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Our greatest actors transport us through the magic of fiction, one short story at a time. Sometimes funny. Always moving. Selected Shorts connects you to the world with a rich diversity of voices from literature, film, theater, and comedy. New episodes every Thursday, from Symphony Space.
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“Make your statement, face your fear.” A weekly horror fiction podcast examining what lurks in the archives of the Magnus Institute, an organisation dedicated to researching the esoteric and the weird. Join Jonathan Sims as he explores the archive, but be warned, as he looks into its depths something starts to look back… New episodes every Thursday produced by Rusty Quill, featuring guest actors, short stories, serial plots and more. The Magnus Protocol launches in January 2024. Hosted on Ac ...
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Tales of supernatural suspense written and produced by Soren Narnia. The text of these stories is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike CC BY-NC-SA. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sorennarnia Also by the author: the podcast 'Those Snowy Nights You Read to Me, They'll Never Be Forgotten.'
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The Other Stories | Sci-Fi, Horror, Thriller, WTF Stories

Hawk & Cleaver | A Digital Story Studio bringing you the best new stories to watch, read, sniff, and absorb.

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These aren't the stories your mother used to tell you ... no, these are The Other Stories. The Other Stories is a weekly short story podcast. A modern take on The Twilight Zone, Tales From The Crypt, or The Outer Limits. Sci-Fi, Horror, Thriller, WTF stories delivered right to your podcast feed every Monday morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Storyfeather

Nila Patel: Fictioneer

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I'm Nila, and I have stories to tell you. Stories in the genres of science fiction, fantasy, horror, fairy tale, mystery, and mythology. Mortals wield godly powers, eggs appear out of enchanted pockets, sentient substances are invented, and stars are incubated in the hearts of humans. Welcome to Storyfeather.
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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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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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Stories Fables Ghostly Tales Podcast

Stories Fables Ghostly Tales Podcast

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Do you want storytelling fiction, or real horror? Mystery and Intrigue? Repaired classic Old Time Radio Drama's? Join me mates, for over 750 episodes on my NO AD Podcast with a HUGE variety of stories. There is literally a story for everyone on this Podcast and I can't wait to bring them to your lovely ears! 💖
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LeVar Burton Reads

LeVar Burton and Stitcher

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The best short fiction, handpicked by the best voice in podcasting and presented in 3D immersive audio. In every episode, host LeVar Burton (Roots, Reading Rainbow, Star Trek) invites you to take a break from your daily life, and dive into a great story. LeVar’s narration blends with gorgeous soundscapes to bring stories by Stephen King, Toni Morrison, Nnedi Okorafor, Kurt Vonnegut, Ken Liu and more to life. So, if you’re ready, let’s take a deep breath... Our immersive audio is best with he ...
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Interviews, book chat and everything about the short stories and graphic fiction from all around the world appearing in Fictionable Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Brought to you by http://skinner.fm, Flash Pulp is an experiment in broadcasting fresh pulp stories in the modern age - five to ten minutes of fiction brought to you Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays. A recurring cast of characters appear in both one off and serial tales, - classically styled weird, fantasy and adventure stories, for your eyes or podcast feed.
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Writer Unleashed is a weekly podcast for fiction and memoir writers. It's a deep dive into story techniques, writing craft, and the mindsets that help you write with unstoppable momentum and create stories readers can't put down.
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Ron’s Amazing Stories is a weekly podcast. We play classic short stories, old time radio and much more. Do you have a story that you want to tell? Ron will read it on the show or you can tell it for yourself! Also, we do interviews with authors, radio personalities, actors and even an NBA all-star. Tune in each week to find out what are Ron’s Amazing Stories!
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Short stories spark your imagination. Join author Susan Quilty as she uses simple writing prompts to free-write her way into strange, silly, or poignant tales. Biweekly episodes offer new stories. To learn more about Susan and her books, visit SusanQuilty.com.Note: Prior to 2023, every 5th episode featured story commentary instead of a new story.
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AntipodeanSF Radio Show is devoted to the regular weekly presentation of fabulous and original science-fiction, fantasy, or horror mini-stories of about 500 words each.
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Hey Everyone! Welcome to Short stories for Kids! I’m Lucy and me and my team of writers, Simon and Alex will turn your ideas in to a magical story! We upload a new story every Tuesday and Friday! So to be in with a chance of being in one of them, write your story ideas in an Apple Review. To become a Premium member and get Ad free listening plus bonus stories! Sign up at https://shortstoriesforkids.supercast.com/ See you soon Gang :)
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Manawaker Studio's Flash Fiction Podcast features a new piece of short short fiction each Thursday. The stories range widely in genre and theme, but lean a bit toward fantasy and science fiction. Hosted by CB Droege. To submit a story for consideration visit manawaker.com/ffp-submissions/ To help support the podcast visit patreon.com/manawaker
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From the Mutual Audio Network, Wednesday Wonders is the award-winning weekly collection of modern audio drama and audio fiction in the genres of science-fiction and fantasy. In a million different worlds, universes apart, and yet right next to you. Wednesday Wonders is exciting Audio!
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Conversations with the biggest names in horror fiction. A podcast for horror readers who want to know where their favourite stories came from . . . and what frightens the people who wrote them.
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THE TRUTH makes movies for your ears. They're short stories that are sometimes dark, sometimes funny, and always intriguing. Every story is different, but they all take you to unexpected places using only sound. If you're new, some good starting places are: Silvia's Blood, That's Democracy, Moon Graffiti, Tape Delay, or whatever's most recent. Listening with headphones is encouraged! We're a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX.
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Neon Inkwell

