Do modern third graders raised on video screens know how a simple paper clip works? A curious young teacher tries to find out. Short story with text and audio.

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After wishing she could skip the uncomfortable initial dating phase, a young woman learns speeding up the process only concentrates the pain. Short story with text and audio.

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When a cunning young student is assigned a Tom Sawyer book report as punishment, will he manipulate his friend into doing it instead? Short story with text and audio.

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Three college students bet over who can pick the most apples. Two of them don’t realize fruit picking only happens in the fall. Short story with text and audio.

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Why not have a lawn full of beautiful yellow dandelions? One new homeowner runs the experiment he thinks will save him landscaping time. Short story with text and audio.

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Relying on battery powered clothing, a young man refuses to heat his apartment. Will an unplanned visitor leave him alone in the cold? Short story with text and audio.

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One sister in a family has never lost a board game. What happens when the family discovers a game she cannot win? Short story with text and audio.

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When an overwhelmed young woman seeks advice from a time whisperer, will she follow the steps to discover more hours in her day? Short story with text and audio.

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A coworker admirer hopes to arrange a visit to his crush’s house using his phone and an old trick - the leave behind. Short story with text and audio.

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