Fyodor Dostoyevsky's work Crime and Punishment as been widely read for more than a hundred years and its title embodies the theme of today's stories. Bad deeds and how we respond to them have been a societal and personal question that has been posed since the beginning of mankind. In exploration of that question these stories demostrate how punishment can be exact, manipulated, and even unexpected. Stories included in this episode:

New Mother by Daniel Bishop (1:13)

Two good little girls decide to be bad so that a mysterious lady will give them her music box. Drawing on his theater background when he tells stories, you can learn more about Daniel Bishop, a Utah native, by visiting www.danielbishopthestoryteller.com

The Wise King, The Cook, and The Farmer by Donna Washington (13:04)

When a poor farmer makes his way into town and smells the cook's soup without paying, the cook takes the case before the wise king to settle the issue. An author of several wordless picture books in addition to being a storyteller, you can learn more about Donna Washington by visiting www.dlwstoryteller.com

The Little Rat by Donald Davis (21:38)

When Donald empties an entire bottle of Chanel 5 without his mother's permission, he decides to hide himself in a closet to avoid punishment. Donald Davis has been awarded the Circle of Excellence and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the national Storytelling Network. You can find out more about Donald Davis by visiting www.ddavisstoryteller.com

My Father and the Mob by Joan Stockbridge (40:55)

When the FBI finally finds a member of the mob who is willing to act as their informer, they call upon an average family man to keep him safe. Joan Stockbridge earned an Oracle Award in 2016 from the National Storytelling Network for her work in the Pacific region. Learn more about Joan Stockbridge by visiting www.joanstockbridge.com