In this episode of Comfort Reads with Ember Mae, Roni heads to a dreaded meeting with the Wicked Witch of the West.

Find out what happens—and meet a few new friends along the way—as Ember Mae reads Chapter Two of A Bane in the Neck, a cozy mystery read aloud designed for comfort, calm, and gentle storytelling.

Hello, lovely reader. I’m so glad you’re here.

In this first episode of Comfort Reads with Ember Mae, we’re beginning exactly where every cozy story begins—Chapter One. The page is fresh, the world is waiting, and there’s nowhere else you need to be.

This podcast was created as a place to rest. A place to breathe. A place where you can be read to without expectations or effort. Whether you’re curled up under a blanket, finishing a long day, or simply craving something gentle in your ears, this episode is your invitation to slow down.

Chapter One is full of quiet promise—the kind that feels like stepping into a warm room on a cold day. So settle in, let your shoulders soften, and allow the story to unfold at its own unhurried pace.

✨ Soft storytelling ✨ Cozy, comforting reads ✨ A companion for calm moments

Thank you for trusting me with your listening time. When you’re ready… let’s begin.

In this episode, Ember Mae introduces herself and shares what listeners can expect from the podcast. Each episode features two to three chapters from her stories, released in 12-week seasons with a short break between seasons. Intro and outro music courtesy of folk_acoustic from Pixabay. Learn more about Ember and her books at: https://linktr.ee/embermae_author