Story Time Animated

“You wouldn’t dare!” I screamed at my mother. She looked at me and said, “Try me,” and walked away.Hi my name is Brooklyn. My friends were always amazed at how I was able to take a plain cake and turn it into a work of art. However, while I enjoyed decorating the cakes, I totally detested making them. They were such a hassle and they never came out right.A few years ago I decided to use a regular box cake and add my extra ingredients and it was a hit. It wasn't long before my business was successful. Now before you judge me let me ask you, would you prefer a well decorated and edible cake or would you prefer a well baked cake that wasn’t decorated well? That’s what I thought.Visit https://www.storytimeanimated.com/members to enjoy ad free listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My boyfriend James came out of the kitchen holding a hot steaming pie.“Here babe.” He said. “I made this especially for you!”I cringed inside. Not another pie to get through. You see, my boyfriend James had this weird obsession with making pies. And I had to pretend they were good when actually they tasted disgusting.“Oh great.” I said with faked enthusiasm.I bit into the pie, but this one tasted even worse than usual. I’d never tasted anything so bad in all my life. I didn’t know how I was going to finish it. I was on my second bite of the pie when the pain in my stomach started. I was bent over double, the pain was unbearable, I looked at James and cried“Help me James!”But James just stood there watching as I collapsed on the floor.Visit https://www.storytimeanimated.com/members to enjoy ad free listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I could hear the raised voices as I walked down my street, surely that couldn’t be coming from my house? My Mum and Dad never argued. But as I got closer I realised that it was my Mum and Dad. I wondered what could have happened to make them fight like that. I opened the front door and the shouting hit me like a tonne of bricks.“You betrayed me!” “No! It was you who betrayed me!”“I hate you! I never want to see you again.” That was my Mum, why would she say something like that to Dad? I wondered what he could have done. “Don’t worry! I’m out of here!” shouted Dad. “Do you really think I want to spend another minute of my time with someone like you?” This couldn’t be happening! Visit https://www.storytimeanimated.com/members to enjoy ad free listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I was sitting in my favourite restaurant having lunch with my girlfriends, when I saw my boyfriend, Adam, coming over to me.“Hi Babe.” He said.“Oh, yeah, hi.” I replied. “Listen, I don’t think you should call me babe anymore.”“Why not?”“Because we’re over!” “What do you mean?” “You know, you’re dumped!” I went on. “You’ve served your purpose but I’m bored with you now!”Adam walked away from our table, he looked heartbroken. I rolled my eyes at my friends.“What a loser!” I said, laughing. They all burst out laughing too.Visit https://www.storytimeanimated.com/members to enjoy ad free listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I sat watching the clock on the wall, the seconds ticking away, turning into minutes. Finally I admitted to myself, she wasn’t going to come. I don’t know why I kept on putting myself through it, every time I organised something with my Mom, she let me down. We were supposed to be having lunch together, it had been organised for a week! It wasn’t as if she even came up with good excuses, often she would just say she forgot! It hurt me that she didn’t make an effort to spend time with me. “I’ll just give her five more minutes.” I thought to myself. My phone buzzed, it was a message from Mom“Jasmine, somethings come up, can’t make lunch today.”That was it, no sorry! No ‘Love Mom’!In fact I don’t think my Mom had ever said that she loved me.Visit https://www.storytimeanimated.com/members to enjoy ad free listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I went to a billionaire high school, you would think it would have been the best time of my life, but it was actually the craziest time of my life. You’ll never believe what happened. I was an ordinary kid living in an ordinary house, I never dreamt that I would have a chance to go to such an expensive school, but here is how I did it.It all started when my teacher told me about this amazing billionaire high school, it cost millions of dollars a year in fees, only the kids from the richest families were able to afford to go there. But this year the school was offering a scholarship to anyone who wanted to go there. All the costs would be covered by the scholarship.“You should try to apply for the scholarship Carla.” Said Mrs Green, my teacher. Visit https://www.storytimeanimated.com/members to enjoy ad free listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I have the most annoying brother in the world, he literally ruined my life!It all started when I was planning my birthday party, I had been looking forward to my party for so long. Usually Mum just organised something for me, but this year she said I was old enough to do all the planning myself. I was sitting in my room writing my invitation list when I suddenly felt someone behind me. I turned round and there was my brother Adam looking over my shoulder. I had just written down the name Jake on the list.