Warning; this story contains material that some may find disturbing

By the Fire - It's been a rough week. Mike Smalls sits by his cozy campfire. All he wants is to relax and enjoy his coffee. Some demons can't take a hint.

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By the Fire was written and narrated by D.L. Strand

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Unto Death - A man lies in bed with his wife, going over the events of the day as he has countless times before. It's been a good day, so why is he filled with dread?

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Unto Death was written and narrated by D.L. Strand

The Game - The old writer sits at his typewriter, waiting for his muse. Death appears instead. Can the old man write a better ending?

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The Deal - Satan's MIA, and God's tired of doing both jobs, so he tracks the little devil down, and decides to make a deal.

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Warning: This story pokes fun at religion, Hitler, sacrificial virgins and Donald Trump. Discretion is advised.

Warning; this story contains material that some may find disturbing

The Push - A man lies helpless, a victim of a horrible illness, wasting away in his bed while his wife tends to his care. Is she really the doting spouse, or does she have other plans? And why does she keep looking at her watch?

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The Push was written and narrated by D.L. Strand

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Catch & Release - Ken Russel enjoys his alone time. Once a week, he heads out on his fishing boat by himself to meditate on life, and maybe catch a fish or two.

What happens if there's something else out there? Something big? Something hiding under the waves that also just wants to be left alone?

Catch & Release was written and narrated by D.L. Strand

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The Garden - Meet Maggie, an elderly woman who finds solace working her garden, where tranquility reigns. But her son thinks she's overdoing it. Losing her grip on reality.

Is she? Or, is her reality just a little more fantastic than his?

The Garden was written and narrated by D.L. Strand

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Some scenes in The Garden may be too intense for some listeners. Parental guidance is recommended.

A Day at the Beach Something's washed up on the Beach. Something Impossible. Miraculous. A father brings his young son to see. but what they experience is far from wonderful.

A Day at the Beach was written and narrated by D.L. Strand

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(Trigger Warning) This story contains material that may be too intense for some listeners.

Catch is a gripping and emotionally charged short story that takes place during the early days of a pandemic-induced zombie apocalypse. A young boy finds comfort and connection in playing catch with his beloved grandfather, who moves in with the family as the world around them crumbles.

Together, they share a love of baseball and a deep bond that transcends the chaos and uncertainty of their new reality. But as the world spirals further into darkness, the boy's grandfather falls ill, and his parents must make a difficult decision about his care.

As the family struggles to cope with loss and grief, the boy must navigate the complexities of growing up in a world that has been forever changed. 

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Fetch was written and narrated by D.L. Strand, and is available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/3zrT4My

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(Trigger Warning) This story contains material that may be too intense for some listeners, including child and animal abuse.

Fetch is a gripping and emotional short story that explores the darker side of childhood and the power of love and friendship.
James Klein's childhood was filled with abuse and terror at the hands of his malevolent father, but his loyal dog was always by his side. As James lies on his deathbed, he recounts the harrowing story of his past and the one constant source of joy in his life - his furry friend, who loved nothing more than playing fetch. 

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Fetch was written and narrated by D.L. Strand, and is available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/4hFt9Rm

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