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Edited by Wendy N. Wagner, NIGHTMARE is a critically-acclaimed digital magazine of horror and dark fantasy. In its pages, you will find all kinds of horror and dark fantasy, from zombie stories and haunted house tales, to visceral psychological horror. Every month NIGHTMARE will bring you a mix of original short stories and flash fiction, and featuring a variety of authors: from the bestsellers and award-winners you already know to the best new voices you haven't heard of yet. When you read ...
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Edited by bestselling anthologist John Joseph Adams, LIGHTSPEED is a Hugo Award-winning, critically-acclaimed digital magazine. In its pages, you'll find science fiction from near-future stories and sociological SF to far-future, star-spanning SF. Plus there's fantasy from epic sword-and-sorcery and contemporary urban tales to magical realism, science-fantasy, and folk tales. Each month, LIGHTSPEED brings you a mix of original short stories and flash fiction featuring a variety of authors, f ...
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Cartime Stories creates top-notch educational children's entertainment, enhancing kids reading and vocabulary skills. Our multimedia children's stories are interactive and adaptable, catering to diverse learning preferences. Kids can listen to narrations, watch animated videos, or read the text independently.
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Finding Fantasy Reads is for ravenous readers who are eager to find their next favorite character, series, or world by sampling clean fantasy short stories from a variety of authors. New episodes are released every Tuesday morning. This show is hosted by Karyne Norton, author of epic fantasy and reader of all types of fantasy. Narration of short stories is performed by either Karyne Norton or Paeter Frandsen, host of the Christian Geek Central Podcast.
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Robbery, murder and treason. Strange happenings in quiet English villages. A book critic who happens to find a corpse with its head crushed, an Irish freedom fighter framed for a crime, the disappearance of a valuable coin, a strange dispute over a property claim and a host of other intriguing situations make up the contents of G K Chesterton's collection of short stories The Man Who Knew Too Much. For fans of Chesterton's immortal clerical sleuth, Father Brown, these stories are equally del ...
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Edited by Christie Yant and Arley Sorg, FANTASY is a digital magazine focusing exclusively on the fantasy genre. In its pages, you will find all types of fantasy—dark fantasy, contemporary urban tales, surrealism, magical realism, science fantasy, high fantasy, folktales…and anything and everything in between. Fantasy is entertainment for the intelligent genre reader—we publish stories of the fantastic that make us think, and tell us what it is to be human. Every month FANTASY will bring you ...
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The What if its True Podcast features odd stories from ordinary people like you and me. Each episode will have one or more stories the writers claim are true. You can dismiss them as told by folks with great imaginations. You might even call them liars. Most people do. If you're like me though, there is always that nagging question you ask, but can't get an answer to. That question: What if it's True? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-if-it-s-true-podc ...
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COME ON HAVE A LISTEN ITS FREE FANTASTIC OVER FORTY SHORT STORIES ABOUT VARYING SUBJECTS WRITTEN BY MY OWN HAND THEN NARRATED BY YOURS TRULY ENJOY. Written and narrated by Steven Richardson Art work by the brilliant Charles Robert Howe
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Find your next great audiobook on our podcast, Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine. Every Monday through Friday, AudioFile Editors recommend the best in audiobook listening. All in 6 minutes or less. It’s short, sweet, and just what your ears need. Want more? Listen to our bonus episodes featuring conversations with the best voices in the audiobook industry.
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Welcome to the TrueEarth® Podcast! Its goals and aims are simple: to bring you all the latest news from the TrueEarth world found on the other side of our reality, as described in the TrueEarth books. Discover a wide range of sci-fi, audiobooks, fiction and fantasy stories and events! Enter the vast reality of universes, galaxies and worlds as built by the TrueEarth authors.
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Are you a fan of science fiction and fantasy short stories? Do you love getting lost in a good book or audio drama? Tall Tale TV has you covered. With modern fiction from around the world, professionally narrated just for you, Tall Tale TV is your premier destination for bite-size audiobook adventure. My name is Chris Herron, a professional voice actor, and Every Monday and Friday I professionally narrate short stories from around the world. From epic fantasy to space opera, steampunk to urb ...
