The Story Aerie podcast is an audio version of The Story Aerie webserial by Jess Mahler and Raidon Phoenix. The stories are a variety queer chosen family stories centering character growth and community. Most stories are SFF, but there are a few oddballs mixed in as well. Stories are told in season format, with story length ranging from 1 to 6 seasons (so far). Story chapters are 10-15 minutes long, perfect for listening to on a work break or while running a quick errand. For now The Story A ...
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Countess Olivia's uncle seems unable to resist the call of strong drink. His late hours irritate not only her, but her chambermaid as well. And dealing with Sir Toby's drunken friends is not on Maria's list of desires tonight. Season notes: violence, sexism, internalized homophobiaBy Jess Mahler
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After wrecking on the shore of a strange (to her) country, Viola must now look to the future. What can she do when she's lost everything? But perhaps there might be a way after all. Dangerous and glorious and perhaps just what she needs. Season notes: violence, sexism, internalized homophobiaBy Jess Mahler
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Viola is in love with Duke Orsino Duke Orsino is in love with Countess Olivia Countess Olivia is in love with Cesario Cesario is really Viola in disguise… or is he? Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night is a very queer play, But what if you could make it queerer?By Jess Mahler
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King Marcel comes to Oak Haven hoping to cause trouble. Text version: https://www.story-aerie.com/bound-by-his-oath-finale/ Season Content Notes: Coerced consent, violence, patriarchal societies with deeply ingrained sexism (doubly so for the Norns), a woman with her own ideas, and some on-screen sex.…
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Mildthryth talks with Reimund. Reimund kneels for the last time. Text version: https://www.story-aerie.com/bound-by-his-oath-episode-16/ Season Content Notes: Coerced consent, violence, patriarchal societies with deeply ingrained sexism (doubly so for the Norns), a woman with her own ideas, and some on-screen sex.…
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In which Mildthryth confronts Sir John for some answers. Text version: https://www.story-aerie.com/bound-by-his-oath-episode-15/ Season Content Notes: Coerced consent, violence, patriarchal societies with deeply ingrained sexism (doubly so for the Norns), a woman with her own ideas, and some on-screen sex. https://members.story-aerie.com/ https://m…
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Sir Reimund has told his friends the truth of his marriage -- but how are they going to take it? Text version: https://www.story-aerie.com/bound-by-his-oath-episode-14/ Season Content Notes: Coerced consent, violence, patriarchal societies with deeply ingrained sexism (doubly so for the Norns), a woman with her own ideas, and some on-screen sex.…
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Reimund is avoiding Mildthryth, but she won’t put up with it for long. Text version: https://www.story-aerie.com/bound-by-his-oath-episode-13/ Season Content Notes: Coerced consent, violence, patriarchal societies with deeply ingrained sexism (doubly so for the Norns), a woman with her own ideas, and some on-screen sex.…
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With the baron gone, Reimund and Mildthryth have work to do -- if only other things didn't interfere. Season Content notes: culture clash, misogyny, too stoic for his own good, noncon marriage, dubcon sex, not too much sex, explicit sex, Lady/knight, lost colony sci-fi, the Ancestors would be disappointed in you, assumptions screw everyone (in a ba…
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Reimund and Mildthryth have finally settled into a new normal when a messenger from the King arrives. Word of their marriage has reached the King, and he has questions. Season Content notes: culture clash, misogyny, too stoic for his own good, noncon marriage, dubcon sex, not too much sex, explicit sex, Lady/knight, lost colony sci-fi, the Ancestor…
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Reimund and Mildthryth had their first marital fight, and Lady Valdis isn't putting up with any of their foolishness. Season Content notes: culture clash, misogyny, too stoic for his own good, noncon marriage, dubcon sex, not too much sex, explicit sex, Lady/knight, lost colony sci-fi, the Ancestors would be disappointed in you, assumptions screw e…
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Mildthryth and Reimund are trying hard to make this marriage work. To bad they haven't talked about what that looks like. Culture clash, coming up! Contains sexual content. Text version: https://www.story-aerie.com/bound-by-his-oath-episode-9/By Jess Mahler
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No honeymoon for these two. With the wedding over, Mildthryth and Reimund try to settle into new routines of managing the land and keep. Contains sexual content Text version: https://www.story-aerie.com/bound-by-his-oath-episode-8/By Jess Mahler
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It’s Reimund and Mildthryth’s wedding day! Reimund is counting on Mildthryth’s wedding vows to release him from his sworn fealty, but will it work the way he hopes? Content Note: Explicit sexual content Text version: https://www.story-aerie.com/bound-by-his-oath-episode-7/By Jess Mahler
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Mildthryth made Reimund an offer he can't refuse. But can he live with it? Text version: https://www.story-aerie.com/bound-by-his-oath-episode-6/By Jess Mahler
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Damn it, John! Last week Sir John broke parole and attacked Lady Mildthryth when she threatened Reimund... this week Reimund learns the consequences of John's... loyalty. Text version: https://www.story-aerie.com/bound-by-his-oath-episode-5/By Jess Mahler
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Mildthryth has a problem -- does she have a solution? Text version: https://www.story-aerie.com/bound-by-his-oath-episode-4/By Jess Mahler
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Reimund has another chance to talk with Lady Mildthryth, but gets no new answers. Story Content Notes: Coerced consent, violence, patriarchal societies with deeply ingrained sexism (doubly so for the Norns), a woman with her own ideas, and some on-screen sex.By Jess Mahler
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There are many historical romance novels where the feisty heroine is forced into marriage with the alpha male hero. Eventually she learns to love and submit to her new lord, and they live happily every after. In a distant future, this story is playing out again -- with one minor difference. Reimund had thought victory over Lady Mildthryth was inevi…
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There are many historical romance novels where the feisty heroine is forced into marriage with the alpha male hero. Eventually she learns to love and submit to her new lord, and they live happily every after. In a distant future, this story is playing out again -- with one minor difference. Text version: https://www.story-aerie.com/bound-by-his-oat…
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With Lilah's life on the line, ey took the chance that Noble Bethania offers em. But Bethania was taking a chance too... First Came Trust is a short story with a HFN ending. The First, Next, Last trilogy tells the story of three siblings struggling to rebuild after their lives are destroyed. The trilogy will end with a HEA for all three siblings. S…
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It's been a rough day, but Lilah is finally getting some real answers. Text version on my website.By Jess Mahler
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The siblings have been reunited, and Dalma and Sherzod have questions... Text versionBy Jess Mahler
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Dalma and Sherzod are relieved to find themselves safe and cared for -- but they aren't happy to be separated from Lilah and they want some answers.By Jess Mahler
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Lilah knew ey was dead the moment ey met the creature in the woods. Ey never expected eir doom to overtake eir siblings as well. A stranger on the road may offer salvation, but is it worth the price? Part 1 Text versionBy Jess Mahler
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First Came Trust, Part 1: Audio Version Lilah knew ey was dead the moment ey met the creature in the woods. Ey never expected eir doom to overtake eir siblings as well. A stranger on the road may offer salvation, but is it worth the price?By Jess Mahler
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