On this episode of Art of the Short Lil’ Shorty: Bethers reads you a story, where stubborn Ms. Peg lays down the law, that “god helps those who help themselves,” a philosophy that Peg carries with her throughout her life, along with a good dose of resentment and spite.

This week we feature, "Escalator," by Dan Sanders.

We loved making art for this story–can't wait to see what YOU make!

Oh! And it's Dan's birthday today–HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAN!

xoxo Jori&Bethers

Read along with us here: "Escalator," by Dan Sanders

Learn more about Dan here: Dan Sanders

Read next week's short story here: "Strawberry Spring," by Stephen King

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On this episode of Art of the Short, Jori and Bethers take you to New York City, where ‘fantastical’ thinking may very well lead them to witness psychosis...when they read, "The Beach Boy," by Ottessa Moshfegh!

We’d love to see what YOU think of this short story!

Xoxo Jori&Bethers

Read along with us here: The Beach Boy by Ottessa Moshfegh

(Note: this weeks short story is featured in The New Yorker which provides up to four free articles per month)

Read next week's short story here: Escalator by Dan Sanders

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On this month's Get to Know You, Us!: Jori & Bethers explore the 'other-realms,' where three elder witches read Bethers’ bones and one “highly reviewed” psychic summons a, “bulls**t,” from Jori’s soul!

Xoxo Jori&Bethers

Read next week's short story here: The Beach Boy by Ottessa Moshfegh

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On this episode of Art of the Short, Bethers reads you a story of disillusioned love, where heartbreak is left in a letter and the truth always finds its way to the light. 

This week we feature, "Room No. 5, Albergo Dolce Vita, Florence, Italy," by Cheryl Pappas. 

ART your heart out!

xoxo Jori&Bethers

Read along with us here: Room No. 5, Albergo Dolce Vita, Florence, Italy

Learn more about Cheryl here: Cheryl Pappas

Read next week's short story here: The Beach Boy by Ottessa Moshfegh

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On this episode of Art of the Short, Jori and Bethers, teeter concepts of liminal space, haunt their brains with daunting unknowns and…Jori and Bethers get straight up stumped!

Pleeeease, go read this story and help us understand–what in the world–is going on! …AND of course, let’s ART about it!

Xoxo Jori&Bethers

Read along with us here: “A Bruise the Size and Shape of a Door Handle,” by Daisy Johnson

Read next week's story here: “Room No. 5, Albergo Dolce Vita, Florence, Italy,” by Cheryl Pappas

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On this episode of Art of the Short, Jori reads you a story! Where two young men come to terms with their childhood mentors while accepting any invitation for weed and alcohol–a social pleasure they’d sacrificed for ‘the game.’

Oh! And Jori def performs a male orgasm, so Bethers’ Mom, you might want to skip this one! …the things we do for art.

This week we feature, "Husky Park," by T.J. Larkey.

Can't wait to see your ART!

xoxo Jori&Bethers

Read along with us here: Husky Park

Learn more about T.J. here: @tjlarkey

Read next week's short story here: A Bruise the Size and Shape of a Door Handle by Daisy Johnson

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On this episode of Art of the Short, Jori and Bethers royally pour over royal jelly, regurgitate benefits of the bees, and call bulls**t on Roald Dahl’s flagrant f**kery!

Can you separate the artist from the art…? Let us know YOUR thoughts?

…and of course, let’s make some ART! 

xoxo Jori&Bethers

Read along with us here: Royal Jelly by Roald Dahl

Listen to the story here: Royal Jelly Audio

Read next week's short story here: Husky Park by T.J. Larkey

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Jori and Bethers talk about sex! And when, where, and how they discovered the phenomenon we cringingly refer to as, 'the birds and the bees.'

xoxo Jori&Bethers

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On this episode of Art of the Short Lil’ Shorty, Bethers reads you a love story–where K-holes lead to life lessons and anacondas are the ultimate form of entertainment! 

This week we feature, "K-Hole/Anaconda," by Wilhelm Sitz.

We'd LOVE to know your perspective on this short story, so read along with us and let's make some ART!

xoxo Jori&Bethers

Read along with us here: K-Hole/Anaconda

Learn more about Wilhelm here: @lifeinsitcoms

Read next week's short story here: Royal Jelly by Roald Dahl

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On this episode of Art of the Short, Jori and Bethers mull over male fragility, muse over metamorphosis–and for reasons unknown–admit disdain for a special few beloved musical icons. 

We loved this story and can't wait to see what you think through your ART!

xoxo Jori&Bethers

Read along with us here: The Fruit of My Woman by Han Kang

Read next week's short story here: K-Hole/Anaconda by Wilhelm Sitz

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