Rusty Quill Ltd

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This innovative compilation series features short form podcasts from a variety of creators. This project looks to highlight new and underrepresented creators, as well as showcasing a few from recognized Rusty Quill favourites. Whether it’s a post-apocalyptic space thriller or a quirky monster road trip, Neon Inkwell listeners will always have something new to discover. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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: SLAY Season 2: Hatchet Man, the continuat ...
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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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Science Fiction Remnant

Robert, Giancarlo & Ray

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A podcast for sci-fi lovers that span across books, movies, Tv-Shows, or games. We may discuss wild theories about some science fiction topics. SPOILERS may be included, so be sure to watch, listen, or read before listening. To record a voice message on this episode or future episodes, please go to https://anchor.fm/scifiremnant and click on the message button. Music provided by miggztheatlas https://www.instagram.com/miggztheatlas/ Discord: https://discord.gg/yRynvjB Universal link: https:/ ...
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Immunities

Dueling Genre Productions

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Immunities is an original audio drama about the survivors of an alien invasion, who have to decide what kind of life to lead surrounded by those who look like, and in some ways are, the people they used to know. It’s science fiction, thriller, drama, and the rest of life all mixed together. Created and Executive Produced by Bob Koester. More background, information, and ways to support us can be found at our main web page… http://immunitiesdrama.com
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A full-cast dark fiction anthology of horror, thrillers, and suspense. Each episode features a new character-driven horror story that spans genres of psychological horror, thrillers, suspense, creature features, and grounded tales where obsession, love, rage, and revenge clash in the murky worlds of the supernatural and paranormal. It’s Black Mirror meets Silent Hill meets American Horror Story - where the monster is always very close to home. Every thrilling Ominous Thrill tale is fully dra ...
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When Baron Raven discovers a rare gem in his mines, he performs his duty by making a gift of the gem to his liege, King Monkey. Genre: Fable Excerpt: In the mines within the five mountains that lay at the kingdom’s borders, Baron Raven discovered a most wondrous stone. Even in its raw form, it shone with a cosmic gleam that kindled the baron’s curi…
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Written by Alex Find The Apple Seed wherever you get your podcasts. Come and follow more adventures on our animated TV show on Youtube! 📺🤩 SUBSCRIBE HERE: youtube.com/@shortstoriesforkidspodcast If you would like a special birthday shout out, order one here! 🎂 https://www.shortstoriesforkidspodcast.com/ Looking for Ad Free Episodes? Just join our 🌟…
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“Every Part of You” was first published in OOZE: Little Bursts of Body Horror, edited by Ruth Anna Evans, in March 2023 and was also included in Hexagon Magazine’s The Year’s Best Arthropod Short Fiction, Volume 1. “To Be Human” is a PseudoPod Original “Taproot” is a PseudoPod Original “Every Part of You”: CW terminal illness, body horror, insects …
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Welcome to episode 657. First, a child born from death struggles against dark instincts. Then, as two women prepare to crown an heir after the death of the village matriarch, they find themselves in a fight to defend their very way of life. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 Rhiannon Rasmussen’s The Lives of Scavengers as read by Krystal Hammond: 00:…
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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 1 of 2) By D.A. Xiaolin Spires Chenguang hikes up her sleeves before vaulting over the pile of fuzzy moss and greets Lukas with a nod. […] Source…
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Meg Wolitzer presents three stories in that explore the idea of “fitting in,” and whether it’s worth the effort. In “Reality,” by Diana Spechler, a woman longs for the ephemeral glory of a reality show. It’s read by Kirsten Vangsness. “Long Hair,” by Uche Okonkwo, performed by Karen Pittman, explores hair as a form of power. And “A Sacrifice,” by S…
