SHORT STORY READINGS
Winning short stories performed by voice over actors.
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MYSTERY Short Story Reading: The Locket, by Joshua Napper
Performed by Val Cole
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SHORT STORY Reading: Cheryl, by Damon Yeargain
Performed by Val Cole
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FEMALE Festival SHORT STORY Reading: FEAR, by Cherloria Maskell-Smith
Performed by Val Cole
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ROMANCE Short Story: Loving Ourselves Together, by Libby Bahr
Performed by Val Cole
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DRAMA Short Story: Where is the Beginning of the Circle, by Rosko Tzolov
Performed by Val Cole
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HORROR Short Story: The Burned Man, by JS Apsley
Performed by Val Cole
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FAMILY Short Story: Annika's Easter, by Kirsten Miles (interview)
Although Annika is blind, she doesn't need eyes to "see," and she finds joy in the small things. This Easter is no different as she plays with her cousins, helps her family bake, and comforts her little sister.
Performed by Val Cole
Get to know the writer:
1. What is your short story about?
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YOUNG ADULT Short Story: The Woods Beyond the Fence, by Morgan Laidler
Performed by Val Cole
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BIOGRAPHY Short Story: In Pursuit of my Erection, by Rosko Tzolov
Performed by Val Cole
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COMEDY Novel 1st Chapter: WHY I HATE MY FRIENDS, by Michael Buzzelli (interview)
Summary: Andrew learns that his partner has a new boyfriend and all his friends knew about, to make matters worse, as soon as he moves on to someone new, they all plan to help his ex get back together with him.
Performed by Val Cole
Get to know the writer:
1. What is your novel about?
Andrew...
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LITERARY FICTION Short Story: The Machine, by Kelsey Stewart
Performed by Val Cole
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LGBTQ+ Short Story Read: Devil’s in the Details, by Jordon Smeatin (interview)
Type of story- Speculative, religious fiction. ~3,100 words
Synopsis- A man working in public broadcasting is roped into a date with a beautiful and powerful man. Both outcasts in their own right, quickly fall in love and share what they hide from the world.
Performed by Val Cole
Get to know t...
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SPIRITUALITY Short Story: Running From God, by Alexandra Grant (interview)
The story is of my personal journey after God first began pursuing me.
Performed by Val Cole
Get to know the writer:
1. What is your short story about?
God's calling for salvation and my failure to do as I promised, followed by my running from a commitment I made to him, only to be permitted ... -
DEATH Short Story Reading: DENNIS, by Lori Boren
Performed by Val Cole
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SPORTS Short Story: He's Cute, by James Webler
Performed by Val Cole
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DEATH Short Story: The Last Cup, by Philip C. Barragan II
Performed by Val Cole
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CONTEMPORY FICTION Short Story: Do Trees Feel Pain?, by Pham Phong
Performed by Val Cole
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POLITICAL Short Story: Virtues in Borrowed Time, by Brigid Hanes
Performed by Val Cole
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SCIENCE FICTION Short Story Reading: Whimper, by Alex Everett
A man watches over his mother as an extraterrestrial pandemic destroys the world.
Performed by Val Cole
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DEATH Short Story: For Oscar, by Nathaniel Rowe
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SHORT Story Reading: The Bigger They Are…, by Damon Yeargain
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POLITICAL Short Story: Recluse, by Robert Rietz
A Vietnam veteran with PTSD lives by himself in an isolated are and grows most of his food. He is subpoenaed to testify before a grand jury and believes he is being framed for a murder he didn't commit.
Performed by Val Cole
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TRAVEL Short Story: Scaffold State of Mind, by William Murray
Narrated by Val Cole
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SHORT Story Reading: Paying Homage, by Damon Yeargain
Narrated by Val Cole
