The Skylark Bell

Today we’ll be reading a story called Elliot Under Glass. This story was originally released as part of my children’s podcast, A Carefully Built Pretend. You may experience pang of nostalgia, a longing for the magic of childhood, but ultimately it is commentary on gratitude, and living life to the fullest. The Skylark Bell is brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Pro...

Today’s episode of The Skylark Bell was made in collaboration with The Haunted UK podcast. It is a little different than what you’ve become used to at The Skylark Bell; it is recorded in Audio Drama format as a phone call between two characters, and features an introduction and voice acting by the host of The Haunted UK podcast. Fair warning, this episode may also be slightly scarier than a typica...

In today’s episode, we will hear the fictional story of Mrs. B’s Haunted Trinket Shoppe. Betty Brandon, better known as Mrs. B, owns an antique shop with a twist, the objects she sells are all haunted! One winter day a customer comes in with a strange request, leading to a situation even Mrs. B couldn’t have imagined. This episode of The Skylark Bell is part of a collaboration with The Nightcap an...

It's hard to believe an entire year has gone by since the release of Songs from The Skylark Bell, the official soundtrack to the podcast. In this episode you'll hear details about the songs, such as the inspiration behind them, and gain insight as to how they were recorded. There is a Patreon-exclusive extended version of this episode available to subscribers, you can find my Patreon using...

Today’s special episode features an original story called The Christmas Ghost. This story was inspired by a song I wrote a few years ago, also called the Christmas Ghost, which you will hear at the very end of this episode. The story, and the song, are dedicated to those who have an empty seat at the holiday table, those who have lost a loved one, and who, every holiday season, feel that pang of s...

In today’s special episode I will share my original story, The Gathering. This story was inspired by childhood Thanksgiving gatherings, which we celebrate in October in Canada. Extended family, cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents would gather at my Great Aunt Marselle’s house, which had belonged to her father before her, on the outskirts of Quebec City. The Skylark Bell is brought to you by:...

Today we’ll be reading a story called Black Dog Waiting. This story was originally released as part of my children’s podcast, A Carefully Built Pretend. Did you know that black dogs are often the last ones to be adopted at animal shelters? This is a story about a black dog who had to wait a long time to learn about the meaning of safety, home, and love. The Skylark Bell is brought to you by: Phaet...

Today we’ll be reading a story called The Day the Sun Fell. This story was originally released as part of my children’s podcast, A Carefully Built Pretend. It’s a story about working together to complete something that would be impossible if we were working alone. The Skylark Bell is brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions. The Skylark Bell official website...

Today we’ll be reading a story called “When The Night Came”. This story was originally released as part of my children’s podcast, A Carefully Built Pretend. We’re going to explore the fear of the unknown, and how gaining perspective can make the unknown less frightening. The Skylark Bell is brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions. The Skylark Bell official...

**Trigger warning - This fictional story contains vague mention of alcoholism and abuse*** Today’s Halloween Special Episode was inspired by a real-life ghost story told to me via my dear friend at The Haunted UK Podcast. From that, I put together this fictional account of the story from the perspective of the ghost itself, a little girl named Helen who ended up trapped in the cellar of her house....

Today's Skylark Special episode features the first 4 chapters of the new book I am writing titled The Tales of Ledia Roy. As you may know, in January we will begin reading SkyeDive, the third and final book in the Skylark Trilogy. With the end of the Skylark books in mind, I’ve started writing a brand-new book, which will likely also turn into a series, called The Tales of Ledia Roy. The first...

In today’s episode, we will hear the story of The Redheaded Hitchhiker. There have been many counts of this apparition over several decades spanning from the 1960s to today. You can hear more about these real-life accounts by listening to Haunted UK podcast. Our take, however, looks at the story from a different perspective... that of the ghost himself! RELEASED BOOPOD NETWORK BRIDGEWATER EPISODES...

This is the final chapter of Wingspan, closing out Magpie and Luca's story, and opening us up to Farfalla's... but that will come at another time. More specifically, it will come in January of 2023 with season 3 of The Skylark Bell podcast in which we'll read SkyeDive, the third and final book in the Skylark Trilogy. Be sure to listen to the end of this episode for the premier of a new...

In today’s episode we read Chapter 37 – The Beginning of the End - in which Magpie, still living as Farfalla and knowing she is running out of time, tries to warn her younger self in a final attempt to set the timelines straight. This is the last full chapter of Wingspan. Next week will feature an epilogue which also serves as a prologue of sorts to the third and final book in the Skylark Trilogy...

In today’s episode we read Chapter 36 – Crossing the Line - in which Magpie, after decades of living in Pocket under Farfalla’s identity, finally crosses paths with a familiar face. The Skylark Bell is brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions. The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.com The Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbell Aut...

In today’s episode we read Chapter 35 – Closure - in which Magpie discovers the identity of the person who sent the letter. The Skylark Bell is brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions. The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.com The Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbell Author/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri....

In today’s episode we read Chapter 34 – The Letter - in which Magpie receives a mysterious letter requesting she visit a nearby care home. The Skylark Bell is brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions. The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.com The Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbell Author/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www....

In today’s episode we read Chapter 33 – Sparking Silence - in which Lucas tries desperately to find a way to put his and Magpie’s timelines back in place The Skylark Bell is brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions. The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.com The Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbell Author/Producer: Melissa Oliver...

In today’s episode we read Chapter 32 – Today’s Special - in which Magpie once again finds herself in the town of Pocket, where she comes to a startling, and devastating realisation. The Skylark Bell is brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions. The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.com The Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbell Au...

In today’s episode we read Chapter 31 – Dealan-de - in which Lucas has a terrifying encounter with the mysterious woman that has been flitting in and out of his and Magpie’s lives for years The Skylark Bell is brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions. The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.com The Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylark...

In today’s episode we read Chapter 30 – Crash - in which Magpie finds herself involved in a situation she had a psychic vision of years prior. The Skylark Bell is brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions. The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.com The Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbell Author/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://...

In today’s episode we read Chapter 29 – Next Steps - in which Magpie and Lucas try to find a way out of the tangled strings of time and space. Brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions. The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.com The Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbell Author/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.c...

In today’s episode we read Chapter 28 – All that Could have Been - in which Lucas once again finds himself transported, this time back to Carnifex House, but his feeling of relief is short lived The Skylark Bell is Brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions. The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.com The Skylark Bell on Instagram: @thesk...

In today’s episode we read Wingspan Chapter 27, Mirror Pond - in which Lucas experiences the terrible winter of 1925 and Marius Corbeau's mysterious fate, first hand. Brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions. The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.com The Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbell Author/Producer: Melissa Oliveri -...

In today’s episode we read Chapter 26 – Happy Holidays - in which Magpie celebrates the season with the Sarcelles and is in for a heartwarming surprise, but not before an unsettling experience threatens to put a damper on the festivities! Brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions. The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.com The Skylark B...