araz - listen to short stories

That's Democracy by Louis Kornfeld  

Drama

A teacher gives his students a lesson about democracy that they'll never forget.

A Hunger Artist by Franz Kafka  

Drama

The story focuses on a man who is a professional faster. With the support of an impresario, or business manager, he spends his days starving himself in a cage while spectators come to watch him.

Sir Hereward and Mr. Fitz Go to War Again by Garth Nix  

Fantasy

The heroic knight and swordsman, Sir Hereward, ventures forth with his companion, the sorcerous puppet known as Mister Fitz, to track down a wayward force.

Brawler by Lauren Groff  

Drama

Sara arrives at a pool for a swim meet. She is very athletic but athleticism is not what has shaped her life.

The Spice Portrait by J.M. Evenson  

Science Fiction

This is a dark, brutal and painful story that encapsulates the love and sacrifice we are willing to give to our children.

In The Stacks by Scott Lynch  

Fantasy

Student magicians must try to make it through a most unusual magical library.