Storyfeather

Mortals wield godly powers, eggs appear out of enchanted pockets, sentient substances are invented, and stars are incubated in the hearts of humans. I'm Nila, and I have stories to tell you. Stories in the genres of science fiction, fantasy, horror, fairy tale, mystery, and mythology. Welcome to Storyfeather.

Laser Beam Ice Cream 06/27/2025

Laser Beam Ice Cream A kitchen mishap leads to the accidental invention of the most powerful ice cream in the world. Genre: Science Fiction Excerpt: His portable, miniature laser beam healing aid flew out of his hand and landed in the still-open container of vanilla ice cream. Arthur pushed down the momentary surge of panic about the electronics in the laser. He reached out to pick the device out of the ice cream. Luminescent sparks made him recoil. What story or stories am I revisiting in this episode? Each Season 8 episode is a standalone story, but it’s connected to or inspired by a previous story through a character, a place, an object, a concept, a continuation of events (ahem, sequel), and so on. What if eating ice cream could give you powers? Ah, cartoon logic. Gotta love it. I first explored the concept of imbuing food—well, a consumable product—with extraordinary abilities in a story called “,” in which a few inventors attempt to make a chewing gum that allows a person to teleport. I just can’t let go of the notion of gaining cool powers by eating fun foods. But I also can’t help exploring what could go wrong… MY FIRST BOOK (yay) Ever wonder how I’ve gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. And I talk all about it in my book called . It’s now available as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. The book title takes you straight to the book on Amazon. Or you can visit my Store page: The Store page has a sign-up form for my email newsletters. Fictioneering mischief and writing tips. Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.) MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork? Please visit my Store page for updated info on where you can buy: CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2021 by Nila L. Patel Narration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music: “Fugue For One Synthetic Heart” by ANDREA BARONI (Intro) “Casual Theme #1” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro) “Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro) Music by ANDREW SITKOV “Casual Theme #6 (Triumph)” “Casual Theme #1” “Abstract Vision #7” “Casual Theme #3” “Abstract Vision #3” Music by ANDREA BARONI “Fugue For One Synthetic Heart” “Ground Control” “Fugue For One Synthetic Heart (No Percussion)” Music by CHRIS LOGSDON “Level 1” “Level 2” “Level 4” All these tracks are part of a music and sound effects bundles I purchased from Humble Bundle and sourced from GameDev Market. Music by Andrea Baroni, Andrew Sitkov, and Chris Logsdon is licensed from GameDev Market Sound effects from , and GameDevMarket, and Soundly (through ) Changes made to the musical tracks? Just cropping of some to align with my narration. Find more music by Andrea Baroni, Andrew Sitkov, and Chris Logsdon at Find more stories by Nila at Episode Art Description: Digital image. Foreground bottom, a bowl with three scoops of ice cream. Vanilla, center front. Strawberry, left behind. Chocolate, right behind. The chocolate scoop has a spoon handle sticking out of it. The vanilla scoop has little lightning bolts surrounding it. Behind the bowl are three figures. Center, from waist up is a smiling young man facing forward, with his curled hands on his hips. To his left is a young woman from waist up in three-quarters profile, her head tilted up. A beam of light shoots from her eyes. She holds the first two fingers of her left hand to her temple. To the young man’s right is a black-and-white dog, seated, who is also looking up and shooting beams of light from his eyes. He wears a collar with the name “Percival” on it. Watermark of “Storyfeather” along spoon handle. /episode/index/show/storyfeather/id/37174515

Matchstick and Mischief 06/20/2025

Matchstick and Mischief Two adventurous friends offer to help a scientist whose revolutionary invention for all mousekind isn’t exactly authorized. Genre: Science Fiction, Fable Excerpt: “What happened to gravity?” Matchstick asked, as he pushed his legs against a stone. The stone moved away from him, and he, moved away from it, and toward the other two mice. Mischief reached into her satchel for her pencil and pad. “Fab, we fell into the isolated chronon field. Can you confirm?” “I…” Doctor Fabaceous clutched the control slab against his chest. His eyes faced forward, but he didn’t seem to be looking at anything. What story or stories am I revisiting in this episode? Each Season 8 episode is a standalone story, but it’s connected to or inspired by a previous story through a character, a place, an object, a concept, a continuation of events (ahem, sequel), and so on. I adore writing stories about a pair of anthropomorphized animal best friends. One of my favorites was a tale of two caterpillars who crash an extravagant party. It’s called, “.” MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork? Please visit my Store page for updated info on where you can buy: MY FIRST BOOK (yay)Ever wonder how I’ve gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. And I talk all about it in my book called . It’s now available as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. The book title takes you straight to the book on Amazon. Or you can visit my Store page: The Store page has a sign-up form for my email newsletters. Fictioneering mischief and writing tips. Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.) CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2021 by Nila L. Patel Narration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music: “Dancing Operators” by ANDREA BARONI (Intro & Outro) “Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro) Music by ANDREA BARONI (Cyberleaf) “Ground Control” “The Tech Show” “Dancing Operators” “Fugue For One Synthetic Heart” “Cozy Afternoons” Music by ANDREW SITKOV (MuzStation Game Music) “Action Time” “Unknown Terrain” “Abstract Vision #6” “Abstract Vision #9” “Hidden Threat” “Among the Stars” “Prepare for Battle” “Close Your Eyes” All these tracks are part of a music and sound effects bundles I purchased from Humble Bundle and sourced from GameDev Market. Music by Andrea Baroni and Andrew Sitkov is licensed from GameDev Market Sound effects from , and GameDevMarket, and Soundly (through ) Changes made to the musical tracks? Just cropping of some to align with my narration. Find more music by Andrea Baroni and Andrew Sitkov at Find more stories by Nila at Episode Art Description: Digital drawing. At center, a mouse riding a motorcycle down a glowing pathway, facing forward, left paw on the pedal and right paw holding a lit matchstick. Objects float in the space around the mouse. At top left, a screw. Bottom left a sock. Top right corner, part of some device with buttons. Below that, a toothbrush. Middle right, a yo-yo. Watermark of “Storyfeather” along glowing path at top left. Rectangular image made square with top and bottom borders with blurred elements from the main image. /episode/index/show/storyfeather/id/37086755

Oddnever 06/13/2025

Oddnever A studious, non-mischievous fairy fulfills her forbidden dream of traveling to the human realm...straight into a convenience store. Genre: Fairy Tale, Fantasy Excerpt: She passed her least favorite quill partly through the mirror and pulled it back to test. The quill appeared undamaged. So she next passed her least favorite finger through the mirror, gasping at the watery chill that passed through it as it passed through the mirror’s surface. Her finger too seemed unharmed. And so, in the most reckless act that she had ever committed in her life thus far, Oddnever stepped through the mirror into the human realm. What story or stories am I revisiting in this episode? Each Season 8 episode is a standalone story, but it’s connected to or inspired by a previous story through a character, a place, an object, a concept, a continuation of events (ahem, sequel), and so on. This story is connected to the Season Three episode entitled “,” in which three kids recovering from chicken pox at home are mistakenly infected with another pox, a fairy-borne pox. MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork? Please visit my Store page for updated info on where you can buy: MY FIRST BOOK (yay)Ever wonder how I’ve gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. And I talk all about it in my book called . It’s now available as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. The book title takes you straight to the book on Amazon. Or you can visit my Store page: The Store page has a sign-up form for my email newsletters. Fictioneering mischief and writing tips. Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.) CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2020 by Nila L. Patel Narration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music: “Midnight Creeping” by Jonathan Shaw (Intro & Outro) “Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro) Music by JONATHAN SHAW “Spinning Tavern” “Midnight Creeping” “Checking Inventory” “A Tale of Peace” Music by ANDREW SITKOV “Magic Within” “Hidden Fear” “Journey into Fog” Music by BENJAMIN CARR “Dwarven Settlement” “Ice Cavern” “Ancient Ruins” All these tracks are part of a music and sound effects bundles I purchased from Humble Bundle and sourced from GameDev Market. Music by Benjamin Carr, Jonathan Shaw, and Andrew Sitkov is licensed from GameDev Market Sound effects from , and GameDevMarket, and Soundly (through ) Changes made to the musical tracks? Just cropping of some to align with my narration. Find more music by Benjamin Carr, Jonathan Shaw, and Andrew Sitkov at Find more music by Jonathan Shaw at Find more stories by Nila at Episode Art Description: Digital drawing of the view down the aisle of a convenience store, shelves stocked with generic shapes of bottles and packages. In the foreground with their backs turned to the viewer are two store employees, both wearing green tops. Across from them at the end of the aisle is a figure sticking a hero landing—one knee down, the other bent forward, one hand on the ground, and the other thrown back. The figure is wearing glasses and a hoodie. Two glowing pink wings sprout from their back. A glowing pink spark floats above the hooded figure. The rectangular image is made square with top and bottom borders with streaks of color that match the colors of the main image and line up with the main image’s perspective lines. Watermark of “Storyfeather” along floor of aisle at right. /episode/index/show/storyfeather/id/36995905