“Ooh are you inviting a boy?” He teased. “Is Jake your crush?”I blushed and yelled “Get out of my room!”“He is your crush, he is.” He shouted. “I can see you’re going red!”He ran out of my room laughing. I scowled. Why did my brother have to be so annoying?Visit https://www.storytimeanimated.com/members to enjoy ad free listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Sophie, Sophie, come sit with us” “Sophie, come over here!” It was like this every time I walked into the school cafeteria. It wasn’t easy being so popular. Everyone wanted me to sit with them, but I couldn’t be in two places at the same time. I tried to be fair to everyone but of course someone was always disappointed if I didn’t choose them. had always made friends easily, I suppose it was because I was very confident and people always told me I was really fun to be around. Everyone was always laughing whenever I was around. I loved playing pranks, nothing serious, just harmless fun. My friends were always wondering what I would get up to next. I was also very pretty, I know it’s not really the kind of thing you should say about yourself, but it’s true! All the boys in school thought I was cute and wanted to date me. It sounds like the perfect life but it was actually quite difficult trying to keep everyone happy. Visit https://www.storytimeanimated.com/members to enjoy ad free listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I was sitting at my battered old computer doing homework when I felt my mom put her hands over my eyes and giggle from behind me. I could tell she was smiling when she told me to get up and to not sneak a peek. I started going through a mental calendar when I realised; I forgot about my own birthday.My mom led me to the dining table, which she decorated with all sorts of birthday stuff, like cheesy balloons and napkins of all colors with the number 18 all over them. “Blow out the candles, Miles” Smiled my mom. I blew out the 18 little candles and made my wish. I know it’s stupid, but it’s the one little superstition I allow myself. I wished to be so successful I could buy my mom and each of my siblings their own house, and take care of them like my good-for-nothing dad never did.You’re probably thinking this is the typical story of a poor kid with a heart of gold, the kind of guy who is loved by everyone, but is really unlucky. Well, that’s not me.Visit https://www.storytimeanimated.com/members to enjoy ad free listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Hey, Talia, how did you enjoy my party last night?” Randy asked, “Oh, you weren’t there? That’s right because I don’t hang out with losers. But guess who was there? Renaldo my soon to be boyfriend,” she said as she smacked the books from my hand and walked away cackling with her friends.Hi, my name is Talia. You would think that all the mean girls would have stayed in high school, but no some of them follow you to college as well. I was looking forward to the upcoming summer break where I could get away from Randy. I already knew what I wanted to do to pass my time. While scrolling through my social media, I came across this new reality tv series, Island Troopers, that was set to be taped somewhere in the South Pacific Islands. Wouldn’t it be lovely to be stuck on an island with Renaldo Castagne? Who is Renaldo you ask? Only the most handsome, adventurous, troop leader of the Cub Scouts my brother Davian ever had.Visit https://www.storytimeanimated.com/members to enjoy ad free listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When I was a kid, I didn’t have many friends. My mom would take me to the playground sometimes, but before i could play with any other kids, their parents would pull them away. I tried to befriend kids in my neighborhood, but their moms always rushed out and told them “don’t go near that house”. I never understood why. Our house looked just like the rest, my mom looked just like the other moms, and I was a normal kid like everyone else. After a while, I stopped trying to make friends. I was pretty young when I got it in my head that there was something wrong with me, otherwise why did no kids want to be my friends? When I was in middle school I was already a complete loner. I ate my lunch alone in a bathroom stall every day. It wasn’t as sad as you might think, you hear a lot when hiding in a semi-public place.Visit https://www.storytimeanimated.com/members to enjoy ad free listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Oh thank you, Dexter,” Kaylie screamed as I handed her the keys to her brand new mercedes. Now, I know what you must be thinking, getting your crush a car is a bit overboard, but if it meant getting her to like me then I was more than willing to do it.Hi, my name is Dexter. I met Kaylie when her father, Mr. Clarke, at one of our conference meetings, said that he wanted Kaylie to get to know the ropes of the company. Kaylie had a reputation for always being in the spotlight with new boyfriends and every weekend she was in a different