Folktaler Stories
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
The Adventure of the Stockbroker's Clerk - Sherlock Holmes
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson as they delve into a perplexing case involving a young clerk named Hall Pycroft. Recently faced with redundancy, P...
The Adventure of the Yellow Face - Sherlock Holmes
25 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey mystery fans and Sherlock Holmes enthusiasts! Get ready to join the world's greatest detective on another baffling case – "The Adventur...
The Clever bat - A tibetan folk tale
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, delve into a mesmerizing story where a wise bat's insight and strategic thinking save the kingdom's birds and teach a Queen ...
Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of Silver Blaze
11 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Folktaler narrates the story at one go for 60 minutes non stop, no edits. Holmes: "I am afraid, Watson, that I shall have to go," said...
Outfoxing the King: The Hare's Tale | African folk tales
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hit play to journey through the mystical forests of Zanzibar with Tsungura the hare in our latest podcast episode. Will clever tricks outmatch the li...
Monkey's Wit vs. Shark's Grit: A Zanzibari Folktale
04 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Step into the vibrant shores of Zanzibar in our first episode, 'Monkey's Wit vs. Shark's Grit'. Unravel the clever antics of Kima, th...
Kafka on the shore by Murukami, 49: a sense of closure
03 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This last chapter brings a sense of closure and reflection for Kafka. He's coming to terms with the events that have unfolded, including the loss ...
Kafka on the shore by Murukami, 48: Hoshino's encounter with the mysterious creature
03 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wow, this chapter takes a dark and thrilling turn. Hoshino's encounter with the mysterious creature and his struggle with the entrance stone add a...
Kafka on the shore by Murukami, 47: forgiveness, identity, and the struggle between past and present
02 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this spellbinding episode, the story takes multiple surreal turns. Crow, a mysterious figure, confronts a man who crafts flutes from cat souls, onl...
Kafka on the shore by Murukami, 46: loneliness, responsibility, and the unexpected turns life can take
02 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this intriguing episode, Hoshino finds himself in a dilemma. With Nakata gone, he's left alone with the mysterious entrance stone and a body he...
Kafka on the shore by Murukami, 45: a surprising guest
02 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this mesmerizing episode, Kafka's journey takes an even more mysterious turn. Following the soldiers through a dark, tangled forest, he arrives...
Kafka on the shore by Murukami, 44: One wrong move could spell disaster
02 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this emotional rollercoaster of an episode, join Hoshino and Nakata as they take a pivotal step—burning Miss Saeki's files in a dry riverbed....
Kafka on the shore by Murukami, 43: A Journey Through Time, Family, and the Mysterious Forest
02 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this captivating episode, join Kafka, a young man unafraid of life's complexities, as he ventures alone into a forest that feels eerily like a ...
Kafka on the shore by Murukami, 42: 4.35 on a tuesday afternoon.
09 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Miss Saeki's office, Satoru Nakata and Miss Saeki engage in a profound conversation. It becomes evident that both of them have led solitary liv...
Kafka on the shore by Murukami, 40: Miss Saeki and Nakata
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Chapter 40 of Murakami's Kafka on the Shore, As it is Monday, the Komura Memorial Library remains closed, but Hoshino and Nakata return the fol...
Kafka on the shore by Murukami, 38: Chance is a scary thing
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Chapter 38 of Murakami's Kafka on the Shore, At Nakata's behest, Hoshino acquires a rental car. While Nakata communicates with the entrance...
Kafka on the shore by Murukami, 37: inner labyrinth. outer labyrinth
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Chapter 37 of Murakami's Kafka on the Shore, Upon arriving at the cabin, Oshima reemphasizes his belief that it is in the best interest of both...
Kafka on the shore by Murukami, 36: Nakata believes he must fulfil the mission of closing the entrance stone
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Chapter 36 of Murakami's Kafka on the Shore, Colonel Sanders contacts Hoshino at his hotel, instructing him to move to an apartment in the city...
Kafka on the shore by Murukami, 35: Running away
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Chapter 35 of Murakami's Kafka on the Shore,In the early morning, Oshima rouses Kafka with a phone call, instructing him to gather his belongin...
Kafka on the shore by Murukami, 34: to hell with the job —all that matters is helping Nakata
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Chapter 34 of Murakami's Kafka on the Shore, In the hotel, Nakata takes a long nap while Hoshino quits his job without worrying. Hoshino explor...
Kafka on the shore by Murukami, 33: Kafka means Crow in Czec
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Chapter 33 of Murakami's Kafka on the Shore, taking a break from his job at the library, Kafka decides to spend his morning at the gym, contemp...
Kafka on the shore by Murukami, 32: Nakata is empty inside
16 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Chapter 32 of Murakami's Kafka on the Shore, During breakfast, Hoshino and Nakata discuss the entrance stone, with Nakata uncertain about its p...
Kafka on the shore by Murukami, 31: Kafka and Miss Saeki
16 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Chapter 31 of Murakami's Kafka on the Shore, In the afternoon, Kafka brings coffee to Miss Saeki's office. He observes her, searching for a...
Kafka on the shore by Murukami, 30: Stealing the entrance stone
16 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Chapter 30 of Murakami's Kafka on the Shore, As Hoshino follows the figure resembling Colonel Sanders into the woods behind the shrine, he lear...
Kafka on the shore by Murukami, 29: Kafka, Sakura and Miss Saeki's ghost
16 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Chapter 29 of Murakami's Kafka on the Shore, Kafka Tamura's journey leads him to a somber realization about his life. Feeling the weight of...
