Join Chris for four short stories where the author has taken things in a different direction to which you might expect- to great effect.

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A Becoming Man by Tommy Baker, narrated by Rhys Allen

Did you know that God has a moustache, sneaks into fancy hotels in Brisbane, and is actually called Joel? Listen to this- it'll clear things up for you.

Just For Laughs by E. M. Forest, narrated by Maverick Jones

For one young girl, a trip to the mall with her exhausted mother and unbelievably messy younger brother may as well be the end of the world.

Seven Tips For Better Birdwatching by Stacey George, narrated by Chris and Hannah Fulwell

Following the loss of his dear wife, May, Terry is determined to communicate with her one last time.

The Cheese Stands Alone, written and narrated by Suzanne Link

Cheese. Meat. Destined to fall in love on the charcuterie board. You'll never look at hors d'oeuvres the same way again.

Join Chris for three short stories where justice is served. Or denied. Or both.

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This week's episode is themed around Crime and Punishment.

Gritty true crime. Cozy criminal investigations of the mysterious kind.

Puppets.

It’s all in there.

Bourbon and Maraschino Cherries, written and narrated by Annie Benham

August makes his living writing about the victims of con artists. He's pretty good at it, too. He strikes up conversation with the bartender at an event celebrating his success and things are looking up. Justice is served.

Raw Toast, written and narrated by Rozanne Strydom

You are about to experience the journal entries of Detective Longbottom, following one of her more perplexing and intoxicating cases. Just don't tell Marge.

That’s Puppet Town For Ya, written and narrated by Rev McLean

Crime. Conspiracy. Rain. Jazz. Puppets. PUPPETS. A summary won't do this recent contest-winning story justice. You need to experience it for yourself. Listen to it. Read it. Listen again. Embrace it.

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Join Chris for three fantastic takes on the supernatural- we've got serious, we've got gentle, we've got broad comedy (very broad... and that's ok).

Something for everyone!

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The Stories

Holding The Line, written and narrated by Andrew Simpson

Malrec is a demon. Yes, an actual demon, who lives and dies through his parasitic relationship with Janet. Janet works in a call centre. It's hard to say which of the two of them has it worse.

Where Trees Once Dreamt of Walking, written and narrated by Michael Kaukeano

Humanity has been infected with a terrible blight, and children have been affected worst of all. Impossible decisions and life-changing consequences abound in this moving, powerful story.

The Sh*tting Curse by Maverick Jones, narrated by Ben O'Neill

Yes, it's really called that. And it's fantastic. Broad, visceral satire and very, very funny (if you have the stomach for it).