• "Cleaning Day" - Horror Short Story - by Joe Prosit
    Nov 1 2024
    Cleaning Day ep.739

    Joe Prosit writes sci-fi, horror, and psycho fiction. His novels include Bad Brains, 99 Town, 7 Androids, Zero City, and most recently Look What You Made Me Do, a psychological slasher horror. He has published many short stories in various magazines and podcasts and compiled them in his short story collection title, Machines Monsters and Maniacs, all of which can be found at www.JoeProsit.com. If you’d like to find the man himself, he’s regularly on the road at cons and events all across the Midwest or lost deep in the Great North Woods. He lives with his wife, kids, and dog in northern Minnesota.

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    Hi there! My name is Chris Herron and I'm an audiobook narrator. In 2015, I suffered from poor Type 1 diabetes control which lead me to become legally blind for almost a year. The doctors didn't give me much hope, predicting an 80% chance that I would never see again. But I refused to give up and changed my lifestyle drastically. Through sheer willpower (and an amazing eye surgeon) I beat the odds and regained my vision.

    During that difficult time, I couldn't read or write, which was devastating as they had always been a source of comfort for me since childhood. However, my wife took me to the local library where she read out the titles of audiobooks to me. I selected some of my favorite books, such as the Disc World series, Name of the Wind, Harry Potter, and more, and the audiobooks brought these stories to life in a way I had never experienced before. They helped me through the darkest period of my life and I fell in love with audiobooks.

    Once I regained my vision, I decided to pursue a career as an audiobook narrator instead of a writer. That's why I created Tall Tale TV, to support aspiring authors in the writing communities that I had grown to love before my ordeal. My goal was to help them promote their work by providing a promotional audio short story that showcases their writing skills to readers. They say the strongest form of advertising is word of mouth, so I offer a platform for readers to share these videos and help spread the word about these talented writers.

    Please consider sharing these stories with your friends and family to support these amazing authors. Thank you!

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    26 mins
  • "The Infinite Fractal of Skylar Freeborn" - Sci-Fantasy Short Story - by Christian Riley
    Oct 25 2024
    The Infinite Fractal of Skylar Freeborns ep.738

    Chris Riley lives near Sacramento, California, vowing one day to move back to the Pacific Northwest. In the meantime, he teaches special education, writes stories, and hides from the blasting heat for six months of the year. He has had over 100 short stories and essays published in various magazines and anthologies, and across multiple genres. He is the author of the literary suspense novels The Sinking of the Angie Piper and The Broken Pines, and his debut collection of dark fiction is forthcoming with Incunabula Press. For more information, go to www.chrisrileyauthor.com.

    More TTTV Stories by Christian Riley:

    https://talltaletv.com/tag/christian-riley/

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    Hi there! My name is Chris Herron and I'm an audiobook narrator. In 2015, I suffered from poor Type 1 diabetes control which lead me to become legally blind for almost a year. The doctors didn't give me much hope, predicting an 80% chance that I would never see again. But I refused to give up and changed my lifestyle drastically. Through sheer willpower (and an amazing eye surgeon) I beat the odds and regained my vision.

    During that difficult time, I couldn't read or write, which was devastating as they had always been a source of comfort for me since childhood. However, my wife took me to the local library where she read out the titles of audiobooks to me. I selected some of my favorite books, such as the Disc World series, Name of the Wind, Harry Potter, and more, and the audiobooks brought these stories to life in a way I had never experienced before. They helped me through the darkest period of my life and I fell in love with audiobooks.

    Once I regained my vision, I decided to pursue a career as an audiobook narrator instead of a writer. That's why I created Tall Tale TV, to support aspiring authors in the writing communities that I had grown to love before my ordeal. My goal was to help them promote their work by providing a promotional audio short story that showcases their writing skills to readers. They say the strongest form of advertising is word of mouth, so I offer a platform for readers to share these videos and help spread the word about these talented writers.

    Please consider sharing these stories with your friends and family to support these amazing authors. Thank you!

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    All stories on Tall Tale TV have been submitted in accordance with the terms of service provided on http://www.talltaletv.com or obtained with permission by the author. All images used on Tall Tale TV are either original or Royalty and Attribution free. Most stock images used are provided by http://www.pixabay.com , https://www.canstockphoto.com/ or created using AI. Image attribution will be declared only when required by the copyright owner. Common Affiliates are: Amazon, Smashwords

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    17 mins
  • "Puddles" - SciFi Short Story - by Isaac Bouchard
    Oct 18 2024
    Puddles ep.737

    Isaac Bouchard is a writer and junior high teacher living in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He spends most of his time reading, writing, playing soccer, and catching insects in his backyard. The same description of him could be given for the past two decades, and it likely won't change much in the future. If you're looking to find more of what he's written, please check out "100 Places You'll Find in Heaven: A Non-Biblically Accurate Guide to the Afterlife" and "Alarik's Crusade," his two published books available on Amazon.

