Treasure Planet meets Hamlet in this quest for vengeance and truth through the depths of space, from the minds of Jane Maree and Magnus Carlssen. Deep in interstellar space, the notorious pirate Captain Dolion of the Nebula stalks his prey. For ten years he has pursued the Nova Alliance in his vengeance for the deaths of his parents. Ten years he has hunted. Ten years he has dreamed of only one thing: Death to the Nova Alliance. Meeting Jesse Kieffer, cursed with mysterious powers, will forc ...
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A semi-monthly audio narration of selected Flash Fiction stories from Havok Publishing. We cover genres from science fiction to fantasy, mystery to drama, humor to thriller! Hosted by Magnus Carlssen and written by authors from around the globe, there's a little something for every fiction lover in this podcast! Also available on Stitcher, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, and RadioLine.
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A Personification of Deadly Vices meets a Personification of Heavenly Virtues face-to-face - in the form of little Tiny Tim Crachit, no less - and a moderate Crisis of Accounts occurs in the Department of Souls. Written by: Hannah Carter Narrated by: Jane Maree Historical Consultant: Martin DeLorean Tinsel Assistant: Tinklebell Gift Wrapper: Little…
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A sandy-haired screenwriter wants revenge after a scriptwriter tanks her movie deal. The question is, who's left holding the bag? Written by: Lincoln Reed Narrated by: Magnus Carlssen Wardrobe Advisor, Luke Howard Fitzhugh Travel Coordinator, Althea Around Staff Psychologist, Les Moody
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When a freak accident sends the navigator to the med bay, an unwitting Archivist is forced to take over...or risk never making it out of the debris field alive. Written by: Jameson C. Smith Narrated by: Magnus Carlssen Retro-thrusters Mechanic: Schlomo Quigley Squadron Staff Accountant: Candace B. Rittenoff Complaints Specialist: Xavier Breath…
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Crumbling under the weight of his own life story, Redge Galloway finds himself unwillingly dragged to the limits of his endurance on a fateful, dark, and stormy night on the Northernmost Cliffs. Written by: Rachel Kimberly Hastings Narrated by: Magnus Carlssen Time Travel Advisor: Justin Thyme Pirate Historian: Arthur Goldteeth Weather Forecaster: …
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What if some typos are actually hidden messages? What if those messages were cries for help? Finding the authors of these typos is the mission of The Typo Alliance. Written by: Victoria Roberts Narrated by: Jane Maree Medical Advisor: Dr. Jessica-Gessica Webemdee Acting Shenanigator: Jane Maree Public Relations: Helendian Thrompestuous Kinti-Condig…
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The music brings back memories, some perhaps best left forgotten. A young man offers to accompany her song - but can she overcome the fear? Written by: Hailey Huntington Narrated by: Jane Maree Set Design: Sarah Penelope Compte-Kumtiquot Resident Spreadsheet Nerd: Magnus Carlssen Costume Artist: Mrs. Tee Shirtanpaentz…
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A psychologist encounters a slightly unusual case - a lover's quarrel that seems to have resulted in an incidental mushroomification. Written by Rachel Dib Narrated by Hugh Janssen Team Therapist Consultant: Nouta Phase Onsite Amphibious: Robert Robbit Mushroom Taste Tester: Spots Toadstool (deceased)…
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Trish desperately wants to live up to her Gran's baking legacy by earning the Socarian Confectioner's Academy scholarship, but can she overcome her lack of magic ability? Written by: Katie S. Williams Narrated by: Jane Maree Dance Cho: Christy Misty Woo Emotional Support: Annie Constan-Tintin-Talloway Cookie Tasting: Dante Wishitwasya…
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Onda feels that her songs are less useful than her sister sirens. When she learns the secret to taking the power of The Eternal - the guardian of the ocean - she learns the truth of the old saying, "with great power comes great responsibility." Written by: Bonnie Maisen Narrated by: Magnus Carlssen Audio Engineer: Talka Wefastah RSS Feed Manager: P…
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A simple word of advice: if you must travel through time, do try not to set off a temporal earthquake that will destroy life as we know it, please? Written by: Katie Hanna Narrated by: Jane Maree Standby Secret Service Agent: Benjamin Kitt Aircraft Engineer: David Flyboy Technical Advisor: Mrs Georgia Georgenstein…
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A desperate craving for freshly-made waffles leads to a cleverly-planned heist. Unfortunately, even the best-laid plans can go awry... Written by: Hailey Huntington Narrated by: Hugh Hugh Copyright Attorney, Pat Pending Liason to the British Isles, Isaiah Oldchap Official Waffle Taster, Nora Morse www.gohavok.com…
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A mysterious affliction has been wreaking havok upon the Wildekind. Jane and Sal investigate...in between snacks. Written by: Nathan Veyon Narrated by: Jane Maree Hairstylist: Birdie McComb Sound Design: Lon Mower Team Geologicologist: Dr. Tillitally Tipto. www.gohavok.com
