Fairy Tales & Folklore Audiobooks

Secrets of the Deep

"Begin a steamy love affair beneath the sea where betrayal and secrets shadow everything . . . Offering a unique twist on mermaid stories and retellings, the Mermaid Chronicles entwines known fact with myth, legend, and fantasy. Terrified of water since her twin brother's tragic death, Cordelia confronts her fear of water and discovers she's not just human—she's a mermaid, born of the oldest bloodline. Entrusted with a powerful relic, she holds the key to breaking an ancient curse that binds her kin beneath the waves. But danger lurks in the form of the selachii, elusive shark shapeshifters hell-bent on claiming the relic for themselves. Caught between duty and desire, Cordelia finds herself entangled in a web of forbidden love when an old flame reappears with secrets of his own. As tensions rise and loyalties are tested, Cordelia must navigate treacherous waters, unsure who to trust. Every choice could lead to salvation or eternal captivity for her fellow merfolk. Will Cordelia choose love and risk the curse, or sacrifice her heart for the freedom of her people?"

Marisa Noelle (Author), Jacci Prior (Narrator)

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[German] - Das Märchen von Brüderchen und Schwesterchen

"Ein Geschwisterpaar flieht vor einer bösen Stiefmutter, die eine Hexe ist. Der Bruder wird auf der Flucht in ein Reh verwandelt. Schließlich rettet die Schwester ihren Bruder vor den Jägern des Königs und erlöst ihn von dem Fluch. Die Geschichte endet glücklich mit einer Hochzeit des Mädchens mit dem König und der Bestrafung der bösen Hexe."

The Brothers Grimm (Author), Claus Vester (Narrator)

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[German] - Das Märchen von den sieben Raben

"Ein Mädchen sucht nach seinen verzauberten Brüdern, die in Raben verwandelt wurden. Sie besucht Sonne. Mond und Sterne, findet sie gefangen im Glasberg, erlöst sie von dem Fluch und stellt die Familie wieder her. Die Geschichte handelt von Opferbereitschaft und der Kraft der Geschwisterliebe."

The Brothers Grimm (Author), Claus Vester (Narrator)

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[German] - Die Eiskönigin – Wie alles begann: Anna findet eine Freundin & Elsas eisige Rettung

"In den beiden Filmen 'Die Eiskönigin' und 'Die Eiskönigin 2' verzauberten Anna und Elsa gleichermaßen Kinder und Erwachsene. Erfahre in diesen zwei neuen Geschichten, wie die beiden Schwestern zu den Prinzesinnen wurden, die wir alle kennen. Erlebe mit, wie Anna aus Einsamkeit eine Brieffreundschaft mit einem anderen Mädchen beginnt, und Elsa sich unheimlich darauf freut, im Sommerhaus ihrer Eltern ihre frostige Magie zu testen! Gelesen von Yvonne Greitzke, der Synchronstimme von Prinzessin Anna."

Disney (Author), Yvonne Greitzke (Narrator)

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[German] - Das Märchen vom Teufel mit den drei goldenen Haaren

"Ein Glückskind, dem prophezeit wird, dass es die Königstochter heiraten wird, muss gefährliche Aufgaben erfüllen, um den Zorn des Königs zu überwinden. Schließlich kommt er zum Teufel, von dem er drei goldene Haare stiehlt, und löst damit auch die Rätsel dreier anderer Aufgaben. Am Ende besiegt er den bösen König und heiratet die Prinzessin."

The Brothers Grimm (Author), Claus Vester (Narrator)

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The Thirteenth Child

"From the author of House of Salt and Sorrows comes the deliciously dark, enemies to lovers fairy tale retelling readers have been waiting for! When death calls, she must answer. Hazel has always known she was different from her siblings. A thirteenth child, she was promised at birth to Merrick, the god of death. Under his care, Hazel learns the art – and magic – of healing. Word of her extraordinary gift spreads throughout the kingdom. But all gifts come with a price. When Death claims a soul for himself, it is Hazel who must end their suffering… permanently. Soon, destiny brings her to the royal court where she meets Leopold, an infuriatingly alluring prince with a disdain for everything and everyone. Here, Hazel faces her biggest dilemma yet: to carry out her duties or follow the urges of her own heart. Can she go against the will of Death himself to save someone who is marked to die?"