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    Hi there! My name is Chris Herron and I'm an audiobook narrator. In 2015, I suffered from poor Type 1 diabetes control which lead me to become legally blind for almost a year. The doctors didn't give me much hope, predicting an 80% chance that I would never see again. But I refused to give up and changed my lifestyle drastically. Through sheer willpower (and an amazing eye surgeon) I beat the odds and regained my vision.

    During that difficult time, I couldn't read or write, which was devastating as they had always been a source of comfort for me since childhood. However, my wife took me to the local library where she read out the titles of audiobooks to me. I selected some of my favorite books, such as the Disc World series, Name of the Wind, Harry Potter, and more, and the audiobooks brought these stories to life in a way I had never experienced before. They helped me through the darkest period of my life and I fell in love with audiobooks.

    Once I regained my vision, I decided to pursue a career as an audiobook narrator instead of a writer. That's why I created Tall Tale TV, to support aspiring authors in the writing communities that I had grown to love before my ordeal. My goal was to help them promote their work by providing a promotional audio short story that showcases their writing skills to readers. They say the strongest form of advertising is word of mouth, so I offer a platform for readers to share these videos and help spread the word about these talented writers.

    Please consider sharing these stories with your friends and family to support these amazing authors. Thank you!

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    All stories on Tall Tale TV have been submitted in accordance with the terms of service provided on http://www.talltaletv.com or obtained with permission by the author. All images used on Tall Tale TV are either original or Royalty and Attribution free. Most stock images used are provided by http://www.pixabay.com , https://www.canstockphoto.com/ or created using AI. Image attribution will be declared only when required by the copyright owner. Common Affiliates are: Amazon, Smashwords

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    26 mins
  • "The Final Days of the Last Human on Earth" - Comedy Short Story - by Brett Abrahamsen
    Oct 11 2024
    The Final Days of the Last Human on Earth ep.736 Brett Abrahamsen's work has previously been narrated by Tall Tale TV. He has also sold stories to the Sci Phi Journal, Wyldblood, and various other publications. He resides in Saratoga Springs, NY More TTTV stories by Brett Abrahamsen: https://talltaletv.com/tag/brett-abrahamsen/

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    ---- About Tall Tale TV ----

    Hi there! My name is Chris Herron and I'm an audiobook narrator. In 2015, I suffered from poor Type 1 diabetes control which lead me to become legally blind for almost a year. The doctors didn't give me much hope, predicting an 80% chance that I would never see again. But I refused to give up and changed my lifestyle drastically. Through sheer willpower (and an amazing eye surgeon) I beat the odds and regained my vision.

    During that difficult time, I couldn't read or write, which was devastating as they had always been a source of comfort for me since childhood. However, my wife took me to the local library where she read out the titles of audiobooks to me. I selected some of my favorite books, such as the Disc World series, Name of the Wind, Harry Potter, and more, and the audiobooks brought these stories to life in a way I had never experienced before. They helped me through the darkest period of my life and I fell in love with audiobooks.

    Once I regained my vision, I decided to pursue a career as an audiobook narrator instead of a writer. That's why I created Tall Tale TV, to support aspiring authors in the writing communities that I had grown to love before my ordeal. My goal was to help them promote their work by providing a promotional audio short story that showcases their writing skills to readers. They say the strongest form of advertising is word of mouth, so I offer a platform for readers to share these videos and help spread the word about these talented writers.

    Please consider sharing these stories with your friends and family to support these amazing authors. Thank you!

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    All stories on Tall Tale TV have been submitted in accordance with the terms of service provided on http://www.talltaletv.com or obtained with permission by the author. All images used on Tall Tale TV are either original or Royalty and Attribution free. Most stock images used are provided by http://www.pixabay.com , https://www.canstockphoto.com/ or created using AI. Image attribution will be declared only when required by the copyright owner. Common Affiliates are: Amazon, Smashwords

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    11 mins
  • Of Risk and Relativity, Ch. 27 (book 5) - Sci-Fantasy Serialized Novel - by Lesley Herron
    Oct 9 2024
    Of Risk and Relativity, Ch. 27 (book 5) ep.735

    Go Bigfoot or Go Home

    Listen to the book five playlist here https://talltaletv.com/series-of-risk-and-relativity/

    or

    listen to book one http://talltaletv.com/series-monsters-mushrooms/

    listen to book two http://talltaletv.com/series-of-tyrants-and-teakettles/

    Listen to book three http://talltaletv.com/series-of-bandits-and-bad-magic/

    Listen to book 3.5 https://talltaletv.com/series-an-interlude-of-intrigue/

    Listen to book four https://talltaletv.com/series-of-portals-and-portents/

    Listen to book five https://talltaletv.com/series-of-risk-and-relativity/

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    ---- About Tall Tale TV ----

    Hi there! My name is Chris Herron and I'm an audiobook narrator. In 2015, I suffered from poor Type 1 diabetes control which lead me to become legally blind for almost a year. The doctors didn't give me much hope, predicting an 80% chance that I would never see again. But I refused to give up and changed my lifestyle drastically. Through sheer willpower (and an amazing eye surgeon) I beat the odds and regained my vision.