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CAT2RB2578-17081998-13052024 Transmutation (human) -/- ceremony (academic) Incident Elements: Childhood Trauma Graphic Injury Ostectomy Supernatural Transformation Body Horror Transcripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/ This episode is dedicated to Nathaniel Shawver, thank you for your generous support! You can …
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On the show this week we visit the history of the radio series CBS Radio Mystery Theater. Then we have four listener stories. An author has something strange happening with one of his manuscripts, a true story about a deadman floating home, a pen that can duplicate itself, and a ghost boy who lives in a cemetery. Our featured story asks the questio…
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“Sky’s Falling” by Stuart Docherty Manawaker Patreon: https://patreon.com/manawaker/ Manawaker store: https://payhip.com/Manawaker More info / Contact CB Droege: https://cbdroege.taplink.ws The Flash Fiction Podcast Theme Song is by Kevin McCleod The Producer, Editor, and Narrator of the podcast is CB Droege Author Bio: Stuart is a British writer a…
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Write an ALIEN movie that holds continuity across the entire franchise. Easy, right? Wrong! We break down the challenges facing director Fede Alvarez for his cinematic spectacular ALIENS: ROMULUS. Created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs. Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment What’s better than a face-hugger? …
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Written by Alex Find The Apple Seed wherever you get your podcasts. Come and follow more adventures on our animated TV show on Youtube! 📺🤩 SUBSCRIBE HERE: youtube.com/@shortstoriesforkidspodcast If you would like a special birthday shout out, order one here! 🎂 https://www.shortstoriesforkidspodcast.com/ Looking for Ad Free Episodes? Just join our 🌟…
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They’re dear friends, so they said: We love your plays. The evening wore on. Wine was taken. They said: But your stuff is very dark, very sad. Why don ‘t you write something happy? A love story? And because they’re dear friends, I decided I would. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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There's a lot on Canadian author Kathryn Mockler's mind when it comes to what sorts of things the future might hold. In her hybrid collection Anecdotes (Book*hug Press), she channels her anxiety about the planet into bold, original, and surprisingly humorous works that take aim at the indifference surrounding us in these perilous times. We read fou…
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Five shorter tales… and just a smidgen more. Intro music by Emma Fradd of the Sibling Horror Podcast. "Hallowed World" by E J R M, all rights reserved. Additional voice: TheFinalGirly. Photo by Diana Siedel. Prologue: Purcell the Creator, Part 1 (00:02) 1. novelty (00:37) 2. screen-share (9:27) 3. sleeperette (26:09) 4. jarprechaun (46:35) 5. tempt…
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Written by Alex Find The Apple Seed wherever you get your podcasts. Come and follow more adventures on our animated TV show on Youtube! 📺🤩 SUBSCRIBE HERE: youtube.com/@shortstoriesforkidspodcast If you would like a special birthday shout out, order one here! 🎂 https://www.shortstoriesforkidspodcast.com/ Looking for Ad Free Episodes? Just join our 🌟…
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Send us a Text Message. Anna Bogutskaya is one of the UK’s most prominent film critics, with a penchant for horror. She knows her scary onions. And in her new book, Feeding the Monster, she asks an important question (well, important to the likes of you and me) – Why does horror have a hold on us? In concise but free-ranging essays, she looks at th…
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Authors : Diana Dima and Sara Omer Narrators : Tanja Milojevic and Kitty Sarkozy Host : Matt Dovey Audio Producer : Devin Martin Discuss on Forums PodCastle 854: DOUBLE FEATURE: City Grown From Seed and Harvest House is a PodCastle original. City Grown from Seed-Content warnings for off-screen death of a parent and mild references […] The post PodC…
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How do you show, don't tell? What's the difference? Are you telling when you think you're showing? Or showing the wrong things? Is there ever a good time to tell? Show, don't tell is one of the trickiest things to understand, let alone master. You need both showing and telling. It's just a matter of when and how. So in this episode, I'll show you t…
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Written by Alex Come and follow more adventures on our animated TV show on Youtube! 📺🤩 SUBSCRIBE HERE: youtube.com/@shortstoriesforkidspodcast If you would like a special birthday shout out, order one here! 🎂 https://www.shortstoriesforkidspodcast.com/ Looking for Ad Free Episodes? Just join our 🌟PREMIUM CHANNEL 🌟 Join up to our Premium channel thr…