Erin A. Craig (Author), Christine Lakin (Narrator)

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The Last Garden: The Untold Story of Emilia and the Bear

"'A tale of magic and culture, defiance and courage, justice, and myths made real that readers everywhere can greatly enjoy!' (Reedsy review) 14 year old Emilia and her family live and work on a coffee plantation in a small Mexican village. When she uncovers a corrupt scheme that threatens to turn their way of life into a tourist theme park, it puts Emilia at odds with her father, but also puts her in life-threatening danger! Meanwhile, Emilia turns to her grandfather to help unravel a recurring dream about a giant bear. What she discovers cracks her village life wide open, taking them both on an epic adventure through time where she discovers incredible secrets of the past and the power of dreams. Along the way, she comes to understand how history and destiny are intertwined, how to put bullies to good use, and wonders if her best friend Miguel could be something more than a friend... How can she stop her disquieting dreams and the coming violation of nature and culture? Can she accept what that might mean to save her friends, her family, and herself? Can she come to terms with an alternate reality that could mean the end of her? Join Emilia, her Grandfather, and Miguel as they embark on a life-changing adventure to discover a lost history, an ancient myth, and the incredible truth of who Emilia really is, or rather who she could be if she accepts – and survives – the challenge! The Last Garden is a multi-generational, adventure about self-discovery, personal empowerment, and cultural justice with just enough magic to make you wonder."

Paul J. Scheckel (Author), Ariel Zevon (Narrator)

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[German] - Der Wandergeselle / Vom Knaben, der das Hexen lernen wollte: Vergessene Märchen 1

"In der Reihe Vergessene Märchen präsentieren wir eine Auswahl der besten und schönsten unbekannten Märchenklassiker als aufwändiges Hörspielerlebnis für die ganze Familie. Eine alte Frau schenkt einem abenteuerlustigen Wandergesellen drei verzauberte Hunde. Mit diesen zieht er in die Welt hinaus und nimmt es mit dem Bösen auf: Einem räuberischen Metzger, einem hinterlistigen Kutscher und sogar dem Teufel selbst stellt er sich entgegen. Alles, um das Herz der schönen Prinzessin zu erobern. Der junge und naive Friedel möchte unbedingt das Hexenhandwerk erlernen. Im Wald trifft er eine alte Hexe, die Böses im Schilde führt. Doch Lieschen, die Magd der Hexe, verliebt sich in Friedel und beschließt, mit ihm zu fliehen. Doch die Hexe nimmt die Verfolgung auf und Lieschen muss all ihre Hexenkunst einsetzen, damit die Verliebten eine Chance haben zu entkommen. Zwei abenteuerliche, lustige, romantische und gruselige Märchen von Ludwig Bechstein!"

Ludwig Bechstein (Author), Annette Gunkel, Bert Stevens, Dagmar Bittner, Dirk Heinrich, Jan Koppens, Martin Sabel, Oliver Rieche, Ralf Spengler, Tanja Niehoff, Timo Wussow (Narrator)

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[Chinese] - 哪吒闹海: 我命由我不由天

"《哪吒闹海》是中国古代神话传说经典篇章，讲述了少年英雄哪吒与东海龙宫对抗的故事。哪吒自幼身怀神力，天生叛逆。某日，他在海边玩耍时，偶遇东海龙王三太子敖丙恃强凌弱，残害百姓。哪吒怒不可遏，手持混天绫和乾坤圈将其击败，却不料误伤其性命，引发龙王震怒。东海龙王为子复仇，水淹陈塘关，哪吒为护百姓免受牵连，甘愿削骨还父、削肉还母，以死谢罪。 然而，哪吒的魂魄并未消散。在师父太乙真人的帮助下，他借莲花化身重生，得火尖枪与风火轮，武力更胜从前。重生后的哪吒再度与东海龙宫对峙，以勇斗智，最终迫使龙王妥协。故事展现了哪吒不畏强权、敢作敢当的赤子之心，以及“我命由我不由天”的反抗精神，成为中华文化中极具代表性的少年英雄形象。"

