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About urban shorts: People's Choice Winner of "Best of 2035," as well as "Best Fiction Podcast 2026" by the Academy of Future Podcasters, Urban Shorts will stand out as an award-winning, critically acclaimed podcast dedicated to the art of short fiction. Each episode of urban shorts delves into a diverse range of stories, from life's raw and gritty realities to the whimsical and humorous realms of fantasy. Join us as we explore fictional people and places with familiar characteristics. Becau ...
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Monsters lurk among us. The tattooed magician Evan Wexler and his werewolf partner V spend their nights prowling a shadowy underbelly full of frenzied monsters and mad sorcerers. Working for the mysterious organization known only as the Madhouse, they struggle to contain the threat of the Gloom, a malevolent force that breathes life into humanity’s worst nightmares and can make a heart’s darkest desires come true. But Madhouse isn't the only organization of magicians interested in the workin ...
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ShadowPublications.com is the home for Paul E Cooley's tales of psychological suspense, science-fiction, thriller, and dark urban fantasy. Visit http://shadowpublications.com. We don't believe in happy endings.
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VALENCE

Hug House Productions

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In the city of New Candler, magic is scarce by design. A tech mogul wants to keep it that way. And a magic user wants freedom. Welcome to New Candler, cultural epicenter of the United States. | VALENCE is an Audio Verse Award-winning serialized fiction podcast meant for adult audiences. See our website for transcripts and content warnings for each episode.
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The Urban Librarian

The Urban Librarian

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Join the Urban Librarian as she discusses and explores the underlying messages and deeper issues that are present within our favorite urban fiction books. The Urban Librarian podcast is brought to you by the The Urban Library bookstagram page and is published every week on Anchor FM, Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Google Podcasts, Overcast, PocketCasts, RadioPublic, Spotify, and Stitcher.
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Edited by bestselling anthologist John Joseph Adams, LIGHTSPEED is a Hugo Award-winning, critically-acclaimed digital magazine. In its pages, you'll find science fiction from near-future stories and sociological SF to far-future, star-spanning SF. Plus there's fantasy from epic sword-and-sorcery and contemporary urban tales to magical realism, science-fantasy, and folk tales. Each month, LIGHTSPEED brings you a mix of original short stories and flash fiction featuring a variety of authors, f ...
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Project Gnosis

Arcane Fiction Productions

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The year is 2030 CE. The Earth faces tensions in the realms of the mundane and the supernatural. Organizations and individuals have answered the call to keep the balance of their world safe by preventing extremists, imperialists, and abominations from throwing the world into chaos. Follow Fei, an advanced form of jiangshi, and Riz, a werehorse vigilante, as they face a world of conflict waged by those who seek the ruin of all.
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Dive into the thrilling world of the Rogue Ghost Podcast, where treasure hunts and cryptic clues pave the way through the mystical AffinityVerse. Join the enigmatic Enchanter, the Rogue Ghost, and the cunning cyber hacker, Runeweaver, as they race against time to unearth hidden puzzle boxes infused with ancient magic. As the series unfolds, they forge new alliances and confront new enemies while navigating the perilous traps set by the sinister Cerberus Syndicate. This serialized adventure i ...
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Finding Fantasy Reads is for ravenous readers who are eager to find their next favorite character, series, or world by sampling clean fantasy short stories from a variety of authors. New episodes are released every Tuesday morning. This show is hosted by Karyne Norton, author of epic fantasy and reader of all types of fantasy. Narration of short stories is performed by either Karyne Norton or Paeter Frandsen, host of the Christian Geek Central Podcast.
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Remember reading Creepypastas when as a kid and there was always that wonder if they were real or not? Well, on the "What's Behind Me," I make up Creepypasta-like stories but base them on real haunted locations. The characters are made up, but the legends behind each location are real stories that I research. Please turn off the lights, grab a snack, and enjoy the What's Behind Me Podcast.
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talk lit, get hit

