Join Chris for three wonderful episodes where opposing existences come together. Between these three stories, we cover pretty much every human emotion in under 45 minutes...

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The Menagerie by Harry Humber, narrated by Philip Godfrey

When the boy comes to visit Jory to find out more about mysterious, impossible events in the forest, what Jory shares with him will stay with them both for the rest of their lives.

Summer Shadows by Alexandria Simmons, narrated by Lauren Hogg

Aleyne and Jolis, two girls with utterly different lives, strike up an unlikely friendship in the tunnels beneath the castle one summer. As more and more summers pass, some things change, and some do not...

Love's Pitfall by Molly Blunden, narrated by R. L. Lynn

Laura just wanted to tolerate the company retreat in peace. Stuck in a mineshaft with a sock covered in her own urine, things couldn't get much worse for poor Laura. Then Nick found her.

Join Chris for four short stories where the author has taken things in a different direction to which you might expect- to great effect.

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A Becoming Man by Tommy Baker, narrated by Rhys Allen

Did you know that God has a moustache, sneaks into fancy hotels in Brisbane, and is actually called Joel? Listen to this- it'll clear things up for you.

Just For Laughs by E. M. Forest, narrated by Maverick Jones

For one young girl, a trip to the mall with her exhausted mother and unbelievably messy younger brother may as well be the end of the world.

Seven Tips For Better Birdwatching by Stacey George, narrated by Chris and Hannah Fulwell

Following the loss of his dear wife, May, Terry is determined to communicate with her one last time.

The Cheese Stands Alone, written and narrated by Suzanne Link

Cheese. Meat. Destined to fall in love on the charcuterie board. You'll never look at hors d'oeuvres the same way again.

Join Chris for three short stories where justice is served. Or denied. Or both.

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This week's episode is themed around Crime and Punishment.

Gritty true crime. Cozy criminal investigations of the mysterious kind.

Puppets.

It’s all in there.

Bourbon and Maraschino Cherries, written and narrated by Annie Benham

August makes his living writing about the victims of con artists. He's pretty good at it, too. He strikes up conversation with the bartender at an event celebrating his success and things are looking up. Justice is served.

Raw Toast, written and narrated by Rozanne Strydom

You are about to experience the journal entries of Detective Longbottom, following one of her more perplexing and intoxicating cases. Just don't tell Marge.

That’s Puppet Town For Ya, written and narrated by Rev McLean

Crime. Conspiracy. Rain. Jazz. Puppets. PUPPETS. A summary won't do this recent contest-winning story justice. You need to experience it for yourself. Listen to it. Read it. Listen again. Embrace it.

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