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Enjoy a new, curated short story every episode. We hand-pick 15-25 minute short stories from a pool of award-winning fiction writers. Then we turn them into to mini audiobooks that improve any commute, workout, or walk in the park. Read by professional narrators. Every day is a different story. One morning we might bring you a sci-fi thriller by the legendary Ray Bradbury, and the next morning might be a Sherlock Holmes detective story by Arthur Conan Doyle. Romance? We’ve got it. Narrative ...
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A Short Story Audiobook podcast. The Story Collector has spent his life gathering together the greatest stories of all time. And now he tells them to you, to carry on his legacy. From Horror and Fairy Tales to the Greek and Norse myths, from Science Fiction to Mystery and more... So sit back and relax, as the Story Collector weaves you a tale or two.
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Tales from the Witcher showcases a serialized, original story set in the Witcher universe. Part audiobook and part Actual Play, these tales are written and narrated by Jacob Gerstel—and are based on the adventures of his Witcher tabletop roleplaying group. We’ll follow the exploits of a stoic Bear School witcher, an alcoholic elven sorcerer, a resourceful craftsman, a lively bard, and others as they try to stay alive during the Third Northern War. There’s action and adventure, magic and the ...
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The Primal Journal with PrimalBeings

Kimberley Nutbey & Mark Drenth

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Welcome to The Primal Journal where we share personal reflections and experiences and record our most valuable blog posts for you to listen to, like a short audiobook. Tales about the human experience, how we can understand our subconscious being better, and the journey to well-being.
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A serialized story narrated by Matt Arnold with the permission of the author, Scott Alexander. Original text version: http://unsongbook.com/ The novel was completed in October of 2020. Now this podcast has switched to short stories by the same author.
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A weekly podcast hosted by Jon DiSavino. It celebrates the enduring and compact literary form known as - you guessed it - the short story. But more importantly, it gives listeners an opportunity to hear the work of some of the best emerging writers of today. Each episode begins with an interview with the week's guest author, and ends with a professional audiobook production of a story by that author.Jon DiSavino is an actor and stage director. In the last few years he has begun producing and ...
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Author ID: MikeLuoma Podiobooks Category: Science Fiction Web Page: http://glowinthedarkradio.com Summary: Six science fiction audio short stories – a chronicle of Alibi Jones’ exploits across the expanse of the Solar Alliance and beyond! Travel with Alibi from Earth to the asteroid belt – from the human colony of Cat’s Eye to the alien water world of Kee’Ere – from a lost, unnamed orb on the fringes of explored space to a planet that should not be called Paradise. Alibi Jones is a mediator ...
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Dark tales harvested from the mind of #1 New York Times bestselling author Scott Sigler. From major-release novels to podcast-exclusive content, these "slices from the Siglerverse" — each a full-length tale — will immerse you in his twisted, intertwining worlds of horror and scifi. But beware, for his work is so addictive his fans call themselves the “Junkies,” always trembling for their next fiction fix. The first hit is always free… Current season: DEATH IS BLACK, the fourth anthology in t ...
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Bi-Weekly Show - Epic readings of Fantasy stories from the world of Terragard.Season 2 - Gods & Monsterswww.dstierney.com@dstierney1 - TwitterJoin the Terragard Community on Patreon and get exclusive access to a bonus story episode per season!https://www.patreon.com/terragardtales
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The group of stories brought together in this volume differ from legends because they have, with one exception,no core fact at the centre, from myths because they make no attempt to personify or explain the forces or processes of nature, from fairy stories because they do not often bring to the stage actors from a different nature from ours.... The stories which make up this volume are closer to experience and come, from the most part, nearer to the every-day happenings of life. (Summary by ...