Cliff's Rad Blazer 06/06/2025

Cliff's Rad Blazer Weatherman Cliff Blazer is always receiving blazers from his fans. But the latest one he receives really takes the cake. Genre: Fantasy Excerpt: “So far, five people have come in complaining of difficulty breathing, and producing a strange croaking sound. Now, they’re still being treated, and the hospital staff is hesitant to speculate on what could be causing this, but the reason we’re reporting on this is that one of the patients has been discharged and we spoke to them earlier. They didn’t want to be on camera, but…” Of course they didn’t want to be on camera. What they had to say sounded preposterous. The patient had puked up a frog. What story or stories am I revisiting in this episode? Each Season 8 episode is a standalone story, but it’s connected to or inspired by a previous story through a character, a place, an object, a concept, a continuation of events (ahem, sequel), and so on. Outerwear gone rogue! I’ve written about it before, only last time, it was a technological issue, in an episode call “.” And wild weather was a major component of yet another story I’d previously written, called “.” MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork? Please visit my Store page for updated info on where you can buy: MY FIRST BOOK (yay)Ever wonder how I’ve gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. And I talk all about it in my book called . It’s now available as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. The book title takes you straight to the book on Amazon. Or you can visit my Store page: The Store page has a sign-up form for my email newsletters. Fictioneering mischief and writing tips. Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.) CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2021 by Nila L. Patel Narration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music: “Whimsical Town” by Chris Logsdon (Intro & Outro) “Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro) Music by ANDREA Baroni (Cyberleaf) “Ground Control” “Fugue For One Synthetic Heart” “The Tech Show” “Slightly Across” Music by ANDREW SITKOV (MuzStation Game Music) “Casual Theme #1” “Casual Theme #3” “Abstract Vision #9” “Casual Theme #2” Music by CHRIS LOGSDON “Mystical Town” “Whimsical Town” “Shady Town” All these tracks are part of a music and sound effects bundles I purchased from Humble Bundle and sourced from GameDev Market. Music by Andrea Baroni, Chris Logdson, and Andrew Sitkov is licensed from GameDev Market Sound effects from , and GameDevMarket, and Soundly (through ) Changes made to the musical tracks? Just cropping of some to align with my narration. Find more music by Andrea Baroni, Chris Logsdon, and Andrew Sitkov at Find more stories by Nila at Episode Art Description: Digital drawing. A weatherman, from waist up, facing forward and standing slightly left of center before a screen showing a generic weather map. He’s wearing a fancy-looking blazer over shirt and tie. The blazer is patterned with sparkling stars and colorful nebulas. He holds his hands to the blazer’s button. A watch and ring on ring finger is visible on his left hand. His left eyebrow is arched. On the weather display, bottom right, a snow flurry is moving in. Top left, an overlay of temperatures. Top right, a cloud under which raindrops and cats and dogs are falling. The rectangular image is made square with top and bottom borders that display portions of the main image, distorted as if blotted with a paint brush. Watermark of “Storyfeather” outside and along the weatherman’s right upper arm. /episode/index/show/storyfeather/id/36886115

The Once-God Rampion 05/30/2025

The Once-God Rampion A god loses half her powers and is cast out of the heavens for the crime of sharing those power with mortals. Genre: Mythology Excerpt: She was far too kindly, and therefore looked upon with disdain by her fellow gods. The other gods feared that the balance of power was being tipped too much toward mortal creatures, to whom the kindly god had given many gifts… To teach her a lesson, the other gods diminished the kindly god by half. They took half her powers, half her wisdom, half her stature. They even took her name, which alone bore a good portion of her power. They named her Rampion, What story or stories am I revisiting in this episode?Each Season 8 episode is a standalone story, but it’s connected to or inspired by a previous story through a character, a place, an object, a concept, a continuation of events (ahem, sequel), and so on. I’ve written a few stories centered on the subject of hair, or the lack thereof, and powers contained within hair. “,” which is loosely inspired by the story of Rapunzel was the first of these. Then there’s the “” and “,” in which contests and celebrations are held around hair. MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork? Please visit my Store page for updated info on where you can buy: MY FIRST BOOK (yay)Ever wonder how I’ve gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. And I talk all about it in my book called . It’s now available as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. The book title takes you straight to the book on Amazon. Or you can visit my Store page: The Store page has a sign-up form for my email newsletters. Fictioneering mischief and writing tips. Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.) CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2021 by Nila L. Patel Narration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music: “Shadows and flames” by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Intro) “The village” by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Outro) “Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro) Music by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Dark Fantasy Studio) “Immortals” “The village” “Emblem” “Dark fields” “Dungeon of shadows” “To Falgaltown” “Dark lord” “Shadows and flames” “Stay (seamless)” All tracks were part of a music and sound effects bundles I purchased from Humble Bundle and sourced from GameDev Market. Music by Nicholas Jeudy and Andrew Sitkov is licensed from GameDev Market Sound effects from , and GameDevMarket, and Soundly (through ) Changes made to the musical tracks? Just cropping of some to align with my narration. Find more music by Nicholas Jeudy and Andrew Sitkov at Find more stories by Nila at Episode Art Description: Digital drawing of a person seen from the back walking away. The person is barefoot and wearing a flowing skirt or dress with hazy edges. Wavy and curling strands of hair in different muted green, brown, and teal flow outward and back from the head, entirely obscuring the top half of the body. One strand on either side is connecting to the tops of trees and appears to be absorbing the trees. A strand on the left is connected to a purple flower with five petals, a rampion bellflower. Hazy foliage frames the bottom half. Watermark of “Storyfeather” along left side of dress. /episode/index/show/storyfeather/id/36784425

Noctemfaere 05/23/2025

Noctemfaere Mythical flying horses couldn't possibly be real; but there is one that we all may meet in our most vulnerable hours. Genre: Mythology, Fantasy, Fairy Tale Excerpt: They emerge from the shadow-light of the moon mist. I resist the urge to reach out. I gasp and shiver. The room has grown cold. Not the crisp cold of winter. Not the numbing cold of ice. Not even the cold of night. It is a bracing but fortifying cold. A vast cold. What story or stories am I revisiting in this episode? Each Season 8 episode is a standalone story, but it’s connected to or inspired by a previous story through a character, a place, an object, a concept, a continuation of events (ahem, sequel), and so on. When I was a kid, I desperately wanted unicorns and flying horses to be real. Revisiting a childhood desire in adulthood can be…unnerving. So, why do I keep doing it? This episode was inspired by “.” MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork? Please visit my Store page for updated info on where you can buy: MY FIRST BOOK (yay)Ever wonder how I’ve gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. And I talk all about it in my book called . It’s now available as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. The book title takes you straight to the book on Amazon. Or you can visit my Store page: The Store page has a sign-up form for my email newsletters. Fictioneering mischief and writing tips. Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.) CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2021 by Nila L. Patel Narration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music: “Magic Within” by ANDREW SITKOV (Intro and Outro) “Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro) Music by ANDREW SITKOV (MuzStation Game Music)* “Ice and Fire (peaceful part)” “Magic Within” Music by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Dark Fantasy Studio)* “Compass” “In the shadows” “Oinions (second part)” “Oinions” “Don’t move” “Winterheart (seamless)” “Stars above” *These tracks were part of a music and sound effects bundles I purchased from Humble Bundle and sourced from GameDev Market. Music by Nicholas Jeudy and Andrew Sitkov is licensed from GameDev Market Sound effects from , and GameDevMarket Changes made to the musical tracks? Just cropping of some to align with my narration. Find more music by Nicholas Jeudy and Andrew Sitkov at Find more stories by Nila at Episode Art Description: Digital drawing. Center, a winged horse facing viewer, seen from chest up, mane falling to its right. Partly extended right wing is shadowy and hazy. The left wing is raised and stretched out, and the feathers are defined, some turning dark. Emerging from the horse’s sides under its wings are two more flying horses whose forms are translucent. The horse on the left flank extends a wing and raise a leg. The horse on the right flank extends a wing and raise’s two legs. A glowing mist streams down from center top. At bottom beside the figures are bright sparks in the fog. Watermark of “Storyfeather” along main horse’s right wing. Top and bottom borders depicting dark fog and glowing mist make the image square. /episode/index/show/storyfeather/id/36686210

The Union of the Spyglass 05/16/2025

The Union of the Spyglass A group of curious and ingenious humans build a spyglass to peer into the realm of the gods, to find out why the gods are not governing the world as they were expected to. Genre: Mythology Excerpt: Not in the beginning, but early in the history of the world, many mortals suspected that the ones who called themselves gods were shirking their duty of properly governing the world. Some responded by entreating the gods. Others by railing against them. But a few decided to try answering the question of what it was that the gods spent their time doing if they were not doing what was expected. What story or stories am I revisiting in this episode? Each Season 8 episode is a standalone story, but it’s connected to or inspired by a previous story through a character, a place, an object, a concept, a continuation of events (ahem, sequel), and so on. Resourceful mortals versus neglectful, cruel, and petty gods. This theme doesn’t seem to get old for me. Two previous episodes that explore that theme and inspired this episode are “” and “.” MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork? Please visit my Store page for updated info on where you can buy: MY FIRST BOOK (yay)Ever wonder how I’ve gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. And I talk all about it in my book called . It’s now available as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. The book title takes you straight to the book on Amazon. Or you can visit my Store page: The Store page has a sign-up form for my email newsletters. Fictioneering mischief and writing tips. Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.) CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2021 by Nila L. Patel Narration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music: “Haven” by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Intro and Outro) “Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro) Music by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Dark Fantasy Studio)* “Scroll of the wind walker” “They don’t return” “Ancient gods” “Runes” “To Falgaltown” “Haven” “Signs of desolation” “The harbor” “Flames on ice” “Fallen leaves” “The huntsman” “Wide place” *These tracks were part of a music and sound effects bundles I purchased from Humble Bundle and sourced from GameDev Market. Music by Nicholas Jeudy and Andrew Sitkov is licensed from GameDev Market Sound effects from , and GameDevMarket Changes made to the musical tracks? Just cropping of some to align with my narration. Find more music by Nicholas Jeudy and Andrew Sitkov at Find more stories by Nila at Episode Art Description: Digital drawing. Composite image. At center, a floating island wreathed with glowing clouds, surrounded by a wispy net of light. Behind the island a circle, a view through a spyglass showing a partial view of the moon at top and a night sky. The circle is encased by a square showing the same view of the sky. In the top right corner are bolts of lightning. In the top left corner are colorful sparks of light. Along the bottom stand a row of twelve people seen in silhouette from the back, each one holding on hand on the shoulder of the person standing next to them. This square is flanked by thin panels. The right panel at bottom depicts a partially constructed ladder next to a support tower. The left panel shows a spyglass or telescope angled to view the floating island. A final set of panels flanks the rest of the image. The scope extends into the final left panel. Thick gray fog or clouds appear at bottom. At right middle, three smaller floating island are chained together with bridges. The sky above displays colored gases. At left, a net of light extends and expands from one corner of the central island. A larger overlay of the circle showing the sky and moon sits to the left of the whole image. A smaller overlay sits to the right. Borders at top and bottom to make the final image a square. These borders repeat motifs from the main image. Watermark of “Storyfeather” along middle right.] /episode/index/show/storyfeather/id/36589270