country. Mr. Clarke knew that if she continued her shenanigans it would reflect badly on his company. Visit https://www.storytimeanimated.com/members to enjoy ad free listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Oh Lisa has always loved playing tennis.” Mum would reply.It was true, since the first time I picked up a racquet I knew I was born to play tennis. I never doubted that I was meant to become a famous tennis player one day. That is, until I realized something was living inside my head.I remember my first tennis competition like it was yesterday, even though I was actually only 8 years old. That's when people really started to talk about me. I beat all my opponents easily. I felt so happy when they gave me the winning trophy. My parents were watching from the side and I could see them clapping and cheering. From that moment on my whole life was tennis, I practised every day after school and all through the weekend. Even when I met my boyfriend Jack, it didn’t stop me from spending all my free time playing tennis. Jack understood, he was a keen footballer so his weekends were busy with sport too. Visit https://www.storytimeanimated.com/members to enjoy ad free listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My childhood was very unconventional, you see my Dad is an eccentric scientist, he is always coming home with new inventions. You know, he even invented a pill to take instead of eating a meal. He gave it to Mum and me to try one time but I didn’t really like it to be honest. Dad had his own laboratory in our house, I was never allowed to go in there! He would disappear in there for days sometimes. Even though my life wasn’t as normal as other people’s I was really happy. Well for most of the time I was happy, the only thing I didn’t like was my brothers’ jealousy!They never used to be jealous. But then they went to summer camp, and when they came back, it was like they were completely different people.Visit https://www.storytimeanimated.com/members to enjoy ad free listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"It's nice of you to finally join us." I looked around the room and counted five people. I was tied to a chair and gagged. This is what my mother told me about when she said one day my pranks would go too far.Hey, my name is Keston."Hey, hey, here he comes, the King of pranks!" My best friend Dillon said dramatically. My friends hollered and screamed as I walked towards them in the hallway. My last prank, switching my principal’s toupe with a mop head, got me suspended for two weeks. "So any idea for the upcoming football game? We are depending on you to get back at the Bulldogs after last week's prank!" Aidan asked. Visit https://www.storytimeanimated.com/members to enjoy ad free listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“You know I can introduce you if you want me to?” a familiar voice cut through my thoughts.“Huh?” I spun around to face the person who spoke.Emma stood looking at me with a twinkle in her eye, her gym bag slung over one shoulder, “I said, star boy, that I could introduce you to Aria if you want. Instead of you standing there looking at her as though she’s a slab of meat that you are ready to devour.” Hi, my name is Liam.I felt my face turn red. I had been deep in thought watching Aria practice with the cheerleading squad, but before I could reply, Jerry, the team captain, burst through the double doors of the gymnasium.Visit https://www.storytimeanimated.com/members to enjoy ad free listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Where am I?” I asked myself as I slowly opened my eyes.I rocked back and forth slightly in a small wooden boat. I felt a sick feeling in my stomach. I realized where I was. I was in the middle of the ocean. Hey, my name is Amber.The last thing that I heard before I blacked out again were the sounds of helicopter blades hovering right over me. I awoke to the sound of machine beeping and I groggily opened my eyes. “Hey, babe, I’m here. I’ll be right back ok, I’m going to get a doctor,” the man said.He returned with a doctor.“Why good morning Mrs. Romero you gave us quite a scare there. You’ve been unconscious for the past three days,” the doctor said.Visit https://www.storytimeanimated.com/members to enjoy ad free listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I woke up to check on Joshua every night as I usually do, but this night was different. “He’s missing!!! Why do the children of billionaires always go missing?” I said to myself frantically. I had been working as a babysitter for the past 10 years and I thought I had seen it all until I began working with the Washington family.Hi, my name is Amanda. When my agency assigned me to this family I had my doubts especially since I was not notified that it was “The Washington Family”, the largest mob family within the area, well that’s the rumour anyway. Joshua, the child that I was taking care of, was twelve years of age. The first few days I expected to find frogs in my bed and snakes in my drawer, especially since I had an adjoining room next to his, but he was nothing like some of the “rich kids” that I had taken care of. Visit https://www.storytimeanimated.com/members to enjoy ad free listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finally it was here, our last day of school. Samantha was my best friend, we had been friends since our first day at school when we were 5 years old. It would feel strange not seeing her every day, but Samantha was starting a job in our local grocery store, and I was about to start my own business. We had the whole world ahead of us, but then the unthinkable happened and I ended up in a coma.I remember my first day at school, I was so nervous as I waved goodbye to Mum at the school gates.