In today’s chapter, Carl returns to The Ribbon, deciding to work rather than go home and vent his feelings over the loss of Aminia. However, an unruly patron makes him wonder if returning to work was such a good idea. This is a fan fiction based on Chris Lester’s Metamor City universe. The Raven and the Writing Desk Main Site: https://chrislester.o…

Hello and welcome back! Today I have some brand-spanking new fiction for your thirsty ears. I’m presenting – for the first time – ‘Ribbon Dancer,’ the sequel to my Metamor City fan fiction project ‘Rebirth.’ The story picks up about 2 years after ‘Rebirth.’ Carl is adjusting to his life as a theriomorph, has a ‘night job’ with more of his kind, and…

Today I have Part 2 of ‘Rebirth,’ my Metamor City fan fiction for your listening pleasure. I also wax a bit on my feelings now that I have a new job starting in a few days, and talk about what I’ll be airing on this show next. The Raven and the Writing Desk Main Site: https://chrislester.org/the-raven-and-the-writing-desk/ On Podchaser: https://www…

Hello again. Now that ‘Outcast’ is done for now and ‘A New Beginning’ is being worked on, I wanted to take a bit of a break away from Dalan’s world and dive into the mystical, magical world of Chris Lester’s Metamor City. This story, ‘Rebirth,’ was originally read by Chris on his podcast, but like ‘Outcast’ I’ve gone over it again, tightened up a f…

This is it. After all the trials and tribulations, the highs and the lows, the joy and the tears…the final chapter of the re-mastered version of ‘Outcast’ is here. In this chapter: In the aftermath of Te’Ki’s departure, Dalan learns of her fate, and his path to redemption is secured in his mind. The Raven and the Writing Desk Main Site: https://chr…

Welcome back! The end is in sight, folks. Just one more chapter after this and the re-mastered version of ‘Outcast’ will be fully posted both here and on The Kick in the Cast site. For today, I have chapter 26 for you ready to go. It’s been a long road to get here, and while I am looking ahead to new challenges and stories, this one will be going b…

Hello and welcome back everyone! Today I have chapter 25 of ‘Outcast’ on deck for you. As always I’m cross-posting this episode on the original Outcast feed as well. In this episode: Dalan and Te’Ki deal with the aftermath of Dalan’s rescue of his siblings from the Shatlia, and he learns of a growing situation in the Clans. He also deals with the r…

Whoa! Two weeks in a row? I might be on a roll here as we get close to the end of this novel. Today I have chapter 24 of ‘Outcast’ for you. In this episode, Dalan continues to plan for he and Te’Ki to leave the dwelling and strike out on their own as exiles on the run. However, fate decides (as always) to complicate things and throw another wrench …

Well, looks like 2021 is turning into the ‘Hold My Beer’ of 2020. It’s been a while, and I apologize for that, but I’m now here with Episode 23 of ‘Outcast.’ In this chapter, Dalan starts working through the possible repercussions of his revelation. If he’s right, the reasons for his exile go far deeper than a mere robbery and failed murder. The Ki…

After a bit of some time off, I’m back with Chapter 22 of Outcast. In this episode, Dalan is questioned by Tomas about his exile. At first, the young tiger is hesitant to delve into it, but an incident at the Port Authority helps him put things in perspective. He then begins to question the nature of his exile, and arrives at a startling conclusion…

Today I have chapter 21 of ‘Outcast’ In this episode: Dalan returns home after his revelatory conversation with Khrasa, but instead of Te’Ki waiting for him, someone else is. He begins to understand the gravity of his situation, and what he might have to do in order to truly regain his honor. The Kick In the Cast on Podchaser: https://podchaser.com…

In today’s chapter: The beast within Dalan struggles to get free. It had a taste of violence and craves more, causing Dalan to give into his anger and frustration. Determined to understand what’s happening to him, Dalan confronts Khrasa, wanting answers…and willing to kill him should he refuse. The Kick In the Cast on Podchaser: https://podchaser.c…

Today I have chapter 19 of ‘Outcast’ for you. CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains scenes of sexual abuse, coercion, enslavement, and drug use. Listener discretion is advised. In this chapter: Te’Ki opens up to Dalan about her past, from the moment she was exiled to when she finally met him at the warehouse. Will her sordid pass push Dalan away, …

Hello and welcome back. Today I have chapter 18 of ‘Outcast’ for you. In this episode: Dalan and Te’Ki have been taken by a quartet of mystery assailants. Dalan learns hints of Te’Ki’s past and how she came to be in his country, and also learns a tiny bit of what he’s truly capable of as a student of the L’au Tari. CONTENT WARNING: This chapter con…

Today we have chapter 17 of ‘Outcast’ on deck for you, and a small story about me meeting – and surprising – an accomplished fantasy author. Content Warning: This chapter contains scenes of suggested sexual content, and suggested child abuse. Listener discretion is advised. Show Notes: The Kick In the Cast on Podchaser: https://podchaser.com/kickin…

