Content Note, please be aware that this story is of a frank, sexual nature and may not be suitable for all audiences. TRANSCRIPT: This story is written by Leigh Hellman. Leigh is a queer writer, originally from the western suburbs of Chicago, and a graduate of the MA Program for Writers at the University of … Continue reading Gateways: “A Most Proper Communication Between a Lady Author and Her Editor, Alt-1871” by Leigh Hellman read by John Weagly →

Content Note, please be aware that this story is of a frank, sexual nature and may not be suitable for all audiences. Alex B Reynolds has been writing and producing comedic theatre in Chicago for the past 10 years. They have been a contributing writer for The Flaming Dames burlesque troupe, the Meet/Cute sitcom podcast, … Continue reading Gateways: “LeBron James III’s Unfair Advantage” by Alex B. Reynolds read by Josh Ballard and Rob Southgate →

Content Note, please be aware that this story is of a frank, sexual nature and may not be suitable for all audiences. TRANSCRIPT: This story is written by Brendon Connelly. Brendon is a scriptwriter from Norwich in the UK. He was a film journalist and blogger for over 20 years, met Kermit the Frog three … Continue reading Gateways: “Foreplay” by Brendon Connelly read by Jasmin Tomlins →

TRANSCRIPT: This story is written by Gwen Kelly-Masterton. Gwen Kelly-Masterton is a director, playwright, and all-around Theater Person from Chicago. She would like to thank Gateways for once again providing her with that essential element all writers crave– a deadline.This is “Informed Decisions” Content Note, please be aware that this story is of a frank, … Continue reading Gateways: “Informed Decisions” by Gwen Kelly-Masterton read by Rachel Granda Gluski →

TRANSCRIPT: Rachel A. Schrock Bio: Rachel is a Chicago-based writer, actress, comedian, and musician. You can check her out on Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram, all @Razmatini. This is “Move” Content Note, please be aware that this story is of a frank, sexual nature and may not be suitable for all audiences. “Monica let me get … Continue reading Gateways: “Move” by Rachel A. Schrock read by Kate Akerboom and John Keefe →

Transcript: Amelia Aldred was definitely not found in the woods of south central Indiana, raving about alternate timelines and clutching a broken hourglass. Unfortunately, that rumor just won’t die. She was raised by mostly respectable musicians and now lives in Chicago, IL with her husband and their imaginary dog. Amelia’s writing have been published in … Continue reading Gateways: “Indirect Transmission” by Amelia Aldred read by Rob and Molly Southgate. →

TRANSCRIPT: This story is written by Samantha Schorsch. She grew up telling campfire stories at Girl Scout events. When writing short stories, horror and science fiction have been her preferred genre for the past six years. She strives to use her unique perspective on being a woman and person with mental illness in her work … Continue reading Gateways: “9-0-0-5” by Samatha Schorsch read by Devon Elizabeth and Kate Akerboom →

TRANSCRIPT: This story is written by Cameron Evesque Davis. Cameron is a multi-talented artist based in Chicago, IL. They are the owner of the media production company Hela’s Hand Productions, which produces a variety of artistic projects, including films, comic books, music, and a podcast. They are also a published author, and have one novel … Continue reading Gateways: Enter Password by Cameron Evesque Davis read by Kat Evans, Josh Ballard and Molly Southgate →

TRANSCRIPT: This story is written by Allison Manley. Allison writes speculative fiction, book reviews, and the occasional personal essay. She’s currently working on her MFA at Queens University Charlotte. She likes beer, opera, and dogs This is “Dido Spell”. Gary and I hadn’t talked in a while—not since he got famous—so I was surprised when, one … Continue reading Gateways: “Dido Spell” by Allison Manley read by John Weagly →

TRANSCRIPT: This story is written by Vishesh Abeyratne. Born and raised in Montreal, Vishesh holds a BFA in Playwriting from Concordia University. His plays include Indifference (Newmarket National 10-Minute Play Festival), The Procrustes Pitch (Between Us Productions, New York), Exposure (published by YouthPLAYS in Los Angeles), and Divide and Rule, which was one of the … Continue reading Gateways: The Kill-Signal by Vishesh Abeyratne read by Josh Ballard and Jasmin Tomlins →