Join Chris for seven stories- the most we've ever had in one episode!

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These stories were selected at random from over 80 entries in a competition on the Writing Battle forum. The competition was for authors who are new to Writing Battle in 2026; we've got a great range of stories for you in this episode.

• Pancakes for John Lennon by Alyssa Chan, narrated by Caro Robson
• From an Arcane Bounty Hunters' Guild Training Video, written and narrated by B. M. Belanger
• The Golden Pheasant by Coyote Dave, narrated by Andrew Fieler
• End of Her Rope by Whimsy Wonder, narrated by Rachel Savage
• Ghost Hunting, written and narrated by Sarah Lewis
• Amethyst Whispers by Andrea Hall, narrated by Chris
• Bug Off! by Ellen Scott, narrated by Regan Westergard

Happy listening!

-Chris

Join Chris for three wonderful episodes where opposing existences come together. Between these three stories, we cover pretty much every human emotion in under 45 minutes...

Two of the stories were picked by subscribers in the Story Selection Raffle; to find out more, and to subscribe, please check out our website HERE or our Patreon HERE.

The Menagerie by Harry Humber, narrated by Philip Godfrey

When the boy comes to visit Jory to find out more about mysterious, impossible events in the forest, what Jory shares with him will stay with them both for the rest of their lives.

Summer Shadows by Alexandria Simmons, narrated by Lauren Hogg

Aleyne and Jolis, two girls with utterly different lives, strike up an unlikely friendship in the tunnels beneath the castle one summer. As more and more summers pass, some things change, and some do not...

Love's Pitfall by Molly Blunden, narrated by R. L. Lynn

Laura just wanted to tolerate the company retreat in peace. Stuck in a mineshaft with a sock covered in her own urine, things couldn't get much worse for poor Laura. Then Nick found her.

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.