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Here is a collection of strikingly different pieces by Flaubert: a prose poem in the voices of Death, Satan and Nero; the trials and apotheosis of a medieval saint; and the life of a selfless maid in 19th century France. Each exhibits the vigorous exactness, and the mixture of realism and romanticism, for which Flaubert is renowned.
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Eighteen short nonfiction works in the public domain, independently chosen by the readers. Topics include philosophy and thought -- Plato, Aristotle, Leonhard Euler, Henri Amiel, and the French Rights of Man; adventure and mystery -- the ascent of Aconcagua and the mystery ship Mary Celeste; science -- a new comet and lichen dyes; portraits of the seasons by Lucy Maud Montgomery: biographies of Charles Dickens and Clara and Robert Schuman; a history of the Transcendental utopia Fruitlands by ...
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An Anthology Series Presented by 3lb Magician Some are funny. Some are weird. Every single one of the short stories narrated by Erik Braa in this production are guaranteed to tickle your 3 lb. Magician (in case you were wondering what the name references the human brain weighs three pounds). 3lbmagician.com
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The unseen creature whose ravenous fangs dog your every step as your footfalls echo down the midnight alleyway. — A long, icy shadow looming over you, making the hairs on your neck rise and your breath turn to ragged puffs of mist. — Unearthly howls that pierce the night, pulling you from the comfort of sleep with feverish, heart-pounding dread. — Welcome to Tales to Terrify, a weekly horror fiction podcast that gets under your skin, lays eggs and hatches writhing baby horrors nursed on your ...
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Love classic, epic fantasy? Wonder what happened to stories of rousing adventure with noble heroes and dastardly villains? Then join Brandon Wilborn, fellow fantasy nerd and indie author, as he reads the unabridged audio version of his novels and stories, starting with his debut novel, The Treasure of Capric. Brandon’s action-packed tales with classic heroes and devious villains let you escape to wondrous worlds with noble quests, soul-piercing danger, and a thread of hope. Subscribe to hear ...
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A timeless collection of Indian folktales by the great Somdev Bhatt where King Vikramaditya captures a mischievous spirit, leading to a series of captivating and moral-laden stories narrated by the spirit. Visit https://krity.app/ for more books and to become a narrator. Follow us on Instagram @krity.app and stay updated with the latest releases.
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Welcome to the Legend of Zelda Audiobooks! This podcast includes a novelisation of Ocarina of Time by DragonRand100, Majora's Mask by FakeJake93, and a selection of short stories by Selphie Kinneas. Each season features new stories by different authors, so stay tuned while we celebrate some of the fanworks this amazing fandom has to offer. All the stories on this podcast are featured with the permission of the author. Let me know what does or doesn't work for you. I am always open to feedbac ...
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This month's Lightspeed Science Fiction Short Shots episode features "GaaS" by Meg Elison (© 2024 by Meg Elison), narrated by Alison Belle Bews and "The Mote in Bird's Eye, or Note Attached to a Frozen Corpse Retrieved from Deep Space" by Jon Lasser (© 2024 by Jon Lasser), narrated by Roxanne Hernandez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap…
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This month's Nightmare Short Shots episode features "I Am One of Bluebeard's Dead Wives" by Bella D. Bonne (© 2024 by Bella D. Bonne), narrated by Roxanne Hernandez and "A Long Time Afterward" by Sonya Taaffe (© 2024 by Sonya Taaffe), narrated by John Rubinstein. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Author : Samir Sirk Morató Narrator : Amanda Ching Host : Matt Dovey Audio Producer : Devin Martin Discuss on Forums PodCastle 857: Ecdysis is a PodCastle original. Content warning for ableism (including ableist language) and scenes of a sexual nature Rated R Ecdysis by Samir Sirk Morató My husband never got over being […] The post PodCastle 857: E…
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Adepero Oduye and Chukwudi Iwuji perform Akwaeke Emezi’s novel told by a group of characters who are all connected by the events of a single night. AudioFile’s Kendra Winchester tells host Jo Reed about what she describes as one of the most whirlwind stories she’s listened to all year. In an unnamed city in Nigeria, Kalu attends a sex party to help…