    During that difficult time, I couldn't read or write, which was devastating as they had always been a source of comfort for me since childhood. However, my wife took me to the local library where she read out the titles of audiobooks to me. I selected some of my favorite books, such as the Disc World series, Name of the Wind, Harry Potter, and more, and the audiobooks brought these stories to life in a way I had never experienced before. They helped me through the darkest period of my life and I fell in love with audiobooks.

    Once I regained my vision, I decided to pursue a career as an audiobook narrator instead of a writer. That's why I created Tall Tale TV, to support aspiring authors in the writing communities that I had grown to love before my ordeal. My goal was to help them promote their work by providing a promotional audio short story that showcases their writing skills to readers. They say the strongest form of advertising is word of mouth, so I offer a platform for readers to share these videos and help spread the word about these talented writers.

    Please consider sharing these stories with your friends and family to support these amazing authors. Thank you!

    ---- legal ----

    All stories on Tall Tale TV have been submitted in accordance with the terms of service provided on http://www.talltaletv.com or obtained with permission by the author. All images used on Tall Tale TV are either original or Royalty and Attribution free. Most stock images used are provided by http://www.pixabay.com , https://www.canstockphoto.com/ or created using AI. Image attribution will be declared only when required by the copyright owner. Common Affiliates are: Amazon, Smashwords

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    45 mins
  • "Little Black Bead" - SciFi Short Story - by Barry Burton
    Oct 4 2024
    Little Black Bead ep.734 Barry's work has appeared in Dreams of Rust and Glass and Tales of the Moonlit Path. He lives in Columbus, Ohio. He is a physical therapist. He was once a breakdancer. He shares his life with his wonderful partner and their dog and two cats. You can reach him on Twitter or Instagram: @bbwritesstories --- Addiction Resources --- USA: For substance abuse treatment and mental health referrals, contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) International: https://www.issup.net/about-issup/partners

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    ---- About Tall Tale TV ----

    Hi there! My name is Chris Herron and I'm an audiobook narrator. In 2015, I suffered from poor Type 1 diabetes control which lead me to become legally blind for almost a year. The doctors didn't give me much hope, predicting an 80% chance that I would never see again. But I refused to give up and changed my lifestyle drastically. Through sheer willpower (and an amazing eye surgeon) I beat the odds and regained my vision.

    During that difficult time, I couldn't read or write, which was devastating as they had always been a source of comfort for me since childhood. However, my wife took me to the local library where she read out the titles of audiobooks to me. I selected some of my favorite books, such as the Disc World series, Name of the Wind, Harry Potter, and more, and the audiobooks brought these stories to life in a way I had never experienced before. They helped me through the darkest period of my life and I fell in love with audiobooks.

    Once I regained my vision, I decided to pursue a career as an audiobook narrator instead of a writer. That's why I created Tall Tale TV, to support aspiring authors in the writing communities that I had grown to love before my ordeal. My goal was to help them promote their work by providing a promotional audio short story that showcases their writing skills to readers. They say the strongest form of advertising is word of mouth, so I offer a platform for readers to share these videos and help spread the word about these talented writers.

    Please consider sharing these stories with your friends and family to support these amazing authors. Thank you!

    ---- legal ----

    All stories on Tall Tale TV have been submitted in accordance with the terms of service provided on http://www.talltaletv.com or obtained with permission by the author. All images used on Tall Tale TV are either original or Royalty and Attribution free. Most stock images used are provided by http://www.pixabay.com , https://www.canstockphoto.com/ or created using AI. Image attribution will be declared only when required by the copyright owner. Common Affiliates are: Amazon, Smashwords

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    16 mins
  • "The Village" - Fantasy Short Story - by Nancy Schumann
    Sep 30 2024
    The Village ep.733 Nancy is a writer of dark fiction in English and German and her works have been published in both languages. Nancy’s particular interest, both in fiction and academically, are female vampires. Nancy's masters’ thesis on female vampires through the ages formed the basis to Take A Bite, which traces female vampire characters in folklore and literature. Her crime story, Kaffeeduft in London, is currently only available in German but she’d be more than happy to translate the story into English for any interested publisher. For further information see www.bookswithbite.in Other Publications • Biscuits & Catatonia. IN: Heredity. NonBinary Review Issue #36. Zoetic Press. 2024. • Picknick zum Abendbrot. In: Unvergessliche Schicksale. Net Verlag. 2023 • The House on the Cliff. 580 Split. Issue 25.Fever Dreams. 2022 CURRENT PROJECT: I’m looking for representation for my novel working title “Iron Curtain”. It has vampires and werewolves in the Cold War. What could possibly go wrong? The finished manuscript is available in English and German.