The Caligo Palm 05/09/2025

The Caligo Palm In an age long past, death was not a mystery, for a palm tree once grew upon the earth that served as a path between life and afterlife. Genre: Mythology Excerpt: He came by sea in ships laden with his forces… By day he attacked, and by night he attacked. They knew that they must destroy him. And they knew that they could not destroy him, for he was now too powerful. What story or stories am I revisiting in this episode?Each Season 8 episode is a standalone story, but it’s connected to or inspired by a previous story through a character, a place, an object, a concept, a continuation of events (ahem, sequel), and so on. In an earlier story, I wrote of a grieving young man who sought to retrieve his mother from the isle where the souls of those who have died go, just before they pass through the doorway into the afterlife: “.” MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork? Please visit my Store page for updated info on where you can buy: MY FIRST BOOK (yay)Ever wonder how I’ve gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. And I talk all about it in my book called . It’s now available as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. The book title takes you straight to the book on Amazon. Or you can visit my Store page: The Store page has a sign-up form for my email newsletters. Fictioneering mischief and writing tips. Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.) CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2021 by Nila L. Patel Narration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music: “Infinite land” by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Intro and Outro) “Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro) Music by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Dark Fantasy Studio)* “Of sun and sand” “White river” “Gateways” “Underworld” “Infinite land” “Lonely day” “The edge of nightmare” “Shoreline” “Burn the sky” “Ancien stones” *These tracks were part of a music and sound effects bundles I purchased from Humble Bundle and sourced from GameDev Market. Music by Nicholas Jeudy and Andrew Sitkov is licensed from GameDev Market Sound effects from , and GameDevMarket, and Soundly (through ) Changes made to the musical tracks? Just cropping of some to align with my narration. Find more music by Nicholas Jeudy and Andrew Sitkov at Find more stories by Nila at Episode Art Description: Digital drawing. A stylized depiction on a tapestry or scroll. At left, a man stands in front of a black cobra that is larger than him. Both face to the right. The man holds his right hand on his hip and holds his left hand out, palm forming a “stop” gesture. They stand on a green shore with bright blades of grass. At right, a man in a boat raises his hands and face to the sky. Before him two strange beasts with hooked beaks and feathery scales stare to the left. Between boat and shore are stylized curls depicting waves. Top center, the bottom half of circle that depicts the sun. Bright rays beam to the left, bolts of lightning fan out to the right. The sky at center is blue, but darkens from left to right between the bolts. Top and bottom borders depict a repeating pattern, in two rows, the tops of palm trees. Watermark of “Storyfeather” along a ray of sunlight at center left. /episode/index/show/storyfeather/id/36505275

The Sandalwood God 05/02/2025

The Sandalwood God Three children are determined to find out if the tales they’ve heard are true…that there is a god living in the middle of the forest outside their village. Genre: Mythology Excerpt: For a moment, there hung an expectant silence. The man was watching the bard on the closest stage, but he still caught the glances between the young folk at his table. And he still noted that there was one whose gaze never left his face. “The grown folk won’t tell us,” this one said, a little girl. “Are you the one who lives in the wooden house in the middle of the forest? What story or stories am I revisiting in this episode? Each Season 8 episode is a standalone story, but it’s connected to or inspired by a previous story through a character, a place, an object, a concept, a continuation of events (ahem, sequel), and so on. In this story, I’m revisiting the first story I ever posted on the site, “.” I spoil what happens in that first story in this new one, but it can’t be helped, I say. MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork? Please visit my Store page for updated info on where you can buy: MY FIRST BOOK (yay)Ever wonder how I’ve gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. And I talk all about it in my book called . It’s now available as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. The book title takes you straight to the book on Amazon. Or you can visit my Store page: The Store page has a sign-up form for my email newsletters. Fictioneering mischief and writing tips. Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.) CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2021 by Nila L. Patel Narration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music: “Knight Rising” by ANDREW SITKOV (Intro) “Locations_Village (loop)” by ALBERT FERNANDEZ (Outro) “Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro) Music by ALBERT FERNANDEZ (Audio Alchemist, Potion Studio)* “Locations_Medieval Tavern Song” “Locations_Village (loop)” “Exploration_Cave (loop)” “Humorous_Stealth (loop)” Music by ANDREW SITKOV (MuzStation Game Music)* “Ice and Fire (peaceful part)” “Journey into Fog” “Medieval Theme 4” “Secrets of Kingdom” “Medieval Theme 5” “Knight Rising” “Medieval Track #1” “Magic Within” *These tracks were part of a music and sound effects bundles I purchased from Humble Bundle and sourced from GameDev Market. Music by Albert Fernandez and Andrew Sitkov is licensed from GameDev Market Sound effects from , and GameDevMarket Changes made to the musical tracks? Just cropping of some to align with my narration. Find more music by Andrew Sitkov and Albert Fernandez at Find more stories by Nila at Episode Art Description: Digital drawing. Three faces along a diagonical from bottom left to top right, depicting the same young adult person with slightly different hair and eye colors. The hair is mid-length and wavy. The face at center faces and looks forward with mouth slightly parted. Bottom left, the same face is turned slightly away from center, but with eyes turned toward center. Top right, the same face is again turned slightly away, but with eyes turned toward center. The faces are surrounded by a misty glow. Behind the faces, vines or branches bearing leaves, faint lightning, and rain, spread across the background. Watermark of “Storyfeather” along vine at bottom right. /episode/index/show/storyfeather/id/36407435

Didymedicus 04/25/2025

Didymedicus A charlatan pretending to be a healer wins the king’s favor, but seems mostly harmless, until the day the king collapses and cannot be roused. Genre: Science Fiction, Mystery, Mythology Excerpt: The royal physician, Galena by name, examined the festering bruise just below the king’s ribcage. The king lay in a sleeping stupor. A state he had been in for three days, and yet it was only now, and only by order of the queen that the royal physician was allowed to examine her king. Galena peered down at the bruise, around the margins of which there appeared an oozing of bright purple fluid. What story or stories am I revisiting in this episode? Each Season 8 episode is a standalone story, but it’s connected to or inspired by a previous story through a character, a place, an object, a concept, a continuation of events (ahem, sequel), and so on. This one was inspired by a previous story I’d written about old-timey medical practices. That episode is called “.” It was also inspired by a section I read in the “” book about the four humors of the body. I bought the book after listening to the “” podcast, in which the hosts—one of whom is a doctor—explore medical theories, beliefs, and practices throughout the ages of human existence. Next week’s episode is inspired by “,” and “spoils” what happens in that episode. Heads up if you’d like to listen the earlier episode first. MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork? Please visit my Store page for updated info on where you can buy: MY FIRST BOOK (yay)Ever wonder how I’ve gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. And I talk all about it in my book called . It’s now available as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. The book title takes you straight to the book on Amazon. Or you can visit my Store page: The Store page has a sign-up form for my email newsletters. Fictioneering mischief and writing tips. Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.) CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2021 by Nila L. Patel Narration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music: “Locations_Medieval Tavern Song” by ALBERT FERNANDEZ (Intro & Outro) “Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro) Music by ALBERT FERNANDEZ (Audio Alchemist, Potion Studio)*“Exploration_Mystery (loop)” “Exploration_Mystical Place (loop 1)” “Locations_Medieval Tavern Song” “Holy_Gregorian Chant (loop)” “Exploration_Cave (loop)” “Exploration_Forest Of Magic” “Locations_Court Song” Music by ANDREW SITKOV (MuzStation Game Music)* “Medieval Theme 5” “Lyric Voices #2” “Medieval Theme 1” “Lyric Voices #1” “Lyric Voices #5” *These tracks were part of a music and sound effects bundles I purchased from Humble Bundle and sourced from GameDev Market. Music by Albert Fernandez and Andrew Sitkov is licensed from GameDev Market Sound effects from , and GameDevMarket Changes made to the musical tracks? Just cropping of some to align with my narration. Find more music by Andrew Sitkov and Albert Fernandez at Find more stories by Nila at Episode Art Description: Digital Drawing. Two figures wearing heavy coats. Bottom right, an older woman facing forward and smiling. She holds a rod of Asclepius in front of her with both hands, a staff with a single snake twining around it. Behind her and at left, a young man holds a caduceus in his right hand, a staff with two snakes twining around it symmetrically and a pair of wings at the top. He flourishes his left hand up. His head is turned toward his left hand. Both figures are surrounded by glowing colored lights. Watermark of “Storyfeather” along the bottom of the young man’s right arm. /episode/index/show/storyfeather/id/36304135

Note From a Triceratops 04/18/2025

Note From a Triceratops We think we know their story. The asteroid. The extinction. But one person believes that the dinosaurs may have left more than their bones behind. Genre: Science Fiction, Mystery Excerpt: They saw it coming. And at first they were helpless. Despite how far they’d come in their hundred-million-plus years of existence, they were helpless to stop the asteroid that was headed right for them. So they didn’t stop it. But they didn’t stay helpless either. What story or stories am I revisiting in this episode?Each Season 8 episode is a standalone story, but it’s connected to or inspired by a previous story through a character, a place, an object, a concept, a continuation of events (ahem, sequel), and so on. This story admittedly was an exception to this year’s theme of revisiting previous stories. However, there is a story with a similar enough premise: a mystery surrounding a prehistoric era, and the possibility that something from that era could have survived to the modern age of humans. That Season 4 story is “.” MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork? Please visit my Store page for updated info on where you can buy: MY FIRST BOOK (yay)Ever wonder how I’ve gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. And I talk all about it in my book called . It’s now available as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. The book title takes you straight to the book on Amazon. Or you can visit my Store page: The Store page has a sign-up form for my email newsletters. Fictioneering mischief and writing tips. Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.) CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2021 by Nila L. Patel Narration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music: “Abstract Vision #3” by ANDREW SITKOV (Intro) “Fugue For One Synthetic Heart (No Percussion)” by ANDREA BARONI (Outro) “Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro) TAO & SOUND* “80s Synth Ambient 01 C” “80s Synth Ambient 02 E” ANDREA BARONI (Cyberleaf Studio)* “Fugue For One Synthetic Heart (No Percussion)” “Evolving Cities” “Ground Control” “The Longest Year (No Percussion)” Music by ANDREW SITKOV (MuzStation Game Music)* “Abstract Vision #3” “Abstract Vision #4” *These tracks were part of a music and sound effects bundles I purchased from Humble Bundle and sourced from GameDev Market. Music by Tao & Sound, Andrea Baroni, and Andrew Sitkov is licensed from GameDev Market Sound effects from , and GameDevMarket, and Soundly (through ) Changes made to the musical tracks? Just cropping of some to align with my narration. Find more music by Andrea Baroni, Andrew Sitkov, and Tao & Sound at Find more stories by Nila at Episode Art Description: Digital drawing. The fossil of a triceratops, seen head on from a three-quarters profile, facing left, is either etched in a sandy stone slab, or is standing in front of the slab. The slab is faintly etched with scratches and fern leaf stems. Watermark of “Storyfeather” along edge of slab at bottom left. The rectangular image is made square with a top and bottom border that display the darkened edges of the main image. /episode/index/show/storyfeather/id/36217375