talk lit, get hit

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hello and welcome to talk lit, get hit. a podcast where we read viral books the internet won’t shut up about and rate them lit or shit. we’re your hosts bridget and laura, lovers of sad girl fiction and tragic endings - fearers of smut, urban fantasy and the “who did this to you?” trope. join us as we pick apart all the books the internet loves and embark on a journey to figure out why.
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Welcome to “Is This Real?” – the podcast where curiosity meets the uncanny. Each week, we dive deep into the bizarre, the mysterious, and the mind-bending stories that make you question reality. Hosted by a team of investigative enthusiasts, we unravel urban legends, explore conspiracy theories, and dig into historical oddities, all while separating fact from fiction. Whether you’re a skeptic or a believer, join us on this journey to uncover the truth behind the tales. Tune in and decide for ...
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Ash and Blue - Urban Fantasy for Geeks || Stef Mimosa doesn't remember dying as a child, it's always just been a strange dream of drowning and darkness. What she does remember is the angel who saved her. Agent Ryan never thought Stef would remember him. Agents are designed to fade into the background, to do their duty and move on without making too many ripples. Stef's a messy little ripple he never expected. A recruit who can't keep her shoes clean for half an hour, but attentive to every d ...
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When comedy podcast bro Julian Black discovers his great-grandfather's tapes, he assumes it's an immersive radio drama. That was his first mistake. Posting the tapes online? Well, now he's asking for it. He'll come face-to-face with supernatural creatures as he's plunged into a centuries-old mystery. And at its heart is a mysterious Stranger in a dark suit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Unplaced tells the story of a woman who wakes up one day to find that no one can see or hear her, and everyone she knows is slowly forgetting about her. That would be weird enough...but after a few weeks of being invisible, she finds she's not the only being other people can't see.
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Facing Fate

Dumb Dragons Productions

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Discover Facing Fate, an enthralling improvised audio fiction series offering immersive storytelling across various genres. Join us on a thrilling journey through each season's exploration of Cthulhu, Urban Fantasy, Demonic Reality TV Show Satire, and Sci-Fi Wild West. Experience gripping narratives crafted by skilled improvisers using game systems like Call of Cthulhu, Urban Shadows, FATE Core, and more. Recognized for 'Best Editing of an Actual Play Podcast' at the 2021 New Jersey Web Fest ...
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Book Bae Escape is a podcast book club celebrating Black authors, Black Books, black characters, and black readers. The Host Tierra Michelle invites you to join every month as we dissect some of our favorite Black Books new and old. We will have open discussions where we dig deep into our BBE book of the month. We will explore plot twist, storylines, characters, Cliffhangers, the characters you love and the ones you can't stand. Urban fiction, nonfiction, biographies, erotica, it doesn't eve ...
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Bittersweet Infamy

Josie Mitchell + Taylor Basso

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Storytellers and best friends Josie Mitchell and Taylor Basso share the stories that live on in infamy: the strange and the familiar, the tragic and the comic—the bitter and the sweet. New episodes every other Sunday; returning from break December 24! Support the show: ko-fi.com/bittersweetinfamy
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Probably True Solar Stories

Tor "Solar Fred" Valenza

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Probably True Solar Stories delves into the world of solar energy through a unique blend of fiction, urban legends, and real-world solar facts. Hosted and written by Tor "Solar Fred" Valenza, a solar pro since 2009 and a former Hollywood screen and television writer, this series aims to entertain and educate listeners about solar technology, its impact on our lives, and the people behind the solar industry. The podcast episodes are inspired by various genres, including "Solar Noir," action, ...
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Hopeton Hay Podcasts is the founder, producer, and host of Diverse Voices Book Review (formerly known as KAZI Book Review) which features interviews with a wide range of culturally diverse authors of recently published fiction and nonfiction, and Economic Perspectives, an audio interview show featuring discussions on finance, economic, and small businesses and policies.
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Fear Frequency

Kristin Verbitsky

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This is Dr. X. H. Balthazar. I’m broadcasting in the hopes of reaching an audience with interest in my field of study. Through my years of research, I’ve scoured the globe in search of the unordinary and uncanny. This work has granted me knowledge of other dimensions that intertwine with ours -- leaving behind anomalies in our world. Some of you may call what I find myths, folklore, or even urban legends, but I can assure you they are nothing of the sort. Not convinced? Well, let’s see what ...
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Unseen

