The Palace of Stories

The Fish Who Wanted To Fly

Once there was a fish who wanted to fly. Oh how he wanted to fly! But no-one could tell him how to do so. No-one, that is, until a wise old fish tells him the secret. But that is only the beginning of his adventures...
Music by Sundara Sofer
This story explores themes such as sharing, belonging, purpose and humility.
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The Gardener's Golden Grass Clippings

One day the King’s gardener finds gold in the most unexpected place while tending the palace gardens. Should he tell the King or keep it to himself? 
This story explores themes such as sharing, spirituality and purpose. 
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The Handkerchief's Story

An old woman sat stitching a handkerchief, not realising what a story she was setting in motion...
This story explores themes such as mystery, magic and storytelling.
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The True Bride

A German Fairy Tale. Once there was a girl whose stepmother hated her and set her the most impossible tasks. But the girl is helped by a fairy godmother who sets her on the path to happiness and fulfilment. 
This story explores themes such as courage, honesty and love.
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The Sheriff and the Witch

Once there was a witch who got up to no end of mischief in her town, causing people all kinds of unhappiness. One day, a clever sheriff decides to show her that there are more satisfying things she could be doing with her magic.
This story explores themes such as love and kindness.
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Surrounded by Kin

An old woman lives all by herself and is full of loneliness. None of her children or her grandchildren come to visit her any more, and in desperation she goes to a witch who is famous for potions that can change anything. But can she change the old woman's loneliness?...
This story explores themes such as interconnection, nature and belonging.
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Teddy Bear Lost on the Common

Once there was a boy who could not bear to be without his teddy bear and insisted on taking him everywhere he went. One day, however, he left him on the common near his house, with rather unexpected results...
This story explores themes such as losing/ finding, resourcefulness, adventure and fun.
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The Boy Who Knew He Was A King

One day the boy found a buried chest of treasure in his garden. Inside is treasure beyond his wildest dreams. But when he puts on a ring and goes back to his house, something very unexpected occurs....
This story explores themes such as authenticity and spirituality.
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The Dragon's Fire

Once a little girl asked a dragon to help her and her mother heat their little home, where the fire had gone out and they hadn't any more wood. He comes and blows fire into her stove, but by the morning her stove is cold again, and the dragon starts longing for a way of helping her that's more long-lasting...
This story explores themes such as love, lasting contribution, kindness and service.
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The Dream Doctor

Once there was a "dream doctor" who could help people bring their dreams to life. But one day a young woman comes into his office and says "you'll never help me! My dream is too hard!" But not only does he help her, but she helps him, in ways he could never have predicted. 
This story explores themes such as manifestation, healing, remembering and service.
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