Fairy Tales & Folklore Audiobooks

The Dark Corner

A secret portal leads to danger and darkness in this seventh book in New York Times bestselling author Christopher Pike's Spooksville series. At Sally's insistence, the gang sets out to find the cool and sophisticated Bryce Poole. He went off to investigate the Secret Path a week ago and hasn't been seen since. When they find his backpack abandoned next to Madeline Templeton's tombstone, they know he's gone to a different realm. Sally, Adam, and Watch travel through the tombstone's portal and find themselves in a better version of Spooksville: it has all the same buildings, except everything is brighter and more beautiful. Even the cheeseburgers taste better. But something dark lurks beneath this sunny Spooksville...

Christopher Pike (Author), Adam Verner (Narrator)

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The Dark Is Rising Sequence, Book Five: Silver on the Tree

The final volume of Susan Cooper's brilliant and absorbing fantasy sequence known as The Dark Is Rising. The Dark is rising in its last and greatest bid to control the world. And Will Stanton--last-born of the immortal Old Ones, dedicated to keeping the world free--must join forces with his ageless master Merriman and Bran, the Welsh boy whose destiny ties him to the Light. Drawn in with them are the three Drew children, who are mortal, but have their own vital part in the story. These six fight fear and death in the darkly brooding Welsh hills, in a quest through time and space that touches the most ancient myths of the British Isles and that brings Susan Cooper's masterful sequence of novels to a satisfying close.

Susan Cooper (Author), Alex Jennings (Narrator)

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The Dark Is Rising Sequence, Book Four: The Grey King

Will is the last-born of the Old Ones, immortals dedicated to saving the world from the forces of evil. And now it is Will's task to wake--with the golden harp--the six who must be roused from their long slumber in the Welsh hills to prepare for the last battle between the Dark and the Light.

Susan Cooper (Author), Richard Mitchley (Narrator)

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The Dark Is Rising Sequence, Book Three: Greenwitch

Simon, Jane and Barney, enlisted by their mysterious great uncle, arrive in a small coastal town to help recover a priceless golden grail stolen by the forces of evil, the Dark. They are not at first aware of the strange powers of another boy brought to help, Will Stanton, nor of the sinister significance of the Greenwitch, an image of leaves and branches that for centuries has been cast into the sea for good luck in fishing and harvest. Their search for the grail sets into motion a series of disturbing, sometimes dangerous events that, at their climax, bring forh a gift that, for a time at least, will keep the Dark from rising.

Susan Cooper (Author), Alex Jennings (Narrator)

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The Dark Is Rising Sequence, Book Two: The Dark Is Rising

On the Midwinter Day that is his eleventh birthday, Will Stanton discovers a special gift--he is the last of the Old Ones, immortals dedicated to keeping the world from dominations by the forces of evil, the Dark. At once, he is plunged into a quest for the six magical Signs that will one day and the Old Ones in the final battle between the Dark and the Light. And for the twelve days of Christmas, while the Dark is rising, life for Will is fill of wonder, terror, and delight.

Susan Cooper (Author), Alex Jennings (Narrator)

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The Dark Light: Gate Key Chronicles: Book I

The Dark Light is the first book in the Gate Key Chronicles, an epic fantasy series by J.G. Blodgett. The story is written for teen readers, but is sure to please children, teens, and young adults alike, or anyone who dares to believe in something beyond themselves! ~ Jimmy Mankins is a quiet, reserved boy from a broken home in Cottonwood Grove, KS. When he befriends the strange new girl in school, he has his eyes opened to a new world full of wonder and beauty, but also hidden dangers that fight to penetrate his quite life in a small town. Amelia Miller walks into Cottonwood Grove as the new kid, only she has a secret, and her mysterious and curious nature captivates Jimmy, drawing him to her. The two quickly become friends after Jimmy rescues Amelia from the local bullies. While their friendship blossoms, Jimmy gains Amelia's trust and she lets him in on her little secret-Amelia has in her possession a seemingly simple blue egg, which she claims is the key to another world. But Amelia's secret is also Jimmy's past, intertwined with his own family bloodline. This meeting was no accident, and there are dark forces that threaten to destroy both Amelia and Jimmy's worlds. In the end, the two must stand together, united under a banner of friendship, love, and faith if they hope to confront the ultimate foe from Amelia's world... the Dark Light.

