The school janitor yells a word that Maxwell has never heard before. Scandal erupts when Maxwell and his friends try out the word. Short story with text and audio.

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A room in a Nashville hotel is supposedly haunted by a young woman. How will guests respond to the signs of paranormal activity? Short story with text and audio.

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Gabriel chases his dream girl across a university campus while an app generates a personal sound track that plays in his Air Pods. Short story with text and audio.

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Teenagers discover birding and add to their lift list of birds with a convenient phone app. They soon learn everyone is doing it. Short story with text and audio.

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After allowing her family to make a mess of their Airbnb rental, Ophelia realizes she won’t be rated as a five star guest. Short story with text and audio.

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Guests at a Renaissance Faire compare their costumes and wonder who looks most accurate. There is always a way to look more authentic. Short story with text and audio.

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Robert introduces his new girlfriend, Gloria, to his longtime friends. They include a third wheel who has an extraordinary gift of good parking. Short story with text and audio.

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When asked to sing at a funeral, Gabriella finds the first church on the street and leaves a greater impression than she realizes. Short story with text and audio.

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A group of friends hope to find rare Pokémon cards after waiting all night to buy packs. But who gets the best cards? Short story with text and audio.

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During a summer STEM camp for budding engineers and scientists, a few brilliant students struggle with common sense concepts like time and location. Short story with text and audio.

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