The Alien in My Headphones 04/11/2025

The Alien in My Headphones A young woman becomes increasingly convinced that the radio receiver in her bargain headphones is picking up an alien transmission. Genre: Mystery, Science Fiction Excerpt: And I, as always, am Glormynx. As you know, this week, I’m interviewing citizens at all levels of society—soldiers, politicians, bakers, mongrel-walkers, scientists, and of course, poets. And I’m asking what they think about the planned invasion of Earth. What story or stories am I revisiting in this episode? Each Season 8 episode is a standalone story, but it’s connected to or inspired by a previous story through a character, a place, an object, a concept, a continuation of events (ahem, sequel), and so on. This week I am revisiting an idea and a story title. The idea is mysterious voices coming from headphones. The story title and the episode that inspired this one is “.” But fun fact, I make (very) offhand references to events or characters from the following episodes: “” and “” MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork? Please visit my Store page for updated info on where you can buy: MY FIRST BOOK (yay)Ever wonder how I’ve gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. And I talk all about it in my book called . It’s now available as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. The book title takes you straight to the book on Amazon. Or you can visit my Store page: The Store page has a sign-up form for my email newsletters. Fictioneering mischief and writing tips. Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.) CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2021 by Nila L. Patel Narration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music: “Space Discoveries” by ANDREW SITKOV (Intro and Outro) “Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro) Music by ANDREW SITKOV (MuzStation Game Music)* “Another World” “Abstract Vision #6” “Stars Talk” “Abstract Vision #7” “Dark Side” “Abstract Vision #1” “Abstract Vision #9” “Space Discoveries” “A Long Way” “Freedom” *These tracks were part of a music and sound effects bundles I purchased from Humble Bundle and sourced from GameDev Market. Music by Andrew Sitkov is licensed from GameDev Market Sound effects from , and GameDevMarket Changes made to the musical tracks? Just cropping of some to align with my narration. Find more music by Andrew Sitkov at Find more stories by Nila at Episode Art Description: Digital drawing. Overview of a wooden desktop. Clockwise from top right corner, most of a cup filled with a brown liquid. A cell phone displaying a checklist with a few items checked off. A hand with a bracelet visible, holding a pen perched over a folded-over notebook. A crumpled sticky note. A pair of over-ear headphones. A cylindrical container filled with colored pencils. A partial view of a pair of glasses folded up. A folded-over notebook with notes written on the top half lying over a document affixed with a binder clip holding a note where the sentences are partially visible under the headphones. Some of the readable words include, “Glormynx” and “Sunday,” and a note that reads “check manual for chip (can Joe help?). Watermark of “Storyfeather” along outside edge of notebook. Rectangular image made square with top and bottom borders that display blurred grayscale portions of the main image. /episode/index/show/storyfeather/id/36094550

A Specter in Amber 04/04/2025

A Specter in Amber A woman observes an unnatural change in her sister linked to a chunk of amber that her sister stumbles upon and begins to study. Genre: Mystery Excerpt: I heard her climbing up to check on the source of the clatter, just as I had. And when I heard Marta enter the room and scream, half of me wanted to turn around and comfort her. The other half of me wanted to keep locking gazes with the specter that was floating outside the attic window.. What story or stories am I revisiting in this episode? Each Season 8 episode is a standalone story, but it’s connected to or inspired by a previous story through a character, a place, an object, a concept, a continuation of events (ahem, sequel), and so on. This story revisits the Year One story entitled “,” in which a couple of agents who typically investigate unusual cases centered around science, must partner with the division of their agency that investigates the supernatural and paranormal. I aimed to the write the “origin story” of that division that investigates the paranormal, and found my aim shifting to focus on one strange incident that might eventually inspire the creation of that division. If you’d like to listen to another story of women from a past era who find themselves contending with supernatural metamorphosis, I recommend “.” MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork? Please visit my Store page for updated info on where you can buy: MY FIRST BOOK (yay)Ever wonder how I’ve gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. And I talk all about it in my book called . It’s now available as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. The book title takes you straight to the book on Amazon. Or you can visit my Store page: The Store page has a sign-up form for my email newsletters. Fictioneering mischief and writing tips. Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.) CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2021 by Nila L. Patel Narration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music: “Evidence” by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Intro and Outro) “Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro) Music by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Dark Fantasy Studio)* “Whispers” “At night” “Blood and bones” “Unsolved” “Inspector” “Evidence” “Witches” *These tracks were part of a music and sound effects bundles I purchased from Humble Bundle and sourced from GameDev Market. Music by Nicholas Jeudy and Andrew Sitkov is licensed from GameDev Market Sound effects from , and GameDevMarket, and Soundly (through ) Changes made to the musical tracks? Just cropping of some to align with my narration. Find more music by Nicholas Jeudy and Andrew Sitkov at Find more stories by Nila at Episode Art Description: Digital drawing. A young woman wearing late nineteenth-century dress sits just left of center before an alcove with three windows bearing ornate snowflake patterns on the top pane. She is looking down at a book in which she is writing. A candle burns at the bottom left. A ghostly hand presses against the bottom right pane. The rectangular image is made square with top and bottom borders. The bottom border is shards of light reflecting yellow and blue shades from the main drawing. The top border is a blurred version of the window tops. Watermark of “Storyfeather” vertically along panel between center and right window. /episode/index/show/storyfeather/id/36001905

The Dark Organ Factory 03/28/2025

The Dark Organ Factory Two friends uncover the truth behind the mysterious industrial accident that shuttered an organ preservation factory and cast its owner into ruin. Genre: Mystery, Science Fiction Excerpt: Jordan then glanced around the room, the basement room that was part of the secret underground laboratory beneath the abandoned factory that was once owned by Sabrina’s mother, Alectrona Fabron, the famed pioneer of organ preservation technology. It seemed Alectrona had figured out how to preserve more than just organs. What story or stories am I revisiting in this episode? Each Season 8 episode is a standalone story, but it’s connected to or inspired by a previous story through a character, a place, an object, a concept, a continuation of events (ahem, sequel), and so on. This week’s story is connected to the Year Five story entitled “,” in which two friends visit a long-abandoned organ factory that’s become a local urban legend. But there’s also a side character who first appears in the Season One episode called “” and then in a later episode called “.” (There’s also a passing mention of a fictional television show from an episode called “.”) MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork? Please visit my Store page for updated info on where you can buy: MY FIRST BOOK (yay)Ever wonder how I’ve gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. And I talk all about it in my book called . It’s now available as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. The book title takes you straight to the book on Amazon. Or you can visit my Store page: The Store page has a sign-up form for my email newsletters. Fictioneering mischief and writing tips. Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.) CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2020 by Nila L. Patel Narration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music: “Abstract Vision #4” by ANDREW SITKOV (Intro and Outro) “Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro) Music by ANDREW SITKOV (MuzStation Game Music)* “Abstract Vision #6” “Abstract Vision #3” “Scary Theme #1” “Abstract Vision #2” “Abstract Vision #7” “Abstract Vision #9” “Abstract Vision #1” “Abstract Vision #4” Music by FICUS PROSOUND* “The Escape Room Full Version” “Investigations Full Version” “No Way Out Full Version” *These tracks were part of a music and sound effects bundles I purchased from Humble Bundle and sourced from GameDev Market. Music by Ficus Prosound and Andrew Sitkov is licensed from GameDev Market Sound effects from , and GameDevMarket, and Soundly (through ) Changes made to the musical tracks? Just cropping of some to align with my narration. Find more music by Ficus Prosound and Andrew Sitkov at Find more stories by Nila at Episode Art Description: Digital drawing of the front facade of a dilapidated brick factory building flanked by dry bushes. Some windows are boarded up. A marquee at the top faintly reads, “Fabronical.” The rectangular image is made square with a top and bottom border that displays blurred sections of the main image with a vertical blinds type pattern overlaying. Watermark of “Storyfeather” along bottom center. /episode/index/show/storyfeather/id/35901955

Unstable Blood 03/21/2025

Unstable Blood A woman with unique blood and a man with an uncanny sense of smell are targeted by a shadowy corporation seeking to shut down all research into synthetic blood. Genre: Mystery, Science Fiction Excerpt: Too much blood. Too much blood is dripping. He’ll smell it. He’ll find me. Once again, she stopped for a moment and leaned against a wall under the flashing red bulbs and the piercing alarm. She inhaled and drew the blood back into her body through the poorly sealed gash that arced over her shoulder. A dozen rivulets trickled up her bare arm. What story or stories am I revisiting in this episode? Each Season 8 episode is a standalone story, but it’s connected to or inspired by a previous story through a character, a place, an object, a concept, a continuation of events (ahem, sequel), and so on. In an earlier story, I wrote about the invention of a synthetic blood substitute called “,” through the eyes of a patient who desperately needs it. This new story takes place several decades later and explores a couple of potential consequences of the invention. I also revisit a character from another story, who fits right in with the topic, a man with a supernatural sense of smell, from an episode called “.” MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork? Please visit my Store page for updated info on where you can buy: MY FIRST BOOK (yay)Ever wonder how I’ve gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. And I talk all about it in my book called . It’s now available as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. The book title takes you straight to the book on Amazon. Or you can visit my Store page: The Store page has a sign-up form for my email newsletters. Fictioneering mischief and writing tips. Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.) CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2021 by Nila L. Patel Narration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music: “No Way Out Full Version” by FICUS PROSOUND (Intro and Outro) “Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro) Music by FICUS PROSOUND* “Investigations Full Version” “Following Clues Full Version” “No Way Out Full Version” “The Escape Room Full Version” “The Jigsaw Full Version” Music by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Dark Fantasy Studio)* “Connected” “Cyber” “MDK” “Under the mask” “Doubts” “Complexe mind” “Master” “Men in black” *These tracks were part of a music and sound effects bundles I purchased from Humble Bundle and sourced from GameDev Market. Music by Ficus Prosound, Nicholas Jeudy, and Andrew Sitkov is licensed from GameDev Market Sound effects from , and GameDevMarket, and Soundly (through ) Changes made to the musical tracks? Just cropping of some to align with my narration. Find more music by Nicholas Jeudy, Ficus Prosound, and Andrew Sitkov at Find more stories by Nila at Episode Art Description: Digital drawing. At center, figure seen from chin to mid-thigh, wearing a top with no sleeves, a shirt or blazer tied around the waist, and a watch around the left wrist. The ends of the figure’s short hair dangle just below the chin. The right hand grips the left at the elbow. The left arm dangles. Rivulets of blood trickle from a wound on the left shoulder. They trickle down the arm, but also float across the body and out from the arm, condensing into larger blobs. Behind the figure is a glowing background with spatters bursting out from the center. Watermark of “Storyfeather” along figure’s right hip. /episode/index/show/storyfeather/id/35803745

