Distant Realms
A Collection of Short Fiction
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Worlds of Fantasy and Wonder
20,000 light-years from Earth, an anthropologist explores the legends of a forgotten colony.
The night before the world’s end, two old lovers seek reconciliation and healing.
An ordinary man is dragged into a land of swords and sorcery, where he is gifted with the powers of a god…or a demon.
In the midst of the Cold War, two high-flying heroes wrestle with duty, prejudice, and the hidden truths of their own lives.
Distant Realms collects 13 works of speculative fiction by Chris Lester, creator of the award-winning Metamor City story universe. These stories cross worlds as diverse and broad as imagination itself, from the far future to ancient woods where forbidden gods still hold sway. Here are tales of science fiction, fantasy, and cosmic horror, of heroism and rebellion, of loves lost and found…but above all, tales of humanity and hope.
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Great Series!
- By Mary on 07-02-20
By: Jill Haven, and others
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Dragon Oracle Omnibus
- Dragon Oracle, Book 1-3
- By: Jada Fisher
- Narrated by: Christine Lakin
- Length: 12 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Davie is a normal girl trying to live a normal life. Except that she can see the future and has visions that make her seem crazy. When she meets a man who immediately seems too perfect to be real, her quest for a normal life quickly ends. She soon learns the world is full of mythical creatures including shape-shifting dragons, dwarves, and mystical oracles. Can Davie adapt to the new world that has dropped her into the middle of a mythical war that could tear the world apart?
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Not a reverse harem!
- By BrandyDalton on 11-23-20
By: Jada Fisher
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Up for Heir
- Rosavia Royals, Book 1
- By: Stella Starling
- Narrated by: Kieran Flitton
- Length: 9 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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After spending half his life dodging his duty to the crown, the rebel heir to the Rosavian throne has been told in no uncertain terms that it’s time to settle down. Crown Prince Leopold has one month and a vetted list of suitable princesses, and he will announce his engagement during Rosavia’s Royal Ball. But Leo’s got his own ideas about what really suits him.
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Boring and repetitive
- By Karlene Anderson on 08-26-20
By: Stella Starling
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Divine by Mistake
- Partholon, Book 1
- By: P. C. Cast
- Narrated by: Lorelei King
- Length: 16 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Surrounded by old folks and even older artifacts at an auction, high school English teacher Shannon Parker never expects to find something that shocks her down to her very core: an ancient vase, complete with a beautiful painting of a goddess that looks just like her. And just as she's stealing away with her seriously suspicious purchase, she's magically thrown into the world of Partholon, where not only has she taken the place of Rhiannon, Goddess Incarnate and Epona's Chosen, but she's due to be married to a surly (but oh-so-handsome) High Shaman centaur, ClanFintan.
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Skip if rape is a trigger
- By Renee Smith on 12-11-19
By: P. C. Cast
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Shark's Edge
- Shark's Edge, Book 1
- By: Angel Payne, Victoria Blue
- Narrated by: Jacob Morgan, Erin Mallon
- Length: 8 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Sebastian Shark is on the verge of realizing his dream. The Edge - the most luxurious Los Angeles skyscraper ever conceived - will be his legacy, an icon to dominate LA’s skyline just as Shark dominates its boardrooms. Self-made businesswoman Abbigail Gibson is on a trajectory toward massive success, but to get there, she must navigate the egos of her demanding clients - particularly the driven and obstinate Shark, who possesses the special talent of aggravating and arousing her within the same breath.
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A great start to a classic Contemporary Romance
- By Carey Sabala on 12-12-19
By: Angel Payne, and others
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Guarding Evelyn
- By: Erin Zak
- Narrated by: Lula Larkin
- Length: 10 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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After an unfortunate incident and a forced leave of absence from the Secret Service, Arden Ryan is moving back to Chicago where she can get over her failures in the comfort of her childhood home.
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The book itself was amazing ..
- By Marquie on 02-10-23
By: Erin Zak
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A Girl's Guide to Vampires
- By: Katie MacAlister
- Narrated by: Karen White
- Length: 13 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Joy Randall's Top-five tips for vampire hunters: Location, location, location. Vampires won't be caught dead (ha!) in places like discos, 10-minute lube shops, or Switzerland. Remember, if you wouldn't be there, neither would a bloodsucker. Trust your eyes. You know the handsome, annoyingly arrogant, self-assured man in the shadows with long hair and a cleft in his chin? He's your vampire. No matter how tempting it might be, do not "accidentally" acquire a paper cut on your finger and suggest your vampire kiss it to make it better....