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Awash in the pitched frenzy of battle with the Nova Alliance, Dolion struggles to think clearly, and tries to focus on escaping with the stardust chest. The arrival of Cookie on the crumbling moon forces his hand, and in a final moment of desperation, Dolion makes his wish. Transcripts can be found at thenebuloussaga.com The Nebulous Saga was writt…
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Single-mindedly driven by his grief, Dolion confronts Kalopsia on the Holuvian moon. The inevitable showdown leaves one of them wounded and the other with an impossible choice. With the fate of the entire Nova Alliance hanging in the balance, Dolion is forced to tip the scales, knowing that no matter what he chooses, not everyone will make it out a…
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Dolion and Jesse arrive at Interstellar, on Holuvian, to meet Jesse’s contact. Kalopsia tells Dolion the truth about wishing-stardust. Jesse attempts to escape, leaving Dolion more desperate than ever to find the legendary treasure. Transcripts can be found at thenebuloussaga.com The Nebulous Saga was written by Jane Maree, and produced by Magnus C…
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Jesse attempts to escape the NEBULA using an emergency pod, but is caught in the act. The revelation of Jesse’s secret gives Dolion hope for a last chance to redeem his past wrongs. Cookie fears this newfound power may prove dangerous…an intuition Dolion ignores, blinded by his insatiable desire for vengeance. Can anyone prevent further calamity by…
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Dolion wrestles with the implications of his attack on the Nova Alliance’s Trade Station, as he discovers no peace in the aftermath of its destruction. Unwilling passenger Jesse Keiffer finds himself unwillingly allied with his own enemy…setting in motion a series of events that will change Dolion’s life forever. Transcripts can be found at thenebu…
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A ten-year crusade reaches a pitched crescendo following a devastating attack on an unsuspecting civilian outpost. A sailor on the renegade starship ‘Nebula’ desperately seeks reason in the wake of the atrocities he witnesses. An old man begs for mercy…and finds none. Transcripts can be found at thenebuloussaga.com The Nebulous Saga was written by …
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When eight-year-old Haddie sees Pongo the giant panda at the Kingsland Zoo, she's utterly disappointed to find out that he is, in fact, not literally giant. That shouldn't be a problem for a very advanced magic wielder like Haddie, right? Nothing could possibly go wrong! Right?
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A terrible, haunting creature called the Soul Stealer roams these woods, claiming the souls of humans it captures. When her mother was taken, she swore to save her - by killing the creature, if necessary. Using herself as bait, she soon comes face-to-face with the Soul Stealer - and lives.
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On the most special nights, the legendary Starbird flies across the night sky, chasing the constellations. Tonight Estelle hopes for her chance to see - and perhaps even catch - this glorious creature. With a star-dust lasso, and her sister Elena, she watches and waits for the opportunity that may change her life forever.…
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The notorious pirate Captain Dolion of the Nebula stalks his prey. For ten years he has pursued the Nova Alliance in his vengeance for the deaths of his parents. Ten years he has hunted. Ten years he has dreamed of only one thing: Death to the Nova Alliance. Meeting Jesse Kieffer, cursed with mysterious powers, will force him to come to terms with …
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"La Loba" - The Wolf. A legend of the southwestern desert. Anyone who can catch it by the tail may demand a wish - so that is exactly what Carmela is going to attempt to do, in order to save the life of her little sister Flor. What she finds, however, is something no-one could have prepared her for.
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It's not easy being Certified Ghost Banishers, but with Oscar by her side, Hazel is ready for anything...until Oscar sniffs out a ghost in the spookiest, most foreboding house in town! Knocking on the door will take all the courage she can muster - but what will they find on the other side?
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22 worlds down, an entire universe to go. Cass' and Jim's search to find a new home planet has led to one disappointment after another. But what if the home they are looking for doesn't need an Earth?
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Aurora the star takes pity upon the helpless humans of earth, who are being hunted by the cruel and wicked Caligo - a shape-shifting jaguar. Blessed by her mother Moon with an earthly form, she joins with young Jensen and Lilia to fight Caligo and drive back the shadows.
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The western frontier is a dangerous place. A lonely prospector seeks his fortune in the mountain streams after the dead of his trail partner. A grizzly encounter leaves him rattled and spooked - but shows him that sometimes fortune comes from the unlikeliest of places.
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Ever since their world was plunged into darkness by the destruction mages, Diana has been trying to invent a device to help her see clearly at night. She thought it was going well...until she discovered what the darkness was hiding.
