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  • Modern Fables for Grown-Ups

    Stories with Teeth, Grace, and a Wink

    Not every fairytale ends with a wedding. Not every fable has a lesson. Some stories were made to whisper truths, twist expectations, and sit with us long after the last word fades.

    Modern Fables for Grown-Ups reimagines the timeless tradition of moral tales and wonder-tales—infused with wit, grit, and emotional resonance for today’s listeners. Here, you’ll meet unlikely dragons, dying cities, cunning foxes, and one very dangerous loom. These aren’t stories for children, though they may feel familiar. They’re crafted for the thoughtful adult—the one who still believes in magic, but asks harder questions.

    The Roster

    The Reluctant Dragon (by Kenneth Grahame)
    A humorous and poignant take on heroism, friendship, and the stories we tell about monsters.
    Rating: PG | Release Date: 09/12/2025

    The Happy Prince (by Oscar Wilde)
    A lavishly sad and strangely redemptive tale of sacrifice, class, and beauty.
    Rating: PG-13 | Release Date: 11/21/2025

    Aesop Fables, Vol. 1 & 2
    Classic fables with a modern ear—brief, sharp, and surprisingly timeless.
    Rating: PG | Release Dates: 01/30/2026 & 06/19/2026

    The Kills (by Ernest Hemingway)
    A sparse, striking modern fable of disillusionment and masculinity.
    Rating: PG-13 | Release Date: 04/24/2026

    These titles explore the delicate space between myth and meaning—offering moments of insight, irony, and emotional impact in under 30 minutes. Whether adapted from classics or penned anew, each story invites us to listen deeply and reflect quietly.

    True Voice Shorts are designed for pause. For stillness. For rediscovering stories that grow up with us.

    Listen. Read. Remember.

  • Introducing: Gentle Magic

    A True Voice Shorts series from True Voice Productions and Lemery House Press

    Some magic doesn’t shout.
    It hums — beneath the surface of a quiet moment, in the stillness of snowfall, or in the hush after a final word.

    Gentle Magic is a series of short-form audiobooks that offer wonder without spectacle. These are tales of beauty, sorrow, transformation, and quiet power — drawn from fairy tales, literature, and original stories. Each one is designed to be listened to slowly, reflectively, and intentionally.

    Perfect for moments when the world feels too loud.

    Upcoming Titles & Release Dates:

    • The Light Princess (by Walter McDonald) – August 29, 2025
    • The Selfish Giant (by Oscar Wilde) – October 24, 2025
    • Cat in the Rain (by Earnest Hemingway) – February 27, 2026
    • The Water of Life (Grimm Brothers) – March 27, 2026
    • Petal by Petal (by Querida Funck) – July 17, 2026
      An original twisted fairytale based on Beauty and the Beast

    All stories are under 30 minutes and will be available as enhanced audio releases through True Voice Productions, with select titles also in eBook format.

    Listen. Read. Remember.
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  • Intentional Listening™ Ratings Guide

    A content guide for thoughtful families and reflective souls
    Curated by Lemery House Press

    RATINGDESCRIPTION
    G – Gentle ListeningSafe for all ages. Light, playful, or poetic. No sensitive content. Ideal for background listening or sharing with children.
    PG — Thoughtful ThemesEmotionally rich or reflective. May include subtle sadness, loss, or irony. Best for older children, teens, and adults — or shared listening with space for conversation.
    PG-13 — Mature ReflectionContains deeper emotional themes — grief, injustice, shame, or transformation. Not explicit. Best for more mature listeners. Parents are encouraged to preview or listen alongside their children.

    Why Intentional Listening™?

    Because you know that:
    – A five-year-old and a teenager won’t hear a story the same way.
    – Some tales are better saved for solo listening, others for the front seat of the car.
    – Stories invite questions. And questions deserve space.

    Note for Caregivers and Educators:

    None of our stories include explicit content. However, some titles explore mature emotional landscapes. We encourage you to pre-listen or listen together for context-rich conversation.

