SHORT STORY READINGS
Winning short stories performed by voice over actors.
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MONOLOGUE Short Story: THE NIGHTMARE, by Eleanor Cooper (interview)
Performed by Val Cole
Get to know the writer:
1. What is your short story about?
'The Nightmare' is a story told entirely through questions. It asks the
audience about their experiences with bad dreams whilst painting a visceral
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TRUE CRIME Short Story: PÁL, by Dániel Levente (interview)
Performed by Val Cole
Get to know the writer:
1. What is your short story about?
It's a deceptive tale — subtle, misleading, designed to lead the reader astray. The true meaning only reveals itself in the very last line. To explain more would be to unravel the twist, and I wouldn't want to st...
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HORROR Festival Short Story Reading: Vampwolves, by Laura Shell
Performed by Val Cole
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SOMETIMES A MAN’S GOTTA DO AND AN ICE COLD BEER, by Chloe Donaldson
Performed by Val Cole
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LGBTQ+ Short Story Reading: FLIGHTLESS, by Lance Kayser
Performed by Val Cole
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LGBTQ+ Short Story Reading: DUCKY, by Christopher Valenzuela (interview)
Performed by Val Cole
Get to know the writer:
1. What is your short story about?
On the surface it's about finding yourself as a trans person. It's about understanding yourself and having a support system that sees you and supports you. I think underneath that though, it's about being human. ...
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CRIME Short Story: SHADOW BEYOND THE LEAVES, by Khalisa Rae
https://youtu.be/kDVmwwNbxOE
Performed by Val Cole
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COMEDY Short Story Reading: GNOME REPAIR, by Danielle Cooling
https://youtu.be/yeAP9yjmhUQ
Performed by Val Cole
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SHORT Story Reading: MARYLAND V MARYLAND, by Damon Yeargain
https://youtu.be/XFiMegBfrz4
Performed by Val Cole
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POLITICAL Short Story Reading: FOLLY OF THE FIRE, by K.R. Moore
Performed by Val Cole
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SHORT STORY Reading: The Horrid Holiday Habit, by Damon Yeargain
Performed by Val Cole
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MEMOIR Short Story Reading: THE BOX I OPENED, by Arden Wren
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HORROR Short Story Reading: MY MOTHER'S FOOTSTEPS, by Micah Jones
https://youtu.be/rFTGSOFjVxY
Performed by Val Cole
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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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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
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