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Adon's choice to leave Earth was his own, but he didn't expect the tremendous emptiness he would feel as he watched his home planet become just a faint dot in the windowport. His new friend Eclipse shows him a change of perspective - literally and figuratively - and Adon realizes that there is yet so much to find ahead of him.…
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A young boy lives with a terrible ability, which makes him an unwilling danger to any living creature - or person. How far will his mother go to protect him from those who would destroy him? The answer is - as far as it takes.
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A court convenes to pronounce judgement on a scientist gone rogue. As the last-ditch effort, the defense is allowed to speak. It's a strange testimony, laced with surprises, secrets, and sarcasm. And who's to say what's right or wrong? After all...it's just science!
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Cody believes he has found the perfect way to cripple the Takton infrastructure and prevent them from taking more human prisoners as slaves. When a mysterious man named Benson appears and demonstrates a powerful super-ability, Cody realizes that he is just a small piece of something far, far bigger than he knew...…
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The bridge is cold and frosty this morning. In the fog, a girl appears. There's no reason for her to be here this early. What is she planning? Can she be stopped before it's too late?
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Prince Hildebrand is sent on a quest to rid the kingdom of a dangerous dragon. When he finds it, however, he discovers that there is far more to the story than he knew...and that sometimes, the most unlikely allies are the most important.
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Young Pevka and his Aunt work as stokers on a space-train, keeping the engines fed and the train on time. But he wonders...is there more out there for him? Then he learns a startling revelation...that changes everything.
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Desperate to tell his family something he should have said long ago, George will do nearly anything to see his family again. In a landscape ravaged and burned by the Great War, he makes a last-ditch effort to cross time and space, to make peace with the people he holds close.
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A legendary toymaker invents a time-travel device, wreaking havok on society. A secretive company of Watchers is formed to unmake his invention...until they discover Case 43b.
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When a young man stumbles into his wand-shop one afternoon, Exeter believes him to be yet another clueless student. It only takes a few moments to realize that not only is the young man not a student, he's something else entirely...
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Jessmina meets new faces every day, and has the unenviable task of cheering up even the most downbeat of weary souls. On one fateful winter night, four people enter the tavern, and one of them looks familiar. She doesn't know it yet, but this night will change her life forever. The most special Winter Special! Based on the original flash fiction by…
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Kevin inherits a strange crystal bauble from his Gran, and finds that it connects him to her in ways that he never expected. Fortunately, he also inherited her heart and courage, and soon finds himself on the adventure of a lifetime.
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Mad scientist - er, wannabe supervillain - Dr. Detestable's favorite night of the week has arrived: New Invention Night. With the help of his loyal pet Scrofa, and earnestly incompetent assistant Korgo, he's about to unleash a nightmare upon the mildly amused citizens of Doomsylvania!
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After three years of planning and saving, Markus finally gets his chance to visit the Cursed Gardens. Once inside, he finds that the legendary statues there are more real than he could have ever imagined...and might just give him his own shot at becoming a legend himself.
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A grim, vengeance-sworn pirate captain prepares to strike a mortal blow to his enemy's civilization. Gently, the ship's cook tries to reason with him for the sake of the innocent lives to be lost. Will he be able to sway the captain's blood-lust and prevent a terrible tragedy? Sound design by Kathryn Stanley.…
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When Kasper Kade makes the trip up to his Grandpa's home in northern Vermont, he notices a few things out of place. Nothing really strange, of course, just mostly...stains. Odd spots on the floor he doesn't remember. Stains the color of...Zythian blood?
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An ancient Djinn offers three wishes, an informational brochure, and a complimentary pen. "Genie in a bottle" sure isn't what it used to be.
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A nighttime police call to the old amusement park. Officer Jackson suspects that something might be hiding out there. Turns out to be a puppy, stuck in some old rusty metal...or is that just the bait?
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When saboteurs try to prevent the Treskipian Ambassador from attending crucial peace talks, it's up to Eddie Caplan and his Recepticore handler, Dr. Jaunica Brightmayne, to stop them before it's too late.
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Raven's restaurant is about to be reviewed by a fearsome food critic. Seeking advice, she turns to her Granny - because Grannies always know what to do, right? Of course - as long as you don't ask for a recipe!
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The off-world blues music scene was never the same after CHAR15Le3 showed up. Now Unit 12 is searching for her...and that only means bad news. Fortunate for her, Maisy and Samantha know her truth, and are watching her back.
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After a tragic accident, a man is haunted by the ghost of his wife. Despite the fears of the housekeepers, she just wants to help him move on with his life. How can he ever understand her true intentions?
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