Today I have chapter 16 of Outcast WARNING: This episode contains scenes of consensual mature content of an intimate nature. While explicit language is not used, there is allusion to sex between two people. In this episode, Dalan returns to his dwelling after his weekend retreat with Khrasa, expecting to come home to an empty home. However, our you…

Today I have chapter 15 of Outcast for you. In today’s episode, Dalan continues to train with Khrasa during their mountain retreat. He agonizes over the possibility of losing Te’Ki after his last-minute confession to her, but before long he has other things to think about. Show Notes The Kick In the Cast on Podchaser: https://podchaser.com/kickinth…

In today’s episode I have chapter 14 of ‘Outcast’ for your listening pleasure. In today’s chapter, Dalan finally confesses to Te’Ki about his training as a L’au Tari, an art deemed forbidden by the Clans. He doesn’t know how Te’Ki’s upbringing viewed the Beast Walkers, and even after he leaves for his first retreat he’s not sure what she truly thin…

In this episode, I have chapter 13 of Outcast. In this week’s chapter, Te’Ki’s assailant is identified, and Dalan learns that the Clans are not only fallible, but the reasons behind his exile might not be so cut and dried as they once were. Show Notes The Kick In the Cast on Podchaser: https://podchaser.com/kickinthecast The Kick In the Cast websit…

In today’s episode I have Chapter 12 of the remade ‘Outcast’ for your listening pleasure. In this chapter, Dalan and his new roommate finally begin to talk to each other. He learns her name, where she’s from, and they quickly form a friendship that promises to blossom into something much more. But Dalan knows that when her sickness passes that she’…

Hello and welcome back. This is Episode 12 of The Kick In The Cast Podcast, which is also available on its own site. However, for the duration of the re-release of ‘Outcast,’ I’ll be cross-posting each new chapter here as well. In today’s chapter, Dalan begins his first day of work at the Karalla City Port Authority, and soon learns that no matter …

And hello again. Welcome back and I apologize for being away so long. The explanation is in today’s episode. Today is chapter 10 of my re-mastered and re-edited podcast novel ‘Outcast.’ As always, I am cross-posting this episode on my original ‘Outcast’ podcast feed. In today’s chapter, Dalan makes sure his new house guest is alive and well after f…

Well, it took a bit of blood, sweat, tears, and putting up with some hellacious weather, but here we are, back on track with Chapter 9 of Outcast, and the first double-digit episode of The Kick In the Cast. Now that the show is 10 episodes long, I decided it was time to open the show up a bit more to the outside world, so I’ve created a page at Pod…

Hello again. Sorry for the wait; my throat wasn’t being very nice to me so I decided to give it some time off to heal and get my voice nice and restored. So today I’ve got Chapter 8 of ‘Outcast’ for you, and as always I’m cross-posting this chapter here. If you’re listening to the show there, I’d encourage you to subscribe to this feed at http://fe…

This week, I’m posting chapter 7 of my podcast novel ‘Outcast.’ As always, I’m cross-posting this show’s episode to the original ‘Outcast’ podcast feed. WARNING: This chapter contains scenes of violence some may find offensive. Listener discretion is strongly advised. You have been warned. Show Notes ‘The Kick In the Cast’ podcast feed: http://feed…

Hello again. This week we’re continuing with Chapter 6 of ‘Outcast.’ If you’re listening to it here, I encourage you to subscribe to my new show’s feed at http://feeds.feedburner.com/kickinthecast. In today’s episode, Dalan follows the map given to him to the Foundation’s meeting place. It takes some effort for him to arrive, and when he does, he r…

Today we’re continuing with Chapter 5 of ‘Outcast,’ cross-posted both here and on my new show feed over at https://kickit.yo5.ca. In this chapter, Dalan awakens after a painful night in his new home: his former Clan’s dwelling for exiles. As he gets used to his new surroundings and situation, the young tiger learns that someone is in fact watching …

Welcome back. I’m glad to see you here once again. Today we have chapter 4 of ‘Outcast’ for your listening pleasure. I also do a bit of philosophical waxing about the art of podcasting, and what it means to me. It’s just my opinion about the commitment podcasters should have in regards to their audience, and admittedly it’s one with which I’ve had …

Hello and welcome back. I apologize for the lateness, but technical/personal issues decided to rear their collective ugly heads this past week. However, we press forward. This is the re-mastered chapter 3 of ‘Outcast,’ which is also being aired on my new podcast, The Kick In the Cast. I’m cross-posting to both feeds, and if you’re interested, you c…

Welcome back. I hope the new version of chapter 1 of ‘Outcast’ was to your liking. Today we’re continuing with chapter 2 of the re-mastered version of the story. I’m cross-posting here from my new podcast feed, The Kick in the Cast. As I mentioned last week, I’ll be cross-posting on both feeds for the duration of the novel, which will be for a few …

Holy crap! I’m not dead. Far from it, actually. While life has definitely thrown me around a fair bit lately, I’m back on my feet and I’ve been working on the long-promised re-write to ‘Outcast.’ The writing and editing parts are finished, and the recordings are finally sounding good to my ears. I’ve also started a new show: The Kick In the Cast, w…