中国神话 (Author), 袁阔成 (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - Mitos griegos contados para niños y niñas

"Los antiguos griegos explicaban los fenómenos de la naturaleza a partir de una mitología poblada de dioses, semidioses y hombres extraordinarios. Del mismo modo, estos seres eran los protagonistas de su vida cotidiana y, por supuesto, quienes les daban cuerpo y forma a los hechos más importantes de su rica historia. Diego Remussi, el autor de Leyendas latinoamericanas contadas para niños, vuelve a deleitarnos con estos Mitos griegos contados para niños, un libro para aprender y divertirse, en un recorrido por el fascinante mundo de Zeus, Afrodita, Apolo, Poseidón y los dioses más humanos conocidos por el hombre."

Diego Remussi (Author), Synthesized Voice - Male (Narrator)

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The Encanto's Curse (The Encanto's Daughter, 2)

"The vampire queen must break her curse in this YA romantasy inspired by Filipino folklore, a sequel to The Encanto's Daughter by #1 New York Times bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz! A curse has befallen Biringan. Stalking the night sky and sinking sharp teeth in its prey, a vampire-like creature-a manananggal-is terrorizing the kingdom. Now MJ Robertson-Rodriguez must fulfill her duties as the newly crowned queen and restore peace. Except . . . when MJ wakes up in tattered clothes stained with blood, she quickly realizes the monster lives within her. To prevent more destruction, MJ flees to Mount Makiling with select members of her court, all while keeping her curse secret. By her side is Lucas, the talented knight who broke her heart by giving his own to another. And there's Prince Qian, the devilishly handsome monster hunter from the Jade Empire who's visiting on a diplomatic mission. In the mountains, MJ is charmed by Qian's valiant spirit. Could he be the one to finally mend her broken heart, which still beats for Lucas? But as the manananggal fills MJ with bloodthirst, she must set love aside and break the curse before it consumes her forever. When a neighboring kingdom threatens to wage war on Biringan, can the young queen regain control of herself before she loses control of the crown?"

Melissa De La Cruz (Author), Leiana Bertrand (Narrator)

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I Am the Swarm

"A propulsive YA novel in verse that blends the contemporary magic of Jandy Nelson with the simmering feminist rage of Laurie Halse Anderson's Shout As far back as anyone can remember, the women of the Strand family have been magical. Their gifts manifest when they each turn fifteen, always in different ways. But Nell Strand knows that her family's magic is a curse. Her mother's age changes every day; she's often too young to be the mother Nell needs. Her older sister bleeds music and will do anything to release the songs inside her. Nell sees the way magic rips her family apart again and again. When Nell's own magic arrives in the form of ladybugs alighting on the keys of her beloved piano, the first thing she feels is joy. The ladybugs are a piece of her, a harmless and delicate manifestation of her creativity. But soon enough, the rest come. Thick-shelled glossy beetles that creep along her collarbone when her piano teacher stares at her. Soft gray moths that appear and die alongside a rush of disappointment. Worst of all are the wasps. It doesn't matter how deep she buries her rage, the wasps always come. Nell will have to decide just how much of herself she's willing to lock away to stop them-or if she can find the strength to feel, no matter the consequences. An intense, emotional read simmering with rage and magic, I Am the Swarm is a captivating YA novel in verse that beautifully speaks to the complicated nature of growing up as a girl."

Hayley Chewins (Author), Hayley Chewins (Narrator)

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