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Full-cast audio dramas dominate the podcasting charts. Producers have to write the scripts, cast the talent, do all the sound effects, the music, the editing… it’s a ton of work. Fool & Scholar Production’s Travis Vengroff joins us to talk about the work that goes into this art form. With popular dramas like THE WHITE VAULT, VAST HORIZONS, and DARK…
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Mikaela Hoover performs Porochista Khakpour’s wildly delightful novel about Iranian American fast-food heiresses and wannabe reality television stars. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Kendra Winchester discuss this story about four sisters at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, which toppled their dreams of a reality series focused on their family. The…
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Of Risk and Relativity, Ch. 25 (book 5) ep.730 Toe Much to Hand-le Listen to the book five playlist here https://talltaletv.com/series-of-risk-and-relativity/ or listen to book one http://talltaletv.com/series-monsters-mushrooms/ listen to book two http://talltaletv.com/series-of-tyrants-and-teakettles/ Listen to book three http://talltaletv.com/se…
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In space, no one can hear you scream, but your buddy's cooking sure does smell delicious. A scifi-horror story that will make your mouth water. Written and performed by Scott Sigler. Edited by A B Kovacs. Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment This delicious short story is free thanks to the GoDaddy Promo Cod…
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Here is Chapter 59 of Majora's Mask by FakeJake93- The Graveyard. Cast Credits Author______ FakeJake93 https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6429588/58/Majora-s-Mask CaroCabaConiVO _______ Link Thank you to the following Patrons for supporting this channel and podcast. Joseph Sigler Millan Kollarcik Preston Dohrer Hero of Snow CassieO Elena, K. Becky, R. Ty…
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Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Emily Connelly discuss a middle-grade novel that is perfect for heading back to school — and is a little bit haunted. Eva Kaminsky depicts Violet, who is nervous about moving into the strange attic bedroom of her family’s new home and worried about starting 6th grade. Kaminsky reflects the uncertainty that creeps into V…
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Welcome to episode 659. We have one tale for you this week, about a man who fears that the harder he fights his destiny, the more firmly he’s set on a terrible path to fulfill it. COMING UP Good Evening: Happy Friday the 13th: 00:01:06 Jacob Steven Mohr’s Charly Singer’s Knife Trick as read by Colin Duncan: 00:05:38 PERTINENT LINKS Support us on Pa…
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The Consciousness of All Intelligence ep.729 Joanna Friedman’s stories and poems are relationally focused and have appeared in a variety of publications and anthologies. She has also co-founded Spartan Blue Tails (SBT), an indie publishing company which recently debuted their first novel, For a Breath I Tarry, a multi-author anthology. She works as…
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Author : Marissa Lingen Narrator : The Word Whore Host : Valerie Valdes Audio Producer : Summer Brooks Originally appeared in Analog (2011), and in Escape Pod 366 (Oct 2012) Some of Them Closer by Marissa Lingen Coming back to Earth was not the immediate shock they expected it to be for me. It was […] Source…
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Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Emily Connelly discuss an audiobook for teens where four narrators in alternating chapters depict intergenerational Filipino sons and fathers over the course of a century. Ramón de Ocampo portrays young Francisco, who left the Philippines and works on California farms in the 1930s. JB Tadena captures angry Emil, whose f…
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Victoria Villarreal and an ensemble cast narrate a thrilling epic set in 1950s Hollywood. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Emily Connelly discuss this lush historical novel based around a Biblical sword-and-sandal film. When an unknown actress from Mexico is cast to play Salome in the latest picture, tempers flare. Villarreal capably narrates the three…
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With over two decades of writing to her credit, author Meg Pokrass has established herself as a key figure in the world of flash fiction. First Law of Holes, her newly-released volume of new and collected stories, represents the astonishing wealth of creativity generated during those years. Meg reads six of the stories from her collection. https://…
