You can't always get what you want. But when you can't get that you often end up getting what you need, whether it's tins of milk, a new perspective or magical aide. And if you're very lucky every now and then you not only get what you need but you also get what you want.

The Lake of Eternal Youth by Laura J. Bobrow (1:28)

A king who studies black magic wants to stay forever young but in order to help him with that ritual his wife must first pass a test of bravery. Learn more about Laura J. Bobrow by visiting: www.laurajbobrow.com

Lady in White by Laurie Allen (8:15)

In an old western shop a lady frantically comes in over the course of three days, every time asking for a tin of milk and leaving expensive jewelry in exchange. The honest tradepost worker tries to find the woman in order to make a fair trade but when he finds her he encounters an unexpected situation. Learn more about Laurie Allen by visiting: utahstorytelling.org/laurie-allen-americana-storyteller-guitarist

A Room of My Own by Donald Davis (14:27)

When Donald is 3 years old, his little brother is born. At first, Donald loves sharing a room with his brother and they become great friends, but when Donald turns 13, he suddenly hates his brother and his family and all he really wants is a room of his own. Until he goes to summer camp. Learn more about Donald Davis by visiting: www.ddavisstoryteller.com

The Three Spinning Fairies by Odds Bodkin (45:27)

A girl who hates to spin gets stuck in a situation where her life depends on it, when her mother tells the queen of the land that all her daughter does everyday is spin. Learn more about Odds Bodkin by visiting: www.oddsbodkin.net