Long Story Short Productions

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UNSEEN is the new urban fantasy audio fiction podcast by Long Story Short Productions. The premise behind it is simple: in a world where magic is real but invisible to almost everyone, for the few magical beings that exist every day is a struggle just to be seen. Season one of UNSEEN will feature ten different stories of identity, connection, and personhood (and, of course, magic) in the modern world. Some of them will be thrilling adventures. Others may be sad and melancholic. Some may be c ...
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Sebastian Fen finds himself entangled in a series of unexplainable events in Echor City, from the conspiracies surrounding the biotechnology giant Augur Corp to the secrets of the magical anomalies that transform those who encounter them into the stuff of nightmares... Night Shift is a queer-led, serialized docudrama. Elements of magic, science fiction, mystery, and mild horror throughout.
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A horror/comedy fiction audio drama podcast set in the Hawaiian Islands which reimagines some of the urban legends and ghost stories that local Hawaii residents have grown up with and asks the question, “What if a well-intentioned but out of his element paranormal investigator tackled these cases?” Harry Wong runs Paranormal Investigations Hawaii based in Downtown Honolulu. A former police officer, Harry left the force under mysterious circumstances to devote himself full time to investigati ...
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Glamour spell gone wrong? Astral projection got you untethered? Want to know why your angry dead rich father is haunting you? Consider Kalila Stormfire’s Economical Magick Services. After a controversial fallout with her coven, Kalila Stormfire must juggle complex clients and an anonymous critic hellbent on besmirching her new business. The decaying urban block where Kal operates appreciates her affordable experience in a broad range of supernatural ailments and remedies. Still, Kal is not s ...
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The Horde, a mysterious force that brings nightmares to life, devours everything in its path. Bridan, a lone traveler, seeks the key to the Horde's destruction at the expense of all else- bystanders, worlds, and broken lives be damned. Cyrack, the Horde's inhuman master, follows Bridan across the Worldcycle seeking Bridan's heart- literally. Terry is caught between them, dreaming their battles across the blasted wastes of Farrakan from the safety of his dull nine to five life and the arms of ...
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The Professional Homegirl Podcast, hosted by Eboné, is an inspiring and informative platform dedicated to showcasing the powerful and diverse stories of women of color who have triumphed over a myriad of obstacles in their lives. Our mission is to provide these women with a platform to openly share their experiences while also offering valuable insights and advice to listeners navigating similar issues. A distinctive feature of The Professional Homegirl Podcast is the anonymity of our interv ...
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What if engaging with great ideas could become one of your daily habits? What if some of the best tips for living better and working smarter were served up with your morning coffee, a hit of motivation guaranteed to start your day right? That’s the idea behind “The Next Big Idea Daily.” We work with hundreds of non-fiction authors — experts in productivity, creativity, leadership, communication, and other fields — boil down their big ideas into bite-sized chunks, and then offer you one each ...
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Are you a fan of science fiction and fantasy short stories? Do you love getting lost in a good book or audio drama? Tall Tale TV has you covered. With modern fiction from around the world, professionally narrated just for you, Tall Tale TV is your premier destination for bite-size audiobook adventure. My name is Chris Herron, a professional voice actor, and Every Monday and Friday I professionally narrate short stories from around the world. From epic fantasy to space opera, steampunk to urb ...
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Science Fiction and Fantasy Audio Dramas From Robert McKinney So just what is McKinney Can't Write? It's a mess, to be honest, but a fun one. It's a place where you can find science fiction audio dramas one week or urban fantasy serials the next. It's a place to dip a toe, or dunk a head, into strange tales. More than anything, it's a place to take a break from reality. So why not hit play and check out what McKinney Can't Write has to offer.
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Monthly readings and dramatizations of stories by the world’s leading writers of suspense chosen from the magazine’s archives. The full range of the genre is represented in these riveting audio renditions, from the drawing-room mystery to urban noir—including police procedurals, private-eye tales, psychological suspense, and locked-room and impossible-crime stories. Visit TheMysteryPlace.com for more stories, book reviews, subscription info, and more.