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"A Spark In the Dark" is a poignant and powerful story about a brilliant and rebellious young girl who finds purpose and redemption through the guidance of a wise nun, Sister Bernadette. From a troubled teen to a courageous mentor, she inspires others with her unique approach, but her life is tragically cut short when she sacrifices herself to save…
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Author : Matt Dovey Narrator : Matthew James Hamblin Host : Eleanor R. Wood Audio Producer : Devin Martin Discuss on Forums PodCastle 856: TALES FROM THE VAULTS – Clouds in a Clear Blue Sky is a PodCastle original. Rated PG-13 Clouds in a Clear Blue Sky By Matt Dovey It were a clear blue […] The post PodCastle 856: TALES FROM THE VAULTS – Clouds in…
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Jorjeana Marie’s captivating narration brings this portal fantasy to life. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Emily Connelly discuss a story of lost children, fractured friendships, and magical worlds. Mourning the loss of her adoptive mother, Emilie Wendell vows to find her half-sister she never knew, who disappeared in a West Virginia forest years ago.…
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From manuscript to marketplace, what exactly does a publisher do? We cover the big picture and explain how the large houses do it but focus on our two-person shop – how does Empty Set get so much done? Created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs. Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment Every small business – publis…
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Vox Nihili, Vox Dei ep.728 Gideon has the power to do anything. But can even he catch God? Mike Morgan was born in London, but not in any of the interesting parts. He moved to Japan at the age of 30 and lived there for many years. Nowadays, he's based in Iowa, and enjoys family life with his wife and two young children. If you like his writing, be …
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Emma Galvin and Max Meyers voice the perspectives of sommelier-in-training Theo Flowerday and French pastry chef Kit Fairfield. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Emily Connelly discuss this story of two bisexual exes who wind up on a three week European food tour together—the same tour they were meant to take together before they broke up four years ear…
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This is a short skit i wrote again from remembrance to rhetoric to recording without writing , its about a life experience on the leeds train station after listening to all the grumbling people who were crammed onto one train heading south to Sheffield after the entire station power had been turned off due to a ramshackled tramp had climbed up on t…
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The second round of questions from the Sigler Junkies about SLAY and the Siglerverse in general. Lots of great info from Scott in this one as we put SLAY Season 2 to bed and prepare to move on to several episodes of short horror stories. Created by Scott Sigler and Rob Otto Written and performed by Scott Sigler Production Assistance by Allie Press …
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Welcome to episode 658 We have one tale for you tonight, which finds a lone captive amid an army, both living and dead, whose only protection may be fading fast. COMING UP Good Evening: Submissions & Thank-yous: 00:01:06 Laura Davy’s Devouring the Dead as read by Amy Paonessa: 00:04:44 PERTINENT LINKS Support us on Patreon! Spread the darkness. Sho…
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A master performer, Grover Gardner elevates Dreiser’s naturalistic 1925 novel, an account of the strivings and disappointments of Clyde Griffiths, a flawed but fascinating protagonist whose rise and fall end when he commits a heinous crime and is executed for it. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Alan Minskoff discuss a title that Alan says will make ev…
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Of Risk and Relativity, Ch. 24 (book 5) ep.727 Siege the Day! Listen to the book five playlist here https://talltaletv.com/series-of-risk-and-relativity/ or listen to book one http://talltaletv.com/series-monsters-mushrooms/ listen to book two http://talltaletv.com/series-of-tyrants-and-teakettles/ Listen to book three http://talltaletv.com/series-…
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Author : D.A. Xiaolin Spires Narrator : Rebecca Wei Hsieh Host : Tina Connolly Audio Producer : Adam Pracht Vault originally appeared in Clarkesworld, Issue 141 in June 2018. Vault (Part 2 of 2) By D.A. Xiaolin Spires (…Continued from Part 1) “Lukas?” Chenguang’s voice echoes in this expanse of dark. A vortex of light opens to […] Source…
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