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    ---- About Tall Tale TV ----

    Hi there! My name is Chris Herron and I'm an audiobook narrator. In 2015, I suffered from poor Type 1 diabetes control which lead me to become legally blind for almost a year. The doctors didn't give me much hope, predicting an 80% chance that I would never see again. But I refused to give up and changed my lifestyle drastically. Through sheer willpower (and an amazing eye surgeon) I beat the odds and regained my vision.

    During that difficult time, I couldn't read or write, which was devastating as they had always been a source of comfort for me since childhood. However, my wife took me to the local library where she read out the titles of audiobooks to me. I selected some of my favorite books, such as the Disc World series, Name of the Wind, Harry Potter, and more, and the audiobooks brought these stories to life in a way I had never experienced before. They helped me through the darkest period of my life and I fell in love with audiobooks.

    Once I regained my vision, I decided to pursue a career as an audiobook narrator instead of a writer. That's why I created Tall Tale TV, to support aspiring authors in the writing communities that I had grown to love before my ordeal. My goal was to help them promote their work by providing a promotional audio short story that showcases their writing skills to readers. They say the strongest form of advertising is word of mouth, so I offer a platform for readers to share these videos and help spread the word about these talented writers.

    Please consider sharing these stories with your friends and family to support these amazing authors. Thank you!

    ---- legal ----

    All stories on Tall Tale TV have been submitted in accordance with the terms of service provided on http://www.talltaletv.com or obtained with permission by the author. All images used on Tall Tale TV are either original or Royalty and Attribution free. Most stock images used are provided by http://www.pixabay.com , https://www.canstockphoto.com/ or created using AI. Image attribution will be declared only when required by the copyright owner. Common Affiliates are: Amazon, Smashwords

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    35 mins
  • Of Risk and Relativity, Ch. 26 (book 5) - Sci-Fantasy Serialized Novel - by Lesley Herron
    Sep 23 2024
    Of Risk and Relativity, Ch. 26 (book 5) ep.732

    Aggravated B-assault

    Listen to the book five playlist here https://talltaletv.com/series-of-risk-and-relativity/

    or

    listen to book one http://talltaletv.com/series-monsters-mushrooms/

    listen to book two http://talltaletv.com/series-of-tyrants-and-teakettles/

    Listen to book three http://talltaletv.com/series-of-bandits-and-bad-magic/

    Listen to book 3.5 https://talltaletv.com/series-an-interlude-of-intrigue/

    Listen to book four https://talltaletv.com/series-of-portals-and-portents/

    Listen to book five https://talltaletv.com/series-of-risk-and-relativity/

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    Website: http://www.TallTaleTV.com

    ---- Story Submission ----

    Got a short story you'd like to submit? Submission guidelines can be found at http://www.TallTaleTV.com

    ---- About Tall Tale TV ----

    Hi there! My name is Chris Herron and I'm an audiobook narrator. In 2015, I suffered from poor Type 1 diabetes control which lead me to become legally blind for almost a year. The doctors didn't give me much hope, predicting an 80% chance that I would never see again. But I refused to give up and changed my lifestyle drastically. Through sheer willpower (and an amazing eye surgeon) I beat the odds and regained my vision.

    During that difficult time, I couldn't read or write, which was devastating as they had always been a source of comfort for me since childhood. However, my wife took me to the local library where she read out the titles of audiobooks to me. I selected some of my favorite books, such as the Disc World series, Name of the Wind, Harry Potter, and more, and the audiobooks brought these stories to life in a way I had never experienced before. They helped me through the darkest period of my life and I fell in love with audiobooks.

    Once I regained my vision, I decided to pursue a career as an audiobook narrator instead of a writer. That's why I created Tall Tale TV, to support aspiring authors in the writing communities that I had grown to love before my ordeal. My goal was to help them promote their work by providing a promotional audio short story that showcases their writing skills to readers. They say the strongest form of advertising is word of mouth, so I offer a platform for readers to share these videos and help spread the word about these talented writers.

    Please consider sharing these stories with your friends and family to support these amazing authors. Thank you!

    ---- legal ----

    All stories on Tall Tale TV have been submitted in accordance with the terms of service provided on http://www.talltaletv.com or obtained with permission by the author. All images used on Tall Tale TV are either original or Royalty and Attribution free. Most stock images used are provided by http://www.pixabay.com , https://www.canstockphoto.com/ or created using AI. Image attribution will be declared only when required by the copyright owner. Common Affiliates are: Amazon, Smashwords

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    39 mins