What Is Permanent Damage? 03/14/2025

What Is Permanent Damage? A locked door, surrounded by scandal and rumor, stands in the middle of an office. No one ever goes in or comes out. Genre: Mystery, Science Fiction Excerpt: Every day on my way to my desk, I passed by a door with the words “PERMANENT DAMAGE” written on it. No one ever went in or came out—not that I’d seen anyway, and I’d been working at the firm for about a year. I asked people about the door, and the sign. They said there used to be another firm occupying our floor and the two below it. That door supposedly led to a defunct elevator that shuttled executives between the floors, leading directly into what used to be their fancy offices. Or it led to a laboratory space. Or some sort of obstacle course? The rumors abounded. What story or stories am I revisiting in this episode? Each Season 8 episode is a standalone story, but it’s connected to or inspired by a previous story through a character, a place, an object, a concept, a continuation of events (ahem, sequel), and so on. What if there was no such thing as permanent damage? This question occurred to me at random, as thoughts sometimes do, but it seemed an interesting start to a story. I imagined the words “Permanent Damage” written on a door. What does it mean? What’s behind the door? Is it dangerous? Is it wondrous? Is it nothing but a plaster wall? This story is inspired by the Season 4 episode, “.” Special Note: Next week’s episode is a sequel and spoils the previous episode, “.” (In case this is something you’d like to know.) MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork? Please visit my Store page for updated info on where you can buy: MY FIRST BOOK (yay)Ever wonder how I’ve gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. And I talk all about it in my book called . It’s now available as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. The book title takes you straight to the book on Amazon. Or you can visit my Store page: The Store page has a sign-up form for my email newsletters. Fictioneering mischief and writing tips. Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.) CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2021 by Nila L. Patel Narration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music: “Monochromatic stain” by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Intro) “Abstract Vision #6” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro) “Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro) Music by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Dark Fantasy Studio)* “Learning punch” “As it happenned (seamless)” “Cold case” “Unclassified” “Them droids” “Dark web” “Monochromatic stain” “Room 13” “Forensic” “DNA” “Profiler” Music by ANDREW SITKOV (MuzStation Game Music) Abstract Vision #6 Abstract Vision #9 Abstract Vision #3 Abstract Vision #1 *These tracks were part of a music and sound effects bundles I purchased from Humble Bundle and sourced from GameDev Market. Music by Nicholas Jeudy and Andrew Sitkov is licensed from GameDev Market Sound effects from , and GameDevMarket, and Soundly (through ) Changes made to the musical tracks? Just cropping of some to align with my narration. Find more music by Nicholas Jeudy and Andrew Sitkov at Find more stories by Nila at Episode Art Description: Digital drawing. Front view of the top two-thirds of a closed door. A hazy glowing light emanates from bottom left across the face of the door. Scattered bits of redacted text appear over and around the door. The visible words are as follows: Science…in its current state. Project Manager. Project No. Existent…charge and…key…fakery. The first letters of “project” and “existent” are cut off. Watermark of “Storyfeather” on door at left middle. /episode/index/show/storyfeather/id/35683410

My Every Existing Memory 03/07/2025

My Every Existing Memory An inventor of a memory management device realizes his invention is showing him a memory he hasn’t experienced, a dangerous memory. Genre: Mystery, Science Fiction Excerpt: “Memories are unreliable…” Max paused, hesitated actually. He’d rehearsed aloud what he was going to say so many times— despite not needing to remember the words— that he’d fooled himself into believing it all sounded reasonable. But now, he was about to say the words out loud to another person, the most critical person he could possibly tell his truth to.. What story or stories am I revisiting in this episode? Each Season 8 episode is a standalone story, but it’s connected to or inspired by a previous story through a character, a place, an object, a concept, a continuation of events (ahem, sequel), and so on. This story is inspired by the Season 4 episode, "." I am again revisiting a theme or idea rather than the specifics of a previous story. Inventions, even when they do what they are invented and expected to do, sometimes have unintended effects. Some of those effects may be minor. Some major. The stakes get even higher when that invention is meant to directly affect the human body. And trickier when the part of the human body they affect is the mind. MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork? Please visit my Store page for updated info on where you can buy: MY FIRST BOOK (yay)Ever wonder how I’ve gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. And I talk all about it in my book called . It’s now available as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. The book title takes you straight to the book on Amazon. Or you can visit my Store page: The Store page has a sign-up form for my email newsletters. Fictioneering mischief and writing tips. Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.) CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2021 by Nila L. Patel Narration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music: “Men in black” by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Intro and Outro) “Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro) Music by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Dark Fantasy Studio)* “Trojan horse” “In search for” “Prisma” “The deal” “Connecting dots” “Doubts” “Negociation” “Forensic” “Genetic marker” “Reloaded” “Master” “Mindhunter” “Comatose” “Men in black” “Under the mask” *These tracks were part of a music and sound effects bundles I purchased from Humble Bundle and sourced from GameDev Market. Music by Nicholas Jeudy and Andrew Sitkov is licensed from GameDev Market Changes made to the musical tracks? Just cropping of some to align with my narration. Find more music by Nicholas Jeudy and Andrew Sitkov at Find more stories by Nila at Episode Art Description: Digital drawing. Composite image. Left bottom, a young man seen from his left side, from the shoulders up, with his eyes closed, and his hand in his hair. Faint words are visible in his hair. The word “Forward,” and below it, in reverse, the word “Backward.” He is in grayscale, while the rest of the image is in color. Behind and to his right is the façade of a diner seen from an angle. An “Open” sign hangs from the closed door. Four windows are visible. A sign above the door and windows reads “Singing Star.” Above the sign is a marquee with a huge five-pointed cartoon star hung in the center. The star has closed eyes with long lashes and an open mouth painted with lipstick. Beside the star are lines hung with musical notation symbols, flanked by more stars. Behind and to the left of the diner is a sign seen at an angle. The sign reads “Dr. V. Varma, Applied Transdimensional Theory, 8-9 PM, Auditorium.” To the sign’s left is a set of two theater chairs. A backpack lies under the leftmost chair. Watermark of “Storyfeather” along the young man’s arm. The rectangular image is made square with top and bottom borders depicting blurred, grayscale portions of the main image. /episode/index/show/storyfeather/id/35572080

The Wandering Winsome 02/28/2025

The Wandering Winsome Wil Winsome is a magician-for-hire, whose newest case may involved excising a possessing spirit from a beloved and fragile grandmother. Genre: Fairy Tale, Horror Excerpt: What I got from my mother was her hands. I am the only one among my brothers and sisters who can do real magic. It took study and struggle, true. I’m only half-fairy after all. I am also the only one because my brothers and sisters chose other paths. Paths less littered with singed parchment, bearing symbols written in the faded sepia of dried blood. Paths less meandering into the mouths of bat-filled caverns. Paths less soaked in potions made of dogs’ breath and widows’ tears. What story or stories am I revisiting in this episode? Each Season 8 episode is a standalone story, but it’s connected to or inspired by a previous story through a character, a place, an object, a concept, a continuation of events (ahem, sequel), and so on. This week’s story is connected to the Year One story entitled “,” in which the character of Wil Winsome first appears, as a child, with four siblings, and an evil stepmother. MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork? Please visit my Store page for updated info on where you can buy: MY FIRST BOOK (yay)Ever wonder how I’ve gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. And I talk all about it in my book called . It’s now available as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. The book title takes you straight to the book on Amazon. Or you can visit my Store page: The Store page has a sign-up form for my email newsletters. Fictioneering mischief and writing tips. Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.) CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2020 by Nila L. Patel Narration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music: “Trust Me” by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Intro) “Unsolved” by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Outro) “Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro) Music by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Dark Fantasy Studio)* “Devasted” “The forest” “Unsolved” “Northern dusk” “Ashes” “Orbs” “Horns” “Trust me” “Blood and bones” “The ritual” “Creatures of the night” *These tracks were part of a music and sound effects bundles I purchased from Humble Bundle and sourced from GameDev Market. Music by Nicholas Jeudy and Andrew Sitkov is licensed from GameDev Market Sound effects from , and GameDevMarket, and Soundly (through ) Changes made to the musical tracks? Just cropping of some to align with my narration. Find more music by Nicholas Jeudy and Andrew Sitkov at Find more stories by Nila at Episode Art Description: Digital drawing of composite image. On the right is a young woman seen from the back and the waist up, wearing a dark red coat and a satchel across her body, slung over her left shoulder. Her hair is tied in a braid that wreaths her head. Her right hand holds up a button, which sparkles with some magic. On the left, positioned behind the woman is a vaguely humanoid shadow holding up a hand with mangled fingers. In the middle foreground, not to scale, is the translucent image of a hound standing and facing out. The hound has three pairs of eyes and a curled segmented tail. Watermark of “Storyfeather” along right upper arm. The rectangular image is made square with a border at top and bottom with a vertical ripple pattern in colors that match the main image. /episode/index/show/storyfeather/id/35478530