J.G. Blodgett (Author), Zac Aleman (Narrator)

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The Dark Lord of Derkholm

A humorous fantasy adventure from the Godmother of fantasy, Diana Wynne Jones. Winner of the Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children's Literature in 1999. A humorous fantasy from Diana Wynne Jones. In a world next door to ours, the tourist industry is devastating the population by its desire to experience all the fantasy clichés - Dark Lords, impoverished villages, dragons etc. The Head of the University resolves to shut the tours down; the only problem being the ruthless tour-master - and his all-powerful demons. To save them all, the incompetent wizard Derk is appointed as Dark Lord in the hope that he will ruin the tours, and sure enough proceeds to fail at everything due to his general uselessness. But can failing at everything lead to a win this time?

Diana Wynne Jones (Author), Jonathan Broadbent (Narrator)

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The Dark Portal (The Gryphon Chronicles, Book 3)

NY Times Bestselling Author E.G. Foley brews up a magical potion for fantasy readers of all ages! Take a dash of Harry Potter and a splash of Oliver Twist, add a pinch of steampunk and a sprinkle of Victorian fairy lore, and what do you get? The Gryphon Chronicles! A rollicking fantasy adventure series that's as much fun for grownups as it is for kids. The Pickpocket Who Inherited a Goldmine? After his harsh beginnings as a rough-and-tumble orphan on the streets of London, Jake Everton, the boy Earl of Griffon, takes his rightful place as the long-lost heir of an aristocratic family with magical powers-his personal quest, to follow in his slain parents' footsteps as a Lightrider in the age-old battle of good versus evil. In the fantastical nooks and crannies of the Victorian Age, Jake and his friends (including his pet Gryphon!) find no shortage of adventure-righting magic-related wrongs, solving supernatural mysteries, and exploring wondrous new worlds. A Dark Presence Something wicked stalks a quaint town in the misty mountains of Wales, attacking humans and magic folk alike. Jake and his friends must get to the bottom of it-and in the land of deep, dwarven mines, the bottom can be very dark, indeed.

E.G. Foley (Author), Jamie Du Pont Mackenzie (Narrator)

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The Dark Prophecy

Zeus has punished his son Apollo--god of the sun, music, archery, poetry, and more--by casting him down to earth in the form of a gawky, acne-covered sixteen-year-old mortal named Lester. The only way Apollo can reclaim his rightful place on Mount Olympus is by restoring several Oracles that have gone dark. What is affecting the Oracles, and how can Apollo/Lester do anything about them without his powers? After experiencing a series of dangerous--and frankly, humiliating--trials at Camp Half-Blood, Lester must now leave the relative safety of the demigod training ground and embark on a hair-raising journey across North America. Somewhere in the American Midwest, he and his companions must find the most dangerous Oracle from ancient times: a haunted cave that may hold answers for Apollo in his quest to become a god again--if it doesn't kill him or drive him insane first. Standing in Apollo's way is the second member of the evil Triumvirate, a Roman emperor whose love of bloodshed and spectacle makes even Nero look tame. To survive the encounter, Apollo will need the help of son of Hephaestus Leo Valdez, the now-mortal sorceress Calypso, the bronze dragon Festus, and other unexpected allies--some familiar, some new--from the world of demigods. Come along for what promises to be a harrowing, hilarious, and haiku-filled ride. . . .