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Podcasting LIVE from one of the MOST haunted cities located DEAD center in North America - Winnipeg, MB Canada. Join us as we explore the unknown! Welcome to Giving Up The Ghost Each week we will cover, explore and share our research of unexplained paranormal phenomena in Winnipeg and surrounding areas! Join your AudioCurators Jas and Sherrie as they discover the dark side of local history, Urban legends and their haunting origins as well as everything that goes bump in the night. Are you af ...
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This episode features "The Last Word" by Oluwatomiwa Ajeigbe (©2024 by Oluwatomiwa Ajeigbe) read by Justine Eyre, and "Antyesti for a Dead Ganesa (Pt 2)" by Ashok K. Banker (©2024 by Ashok K. Banker) read by Stefan Rudnicki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press
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Send us a text Welcome to another Women in Fiction Week! Calling herself an accidental author, Jeanne Cooney has been penning out two different cozy mystery series and nothing is stopping her for doing more and more! We discussed her journey to writing and some tips for new authors. About the book: Retired farmer Doris Day Anderson Connor and her q…
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In this episode you'll hear a short story from Liz Delton filled with complicated family relationships and intense magic. The Fall of Azurite is narrated by Paeter Frandsen. Important Links: The Author: Liz Delton's website The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's website This month’s giveaway Sign up for the Finding Fantasy Reads podcast weekly updates, wi…
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This week on The Professional Homegirl Podcast, Eboné gives you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at planning The Professional Homegirl 1st Annual Turkey Drive! From navigating challenges to celebrating wins, she shares how this vision came to life. Joining her is one of her favorite professional homegirls, who reflects on the journey and what it…
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There is an aura surrounding every person, place, and thing. This atmosphere influences any outsider who spends time within it; people begin to share similar traits, and animals improve the health of their owners. Beings with shared genetic material may experience premonitions. Occasionally, machines seem to act on their intelligence...…
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Continuing from Chapter 3, the story intensifies as Fei and her allies confront a relentless bounty huntress in a gripping battle brought to life through the audio drama medium. Discover the twists and turns in this thrilling chapter of "The Huntress Strikes!" Featuring: Hi Nay, a supernatural horror fiction podcast with a Filipina protagonist, ric…
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In this mind-bending episode of Is This Real?, we dive deep into the mysterious world of spiritual communication devices. From Ouija boards and spirit boxes to automatic writing and EVP recorders, these tools have long been claimed to bridge the gap between our world and the afterlife. But how do they really work? Are they truly a gateway to the sp…
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The Black: Evolution - Episode 04 - Decisions Support the podcast by purchasing The Black: Evolution Ebook/Paperback available from Amazon Become a member for exclusive content Written by Paul E Cooley Text Copyright: ©2024 Paul E Cooley Audiobook Copyright: ©2024 Paul E Cooley Art by Scott E Pond Designs Support the podcast and get access to publi…
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Chronovore ep.742 Pat O’Malley lives in New York with his fiancé where he loves to write the kind of absurd/weird fiction that he and his friends would want to read. His short stories have appeared in print and online publications such as The Great Void Books, The Dark City Crime & Mystery Magazine, The Weird & Whatnot and more! Several of his shor…
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As Runeweaver, Sophia, and Xavier Blake delve deeper into the ghostly heart of Piper’s Hill, their search for the Eleventh Puzzle Box uncovers a chilling legend. The eerie melody of a Scottish piper said to foretell grim fates, resonates through the haunted history of the hill, intertwining with a series of evocative paintings displayed within the …
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In this episode you'll hear a short story from Michael J. Sullivan about a young girl's experience as her village's annual sacrifice. Traditions is narrated by Karyne Norton. Important Links: The Author: Michael J. Sullivan's website, where you can get Traditions and other short stories for free The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website This month’s gi…
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In this week's episode of The Professional Homegirl Podcast, Eboné sits down with a BBW porn star who has spent over seven years carving out her place in the adult entertainment world. Her guest dives into her journey, sharing what it was like to enter the industry without fully understanding its complexities and shedding light on the misconception…
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As an assistant professor, practicing psychiatrist, university wellness leader, and regular media expert, Jessi Gold was used to constant busyness. But when mental exhaustion led her to commit an unthinkable error during a patient session, she was forced to reevaluate everything that the medical system taught her. 📖 How Do You Feel?: One Doctor's S…