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Female lead too stupid to live
- By Jessica on 02-04-13
By: Katie MacAlister
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Freedom for His Omega
- The Outcast Chronicles, Book 1
- By: Crista Crown, Harper B. Cole
- Narrated by: Kenneth Obi
- Length: 3 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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On the trail of an arsonist, alpha wolf Asher Lambert stumbles across a wounded omega guarded by a scarred grizzly shifter who says they were waiting for him. Asher takes them both home, figuring the least he can do is help Jesse get on his feet, literally and figuratively. Can Asher break away from the known and risk starting a new pack with his mate, his ragtag group of friends, and the silent bear who just won't leave?
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Starts nice, the MPREG aspect just feels off
- By Ryuhi on 10-16-18
By: Crista Crown, and others
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Prince Joe
- By: Suzanne Brockmann
- Narrated by: Ashley Adlon
- Length: 8 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Media consultant Veronica St. John has been hired to teach a rugged Navy SEAL to impersonate a European prince who's been targeted by terrorists. But one conversation and Veronica knows there's no way she can turn streetwise New Yorker Joe Catalanotto into nobility. Joe, on the other hand, is confident he's got what it takes. Two days isn't a lot of time to get the job done...but it's enough time to fall in love.
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Prince Joe
- By K. Carter on 08-06-10
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The Royal Trials: Imposter
- The Royal Trials Series, Book 1
- By: Tate James
- Narrated by: Bridie Lawrence, Jarred Kjack
- Length: 7 hrs and 15 mins
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It should have been an easy task for a skilled mercenary like Rybet Waise. Simply break into the royal palace, and rescue her friend from the executioner’s block. But when Rybet accidentally qualifies for the Trials, she finds herself with little choice but to see them through. A thin veil of etiquette, elegance, and glamour hides the true nature of the Trials. Behind closed doors, they are brutal and bloody, and to fail means to forfeit her life. Thrust into the limelight and forced to compete with the Kingdom’s elite sweethearts, unlikely allies emerge and bonds are formed.
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So glad I went for it!
- By Ashley Mann on 07-19-20
By: Tate James
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Between Hello and Goodbye
- Between Hello and Goodbye, Book 1
- By: Emma Scott
- Narrated by: Teddy Hamilton, Desireé Ketchum
- Length: 9 hrs and 21 mins
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Faith Benson isn’t your emergency contact, she’s the party-girl friend you call for a good time. She's the gal-pal who loves mimosas at brunch and martinis at Happy Hour. But her carefree lifestyle threatens her job at a top Seattle ad agency; there’s no one better at landing big accounts (when she shows up). But now her boss demands she take a leave of absence to get her head on straight.
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Listen between the lines❤️
- By Val on 03-24-23
By: Emma Scott
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- Erin L
- 07-19-20
Excellent speculative fiction collection
If you enjoyed Chris’ Metamor City stories/podcast or the Drabblecast , you will also love these. There’s a satisfying variety of shorter and longer works. Some are on the verge of horror, some romance, and some ironic twists, but most are happyish endings with well developed and likable characters. Even some of the villains are relatable characters. Some memorable stories here that I have listened to more than once!
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- Amazon Customer
- 06-30-20
great collection of stories
In this collection of stories, Chris Lester demonstrates his versatility as an author. The wide range of genres represented here showcases the skill of this talented author. Whether a story is snarky, creepy, or steamy, you know it will also be creative and well-written. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to these stories and know they will get many more listens in the future. I highly recommend this collection. If you are new to the author, this is a great introduction to his talent, as all of the stories are stand-alone. The introduction includes a summary of the inspiration and history of each story, which I found added depth to the experience. All around excellent work!
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- Shannon M Payne
- 08-19-20
And now for something different
There is definitely a good variety of stories in this compilation, if there is one criticism I have it’s that the stories leave you wanting more.
The storytelling is reminiscent of some of Heinlein’s later works, the exploration of consciousness and identity is very thought provoking.
The author/narrator has a pleasing voice and inflection contributes to the stories.
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