Bite Size Tales

In today's chapter, marroned on a lonely island, a warrior makes his final stand.

In Part 4, Phrixus journeyed through a vision of temptation provided to him by the spirit of the dead and disgraced paladin Lenore Drache. The alchemist struggled to return to reality as he considered reuniting with a former lover. It wasn't until cries from the outside world, and a series of mixed thoughts gave Phrixus the strength to break from his dreams, returning to reality. There he was able...

A space scount enters a system only to encounter a mystery that may haunt her for the rest of her life.  However long that may be.   Last Call From Eden 4 - Written and read by Wayne Cole   Intro and Outtro music is "Fantasy Motion" by Alexander Nakarada 

In Part 3, In the pouring rain, Garret and Phrixus finally arrived at the Tower of the Fallen Paladin, the last resting place of Lenore Drache. Once a holy warrior dedicated to assisting Garret's family in their own sacred oath, the paladin succumbed to temptations that assailed her. In a last ditch effort to serve her vows, despite falling from grace, she ended her own life, and now haunts her fo...

This week's episode is something a bit different.  Three stories each inspired by a different writing prompt from The Writers's Hub Discord server.     Three Prompts - Written and read by Wayne Cole   Intro and Outtro music is "Fantasy Motion" by Alexander Nakarada 

In today's chapter, we present a guest author. Jon Cohen, the genius behind the amazing Tale of the Manticore RPG solo play podcast. If you enjoy a unique take on the crossorads where fiction and gaming meet, this show is worth your time.

In Part Two Garret and Phrixus began their journey together. Garret is a banished member of the Westdown family - a family charged with a sacred mission only they can accomplish - tending to a mystic portal to another place. Phrixus, an alchemist in the employ of the Westdown house has been charged with helping complete the ritual. Both travelers are undertaking their mission under less than ideal...

This week is a darker tale of survival after a spacecraft crash.  It illustrates that while most people think themselves the hero of their own story many times they are the villain in someone else's.     Survival - Written and read by Wayne Cole   Intro and Outtro music is "Fantasy Motion" by Alexander Nakarada 

In part one, we learned about Garret Westdown, the son banished from his wealthy and influential family for being too curious about certain aspects of his family's history. Garret now wiles away his time in the inn of a family friend, drinking for free and concocting false tales about the other patrons. His musings are interrupted by his father, confessing the need for Garret to fulfil the family'...

In this week's light hearted story a teenage girl discovers that having too many choices can be a burdon.   Analysis Paralysis - written and read by Wayne Cole   Intro and Outtro music is "Fantasy Motion" by Alexander Nakarada 

Hello, and thank you for lsitening to this Footnotes episode explaining both the products I used and approach I took in building the characters and "world" for this story. First up, let's display the cards for the characters. Garret's Cards Phrixus' Cards Chandra's Cards Here are the links to the products I used. I recommend all of these either as writing prompts or just idea generators. This was...

In this chapter, we begin a new serial story, meeting the first character, Garret, and learn of his mission. This serial also begins a new writing experiment where the characters and plot are randomly generated through the use of cards and tables.

In this week's story a bitter old man living in the aftermath of a zombie apocalypse has to come to terms with his choices.   Regret - written and read by Wayne Cole   Intro and Outtro music is "Fantasy Motion" by Alexander Nakarada 

This week's story takes us into the mind of a dog.       My Person - Written and Read by Wayne Cole   Intro and Outtro music is "Fantasy Motion" by Alexander Nakarada 

To kick off Book 5, we have a bonus chapter. Two stories of the supernatural dealt through the airwaves.

In the final chapter of Book 4, we have a bonus chapter with a unifying theme, but different genres.

Sometimes even the most intelligent people do not truly understand their own motivations.  In this week's story an Evil Genius makes excuses for his choices while doing everything except take over the world.     Even an Evil Genius Procrastinates - Written and Read by Wayne Cole   Intro and Outtro music is "Fantasy Motion" by Alexander Nakarada 

In our previous entry, taking the advice of the enigmatic and mysterious madam, K, Maevis and Eli began the journey to take the young girl home. Home to a mansion on the hill, where Maevis' mother is believed to be a demonspawn beast known as a Botiskin. The pair began the lonely trek, with Eli doing his best to calm the nerves of the child. Upon reaching the house, Eli took care to approach in da...

In our previous entry, Maevis and Eli met with the enigmatic and mysterious K. Just the letter, not the full name. Eli pleaded with K to keep the young Maevis hidden in K's brothel, but in an unexpected twist, K refused, instead telling Eli that K needs to bring the girl home to her mother - who is suspected of being able to transform into a beast known as a Botiskin. A beast that may have bitten...

This week's story is a tale of terror, a tale of mystery, and a tale of you.     Alone in the Dark -  Written and Read by Wayne Cole   Intro and Outtro music is "Fantasy Motion" by Alexander Nakarada 

In our previous entry, Maevis and Eli came to grips with the fact that the young girl's mother may indeed be a mysterious beast known as a Botiskin. Maevis feared for her life and Eli feared getting involved in the protection of the young girl and the elimination of the creature. Realizing that the girl's mother might be looking for her at that moment, Eli took frantic action, bringing the child t...

This weeks story is a tale so sureal that it may leave you questioning your own sanity after listening to it. Banana Pudding and Listening Devices- Written and Read by Wayne Cole   Intro and Outtro music is "Fantasy Motion" by Alexander Nakarada 

In this weeks story a Cold Case may not be quite as cold as it seems.     Spite Check- Written and Read by Dot Moore   Intro and Outtro music is "Fantasy Motion" by Alexander Nakarada     

In this week's chapter, we explore how far a friend will go to help a friend

We continue the serial story of "The Maevis Matter" in the Direwald Diaries. In our previous entry, Eli the gunslinger decided to take Maevis to a doctor to investigate the cause of the strange, pinprick-like bites on her arm. Maevis claimed they came from her mother, after she transformed into a monster. Concerned, but skeptical, the doctor Eli brought the young girl to was a Ticker, a half-human...