Performed by Val Cole

A man watches over his mother as an extraterrestrial pandemic destroys the world.

Performed by Val Cole

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

Narrated by Val Cole

Narrated by Val Cole

Performed by Val Cole

Performed by Val Cole

Performed by Val Cole

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1. What is your short story about?

I'm Not Afraid of the Dark is about 9-year-old Andy Watkins trying outrun a fear nearly every child his age has, the dark.

2. What genres would you say this story is in?

Horror and Suspense.

3. ...

Performed by Val Cole

Type of Story: Historical Fiction

Two children, who are forced to deal with the start of World War II and its struggles and loss of life consistency, seek a finer meaning of life and how to continue love. Despite both these sudden massive changes, they eventually recognize their mother's dete...

Performed by Val Cole

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1. What is your short story about?

Estranged brothers confront their mother's grave, unearthing buried resentments and dark secrets.

2. What genres would you say this story is in?

Crime genre

3. How would you describe this s...

Performed by Val Cole

Perfromed by Val Cole

Performed by Val Cole

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1. What is your short story about?
An unnamed and unidentified narrator talks to a young man about the Dump Lands, where they work as a shoveler. "The Big Guys" eat what they like, they dump it without care, and leave the mess to be cleaned up by t...

Performed by Val Cole

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1. What is your short story about?

How political discourse has gotten in the way of relationships and how to cope with this through love and compromise.

2. What genres would you say this story is in?

Political.

3. How would you describe this s...

After a brutal assault by his classmates, a bullied and marginalized gay indigenous adolescent in Ecuador embarks on a spiritual journey where he discovers his inner warrior-shaman.

Performed by Val Cole

Performed by Val Cole

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1. What is your short story about?

A female teenager's blossoming sexuality in the hood.

2. What genre(s) would you say this story is in?
Young Adult Drama

3. How would you describe this story in two words?

Urban Sexuality.

4. What movie ha...

Performed by Val Cole

An inexperienced team of thieves attempts a heist only to be double-crossed by one of their own.

Performed by Val Cole

Performed by Val Cole

Performed by Val Cole

Performed by Val Cole