novel. "The Invisible Man: Crusade against Hitler," unfolds during the 1940s, at the height of World War II. Both the original novel and our story follow a scientist named Griffin, who renders himself invisible through scien...

To the Reader— The Book of Mormon is a source of spiritual guidance and inspiration for members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and likely many others. This book of scripture has long been revered as a testament of faith and an integral part of the LDS Church’s canon. In recent years, however, many have sought to gain a greater understanding of the Book of Mormon through the mod...

In this new retelling of the Classic Peter Pan, we seek to honor the essence of J.M. Barrie’s original work with a contemporary lens. Just as Peter himself refuses to grow up, the story of Peter Pan has refused to fade into literary history. Instead, it has evolved, adapting to the changing times and capturing the hearts of new audiences. Through the years, the character of Peter Pan has taken on...

This podcast episode features a modern reimagining of Edgar Allan Poe's haunting poem. This modernized re-telling attempts to breathe new life into these timeless verses, so they can be more easily understood. After the poem, the podcast dives briefly into an analysis of key symbols like the ominous raven and the idealized Lenore. It explains their representation of sorrow, mortality, and the...

A reading of the parable of the prodigal sons with a short commentary at the end (audio produced by ai generated voice). In his profound book The Prodigal God, pastor Timothy Keller analyzes the famous parable, revealing that there are not just one but two lost sons. The younger son is the obvious prodigal, rebelling and leaving home for a distant land. But Keller insightfully sees that the elder...

Excerpt from the Short Story: During a brief lull in the excitement, Lazarus managed to escape with his friend John, yes the disciple. “I cannot suffer this celebration any longer.” John was caught off guard by Lazarus. He’d never heard him speak so directly before, especially an expression of discomfort. Yet, considering what had transpired, John did his best to maintain composure. “Why? What’s g...

Edmund Sears was a quiet hero, lost to most histories but not to time. He lived an honest, modest life - kind to others, devoted to his family, avoiding unnecessary drama or attention. His life was simply one of goodness. In 1810, Edmund was born on a Massachusetts farm. He came of age in complex times, at least in his personal life. Edmund didn’t fit in, as he thought he should and as his brother...

Uncover the historical journey of Santa Claus beyond the popular legend. This short story delves into the origins of the tale, starting with St. Nicholas, a 4th-century Greek bishop celebrated for secret gift-giving. Learn how influential figures like Martin Luther and Clement C. Moore contributed to shaping Santa's modern image, introducing elements like sleigh rides and reindeer. Charles Dic...

Bartleby, The Law Clerk   A Modern Adaptation of the Short Story Bartleby, The Scrivener. By Herman Melville. This contemporary retelling of Melville’s short story centers around an unnamed narrator, a lawyer who takes interest in a new legal clerk he hires named Bartleby. Though at first highly productive, Bartleby soon grows lifeless and despondent, preferring not to complete basic work tasks wh...

Herman Melville created a legend, a life philosophy, an epic tale in Moby Dick. Unfortunately, the language of the original story is so digressive and complex, that it is difficult to finish, or even start. He Called Me Ishmael  is the story of Moby Dick, using original ideas, themes and focus. It is a fully developed short story with complex characters and themes. The story begins as a young man,...

The novel Stoner, by John Williams, follows William Stoner, who was raised on a Missouri farm in a religious Methodist household but loses his strong religious beliefs as he enters academia and becomes engrossed in his scholarly work. Stoner is portrayed as having an internal "religion of the heart," guided more by his personal values than formal doctrine. As a professor, he finds meanin...

Blake’s contemporaries and modern critics may have regarded him as a heretic or satirist when it came to matters of religion. Some might even consider him irreverent and radical in his views on institutionalized religion, emphasizing the importance of freedom of expression and thought while critiquing the constraints imposed by religion. However, when it comes to unconventional depictions of the d...

The renowned American novelist Herman Melville is best known for literary classics like Moby Dick. Yet throughout his life, Melville privately wrestled with profound questions of faith, belief and doubt. As his friend and contemporary Nathaniel Hawthorne observed, Melville relentlessly grappled with matters of “Providence and futurity” that extend beyond human understanding. Melville doubted divin...

William Blake's poem "The Garden of Love" may subtly allude to the biblical Genesis account of Adam and Eve's expulsion from the Garden of Eden. The combination of these works, "The Garden of Love" by William Blake and excerpts from the biblical book of Genesis. grapple with themes of lost innocence and the consequences of gained knowledge and disobedience. By relating...