The long-awaited day has come, and the Living Things have finally entered the world. Their preparations now final, the Twelve rush to welcome their children--but they are not the only things beginning to stir. 

Wherever you are, and however you're keeping yourself occupied, we're here to help! Presenting first-time contributor Amber Lee, with her incredible short story The Space Pirate, bound to hit you right where it counts and stick around long after it's done. Also in this episode, a poem by JD Miller, hand-picked for your listening pleasure. Like, follow, share, and remember to wash your hands, stay inside, and watch more kung-fu movies. 

As the quarantine endures, so do we! And to help you get through it, we present you a brand new short story: The Space Pirate. Written by first-time contributor, Amber Lee, The Spice Pirate goes where few stories dare to go--pretty much right to the heart, with a catastrophic emotional effect sure to resonate long after you've heard it. (Forewarning, the story itself is PG-13 for dealing with some poignant adult themes.) Please give it a listen, and subscribe to catch upcoming episodes! 

Remember to support independent artists and small businesses, practice social distancing, and watch a bunch of kung-fu movies. 

In this first installment of what I hope to be a very short series, the Quarantine Edition brings you two short stories from the TTAG archives, as well as a couple of hand-picked poems for the occasion. Whether you're stuck at home trying to wish the time by, or on your way to what I'm sure is a tense job, we're here to make the day go by a little faster. We've also got brand new music from James Flannigan! Remember to share with friends, follow us on Spotify--and stay inside! 

In the first installment of what I hope is a very short series, the Quarantine Edition shares two short stories from the TTAG archives, as well as two poems, hand-picked for this special occasion. This episode also features brand new music by James Flannigan, whose new single is available now on Spotify! 

Please stay inside, exercise caution, and make sure that your family and loved ones know that you've got their back. Enjoy a brief respite from the crushing burden of unexpectedly forceful free-time. 

After his treacherous treatment of Raska, Yao the Warlike now wields the world's most powerful weapon. But his cruelty and will to rule are not unopposed. Kur, Lord of the Forge, sets out to humble the arrogant god...and for his efforts, the Silent Realm gains a ruler of its own. 

Thanks for coming back for the third installment of The Secret Forge! We hope you've been enjoying the story so far. Please reach out with any questions, comments, or submissions for the blog, at www.thetruthaboutgoats.com. 

Now that the Primal has been caged, the Twelve have free reign of the world. But with none to oppose them, some among their numbers seek out greater strength and authority, resulting in the first rivalries among the Twelve. From the bitterness sowed in these first daring moments, no shortage of suffering will come. 

In our second episode, return to the world of Abas, and see how the fate of the world was set in motion.