• Captivated by Roseanna M. White [Romantic Fantasy]
    May 12 2026

    In this episode you'll hear a short story from Roseanna M. White filled with underwater adventures and romance. Captivated is narrated by Karyne Norton.


    Important Links:


    The Author: Roseanna M. White's website


    The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website


    Don't forget to check out this month’s giveaway for the chance to stock your personal library with books from our featured authors!


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    1 hr
  • The Book Doctor's Apprentice by Laurel A. Burlew [High Fantasy]
    May 5 2026

    In this episode you'll hear a high fantasy short story from Laurel A. Burlew filled with books, mysterious magic, and apprentices. The Book Doctor's Apprentice is narrated by Paeter Frandsen.


    Important Links:


    The Author: Laurel's website and Instagram


    The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's website


    This month’s giveaway


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    23 mins
  • The Phantom by H.L. Davis [YA Fantasy]
    Apr 28 2026

    In this episode you'll hear a YA fantasy short story from H.L. Davis filled with eerie adventures, pirates, and ghost ships. The Phantom is narrated by Karyne Norton.


    Important Links:


    The Author: H.L. Davis's Substack and Instagram @h.l.davis_stories


    For more stories of the sea, find the full Sailing Magic anthology HERE.


    Check out her previous episode:

    Four Havok Fairy Tales by H.L. Davis


    The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website


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    21 mins
  • Of Prophecies and Pools by Amanda Auler [Epic Fantasy]
    Apr 21 2026

    In this episode you'll hear a short story from Amanda Auler featuring a unique world with morally grey characters and the lessons they learn. Of Prophecies and Pools is narrated by Paeter Frandsen.


    Important Links:


    The Author: Amanda's website. Find her on Instagram as @authoramandaauler and on Facebook as Amanda Auler.


    The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's website


    Listen to Karyne's other podcast: Blood of the Stars - a serialized fiction release of her debut novel.


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    1 hr
  • After Stars Fall by Nicole Wheeler [YA Fantasy]
    Apr 14 2026

    In this episode you'll hear a YA Fantasy short story from Nicole Wheeler filled with sweet romance that blends the pain of grief with the joy of love. After Stars Fall is narrated by Karyne Norton.


    Important Links:


    The Author: Nicole Wheeler's website


    The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website


    Be sure to check out The Sun Still Rises anthology in memory of Lani Forbes where After Stars Fall was first published. All proceeds go to Lani's family.


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    30 mins
  • The Light That Glimmers by Karyne Norton [Epic Fantasy]
    Apr 7 2026

    In this episode you'll hear an epic fantasy short story from Karyne Norton featuring a unique underwater world. The Light That Glimmers is narrated by Paeter Frandsen.


    Important Links:


    The Author: Karyne's website and Curse of the Moon Kickstarter!


    Check out her previous episodes:

    The Light That Takes

    When There's A Tomorrow

    The Light That Burns


    The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's website and audio dramas.


    Don't forget to check out the Kickstarter for Curse of the Moon, book 3 in Karyne's epic fantasy series The Half-Light Chronicles that features a world divided by magical barriers and filled ancient artifacts, prophecies, and found family.


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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • The Tinker by Emily Barnett [Science Fantasy]
    Mar 31 2026

    In this episode you'll hear a science fantasy short story from Emily Barnett featuring a fresh take on Peter Pan. The Tinker is narrated by Karyne Norton.


    Important Links:

    The Author: Emily's Barnett's website and Substack

    The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website


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    24 mins
  • A Crumble of Magic by Dana Black and Midnight Key by Heather Tabata [Cozy fantasy]
    Mar 24 2026

    In this episode you'll hear two cozy fantasy short stories from the anthology Meet Me at Midnight featuring a magical bakery and a magical candle shop. A Crumble of Magic by Dana Black is narrated by Paeter Frandsen and Midnight Key by Heather Tabata is narrated by Karyne Norton.


    Important Links:

    The Authors:

    Dana Black's website

    Heather Tabata's website


    The Narrators:

    Paeter Frandsen's website

    Karyne Norton's website


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    50 mins