Lucinda of the Ashes 02/21/2025

Lucinda of the Ashes When Lucinda’s dream of studying magic is dashed, she finds another chance in a grand royal contest that she’s been forbidden to enter. Genre: Fairy Tale Excerpt: “Every spell I try turns to ashes. It was not my intention to teach myself. I merely have no other choice.” What story or stories am I revisiting in this episode? Each Season 8 episode is a standalone story, but it’s connected to or inspired by a previous story through a character, a place, an object, a concept, a continuation of events (ahem, sequel), and so on. This story joins the several others where I write my version of a classic fairy tale. Lucinda has a couple of stepsisters, and a godmother shows up to help her get into an event. Hmm…whatever could this be? I’ve written other “alternate version” fairy tales. Here are a few: “” based on “Jack and the Beanstalk” “” based on “Little Red Riding Hood” “” based on “Sleeping Beauty” And last week’s episode: “” (I’m certain you can figure out which fairy tale inspired this one) MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork? Please visit my Store page for updated info on where you can buy: MY FIRST BOOK (yay)Ever wonder how I’ve gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. And I talk all about it in my book called . It’s now available as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. The book title takes you straight to the book on Amazon. Or you can visit my Store page: The Store page has a sign-up form for my email newsletters. Fictioneering mischief and writing tips. Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.) CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2021 by Nila L. Patel Narration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music: “Medieval Theme 5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Intro and Outro) “Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro) Music by BENJAMIN CARR (Scythuz)* “Mystical Forest” “Dwarven Settlement” “Mausoleum” “Mines” “Labyrinth” “Crystal Caves” “Necropolis” Music by ANDREW SITKOV (MuzStation Game Music)* “Medieval Theme 2” “Ice and Fire (peaceful part)” “Medieval Theme 1” “Medieval Theme 3” “Medieval Theme 5” “Adventure Track #1 (looped)” “Adventure Track #2 (looped)” “Medieval Track #1” “Lyric Voices #5” Music by Lee Rosevere “Early Morning Song Finch Duet” *These tracks were part of a music and sound effects bundles I purchased from Humble Bundle and sourced from GameDev Market. Music by Benjamin Carr and Andrew Sitkov is licensed from GameDev Market Music by Lee Rosevere is licensed under Sound effects from , and GameDevMarket, and Soundly (through ) Changes made to the musical tracks? Just cropping of some to align with my narration. Find more music by Benjamin Carr and Andrew Sitkov at Find more music by Lee Rosevere at and Find more stories by Nila at Episode Art Description: Digital drawing. Two hands seen from above, as if they were the viewer’s hands, covered in ash. The left hand at bottom left is holding a glass container, like a beaker with a funnel top. The right hand at top right holds a glass rod. The index finger is held away from the rod. A drop of liquid hangs from the end of the glass rod, right above the opening of the beaker. A small figure with dragonfly wings hovers over the left hand. The beaker contains a vaporous liquid. A bright cloudy swirl begins at center behind the hands and darkens as it moves outward to the edges of the image. Watermark of “Storyfeather” along back of hand at upper right. /episode/index/show/storyfeather/id/35375250

Why Beauty Sought the Beast 02/14/2025

Why Beauty Sought the Beast To be a beauty is both a burden and a boon. Genre: Fairy Tale Excerpt: Imelda’s beauty—while it may not have impressed in a city or even a large town—was quite surpassing in their little village. Surpassing enough to catch the eye of those with greater means. The girl wished to be learned. She wished to explore. Perhaps her beauty could make it so could do what she dreamed of doing. What story or stories am I revisiting in this episode?Each Season 8 episode is a standalone story, but it’s connected to or inspired by a previous story through a character, a place, an object, a concept, a continuation of events (ahem, sequel), and so on. I’ve written other “alternate version” fairy tales. Here are a few: “” based on “Jack and the Beanstalk” “” based on “Little Red Riding Hood” “” based on “Sleeping Beauty” MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork? Please visit my Store page for updated info on where you can buy: MY FIRST BOOK (yay)Ever wonder how I’ve gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. And I talk all about it in my book called . It’s available as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. The book title takes you straight to the book on Amazon. Or you can visit my Store page: The Store page has a sign-up form for my email newsletters. Fictioneering mischief and writing tips. Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.) CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2021 by Nila L. Patel Narration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music: “Lonely day” by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Intro and Outro) “Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro) Music by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Dark Fantasy Studio)* “Evidence” “Inspector” “A band in the inn” “Lonely day” “Whispers” “Ashes” “Killer escape” “The edge of nightmare” “Unsolved” “On the way” “A story untold” “Underworld” “Stay (seamless)” *These tracks were part of a music and sound effects bundles I purchased from Humble Bundle and sourced from GameDev Market. Music by Nicholas Jeudy and Andrew Sitkov is licensed from GameDev Market Sound effects from , and GameDevMarket, and Soundly (through ) Changes made to the musical tracks? Just cropping of some to align with my narration. Find more music by Nicholas Jeudy and Andrew Sitkov at Find more stories by Nila at Episode Art Description: Digital image of a collage with four panels in two rows, close-ups of parts of a face. Top left panel, a person’s sneering mouth with the canine teeth extended slightly. Top right panel, a person’s left eye wide open as if in surprise. Bottom left panel, a repeat of the top right panel image, except now the eye is a different color, red and gold, the iris is vertically elongated, and the skin around the eye has sprouted small hairs. Bottom right panel, a growling mouth with long canines and a hairy face. Watermark of “Storyfeather” along edge of face at top right. /episode/index/show/storyfeather/id/35282530

The Book of the Fairy Azurine 02/07/2025

The Book of the Fairy Azurine A young woman aims to save her fairy friend—who is hunted by a demon—by creating an inescapable trap. Genre: Fairy Tale, Fantasy Excerpt: Victoria did not know, when she untangled a wild mouse from the brambles in which it had been caught, that the mouse was not really a mouse. And Victoria did not see that there was a cat lurking behind the trees nearby. She was too busy running from trouble herself. So Victoria did not see the mouse transforming back into her native form. Short brown fur became dark blue skin. The long tail vanished. Membranous wings flicked open. What story or stories am I revisiting in this episode? Each Season 8 episode is a standalone story, but it’s connected to or inspired by a previous story through a character, a place, an object, a concept, a continuation of events (ahem, sequel), and so on. This week’s story is connected to the Year Two story entitled “,” in which a novice museum employee finds an intriguing book of spells and stories. MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork? Please visit my Store page for updated info on where you can buy: MY FIRST BOOK (yay)Ever wonder how I’ve gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. And I talk all about it in my book called . It’s now available as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. The book title takes you straight to the book on Amazon. Or you can visit my Store page: The Store page has a sign-up form for my email newsletters. Fictioneering mischief and writing tips. Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.) CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2020 by Nila L. Patel Narration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music: “Exploration Mystical Place (loop 1)” by ALBERT FERNANDEZ (Intro and Outro) “Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro) Music by ALBERT FERNANDEZ (Potion Studio)* “Exploration Mystical Place (loop 2)” “Cue Nostalgic Story” “Exploration Mystical Place (loop 1)” “Atmosphere Cursed Voices” “Exploration Forest of Magic” “Cue Nature” “Atmosphere Persecution Danger Loop” “Holy Hymn” “Exploration Mystery (loop)” Music by ANDREW SITKOV (MuzStation Game Music)* “Epic Drums” “Unbreakable” “Heart of Warrior NEW (Lyric Part Version 1)” *These tracks were part of a music and sound effects bundles I purchased from Humble Bundle and sourced from GameDev Market. Music by Albert Fernandez and Andrew Sitkov is licensed from GameDev Market Sound effects from and GameDevMarket Changes made to the musical tracks? Just cropping of some to align with my narration. Find more music by Albert Fernandez and Andrew Sitkov at Find more stories by Nila at Episode Art Description: Digital drawing of a young woman facing forward seen from the waist up. At waist level is an open book with four streams of black smoke or fog flowing symmetrically out. The woman’s right hand points down to the book. She holds her left hand up and out, her fingers sliced and bleeding in the middle. Her mouth is open as if she is speaking. The faint outline of dragonfly wings shimmer behind the woman. Watermark of “Storyfeather” along hoodie at center. /episode/index/show/storyfeather/id/35188240

All the Magic Left the World 01/31/2025

All the Magic Left the World Something has disrupted the ethereal force that imbues all creatures in the world with magic. Genre: Mythology, Fable Excerpt: Once, in a long-forgotten age, every creature could live in every sphere. This was so because of an energy, a force that spun around and through the world. The elephants called it “ethereum.” The owls called it “magic.” What story or stories am I revisiting in this episode?Each Season 8 episode is a standalone story, but it’s connected to or inspired by a previous story through a character, a place, an object, a concept, a continuation of events (ahem, sequel), and so on. In this episode, I revisit a theme or idea rather than the specifics of an earlier story. Magic and flight. Flight with wings has always been an ability that has enchanted and fascinated me. I explored this in an earlier story, “.” In that story, magic is contained within a special creature. But what if magic was once as abundant in the world as air and water? And every creature needed it to live and could wield it as they chose? How then did the world come to be as it is now? (Seemingly) devoid of magic? MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork? Please visit my Store page for updated info on where you can buy: MY FIRST BOOK (yay)Ever wonder how I’ve gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. And I talk all about it in my book called . It’s now available as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. The book title takes you straight to the book on Amazon. Or you can visit my Store page: The Store page has a sign-up form for my email newsletters. Fictioneering mischief and writing tips. Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.) CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2021 by Nila L. Patel Narration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music: “Infinite Land” by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Intro and Outro) “Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro) Music by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Dark Fantasy Studio) “Call of the wild” “Wide place” “In the shadows” “Runes” “Into wild lands” “Infinite land” “Monsters” “Shoreline” All tracks were part of a music and sound effects bundles I purchased from Humble Bundle and sourced from GameDev Market. Music by Nicholas Jeudy and Andrew Sitkov is licensed from GameDev Market Sound effects from , and GameDevMarket, and Soundly (through ) Changes made to the musical tracks? Just cropping of some to align with my narration. Find more music by Nicholas Jeudy and Andrew Sitkov at Find more stories by Nila at Episode Art Description: Digital drawing. Various winged animals in the sky positioned at a diagonal from bottom left to top right. At bottom left a snake emerges from glowing clouds. The snake has two arms and is holding them out. Outspread wings appear from just behind the snake’s head. Above and to the left of the snake a giant turtle swims through the air toward the viewer with outspread wings emerging from behind the forelimbs and smaller wings emerging from behind the head. A spider crawls on the turtle’s shell. The spider bears eight wings. Behind the turtle at some distance an elephant descends. Faded feathers fall from the elephant’s wings. Watermark of “Storyfeather” along the turtle’s underside. /episode/index/show/storyfeather/id/35091795