  • Introducing True Voice Reflections

    Stories once hidden. Voices long unheard. Moments that matter.

    At Lemery House Press, we believe in listening between the lines — in the quiet truths and bold questions tucked inside life’s everyday stories. With that spirit, we’re proud to introduce True Voice Reflections, the first series to launch under our True Voice Shorts imprint.

    These short-form audiobooks offer intimate, powerful storytelling in under 30 minutes. Centered around themes of identity, resilience, creativity, and self-discovery, each title invites listeners into a moment of pause — a chance to hear something quietly profound.

    Whether adapted from overlooked classics or drawn from original reflections, this series honors the depth of ordinary lives and the strength found in reclaiming one’s voice.

    Upcoming Titles in the Series:

    • A Room and A Voice – 08/01/2025
    • The Forsaken Merman (by Matthew Arnold) – 09/26/2025
    • On Happiness (by John Stuart Mill) – 11/21/2025
    • A Very Short Story (by Ernest Hemingway) – 01/30/2026
    • Transcendental Wild Oats (by Louisa May Alcott) – 03/06/2026

    Each audiobook is thoughtfully narrated and produced to stand alone or as part of a broader listening journey. Stay tuned for teasers, behind-the-scenes posts, and the stories behind the stories.

    Because sometimes, a whisper can change everything.
    Explore the series starting August 1st — only from Lemery House Press.

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  • Introducing the Whispers of Forgotten Women Series

    Stories once silenced. Voices worth remembering.

    As part of the True Voice Shorts collection from Lemery House Press, Whispers of Forgotten Women brings attention to voices that were once overlooked, dismissed, or lost to time.

    These short-form audiobooks—each under thirty minutes—invite listeners to pause, reflect, and rediscover the emotional truth embedded in women’s stories across generations. Whether adapted from forgotten fiction or framed by modern reflection, each piece explores themes of identity, visibility, and quiet strength.

    Upcoming Titles

    New titles in Whispers of Forgotten Women are released regularly and featured alongside other thematic series within the True Voice Shorts collection.

    Explore the voices. Reclaim the stories.
    Because some whispers deserve to be heard.

  • Building Lemery House Press: One Story at a Time

    Everything Happens One Story at a Time

    It’s been a whirlwind behind the scenes these past few weeks as Lemery House Press takes shape — and I’m excited to share a little of what’s happening.

    From fine-tuning design layouts and customizing our platforms to preparing enhanced audio releases, each step has brought this creative dream closer to reality. The website is nearly ready to welcome readers, listeners, and families looking for timeless storytelling — and we’re adding thoughtful touches at every turn, from hover-style link updates to curated book tables that help you find just the right story.

    Our first True Voice Shorts titles (A Room And A Voice, The White Heron, and The Light Princess) are almost ready to launch — including audio, eBook, and print editions — and you’ll be seeing more teasers, behind-the-scenes posts, and story previews soon.

    There’s still work ahead, but it feels like we’ve turned the corner from planning to producing. Thank you for following along. Every page, every voice, every little line of code — it’s all part of bringing stories to life.

    Stay tuned. More is coming soon.

    — Querida
    Founder, Lemery House Press

  • Welcome to Lemery House Press

    A new chapter begins — and you’re invited.

    Lemery House Press is more than a publishing imprint. It’s a home for stories that echo across time — personal, powerful, and often forgotten. Here, you’ll find tales that honor identity, resilience, and creativity — in voices both new and rediscovered.

    We’re launching with a curated audio and print series called True Voice Shorts, which brings short fiction, memoir, and reimagined classics to life. Whether you’re here to listen, read, or reflect, you’re in the right place.

    In the weeks ahead, you’ll see:

    • Our first story series released in podcast and audiobook format
    • Behind-the-scenes peeks at the creative process
    • Print editions and printable keepsakes
    • Special releases from the family archive — poetry spanning four generations

    If you believe stories matter — and that voice can carry legacy — you’re one of us.

    Thanks for visiting. Let’s build something meaningful together.

    — Querida
    Founder, Lemery House Press