“Bye darling,” Said Mum. “Have a wonderful day.”I found my classroom and sat next to a blond haired girl. She looked just as scared as me.“I’m Tina, what's your name?” I asked her.“Samantha.” She replied.Visit https://www.storytimeanimated.com/members to enjoy ad free listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I used to think that I was the most unfortunate person ever because of the fact that I was not born with the features that society considered to be beautiful. According to them, I was ugly. I had an unusually large nose, it was huge and my jaw line was irregular, and let’s not even begin to talk about my skin. It was filled with acne scars.Because of that, I had been bullied my whole life from junior through high-school continuously. Even outside school, people would laugh at me because of my looks. They would make mean comments about me without even bothering to care how that would make me feel.“Thank god I don’t look like her,” they said and laughed aloud which literally broke my spirit.Visit https://www.storytimeanimated.com/members to enjoy ad free listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I was sitting in my bedroom staring out of the window, it was cold and miserable outside, exactly matching how I was feeling. I had told my Dad that I had homework to do, but honestly I just wanted to be alone. I had felt like that for over a year now, ever since the day my Mum had disappeared. I tried to visualise her face, I did that at least 3 or 4 times a day, I was so scared that one day I would forget what she looked like. We had no idea why she had gone, one day she was there, the next day it was just me and Dad. I missed her so much, I missed her singing in the kitchen and the sound of her laughter when Dad told her one of his jokes. Since she had left there had been no more happiness in our house. Dad and I were just existing. Visit https://www.storytimeanimated.com/members to enjoy ad free listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Mom, what are you wearing?” I gasped as I looked at my mother’s outfit.“Don’t you like it dear?” she asked as she smoothed her mini skirt, watching herself in the mirror.I placed my hands on the side of my head and rubbed my temples. Hi, my name is Stephanie.Ever since my father left my mother a few months ago for a younger woman, my mother had been on this craze to try to look and feel younger than she really was. When I asked my mother if everything was ok she would usually respond with, “I’m fine dear,” But her drastic decision to do plastic surgery told me otherwise. My mother now looked young enough to be my sister!Visit https://www.storytimeanimated.com/members to enjoy ad free listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Carly, there’s someone I want you to meet!”I looked at my Dad, so this was why he had brought me out to a nice restaurant for dinner! Before I had a chance to say anything a woman came over and stood beside my Dad. Dad put his arm around her and pulled her towards him.“This is Katherine Smith.” Said Dad. “She is my fiance!”My mouth fell open in shock, How could Dad even think about getting married again, it was too quick.I looked at the woman, she was tall, really tall, almost the same height as my Dad. She had long brown hair, I guess some people might say she was pretty, but I took an instant dislike to her. I didn’t need a new Mom, Dad and I had been getting along fine with just the two of us. Now she had come along and I just knew that she was going to spoil everything. Visit https://www.storytimeanimated.com/members to enjoy ad free listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Hahaha your mother would have loved this!” said my dad one night in December as we all sat in the living room watching our favorite Christmas movies.He said this every single year. My name is Sammy and I live with my dad, stepmom and sister Michelle.When I was five years old and Michelle was three, something happened to our family that would change us forever.I didn’t really remember much about my mom. I know she was kind and she always read us stories before bed. She made us our favorite meals and always said nice things to us. But as time went by I was beginning to forget what she looked like.My dad loved my mom. I remember that they were always hugging or joking with each other. Our house was filled with happiness.Visit https://www.storytimeanimated.com/members to enjoy ad free listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When I got a job as Laura’s assistant, I thought I was set for life, never in my wildest dreams did I think I would