SHORT STORY READINGS
Winning short stories performed by voice over actors.
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FAMILY Short Story: Rif The Snow Dog, by Michelle Murray
Performed by Val Cole
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DYSTOPIAN Short Story: A Garland of Things, Amy Stevenson
Performed by Val Cole
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SCi-FI/FANTASY Short Story: I'M NOT AFRAID OF THE DARK, by Kenneth Moore
Performed by Val Cole
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FEMALE Festival Short Story: DEXTERITY, by Joy Dorai
Performed by Val Cole
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HISTORICAL FICTION Story: The War Piano, by Linda Mereness Kleinschmidt (int.)
Type of Story: Historical Fiction
Two children, who are forced to deal with the start of World War II and its struggles and loss of life consistency, seek a finer meaning of life and how to continue love. Despite both these sudden massive changes, they eventually recognize their mother's dete...
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CRIME Short Story: Empty Wishes, by Kyle Hilsey (interview)
Performed by Val Cole
Get to know the writer:
1. What is your short story about?
Estranged brothers confront their mother's grave, unearthing buried resentments and dark secrets.
2. What genres would you say this story is in?
Crime genre
3. How would you describe this s...
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SCI-FI Short Story: Disk Co. Waltz, by John Gunter
Performed by Val Cole
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CONTEMPORARY FICTION Short Story: Mardina’s Treasure Chest, by Ann Liska
Perfromed by Val Cole
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POLITICAL Short Story: Shoveling Rot, by Hailie Tagner (interview)
Performed by Val Cole
Get to know the writer:
1. What is your short story about?
An unnamed and unidentified narrator talks to a young man about the Dump Lands, where they work as a shoveler. "The Big Guys" eat what they like, they dump it without care, and leave the mess to be cleaned up by t... -
POLITICAL Short Story: A Red Rose for a Blue Lady, by Joe Cappello (interview)
Performed by Val Cole
Get to know the writer:
1. What is your short story about?
How political discourse has gotten in the way of relationships and how to cope with this through love and compromise.
2. What genres would you say this story is in?
Political.
3. How would you describe this s...
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MAGICAL REALISM Short Story: The Spanish Soldier, by Ricardo Segreda
After a brutal assault by his classmates, a bullied and marginalized gay indigenous adolescent in Ecuador embarks on a spiritual journey where he discovers his inner warrior-shaman.
Performed by Val Cole
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EROTICA Short Story: Doo Berry, by Katheryne McMullen (interview)
Performed by Val Cole
Get to know the writer:
1. What is your short story about?
A female teenager's blossoming sexuality in the hood.
2. What genre(s) would you say this story is in?
Young Adult Drama3. How would you describe this story in two words?
Urban Sexuality.
4. What movie ha...
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HORROR Short Story: ELEPHANT SEAL, by Edward Yateman
Performed by Val Cole
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CRIME Short Story: LAUGH WITH THE SINNERS, by Jack Bates
An inexperienced team of thieves attempts a heist only to be double-crossed by one of their own.
Performed by Val Cole
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SPIRITUALITY Short Story: Storm Day, by Joseph Michael Cerra
Performed by Val Cole
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Magical Realism Short Story: DONT FORGET THE CREAM, by David Nicholas Rigel
Performed by Val Cole
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FAMILY Short Story: THE JOY OF IRONING, by Tom Marrotta
Performed by Val Cole
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SPIRITUAL Short Story: Luz and Corazón by Dominique Margolis (interview)
Performed by Val Cole
Get to know the writer:
1. What is your short story about?
“Luz and Corazón” is about the transformative power of genuine love between Luz, an unwanted girl, and Corazón, her little dog, a love which carries Luz safely through a near death experience.
2. What genres w...
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LITERARY FICTION Short Story Reading: HOW WE MET, by Damon Yeargain
Performed by Val ColePerformed by Val Cole
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Short Story Reading: King Harold the Hairless, by Sabine Meyer (interview)
Performed by Val Cole
Get to know the writer:
1. What is your short story about?
King Harold is insufferable. His bad behavior is poisoning his universe. This goes on until one day, the Angel of Death decides that he has to have a word with the king. My daughter summarized it best: "It's a...
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Short Story Video Reading: SUNSHINE REPORT, by Jade Spencer
Performed by Val Cole
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Short Story Video Reading: PIANO, by Patrick Bernet
Performed by Val Cole
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Short Story Video Reading: MOONLIT THREADS, by Lisa Meuser
Performed by Val Cole
A lonely soul gazes at the moon, imagining her blood painting a heart in the sky to call her destined soulmate. As she dreams of a golden path leading him to her, she yearns to become one with the stars, leaving behind the pain of heartbreak for a future filled with love an...
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Short Story Video Reading: FIELD DAY, by Mike Russell
Performed by Val Cole