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This month we are featuring a feed drop of one of many brilliant podcasts on the RQ Network: The Silt Verses. The Silt Verses is an award winning, full-cast audio drama that lurks in the grey area between horror and contemporary fantasy. This first episode follows Carpenter and Faulkner as they begin their search for other members of their forgotte…
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98.1 Worth a Thousand Words Ainsley Kay has tried her best to survive the loss of her family, but when every piece of art in the world becomes a horrifying gateway to a nameless evil, her grief and solitude becomes too much to bear. Written by Dexter McLeod (http://www.linktr.ee/dextermcleod) Narrated by Erika Ventura (https://instagram.com/efventu…
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Vol 98 - Infestation + Interview W/ Paul Tremblay Editorial by Luke Kondor (https://www.lukekondor.com) Produced by Karl Hughes (https://twitter.com/karlhughes)) Special feature Interview by Daniel Willcocks (https://www.danielwillcocks.com/)) With Paul Tremblay (https://www.moralityinhorror.com/) Paul Tremblay has won the Bram Stoker, British Fant…
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This episode features "The Happiness Institute" written by AnaMaria Curtis. Published in the July 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/curtis_07_24 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/clarkesworld?…
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Yiyun Li reads her story “The Particles of Order,” from the September 2, 2024, issue of the magazine. Li is the author of eight books of fiction, including the novels “Must I Go” and “The Book of Goose,” and the story collection “Wednesday’s Child,” which was a finalist for this year’s Pulitzer Prize in Fiction. A new nonfiction book, “Things in Na…
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When Kellius Droman died, his age-suppression spell on Delilah evaporated. She went from thirteen years old to twenty-two years old almost instantly. While she will inherit her father’s empire, she’s angry and bitter at his manipulation. Only one person in the world understands the pain of being unknowingly magically modified by a person who is sup…
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"For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy". St. Luke, 1, 44 Music List: Sleepwalk- Santo and Jonny Any Way You Want Me- Elvis- Sun Records- 1956 Schumann Piano Quartet in E flat, Mv. III: Andante Cantabile Content Warning: Sex references, language, rape references, misogyny…
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This week on the Drabblecast, become something new! We bring you two stories about transformation by author Christine Nogle. Narrated by The Word Whore. Reach your full biological potential at the Drabblecast’s patreon. FALL INTO WATER, BECOME SOMEONE NEW by Christine Nogle Lines after lines of picnic tables are set on the plain, […]…
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This week on the Drabblecast, become something new! We bring you two stories about transformation by author Christine Nogle. Narrated by The Word Whore. Reach your full biological potential at the Drabblecast’s patreon. FALL INTO WATER, BECOME SOMEONE NEW by Christine Nogle Lines after lines of picnic tables are set on the plain, […]…
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Featured on Beltrovata: Exotica Leftovers - by Doug Jacquier Feeling Blue-on-Blue - by Wes Parish - narrated by Charlie Adler The Day All People Turned Literally Blue - by Alexander P. Bird - narrated by Michelle Walker Screwtape's Final Confession - by Wes Parish - narrated by Adam Fleet Our Audio License AntipodeanSF Radio Show by Ion Newcombe is…
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This episode features "Aktis Aeliou, or The Machine of Margot's Destruction" written by Natalia Theodoridou. Published in the July 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/theodoridou_07_24 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/clarke…
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This episode features "Stellar Evolutions in Pop Idol Artistry" written by Em X. Liu. Published in the July 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/liu_07_24 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/clarkesworld?…
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This episode features "The Best Version of Yourself" written by Grant Collier. Published in the July 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/collier_07_24 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/clarkesworld?…
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