SHORT STORY READINGS
Winning short stories performed by voice over actors.
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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
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FAMILY Short Story: Rif The Snow Dog, by Michelle Murray
Performed by Val Cole
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DYSTOPIAN Short Story: A Garland of Things, Amy Stevenson
Performed by Val Cole
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SCi-FI Short Story: I'M NOT AFRAID OF THE DARK, by Kenneth Moore (interview)
Performed by Val Cole
Get to know the writer:
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. ...
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FEMALE Festival Short Story: DEXTERITY, by Joy Dorai
Performed by Val Cole
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HISTORICAL FICTION Story: The War Piano, by Linda Mereness Kleinschmidt (int.)
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...
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CRIME Short Story: Empty Wishes, by Kyle Hilsey (interview)
Performed by Val Cole
Get to know the writer:
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...
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SCI-FI Short Story: Disk Co. Waltz, by John Gunter
Performed by Val Cole
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CONTEMPORARY FICTION Short Story: Mardina’s Treasure Chest, by Ann Liska
Perfromed by Val Cole
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POLITICAL Short Story: Shoveling Rot, by Hailie Tagner (interview)
Performed by Val Cole
Get to know the writer:
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...
