Oct 20, 2021

Marry the Rat by L.M. Zaerr. Narrated by J.S. Arquin. #fantasy #magic #rats #love

The second steward climbed a white ladder and blew powder from his palm onto the clock. He was a monochrome person in a lavender livery and a frothy wig. I knew only that he suffered from bunions.

“What is that powder?” I asked.

“I...

Sep 22, 2021

Bridge Over the Cunene by Gustavo Bondoni. Narrated by Theresa Bakken. Hosted by J.S. Arquin. #fantasy #zombies 

Botoso knew he was in trouble.He had no idea how in the world he was ever going to get back to the village.He had no idea where the village was.This was the first time he’d ever been outside the stockade...

Sep 12, 2021

Katabasis by Catherine George. Narrated by Jenna Hanchey. Hosted by J.S. Arquin.  #fantasy #PNW #pacificcoast 

They found the foot on the beach the morning after the first winter storm.

It was the dog that found it, really—the dog who caught the scent of something meaty and rotten, and strained at the leash until...

Aug 28, 2021

How Far Away the Stars by Sam Muller. Narrated by Joel Simler. Hosted by J.S. Arquin.  #fantasy #knights #dragons 

Captain Kollz clears his throat. The sound is somehow elegant, like everything else about him.

“You don’t say here how many dragons you have killed.”

“I haven’t killed any, Captain Kollz,...

Aug 23, 2021

Truer Love by Edd Vick. Narrated by J.S. Arquin. #scifi #love #virus

My lover Dieter came to Duvall last month. I never expected him to drag his chain this far north; but such is love.

Dieter only speaks German. His lover Minette had learned the language to please him, and translated.

“He says his idol has died,...