(You can hear this story here.) The car had just arrived at the local park, and even though the engine and air conditioning had been off for less than a minute, was already heating under the summer sun. The mother looked in the rearview mirror at her six-year-old daughter, Geraldine. “But you have to try. Read more

“If you love someone, set them free. If they come back, they’re yours; if they don’t, they never were.” – Richard Bach, I think, probably. It was a foggy morning on the Discount Village Pier. The day was chilly, and every day had been getting colder, and not just the weather. An angry mob looked Read more

(You can also listen to this story here.) LaLinda loved garage sales. Not that she bought anything, although occasionally she would find a treasure someone was departing with. But mostly, it was more a chance for her to browse and socialize with her neighbors. And she had always been an early riser, so that gave Read more

(you can listen to the story here.) You are probably familiar with the classic nursery rhyme Little Miss Muffet. Until recently, everyone assumed Miss Muffet ran from the spider like a sniveling coward and that was the end. But our team of literature hunters discovered the entirety of Miss Muffet’s story in a remote mountain Read more

(You can also hear this story here.) In the medieval kingdom of Discountvania, at Castle Discount, and specifically in the castle’s kitchen, King Murray and Queen Linda were having an awful fight. They had been screaming at each other all day when King Murray barreled up to the Queen and got right in her face Read more

(You can also hear it here.)  Oh, how wonderful life is on Discount Farm! From the barn to the growing crops and stuff. But let us stick with the barn. Because today, the Barn is getting a new pig! This is no ordinary pig, no, no, no. This particular pig comes with exposition! You see, Read more

(You can also hear it here.) This story takes place at the circus, that’s right, the circus! And although most people rightfully  think of the circus as a place of joy and popcorn, traveling town to town spreading laughter, it also has its share of, what this circus called “unpromising days.” These were days when Read more

(You can also hear it here.) Ye olde timey village of Whispering Whispers was a pleasant place, with beautifully manicured lawns and houses made of brick and stone and wood and at one point cotton candy (that one turned out to be a bad idea after the first rainstorm.) Stationed wagons rolled down the cobblestone Read more

(You can listen to this story here.) Tucked away in the mountains was the beautiful log cabin lodge of Hunting Dragons, Inc. Few people had heard of Hunting Dragons, Inc., as it didn’t have a website or social media presence. Nope. Hunting Dragons, Inc., run by Clay Stagbrew, was a curious business. They wanted business, but Read more

(You can listen to this story here.) Harold Racer looked to his left. Three other sprinters were shaking their legs and warming up. To his right, three other sprinters were doing the same. Harold stood there. Stoic. Next to him was his evil nemesis, Fasty, who looked back at him and smiled. “Good luck, Harold!” Read more

Author’s Note: This story was inspired by the 2024 horror movie “Beezel.” ( https://epic-pictures.com/film/beezel ) If you like scary movies, check it out! (You can listen to this story here.) Real estate agent Rhoda Englebottom was good at her job. But even she worried that this infamous old house, despite its rustic charm, would never sell. Read more

(You can listen to this story here.) In front of Mega City Hall, an intrepid reporter spoke into the camera. “This is intrepid reporter Carole Courageous at Mega City Hall, where the superhero Goody League will hold an urgent press conference. Look, here they are now! “ A group of superheroes stood in front of Read more

(You can listen to this story here.) Keagan, born Keagan Derpshy Bilggs III, showed talent at a young age. His singing and dancing routines were the tops of the tops, and by the time he had graduated “Professor B’s School for Gifted Nitwits” he was well on his way to being part of the mega-pop Read more

Mandy stared at the mysterious young man at the door. Well, he wouldn’t be that mysterious if you knew the story of the robbery thirty years ago. But Mandy had one big problem. His husband, Barry, didn’t know the story, at least, not the full story. And here is the full story. 30 years ago, Read more

Lately, millions of Discount Storytime fans have asked what a typical dinner conversation is like at my home. First, stop asking, that’s creepy. Second, I’ll tell you. Take last week, for example. I enjoyed a lovely dinner with my wife, Tina, and our two children, Faye and Turner. I had gone to a job interview Read more

People are entirely too distracted on their wedding day to be allowed to drive. I mean, it’s their wedding day for crying out loud. But I had to learn the hard way many years ago. I was driving to the chapel to marry Tina, and tried to remember something I was supposed to do before Read more

What if understanding goose honks could change a family’s destiny? Follow my cousin Peggy’s story to find out. Read more

After college and a few lousy starter jobs, I finally got a pleasant job that let me afford my first house. It was outside of town a bit, and small, but it was mine. It was a sweet little brick home with plenty of windows with green shutters and a green front door. The inside Read more

Importantly, I came in second place karaoke to my so-called best-friend Stan. Also, there’s a story about stuff, or whatever. Read more

In this story, I try to harness the power of the sun to make the perfect baked potato. Thus achieving humanity’s greatest dream. But I may need a little help. Read more