Dalan tries to deal with the aftermath of Te’Ki’s departure and death, as well as the knowledge that the Rondoki most likely possess the Ka’al P’ack. He finally realizes the only viable option left for him to finally attain some peace in his life: Go through the Rondoki Clan…no matter the cost.By Outcast – A Podcast Novel

Te’Ki comes to an important decision that will leave Dalan wide open to become what he’s meant to…but at a terrible cost.By Outcast – A Podcast Novel

The aftermath of Dalan’s intervention prompts an encounter with his Grandfather, at which point the young tiger relates his and Te’Ki’s suspicion about the Ka’al P’ack’s fate. Dalan also learns what price he may have to pay in order to not only regain his honor, but also to save his family. His internal conflict doesn’t escape Te’Ki’s eye, who fina…

Autumn is in the air, and as Dalan’s thoughts turn back toward resuming his schooling under his new identity, he still wrestles with his feelings about how to deal with the suspected reasons behind his exile. His thoughts are interrupted though as he comes to the aid of someone from his past…and comes far too close to being discovered.…

Dalan struggles with his conflicting thoughts. While part of him wants justice against those who wronged him, the other part wants to carry on with his plan to take he and Te’Ki away from Bengalis at first opportunity. An incident during his duties at the docks drives him closer to one of those decisions.…

A potential bomb threat shuts down all operations at the docks, and Dalan is tasked to help locate it. As he investigates with his assigned team, he learns a bit more that pushes him to begin asking the hard questions about his exile. However, when he returns home and begins his investigation, the truth that’s revealed proves to be a bit more than …

Things have settled down once more between Dalan and Te’Ki. Dalan begins to feel more comfortable in his life both as an exile hiding in plain sight, and as Khrasa’s student. Tomas and Dalan finally meet, and the white tiger begins hinting that his friend should start investigating the nature of his exile.…

Dalan’s internal conflict over what he did in that alley finally catches up with him, and in his frustration he awakens one of the aspects of training as a L’au Tari. Thinking this to be some kind of plot, he confronts his master and learns yet another hidden truth. After, he is confronted by his Grandfather, who imparts a harsh life lesson on the …

In the aftermath of the massacre in the alley, Te’Ki finally shares with Dalan the truth about her past: a journey of torture and abuse only for her to finally break free and eventually find her way to him.By Outcast – A Podcast Novel

Dalan and Te’Ki are trapped in an alley by a group of thugs who apparently know the cougar quite well. However, before more secrets are revealed, one of them makes the single worst mistake he could ever make: He dares to hurt the one Dalan loves. What follows…is a nightmare…By Outcast – A Podcast Novel

The night before he’s to leave again for another mountain retreat, Dalan decides to take his new love out for a night on the town. While they’re out, Dalan encounters both an echo of his past, and a dark harbinger of one possible future…By Outcast – A Podcast Novel

Dalan returns to his dwelling after his mountain retreat. He expects to open the door to a dark, lonely place, but what waits for him is something much, much more…By Outcast – A Podcast Novel

The time for Dalan’s first mountain retreat has come. Risking the budding relationship between he and Te’Ki, he reveals that he’s training in the forbidden art of the L’au Tari before accompanying Khrasa to the mountains. Once there, Dalan finally realizes his true place in this game the Clans are playing: the same place in which all the exiles are…

Dalan’s Grandfather and the Elder of his Clan, Won Ch’ang Kalamar, has broken Clan law by coming to visit his exiled grandson. However, Dalan learns that this isn’t the first time he’s done so. The tale that Won weaves only helps to further Dalan’s growing disgust at the society from which he was cast out. After Won leaves, Dalan and Te’Ki bed down…

Dalan and Te’Ki spend the night learning about each other’s origins and end up talking through the night. As time progresses, Dalan begins to develop feelings for the cougar, only to have those feelings drive him into a murderous rage as someone dares to threaten her life.By Outcast – A Podcast Novel

It’s Dalan’s first day on the job as a dock-worker for the Karalla City Port Authority. Under the guise of Darien Kain, he learns the ins and outs of the job, but once again witnesses the darker side of society where exiles are concerned. Later, he returns home and after an exchange with his house guest, he storms out once more. It seems that no ma…

After rescuing the cougar and treating her sickness, Dalan awakens to find his new house guest to be rather ungrateful and dubious of his intentions. Frustrated, he chooses to continue with the directions laid out by his new teacher, Khrasa, and he works to secure himself a job and through that, the means to become self-sufficient. He also meets wi…

Dalan awakens the next morning after defying exile dogma and burying the three exiled kittens. Suddenly his dwelling is invaded by a creature of legend, only for him to learn that he’s been watched since he was in the hospital. Now, the voice that encouraged him during his recovery now offers him a chance to become something more than he could have…

Dalan arrives at a warehouse where exiles are welcomed. There he meets Silas, who explains the nature of the warehouse and how the life of an exile can be better than one thinks if one is careful. However, a fatal encounter reminds Dalan very quickly that as comfortable as one can be, exiles are still hated and also hunted.…