be locked away like a prisoner in Azkaban.Hi, my name is Jolene. My life changed drastically about three months ago.I was looking through the classifieds for a job, while sitting on my bed in my tiny apartment, when the words “Personal Assistant Needed” caught my eyes. ”Hmmm,” I mumbled to myself as I carefully read the ad, “Need one female personal assistant. Age 25, 5’5 inches tall, slim build, short wavy black hair, that goes by the name Rebecca. Pay per month $5000 plus bonuses. Call 555-7625 for more information.” My eyes widened when I realized the amount of money that would be paid.Visit https://www.storytimeanimated.com/members to enjoy ad free listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I guess I’m what you would call a bit of a nerd. At least that's what the kids at school told me. I am Neil, so my nickname of course was nerdy Neil. It was because I was curious about everything. I just wanted to learn, so I asked my teachers lots of questions. My life wasn’t that great to be honest. But all that was about to change! I was about to become super rich!The day my life changed started off pretty normally - I walked to school by myself and hung around the playground waiting for the bell to go. I was just about to go to the maths classroom when I saw her. She was absolutely stunning, my heart was beating madly and my stomach had butterflies. Who was she?Visit https://www.storytimeanimated.com/members to enjoy ad free listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dating is not easy and breaking up is even worse! After sharing my life with Sarah for one year she decided that relationships were not for her. What kind of woman allows you to introduce her to your friends, family, co-workers, ancestors...well maybe not ancestors...then to say that she was not ready to be in a relationship? Hey, my name is Dwayne and boy do i have a story for you.After breaking up with Sarah I swore off dating. My routine was work and home and that was just fine by me. My friend, Ryan, however didn’t think that I should let one bad apple spoil the entire bunch.Visit https://www.storytimeanimated.com/members to enjoy ad free listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Mom, tone it done.” I begged.“TONE IT DOWN? YOU NINCOMPOOP! Do you think that it’s free to send you to school? That I just have a bunch of money hidden somewhere and I don’t mind wasting it on you? I buy you designer shoes and clothes so your friends don’t make fun of you. You have all the books you need and an expensive Mac computer or whatever it’s called. You show me NO gratitude!” she screamed even louder.“Honey, calm down!” my dad said, looking a bit afraid. My little sisters sat in the corner quietly.“YOU SHUT UP! He’s like this because of you! He didn’t inherit this idiotic behavior from me. YOU made that boy STUPID! And I’m sick of him! And you!” she shouted and stormed up to her room.Visit https://www.storytimeanimated.com/members to enjoy ad free listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Being born into a poor family really sucks! You go to school, get good grades and then go to a job that barely pays you enough to meet your basic expenses. I would often dream of things I would buy such as cars, houses, clothes, shoes!! If only I had a way out of this paycheck to paycheck lifestyle I would take it in a heartbeat. Dave and I met at the mall. I was purchasing some new work clothes when my card was declined. I was so embarrassed. He was next in line and offered to purchase my items. He asked if he could take me to lunch after and I said yes. After going on a few dates we decided to date exclusively. Unlike my previous boyfriends who ran to the bathroom before the cheque came or snuck us into the cinema, Dave showered me with gifts and actually paid the bill when we ate at restaurants.Visit https://www.storytimeanimated.com/members to enjoy ad free listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I waved goodbye to my grandma as she departed with the nurses to go to a care home.“I’ll come to visit you every month,” I told her and she gave me the sweetest smile ever. I loved my grandma a lot. She had looked after me all my life but as she grew older she started getting health issues.After that, since I was still a minor at 15 I had to move in with my nearest kin and I had only one, my mother. It might seem strange to you but I had never seen my mom in my life, not even once.But before we move on like this video, hit that ‘subscribe’ button and activate the notification bell and you’ll get your favorite meal for dinner tonight! Trust me, it works.Visit https://www.storytimeanimated.com/members to enjoy ad free listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I was never the type to fawn over boys. When I was little, I ran away from boys on the playgrounds and thought they were “yucky”. Every time I saw a couple kiss on a movie, or be so in love they ached, I would cringe. I was actually beginning to think I was incapable of being into anyone, because they all looked so bleak. Then… I saw him.It was as if the world around me stopped. I saw him walking down the hall with his friends. The way he flipped his hair, and