1339 - Minnit Names | Tales Barely Told

Apr 1, 2025

Join a whimsical journey as a character named Minnit seeks a new name, venturing into a city that blurs the lines between reality and dreams. Along the way, they encounter a talking bear, who becomes 'Mumblebear' after a playful naming challenge. Themes of identity and connection unfold through imaginative storytelling, as mysterious letters from an owl reveal the deeper significance of names. It's a soothing exploration that blends gentle tales with a quest for self-discovery.

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A search for a name will take Minnit to a city that’s also a state of mind but mostly a city while Scooter and the Tallahassee Lassie show you the way to Dreamland.

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