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20 min read stories

Discover a collection of stories which are around 20 minutes read time.

21 min read

The Adventures of Momotaro, Son of a Peach

* Story contains bad language

A brave boy goes on a quest to rid his village of wicked demons.

22 min read

The Talking Fish

A cranky old man decides to become a fish and loves it - until he starts to get hungry.

20 min read

The Golden Beetle

A poor woman is given a miraculous golden beetle... Starting the war of dogs and cats.

15 min read

The Nodding Tiger

A tiger kills an old woman's son - but finds ways to make amends.

17 min read

The Mad Goose and the Tiger Forest

A poor slave girl and a mad goose help an old miser break the spell upon him.

17 min read

The Nightingale

A Chinese Emperor coves a nightingale - but then discovers a more beautiful one made of gold.

22 min read

The Little Good Mouse

A mouse helps protect a happy queen from a jealous king.

15 min read

The Golden Bird

A kind fox helps a brother who will not listen to good advice.

16 min read

The Valiant Little Tailor

A little tailor tricks two giants and a King, winning against all odds.

23 min read

The Enchanted Canary

* Story contains bad language

A Prince called Desire seeks a bride in warmer lands.

15 min read

The Story of Sigurd

Sigurd and his horse are a great team in the face of challenges and adventures.

23 min read

Prince Darling

* Story contains bad language

A prince learns how to have empathy with the help of a fairy and a ring.