Rick Riordan (Author), Robbie Daymond (Narrator)

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The Dark Prophecy (The Trials of Apollo Book 2)

Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of The Dark Prophecy by Rick Riordan, read by Robbie Daymond. The god Apollo, cast down to earth and trapped in the form of a gawky teenage boy as punishment, must set off on the second of his harrowing (and hilarious) trials. He and his companions seek the ancient oracles - restoring them is the only way for Apollo to reclaim his place on Mount Olympus - but this is easier said than done. Somewhere in the American Midwest is a haunted cave that may hold answers for Apollo in his quest to become a god again . . . if it doesn't kill him or drive him insane first. Standing in Apollo's way is the second member of the evil Triumvirate - a Roman emperor whose love of bloodshed and spectacle makes even Nero look tame. To survive the encounter, Apollo will need the help of a now-mortal goddess, a bronze dragon, and some familiar demigod faces from Camp Half-Blood. With them by his side, can Apollo face down the greatest challenge of his four thousand years of existence?

Rick Riordan (Author), Robbie Daymond (Narrator)

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The Dark Psychology: Manipulation and Persuasion Techniques for Savvy and Intelligent Humans

Book 1: You may know a narcissist, you may be one, or you may just be interested in what narcissism really is. Suffice it to say that there are a lot of narcissists in society, and that some of us might have a few traits on either side of the spectrum. Therefore, it is essential to our understanding of such individuals to be informed and know what to expect when interacting with them.  Book 2: Recognize all the signs to understand people's body language and the messages it conveys. You've probably heard it before: Most of what you're saying doesn't comes out of your mouth. We constantly send mixed signals by the way we walk, move, sit, or look. Book 3: Some of the most important body languages attached to the emotions that go with them. We all use body language, every day, even every minute. Some of us are aware of these subtle (or sometimes obvious) signs. Others are completely oblivious to it. If you're ready to learn more about what certain signs mean in regard to which emotion or message they convey, then you should listen to this brief guide.  Book 4: In this guide, you will find all the answers to this and many other questions. The curtain will be lifted up and your mind will be enlightened with new knowledge about subtopics you cannot miss. Cognitive behavioral therapy has been studied, tested, and applied with success in numerous cases. The results speak for themselves. Book 5: Additional benefits and applications of cognitive behavioral therapy that may surprise you. Cognitive behavioral therapy has been the topic of many conversations among scholars, clinicians, and psychological therapists. And even though the basics may be clear, there is still a lot more to it.

C. L. Maccaferri, Norton Ravin (Author), Jason Burkhead, Matyas Job Gombos, Rick Paradis (Narrator)

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The Dark Psychology: Seeing through and Using Persuasion, Manipulation, and Influence to Your Advant

Book 1: So many men miss the point! They show off, they do everything they can to get results so that good-looking women approve of what they do, and they still don't get the attention they seek. What are they doing wrong? I was like this, too. I never understood how a guy could show up and immediately have all kinds of women surrounding him. After all, I was nice, respectful, and sincerely interested in women. What did that guy have that I didn't? Well, in this guide, you'll see it the right way. Book 2: What is persuasion, and how can you apply it? This and many other questions will be answered in this brief guide to learning the basics of persuasion techniques. You will be amazed at the new information and knowledge you'll receive.  Book 3: We are all driven by emotions, desires, and impulses that enter our brains. Methods of persuasion have been used throughout history, some with success and some without. In this audiobook, you'll find new insights of how the psychology of persuading others to do what you want works.  Book 4: Even if we don't know it or do it on purposes, we are always influencing others. We influence people by the way we dress, look, talk, or behave ourselves on the Internet. In this audiobook, you will find out what it takes to increase the influence you have on others, and to really know what you're doing. Many people don't. They just go through the day without wondering what effect their words and actions have on others. But you won't make that same mistake. Learn the secrets inside.  Book 5: Many people wonder what mentalism is. Actually, it's a lot like magic. You make people believe that you have divine or superhuman abilities by using deception techniques to create a show, persuade, or sell. There are different kinds of mentalism, each with its pros and cons. In this guide, you'll learn about the best practices and most common ways to use this skill.

C. L. Maccaferri, Norton Ravin (Author), Stephen Low (Narrator)

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