the way he walked, something about him was so… Magnetic. I was surprised no one else was drooling. He walked in my direction, I was actually expecting for our eyes to meet and the music to swell and for us to start a whirlwind romance! But he didn’t even see me. He walked past me as if I didn’t exist, but I was instantly hooked.Visit https://www.storytimeanimated.com/members to enjoy ad free listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If there was such a thing as the world’s worst dad award, my dad no doubt would be the one to get it. He was the most selfish, self-centered anti-social person ever. My mom was out of the picture ever since I was not even a toddler which meant it was just me and my dad. And no, I didn’t have any chance of doing the usual father-son stuff with him like playing baseball or watching football together.He was hence the worst not only because he didn’t give me any time but also because he used me and took advantage of me. He used me to get girls ever since I was a kid.Visit https://www.storytimeanimated.com/members to enjoy ad free listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I wasn’t really very close to my parents when I was growing up, they never really had much time for me. I used to wonder what it would be like to have a mum that would bake cakes with me or take me to the movies, all I ever heard was“Go to your room, Ella, Dad and I are very busy.”Mum and Dad were always huddled together, whispering about something. If I walked into the room they would stop talking and look weirdly at each other. The only time I really felt happy was when I was at school, with my friends.I loved being at school, I had so much fun with my friends, we would sit together in the playground talking about boys and discussing what our plans were for the weekend. Sometimes I wished that I could stay at school forever. When the bell went at the end of the day I knew that my fun had finished for the day. Visit https://www.storytimeanimated.com/members to enjoy ad free listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My life is the epitome of a cliche. I grew up in a small town with both parents. They were best friends with the neighbours next door. These neighbours, you guessed it, had a son named Chad. Chad and I knew each other since we were babies and our parents have the embarrassing pictures to prove it. We eventually started dating during highschool. I can't remember us ever having a fight and I love the fact that he is so protective of me. Hi, my name is Monique and everything that I am about to say is the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.Chad proposed to me on my 21st birthday party. After college most of our friends went their separate ways. I wasn't sure what I wanted to do even though I got a degree in Business Management. Visit https://www.storytimeanimated.com/members to enjoy ad free listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Dad could you stop trying to control my life?” I complained for the millionth time.“Troy, I’ve already told you that you’re too young for college! Now stop bothering me and go play with something in your room.” my dad replied while walking away.Although I was only fourteen, I was done with practically everything on the high school syllabus. But yes, I was still in middle school and bored out of my mind.I lived alone with my dad and a few helpers in his mansion. He runs a very popular business so we’re rich. That means he buys me all the stuff I want.Visit https://www.storytimeanimated.com/members to enjoy ad free listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I haven’t always been a genius. I used to be just plain old Jake, 10 years old and not really that clever to be honest. But that all changed the day I took part in a scientific experiment.You see, my Dad is a really mad scientist and I persuaded him to let me help out with his experiment. Little did I know my whole world was about to change.At school I was one of those kids who went pretty much unnoticed. I was definitely not a Grade A student. It took me a while, but I usually grasped things in the end. I was pretty much the opposite to Carly. Carly was my secret crush, unfortunately she had no idea who I was. She was in the advanced class, the class for all the gifted kids. They all sat together at break time and lunchtime, huddled over their books, laughing at an algebra equation as though it were a cartoon.Visit https://www.storytimeanimated.com/members to enjoy ad free listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We were the three J’s, a bit like the three musketeers but a lot younger. We all lived in the same street and had been friends all our lives. We did everything together. I’m Jane and my friends were Jack and John. We thought we were really cool calling ourselves the three J’s. I honestly thought we would be friends forever, but then the unthinkable happened!I remember that Sunday morning as though it was yesterday. Even though I was only 10 years old at the time. I woke up early and went downstairs to the kitchen. My Mum and Dad were sitting eating their breakfast. As I walked in they both stopped talking and looked at me.