The Black Penny Market 01/24/2025

The Black Penny Market There is only one currency that is able to abide at the nexus of all existence. In our world, we call it the black penny. Genre: Fantasy Excerpt: Touching the penny evoked a vision in my mind of a swirling whirlpool, not of water, but of stars. I felt a moment of calm sweep over me. The problems I faced were real and daunting and major. But there were things in the universe that dwarfed them. A little bit like how I dwarfed that little penny. What story or stories am I revisiting in this episode?Each Season 8 episode is a standalone story, but it’s connected to or inspired by a previous story through a character, a place, an object, a concept, a continuation of events (ahem, sequel), and so on. I once wrote a story based on the saying, “see a penny, pick it up, and all the day you’ll have good luck.” But luck can be fickle, can’t it? That story is called “.” MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork? Please visit my Store page for updated info on where you can buy: MY FIRST BOOK (yay)Ever wonder how I’ve gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. And I talk all about it in my book called . It’s now available as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. The book title takes you straight to the book on Amazon. Or you can visit my Store page: The Store page has a sign-up form for my email newsletters. Fictioneering mischief and writing tips. Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.) CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2021 by Nila L. Patel Narration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music: “Space Discoveries” by ANDREW SITKOV (Intro and Outro) “Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro) Music by ANDREW SITKOV (MuzStation Game Music)* “Abstract Vision #6” “Space Discoveries” Music by TRG BANKS “Keith in 1987” “Interstellar Breakfast” “Insideoutworld” “New world” “Non-stop to Insideoutworld” *These tracks were part of a music and sound effects bundles I purchased from Humble Bundle and sourced from GameDev Market. Music by Andrew Sitkov is licensed from GameDev Market Music by TRG Banks is licensed under Sound effects from , and GameDevMarket, and Soundly (through ) Vocal effects created with Changes made to the musical tracks? Just cropping of some to align with my narration. Find more music by Andrew Sitkov at Find more music by TRG Banks at Find more stories by Nila at Episode Art Description: Digital drawing. Silhouette of a person who appears to be standing in mid-air, seen from a low angle. The person is wearing pants and a hoodie, and a raising up right arm. Just above the left shoulder is a small black circle, glowing slightly. A multi-colored hazy bar of light originates from the circle, passes behind the figure, and angles to the bottom left corner, into a multi-colored gas cloud that leads into a fog. At top left corner a disc-shaped galaxy, the Milky Way. A translucent peach-colored bar angles up from the bottom right to the top right. Another similar bar angles to the left from the right side. A squiggly neon line connects the two bars. Colors drip upward where the two bars meet. The original image is made square by adding a top and bottom border with colors and shattered square discs in the same color scheme. Watermark of “Storyfeather” along figure’s left arm. /episode/index/show/storyfeather/id/34990620

Salis and Dulcine 01/17/2025

Salis and Dulcine Salis and Dulcine are not just twins, but the best of friends, despite their opposite natures; so when one of them falls into a deadly trap, the other will do anything to rescue their sibling. Genre: Fantasy, Mythology Excerpt: Even when they were still babies, people noted their opposite dispositions, which only became more obvious as the two grew older. Salis was well-liked by all, for he was sweet from his twinkling honey-colored eyes to his warm voice. But some considered him too gentle and impressionable. So, despite being older by a few moments, he was many times defended by his salty sister, Dulcine, who also had eyes that twinkled, or rather glinted like a sharpened piece of flint, and sharp too was her tongue. What story or stories am I revisiting in this episode? Each Season 8 episode is a standalone story, but it’s connected to or inspired by a previous story through a character, a place, an object, a concept, a continuation of events (ahem, sequel), and so on. This story is connected to the Year Three story entitled “,” in which twin brothers with opposite natures are born: one able to laugh but never weep, the other able to weep to never laugh. MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork? Please visit my Store page for updated info on where you can buy: MY FIRST BOOK (yay)Ever wonder how I’ve gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. And I talk all about it in my book called . It’s now available as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. The book title takes you straight to the book on Amazon. Or you can visit my Store page: (Psst! The Store page has a sign-up form for my email newsletter, where you can get tales of my fictioneering mischief and writing tips from me for free.) CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2021 by Nila L. Patel Narration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music: “Rage” by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Intro and Outro) “Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro) Music by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Dark Fantasy Studio)* “Immortals” “Elders wisdom” “Back in the village” “Infinite land” “Seasons” “In the shadows” “The forest” “Rage” “Flames on ice” “Call of the wild” “Dance of death” “For the king” "Fallen leaves" *These tracks were part of a music and sound effects bundles I purchased from Humble Bundle and sourced from GameDev Market. Music by Nicholas Jeudy and Andrew Sitkov is licensed from GameDev Market Sound effects from , and GameDevMarket, and Soundly (through ) Changes made to the musical tracks? Just cropping of some to align with my narration. Find more music by Andrew Sitkov and Nicholas Jeudy at Find more stories by Nila at Episode Art Description: Digital drawing of a young woman facing and leaning forward, seen from the waist up, eyes closed, right hand held out, left arm thrown back. Her face and right hand are tattooed. Silvery-black streams flow all around her. Behind her to her right are the spectral figures of a smiling young woman holding a young man in a headlock, surrounded by orange light. Behind all of them is the faint facade of a manor house. Watermark of “Storyfeather” at bottom right. /episode/index/show/storyfeather/id/34891685

The Seven Rings of Necessity 01/10/2025

The Seven Rings of Necessity When two siblings play a board game where they must collect seven magic rings, they discover that the game pieces may possess real enchantment. Genre: Fantasy, Mythology Excerpt: “I…am a Mystery mage.” “Awesome. What does that mean?” August frowned down at the game board. “I don’t know. What do the rules say?” Nova was minding the rule book—or the guidebook as the cover proclaimed. She flipped through to the detailed descriptions of the seven rings. What story or stories am I revisiting in this episode? Each Season 8 episode is a standalone story, but it’s connected to or inspired by a previous story through a character, a place, an object, a concept, a continuation of events (ahem, sequel), and so on. This story is connected to the Season 6 episode, “,” in which a dying wizard forges enchanted rings to help him speak to his baby granddaughter. And also to a Season 1 episode called “.” MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork? Please visit my Store page for updated info on where you can buy: MY FIRST BOOK (yay)Ever wonder how I’ve gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. And I talk all about it in my book called . It’s now available as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. The book title takes you straight to the book on Amazon. Or you can visit my Store page: (Hint: The Store page has a sign-up form for my email newsletter, where you can get tales of my fictioneering mischief and writing tips from me for free.) CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2020 by Nila L. Patel Narration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music: “Mystical Town” by CHRIS LOGSDON (Intro and Outro) “Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro) Music by CHRIS LOGSDON* “Shady Town” “Mystical Town” “Mining Town” Music by BENJAMIN CARR (Scythuz)* “Crystal Caves” “Dwarven Settlement” “Deceitful Castle” “Ancient Ruins” “Ice Cavern” Music by ANDREW SITKOV (MuzStation Game Music)* “Magic Within” *These tracks were part of a music and sound effects bundles I purchased from Humble Bundle and sourced from GameDev Market. Music by Chris Logsdon, Benjamin Carr, and Andrew Sitkov is licensed from GameDev Market Sound effects from , and GameDevMarket, and Soundly (through ) Changes made to the musical tracks? Just cropping of some to align with my narration. Find more music by Andrew Sitkov, Chris Logsdon, and Benjamin Carr at Find more stories by Nila at Episode Art Description: Digital drawing of a game board as seen from above. A right hand holding a half-filled glass of water hovers over the board. Two rings are visible on the hand, on the index and ring fingers. Printed on the gameboard are seven seven-sided polygons of various colors, randomly scattered across the board and connected by a path. Words are written in ornate lettering within the polygons, some visible, some not. The visible words read, “Blood, Light, Breath, Changes, Wonder, Mystery.” Three dice lie on the gameboard. Two cards are partially visible at bottom right. The top one displays a figure with raised arm and the word “Mage” at the top. The word “Healing” is visible on the card beneath. Watermark of “Storyfeather” along left border of gameboard. /episode/index/show/storyfeather/id/34798890

Pragmata Agnosta 01/03/2025

Pragmata Agnosta A young woman has trained and studied so that she could wield the mysterious powers she has inherited. Genre: Fantasy, Mythology Excerpt: “Did I almost die or something?” I asked. My mom frowned. “Don’t say things like that.” But then she glanced from side to side and peered at me. “Do you…see anything?” I shook my head. But I wasn’t worried. I had studied the “pragmata agnosta,” the “things unknowable” since I was a kid. Since the day I accepted them into my body and became a living container for them, a living amphora. What story or stories am I revisiting in this episode?Each Season 8 episode is a standalone story, but it’s connected to or inspired by a previous story through a character, a place, an object, a concept, a continuation of events (ahem, sequel), and so on. This story revisits the Year Four story entitled “,” in which a young woman who has accepted the responsibility of being a physical vessel for unknowable powers and knowledge, begins to hear the voices of those powers on the eve of passing them on. NEW MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork?Please visit my Store page for updated info on where you can buy: MY FIRST BOOK IS OUT!Ever wonder how I’ve gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. And I talk all about it in my book called . It’s now available as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. The book title takes you straight to the book on Amazon. Or you can visit my Store page: (Hint: The Store page has a sign-up form for my email newsletter, where you can get tales of my fictioneering mischief and writing tips from me for free.) CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2021 by Nila L. PatelNarration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music:“Abstract Vision #6” by ANDREW SITKOV (Intro and Outro)“Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro) Music by ANDREA BARONI (Cyberleaf)*“Cozy Afternoons"“Evolving Cities”“Fugue For One Synthetic Heart (No Percussion)”“Forest Bathing”“Night Time (No Percussion)” Music by ANDREW SITKOV (MuzStation Game Music)*“Scary Theme #2 (Version 2)”“Abstract Vision #6”“Medieval Theme 5”“Scary Theme #4 (Version 2)”“Abstract Vision #9” *These tracks were part of a music and sound effects bundles I purchased from Humble Bundle and sourced from GameDev Market. Music by Andrea Baroni and Andrew Sitkov is licensed from GameDev Market Sound effects from , and GameDevMarket, and Soundly (through )Changes made to the musical tracks? Just cropping of some to align with my narration. Find more music by Andrew Sitkov and Andrea Baroni at Find more stories by Nila at Episode Art Description: Digital drawing. A young woman, seen from nose to waist, with glasses and a bob stands with her back to the viewer and her hands in the pockets of her jacket. Emblazoned on the jacket’s back is a symbol: an owl with wings outspread, as if swooping down to a landing, antlers extending along the inside of the owl’s wings, and two spears rising from behind the owl. On the woman’s right shoulder is perched a bird that looks like a small owl. Watermark of “Storyfeather” along jack just beneath the collar. /episode/index/show/storyfeather/id/34706315