Kafka on the shore by Murukami, 28: Like there is no past or future anymore
16 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Chapter 28 of "Kafka on the Shore" by Haruki Murakami, Hoshino meets Colonel Sanders, an enigmatic figure resembling the KFC mascot. This...
Kafka on the shore by Murukami, 27: Are you in love?
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this chapter of Kafka on the Shore by Murukami, Once more, the youthful apparition of Miss Saeki materializes in Kafka's room during the night....
Kafka on the shore by Murukami, 26: Colonel Sanders and the entrance stone
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Chapter 26 of "Kafka on the Shore" by Haruki Murakami, we witness a surreal and somewhat comical encounter between Hoshino, a truck driv...
Kafka on the shore by Murukami, 25: Kafka jealous of Kafka
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In "Kafka on the Shore," Kafka Tamura's second encounter with Miss Saeki is a pivotal moment that further develops the complexity of the...
Kafka on the shore by Murukami, 24: Nakata sleep and Hoshino's back
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Chapter 24 of "Kafka on the Shore," we follow Nakata and Hoshino as they continue their journey. Nakata, an elderly man with an extraordi...
Kafka on the shore by Murukami, 23: The ghost
09 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Chapter 23 of "Kafka on the Shore," Kafka indeed encounters a ghost-like figure during his stay in the Komura Memorial Library. The scene...
Kafka on the shore by Murukami, 22: Hoshino and Nakata
09 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Chapter 22 of "Kafka on the Shore," the narrative shifts its focus to the enigmatic Nakata. As he sits by the bank of the river, Nakata r...
Kafka on the shore by Murukami, 21: The prophecy about Oedipus
09 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Chapter 21 of "Kafka on the Shore," Kafka Tamura and Oshima discuss a series of newspaper articlesthat has come our recently. As they dis...
Kafka on the shore by Murukami, 20: Its raining leeches
08 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In chapter 20 of Haruki Murakami's novel "Kafka on the Shore," the narrative turns its focus to the enigmatic Nakata, who has left the N...
Kafka on the shore by Murukami, 19: Oshima
08 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Chapter 19 of Haruki Murakami's "Kafka on the Shore," the narrative follows the protagonist, Kafka Tamura, as he returns to the Komur...
Kafka on the shore by Murukami, 18: Whiskers, Whispers, and Redemption: Nakata's Journey
08 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chapter 18 of Haruki Murakami's "Kafka on the Shore" sees the simple-minded, yet mystical Nakata engaged in a pivotal act that serves as...
Kafka on the shore by Murukami, 17: Kafka's Journey of Self-Discovery in the Enchanted Forest
08 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Kafka on the Shore" is a novel by Haruki Murakami that blends magical realism with themes of fate, identity, and personal growth. Chapter 1...
Unraveling the Sinister Melody: Nakata's Fateful Confrontation with Johnnie Walker
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Chapter 16 of Haruki Murakami's novel "Kafka on the Shore," the reader witnesses the tense and climactic confrontation between the si...
Kafka on the shore by Murukami, Chapter 15: In dreams begin responsibility
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Chapter 15 of Haruki Murakami's "Kafka on the Shore," the protagonist, Kafka Tamura, finds himself staying in a cabin deep within the...
Kafka on the shore by Murukami, Chapter 14: Johnie Walker
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Chapter 14 of "Kafka on the Shore" by Haruki Murakami, Nakata, an elderly man with the secret ability to communicate with cats, helps peo...
Kafka on the shore by Murukami, Chapter 13: The cabin in the forest
02 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Chapter 13 of "Kafka on the Shore," the protagonist spends time at the library, where he befriends Oshima. They share lunch and discuss l...
Kafka on the shore by Murukami, Chapter 12: Dear professor
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kafka on the shore by Murukami, Chapter 12: Dear professor
Kafka on the shore by Murukami, Chapter 11: Sakura
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kafka on the shore by Murukami, Chapter 11: Sakura
Kafka on the shore by Murukami, Chapter 10: The man is very tall, wears a strange tall hat and long leather boots.
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kafka on the shore by Murukami, Chapter 10: The man is very tall, wears a strange tall hat and long leather boots.
Kafka on the shore by Murukami, Chapter 8: Darkish blood
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kafka on the shore by Murukami, Chapter 8: Darkish blood
Kafka on the shore by Murukami, Chapter 8: The proverbial blank slate.
26 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kafka on the shore by Murukami, Chapter 8: The proverbial blank slate
Kafka on the shore by Murukami, Chapter 7: centripetal life blown to bits
25 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kafka on the shore by Murukami, Chapter 7: centripetal life blown to bits
Kafka on the shore by Murukami, Chapter 6: Nakata and Otsuka
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nakata and Otsuka
Kafka on the shore by Murukami, Chapter 5: Haven't had any dreams in a long time.
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kafka on the shore by Murukami, Chapter 5: Haven't had any dreams in a long time.
Kafka on the shore by Murukami, Chapter 4: Just stood there, frozen. staring at the scene.
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kafka on the shore by Murukami, Chapter 4: Just stood there, frozen. staring at the scene.
Kafka on the shore by Murukami, Chapter 3: The girl on the bus
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kafka on the shore by Murukami, Chapter 3: The girl on the bus
Kafka on the shore by Murukami, Chapter 2: The teacher in charge
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kafka on the shore by Murukami, Chapter 2: The teacher in charge
Kafka on the shore by Murukami, Chapter 1: The boy named crow.
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kafka on the Shore" by Haruki Murakami begins with an unnamed fifteen-year-old boy, later revealed to be Kafka Tamura, preparing to leave home. H...