“Sit down Jane.” Said Mum. “We have something to tell you.”Visit https://www.storytimeanimated.com/members to enjoy ad free listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“I got the promotion! I got the promotion!” I yelled into my phone as I shared my great news with Jessica, my girlfriend for the past two years. “That’s wonderful baby,” Jessica replied. After coming off the phone with Jessica, my boss, Mr. Billings, gave me the details of the promotion. It meant that I would be heading a new branch of the business in another town. My new employer would be Mr. Rodriguez. Taking the promotion meant that I would have to move. I didn’t want to move and leave Jessica behind. I knew what I needed to do. Visit https://www.storytimeanimated.com/members to enjoy ad free listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi, my name is Alexis, and when I was 13 my mom forced me to become a parent. You probably think I’m lying, but it’s the truth. Growing up, I remember having a pretty normal life. I went to school, hung out with my friends, did homework - all the usual stuff. But then, when I had just turned 12, my whole world came crashing down. My parents were getting a divorce.I first found out that they were splitting up by accident. It was around midnight, and I was really thirsty so I headed downstairs to get a drink, when I heard my parents arguing in the living room.Visit https://www.storytimeanimated.com/members to enjoy ad free listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I lived in a mean neighborhood on the outskirts of a town with my parents and my elder sister Trinity. Both my parents were very smart. They were college professors after all. But my sister was smarter than them both, combined. She was the brains of the family while I was the exact opposite. I was more of a potato.“Charity, your sister has the greatest IQ in the world,” my dad told me one day indicating how proud he was of her. But my parents were keeping it a secret because if the government or anyone else found that out by chance they would take her away and make her a lab rat.Visit https://www.storytimeanimated.com/members to enjoy ad free listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I was a total dreamer. My head was always in the clouds and most of the time I was thinking about the perfect relationship. I lived, breathed and ate soap operas and I had billions of love songs saved on my computer and phone. I read nothing but Romance novels in class and most of my teachers were frustrated with me for never paying attention to anything they said. I was too caught up in my fantasies to care.I was sixteen years old and I had a few boyfriends in the past but we never lasted more than two months. I always ended up finding someone else more interesting and I was frustrated that they did not live up to the characters in my books and movies.Visit https://www.storytimeanimated.com/members to enjoy ad free listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I know everyone thinks that they have the best Mum and Dad in the world. But I really did. My life couldn’t have been any more perfect. I was 10 years old and I had been happy for my whole life. But that all stopped one day, the day my world came crashing down, and it was all Mum’s fault. I guess you could say I was one of the luckiest girls in the world. My Dad was one of the kindest, most generous, loving guys in the world and Mum was just as nice. Dad owned an orphanage and looked after hundreds of children. He cared for them all, as if they were his own children. Everyone said what a good guy he was. He helped out in our community too, fundraising and basically just doing whatever he could to make everyone’s lives better.Visit https://www.storytimeanimated.com/members to enjoy ad free listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi. My name is Johnny. If I were to tell you that one word managed to turn me into a millionaire, would you believe me? Well, let me tell you, it’s the truth. The word “no” made me a millionaire, and if you don’t believe me, keep watching to figure out how it all happened.Usually these stories about how people become millionaires always start off with the people claiming they lived a poor life, they were so miserable, etc. But, actually, with me, that’s not how it started out. I wasn’t rich - definitely not. But I was happy. My family and I could afford small holidays sometimes, and we didn’t really need to be too concerned about getting food on the table and a roof over our heads. We weren’t poor, but we weren't rich either. We were somewhere in the middle.Visit https://www.storytimeanimated.com/members to enjoy ad free listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I hated going to school. My life was miserable, I couldn’t help being a computer whizz kid could I? I was a 14 year old boy with zero friends. All the boys in school thought I was a nerd and bullied me. So I decided I would take matters into my own hands, that's why I decided I would hack into the school’s database and change my life. It was the last day of term, the end of the school year. Finally I had something to look forward to, the school holidays. But first I had to get through one more day at school. I picked up my school bag and set off, I walked to school alone as I did every day. Nobody wanted to walk with the computer nerd. That's what they called me. Visit https://www.storytimeanimated.com/members to enjoy ad free listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Snip! Snip! Snip! The sound of the scissors cutting my long black hair echoed in my mind. This was the moment when I turned into a boy for money. My parents forced me to do it.