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This episode features "The Oracular Manifestation of Human Consciousness Offers Three Provocative Verbs, Separated by Commas" by Aimee Ogden (©2024 by Aimee Ogden) read by Stefan Rudnicki, and "We Will Bring Siege to the Bastion of Sin that Cries Out in Your Prayer" by Hammond Diehl (© 2024 by Hammond Diehl) read by Justine Eyre. Learn more about y…
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Author : Matt Tighe Narrator : Dan Absalonson Host : Katherine Inskip Audio Producer : Jeremy Carter Cast of Wonders 615: Optimal Care is a Cast of Wonders original. Content Warning: Terminal illness of a young person 2076 words Optimal Care by Matt Tighe “Hey T! You about?” James rounds the corner of the kitchen, […] Source…
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hold on tight to your zip lines because we're taking a trip back to the world of divergent for this special throwback/nostalgia episode! in honor of nostalgic november (coined just now, by us), we’re diving into Veronica Roth's iconic dystopian debut, a novel that once had us all choosing between factions and fantasising about fear landscapes. in t…
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Diverse Voices Book Review contributor Amanda Moore interviewed, Wanda Morris, the author of WHAT YOU LEAVE BEHIND. In her novel, a woman returns to her hometown to restart her career and her life, only to stumble upon a group of individuals whose ruthless ambitions threaten the lives of people in her community. Wanda Morris is the award-winning au…
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An Abyss Below Every Floor ep.741 Born to multiracial heritage in the same Honolulu hospital as Barack Obama, A. J. Payler earned his English degree from the University of Hawai'i before eking out various livings as a musician, technical writer, radio broadcaster, military contractor, audio engineer, comic store clerk, short order cook, press clipp…
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In this eye-opening episode of “Is This Real?”, we delve into the shadowy world of psychic scams and the fortune tellers who perpetuate them. Join us as we uncover the truth behind the allure of crystal balls, tarot cards, and psychic readings that promise to reveal your future but often come at a high cost. We explore the history of fortune tellin…
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​This is a short story by G.K. Chesterton, published in 1911 as part of the collection “The Innocence of Father Brown”. The story revolves around the annual club dinner of the “Twelve True Fishermen” at the Vernon Hotel, where a mysterious theft occurs. queer_feet_podcast.mp3File Size: 53644 kbFile Type: mp3Download File Host - M.P. Pellicer www.MP…
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The Black: Evolution - Episode 03 - Reunions Support the podcast by purchasing The Black: Evolution Ebook/Paperback available from Amazon Become a member for exclusive content Written by Paul E Cooley Text Copyright: ©2024 Paul E Cooley Audiobook Copyright: ©2024 Paul E Cooley Art by Scott E Pond Designs Support the podcast and get access to publis…
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The Rogue Ghost team plunges into the depths of danger to rescue Yumi Nakamura from a brutal underground fighting ring. As dark forces conspire, Runeweaver and Sophia, accompanied by Xavier Blake, head to Scotland in pursuit of the elusive Eleventh Puzzle Box. In parallel, the Rogue Ghost and Jenny delve into the enigmatic folds of her mysterious p…
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Of Risk and Relativity, Ch. 28 (book 5) ep.740 A Frond Farewell Listen to the book five playlist here https://talltaletv.com/series-of-risk-and-relativity/ or listen to book one http://talltaletv.com/series-monsters-mushrooms/ listen to book two http://talltaletv.com/series-of-tyrants-and-teakettles/ Listen to book three http://talltaletv.com/serie…
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This episode features "Babywings" by Isabel Cañas (©2024 by Isabel Caña), read by Justine Eyre, and "Antyesti for a Dead Ganesa (Pt 1)" Ashok K. Banker (©2024 by Ashok K. Banker), read by Stefan Rudnicki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press
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On this episode of PHG Unlocked on The Professional Homegirl Podcast, Eboné sits down with an iconic 90s R&B girl group whose sultry harmonies and unforgettable hits shaped a generation’s soundtrack. The trio opens up about their meteoric rise to fame, the creative chemistry behind their chart-topping singles, and the personal and professional chal…
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I’d like to dedicate this story to the memory of the wonderful spoken-word artist Charles “Is Said” Lyons. I wanted to include one of his pieces at the end of this story—a piece that resonated with me for decades—but I faced two challenges: first, I couldn’t locate who to contact for permission, and second, it can be complex to include the work of …
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In this chilling episode, we delve into the enigmatic and taboo world of sexual sorcery. Journey with us as we uncover the secrets of the dark arts, where desire and magic intertwine in a dance of power and seduction. From ancient rituals to modern-day practices, we’ll explore how practitioners harness sexual energy to cast potent spells and manife…
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