The Whereverwalker 12/27/2024

The Whereverwalker To rescue her child, Florisse places all her hopes upon a dangerous and alluring enchantment that may be broken. Genre: Fairy Tale, Fantasy Excerpt:Florisse looked down at her daughter and spied the twinkle in the baby’s eye. Perhaps she had caught hold of what she truly wanted after all. Baby Fawnette was not yet a year old, and as expected, she had upended the merry lives of her mother and father. Also, as expected, she had quite captured their hearts. What story or stories am I revisiting in this episode?Each Season 8 episode is a standalone story, but it’s connected to or inspired by a previous story through a character, a place, an object, a concept, a continuation of events (ahem, sequel), and so on. This week’s story is connected to the Season One episode entitled “,” in which a young woman dons a pair of enchanted slippers that promise to lead her to her true love. NEW MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork?Please visit my Store page for updated info on where you can buy: MY FIRST BOOK IS OUT!Ever wonder how I’ve gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. And I talk all about it in my book called . It’s now available as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. The book title takes you straight to the book on Amazon. Or you can visit my Store page: (Hint: The Store page has a sign-up form for my email newsletter, where you can get tales of my fictioneering mischief and writing tips from me for free.) CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2020 by Nila L. PatelNarration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music:“Escape and live” by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Intro and Outro)“Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro) Music by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Dark Fantasy Studio)*“Transfiguration"“Winterheart”“The last stand”“Fallen leaves”“Call of the wild”“Runes”“In the shadows”“Flames on ice”“For the king”“Escape and live”“Sancta terra” Music by ANDREW SITKOV (MuzStation Game Music)*“Medieval Track #1” *These tracks were part of a music and sound effects bundles I purchased from Humble Bundle and sourced from GameDev Market. Music by Nicholas Jeudy and Andrew Sitkov is licensed from GameDev Market Sound effects from , and GameDevMarket, and Soundly (through )Vocal effects created with Changes made to the musical tracks? Just cropping of some to align with my narration. Find more music by Andrew Sitkov and Nicholas Jeudy at Find more stories by Nila at Episode Art Description: Digital drawing of a woman bent over in a running pose as she hovers over a misty chasm. Behind her is a mountain afflicted with glowing cracks. The woman is wearing a pair of short boots with wings sprouting from the sides. There’s a sling over one shoulder. Her long coat flutters behind her. The rectangular image at center is made square with borders at top and bottom with a blurred extension of the mountain’s shape. Watermark of “Storyfeather” along mountain at right. /episode/index/show/storyfeather/id/34628870

Castle, Cave, or Cloud 12/20/2024

Castle, Cave, or Cloud Spark has been wandering all her life. But her wandering had no purpose, until she began searching for a home. Genre: Mythology, Fable, Fantasy Excerpt: Spark had been traveling all her life. She’d never once landed in one place. But now she had. Now, she could be still. And she’d found this one place, this one twirling world. Exploring was exciting. But Spark was not quite exploring. She was searching for something. A place. One place. To settle. A home of her own. What story or stories am I revisiting in this episode? Each Season 8 episode is a standalone story, but it’s connected to or inspired by a previous story through a character, a place, an object, a concept, a continuation of events (ahem, sequel), and so on. The inspiration for this story is the Season 5 episode, “.” The story is about a bird that grew so small that no one could see him. Everyone called him “Flea.” But he knew that he had another name, a name he’d forgotten. If he could find out what his true name was, Flea believed he could grow big enough to be seen. NEW MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork? Please visit my Store page for updated info on where you can buy: MY FIRST BOOK IS OUT!Ever wonder how I’ve gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. And I talk all about it in my book called . It’s now available as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. The book title takes you straight to the book on Amazon. Or you can visit my Store page: (Hint: The Store page has a sign-up form for my email newsletter, where you can get tales of my fictioneering mischief and writing tips from me for free.) CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2021 by Nila L. Patel Narration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music: “Wide place” by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Intro and Outro) “Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro) Music by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Dark Fantasy Studio)* “Scroll of the wind walker” “Haven” “In the shadows” “Wide place” “Shadows and flames” Music by ANDREW SITKOV (MuzStation Game Music)* “Medieval Theme 5” Music by JONATHAN SHAW* “A Tale of Peace” *These tracks were part of a music and sound effects bundles I purchased from Humble Bundle and sourced from GameDev Market. Music by Jonathan Shaw, Nicholas Jeudy, Andrew Sitkov is licensed from GameDev Market Sound effects from , GameDevMarket, and Soundly (through ) Changes made to the musical tracks? Just cropping of some to align with my narration. Find more music by Andrew Sitkov, Jonathan Shaw, and Nicholas Jeudy at Find more music by Jonathan Shaw at Find more stories by Nila at Episode Art Description: Digital drawing. A castle at center with three main spires flying pennants, battlements, and flanking symmetrical towers. The castle stands in front of a cave opening through which light pours. Moss grows along the cave walls. In front of the castle in the foreground is a bank of clouds. Watermark of “Storyfeather” along cave wall at right. /episode/index/show/storyfeather/id/34544090

A Crown of Moonbeams 12/13/2024

A Crown of Moonbeams A little girl longs for the heroic queen of their realm to visit her dreams and help her face a nightmarish monster. Genre: Fairy Tale, Fantasy Excerpt: “She did so come riding down out of the sky on a flying horse!” Carmen glanced around at the rest of her friends, daring anyone else to disagree. But no else did. She settled her gaze on the one who had interrupted her. Kavita crossed her arms and peered ahead with her cool dark eyes. Carmen continued to tell the gathered girls the wondrous tale of how she had met the royal dreamer, the sleeping sorceress, their queen. What story or stories am I revisiting in this episode? Each Season 8 episode is a standalone story, but it’s connected to or inspired by a previous story through a character, a place, an object, a concept, a continuation of events (ahem, sequel), and so on. This story is connected to the Year One story entitled “,” in which a reclusive princess, held hostage by an invader and usurper, has only one way to escape and save her people, her dreams. NEW MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork? Please visit my Store page for updated info on where you can buy: MY FIRST BOOK IS OUT!Ever wonder how I’ve gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. And I talk all about it in my book called . It’s now available as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. The book title takes you straight to the book on Amazon. Or you can visit my Store page: (Hint: The Store page has a sign-up form for my email newsletter, where you can get tales of my fictioneering mischief and writing tips from me for free.) CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2020 by Nila L. Patel Narration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music: “Haven” by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Intro and Outro) “Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro) Music by ANDREW SITKOV (MuzStation Game Music)* “Medieval Theme 2” “Lyric Voices #2” “Adventure Track #1 (looped)” “Scary Theme #1 (Version 3)” “Scary Theme #1 (Version 2)” “Army of Death (looped)” “Medieval Track #2” Music by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Dark Fantasy Studio)* “Compass” “Haven” *These tracks were part of a music and sound effects bundles I purchased from Humble Bundle and sourced from GameDev Market. Music by Nicholas Jeudy and Andrew Sitkov is licensed from GameDev Market Sound effects from and GameDevMarket Vocal effects created with Changes made to the musical tracks? Just cropping of some to align with my narration. Find more music by Andrew Sitkov and Nicholas Jeudy at Find more stories by Nila at Episode Art Description: Digital drawing of two little girls holding hands and facing forward. One of them looks thoughtful, holding her free hand to her chin, while the other looks angry, holding her free hand in a fist. Behind them in shadowy colors is the oversized figure of a woman seen from the waist up, in three-quarter view facing left, with flowing hair and regal dress, wearing a crown. Her features are absent. She wears a necklace with a glowing pendant. The base of her crown also glows. Behind the woman at the level of her shoulders is the crown again, enlarged and glowing, and casting up beams of light. Watermark of “Storyfeather” along left side of the dress worn by the girl at left. /episode/index/show/storyfeather/id/34426795

The Gingerbread Guard 12/07/2024

The Gingerbread Guard A town targeted by a warlord is defended by an unexpected army of...well, I’m sure you can guess. Genre: Fairy Tale Excerpt: The hilltop town of Adarak had a tradition of baking gingerbread men and setting them along the windowsills on the longest night of winter, facing outward, to keep the town safe from enemies— whether mortal or mystical. Many believed that this tradition arose in homage of the ginger-colored cloaks that the town guards wore, all the better to hide their movements through the forests and mountain surrounding the town. But every grandmother in town made sure to tell her grandchildren the true story of the tradition… What story or stories am I revisiting in this episode? Each Season 8 episode is a standalone story, but it’s connected to or inspired by a previous story through a character, a place, an object, a concept, a continuation of events (ahem, sequel), and so on. This story is connected to the Year Five story entitled “,” in which a baking contest finalist takes inspiration from a locked-in-a-bakery-overnight dream. ANGRY GINGERBREAD MERCHInterested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring this episode's Angry Gingerbread Giant design? Please visit my Store page here: MY FIRST BOOK IS OUT!Ever wonder how I’ve gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. And I talk all about it in my book called . It’s now available as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. The book title takes you straight to the book on Amazon. Or you can visit my Store page: (Hint: The Store page has a sign-up form for my email newsletter, where you can get tales of my fictioneering mischief and writing tips from me for free.) CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2020 by Nila L. Patel Narration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music: “Battle_1_normal (loop)” by ALBERT FERNANDEZ (Intro and Outro) “Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro) Music by ANDREW SITKOV (MuzStation Game Music)* “Secrets of Kingdom” “Steel Enemy” “Driving Force” “Ice and Fire (heavy part)” “Ice and Fire” “Magic Within” “Knight Rising” “Percussion Loop #16 (Version 3)” “Percussion Loop #17 (Version 2)” “Lyric Voices #2” Music by ALBERT FERNANDEZ (Audio Alchemist, Potion Studio)* “Battle_1_normal (loop)” “Exploration_Forest Of Magic” “Exploration_Mystical Place (loop 1)” “Exploration_Mystical Place (loop 2)” “Locations_Medieval Tavern Song” *These tracks were part of a music and sound effects bundles I purchased from Humble Bundle and sourced from GameDev Market. Music by Albert Fernandez and Andrew Sitkov is licensed from GameDev Market Sound effects from and GameDevMarket Vocal effects created with Changes made to the musical tracks? Just cropping of some to align with my narration. Find more music by Andrew Sitkov and Albert Fernandez at Find more stories by Nila at Episode Art Description: Digital drawing of a partial view through a window. Lined along the inside, looking out are four gingerbread men. Three are iced with decoration and look angry. The fourth is smiling. In the window’s reflection is a giant gingerbread man wreaking havoc. His arms are raised and fingers curled down with menace. He is breathing fire down onto the ground. Watermark of “Storyfeather” along windowpane at bottom right. Format made square with borders at top and bottom that contain blurred elements from the main image. /episode/index/show/storyfeather/id/34325970

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