“Charlotte! Charlotte!” my mother bolted through the door one afternoon. I was sitting at the dining room table helping my seven-year-old brother Jayden with his home-work. “What’s wrong mom?” I asked, startled by her sudden intrusion.“Guess what?” my mother said, and her eyes grew brighter as she spoke.“What?” I asked my mother.I simply detested guessing games since it usually turns into one of my parents telling me about their newest get-rich scheme.Visit https://www.storytimeanimated.com/members to enjoy ad free listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi! My name’s Abraham and I’m sixteen years old. You might think that my name is quite old fashioned and there’s a reason for that. I’m Amish. I was born in a village in Pennsylvania to a loving mom named Hannah and a strict father named Isaac. I have ten other siblings and even though we lived a simple lifestyle, we were quite happy.We didn’t have electricity, running water, or the internet. It was strictly prohibited for us to ride in cars, trains and buses so I had no idea what that was like. We couldn’t have cameras and photos were also forbidden – so we didn’t even have a family portrait. But we still had fun. After I finished my chores I usually met up with the other guys my age and we played baseball – this was our favorite sport and we were really good at it. Visit https://www.storytimeanimated.com/members to enjoy ad free listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mrs. Davis was the best mother a girl could ask for. She would always tell me the story of how she found me. She said one night right before closing up she heard the sounds of a crying baby. After searching, she found me wrapped in a blanket in a basket. The only things she found in the basket was a locket and a note asking her to take care of me and the name my mother had chosen, Brittany.One afternoon while sitting watching the television Mrs. Davis received a phone call that changed everything.“Hello,” Mrs. Davis said as she placed the phone by her ear. She listened to the person on the other end of the phone and every so often added a “hmmmmm” and an “ok”. Visit https://www.storytimeanimated.com/members to enjoy ad free listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Growing up, I lived a normal life. I was like every other kid. I went to school, spent time with my friends and family, had crushes on people. But then, when I was 15, something happened that was like out of a fiction novel. Something that changed my life forever.I was at a bank with my mom, and we were taking out some cash because the next weekend we were gonna go on a trip to the countryside. My mom was at the counter, talking to the staff member, and I was sitting in the waiting room quietly. There was a small bowl of sweets on the table, and I was about to lean over and grab some when suddenly alarm bells rang and five robbers stormed in! Visit https://www.storytimeanimated.com/members to enjoy ad free listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What’s your favorite food? Let me guess, pizza, dumplings, tacos? I mean those are the kinds of food that people normally like. Some are a sweet tooth and prefer ice-creams and cakes and some like savory food. But I, well, I like eating money, in fact, it is my addiction and to be honest, I cannot go even a single day without eating money. Weird, right? I know, but there’s a long history to this addiction of mine.It all started when I was sixteen. I was a stupid, naïve teenager who just wanted to look beautiful and be in love. However, I was a litter on the chubbier side so I wasn’t very attractive according to others and the only highlight of my life was getting bullied, like a lot.Visit https://www.storytimeanimated.com/members to enjoy ad free listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you know the kind of movies where the babysitter is a psycho? Those movies had traumatized me since I was a kid and because of that, I had no interest in having a babysitter whatsoever. But no matter how much I resisted, my parents got me one. They were busy, hard working business people and had to stay out of the house most of the time so I had no choice but to get a sitter even when I was fourteen.I did throw one or two tantrums about that but that didn’t exactly work with my parents. But I guess, maybe out of luck or something, my babysitter turned out to be really nice. She didn’t talk much and was about my mother’s age and didn’t look creepy like the ones in the movies so she was fine. At least, that was what it seemed, at first.Visit https://www.storytimeanimated.com/members to enjoy ad free listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.