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.
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Showdown at the Cinna-bar
08/07/2026
Showdown at the Cinna-bar
A crew assigned to repossess a precious and undefined item end up in the midst of a suspicious bar fight in a far-off sector of space. Genre: Science Fiction Excerpt:Yeah, the vastness of space is scary, but the vastness of death…is scarier. I thought I’d have far more profound thoughts at the moment of my death. Something the crew could quote to each other after I was gone. Something I could have Tackle record before I no longer had the strength to speak. Maybe I would have, if I were dying of something more peaceful than an accidental-on-purpose laser blast to the gut. Maybe I would have, if it was only my life I was afraid for. The Wheel of Fiction Turns. What did it land on this time?Each Season 9 story follows a theme chosen by the Wheel of Fiction. Thirteen spokes. Eight are the themes from previous seasons. One is “Turn Again.” One is a wild card. And three are covered in question marks and will be revealed when the wheel lands on them. See a story trailer and a (satisfying) video of the wheel turning here: This episode landed on WILD CARD. I found inspiration from a tabletop card game I have but have never actually played, called “Gloom in Space.” Here’s another episode inspired by Wild Card: Wild Cards is the theme for the stories I’m currently writing. These stories won’t become podcast episodes from another few years, but if you’re curious, check them out here: MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork?Please visit my Store page for info on where you can buy: NEWSLETTERS (if you’d like to keep up with the fiction I create) (if you’d like writing tips and guidance from me) Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.) FICTION-WRITING ARTICLES & RESOURCES (New)Come and explore the . MY FIRST BOOK (yay)Ever wonder how I’ve gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. You can learn it in my book called . It’s now available from Amazon as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. You can also get there from my Store page: CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2022 by Nila L. PatelNarration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music:“Under the mask” by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Intro)“Neon city” by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Outro)“Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro) Music by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Dark Fantasy Studio)“Master”“Under the mask”“Boys on bike”“Reloaded”“DNA”“Doubts”“Men in black”“The deal”“Trojan horse”“Neon city”“Secret agent” All tracks are part of a music and sound effects bundles I purchased from Humble Bundle and sourced from GameDev Market. Music by Andrew Sitkov and Nicholas Jeudy is licensed from GameDev MarketSound effects from , GameDevMarketVocal effects created with 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. Façade of a one-story building that is hovering in outer space. The main building has a single central door, covered by a domed awning, and is flanked by two windows, above which is a large sign that reads “Cinna-bar.” Attached on the right are two smaller rooms or extensions. Attached to the left is an awning open to space. On the roof at right is a satellite dish or receiver, and at left are three columns. A walkway flanked with lights leads to the main entrance. The whole structure is stabilized by six visible thrusters. At upper right is a hovering sign that reads “Cinna-bar” with a lighted arrow beneath pointing to the building. Beams of translucent light in various colors shoot out of the windows at various angles. Clusters of stars are visible at bottom right and upper left corners. Watermark of “Storyfeather” above the sign above the main entrance.
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The Golden Ratio Theater
07/31/2026
The Golden Ratio Theater
A recent college graduate dreams of operating a local theater that has a special and secret importance to planet Earth...and beyond. Genre: Science Fiction Excerpt:“Jules, you’re fired,” he said. “What!” He held up his hand. “It’s for your own good. Those… men, for lack of a better word, are not aliens really. They’re, they’re called ‘intimidators.’ Look, they won’t hurt you, okay? Or your family. As long as you forget about the theater.” The Wheel of Fiction Turns. What did it land on this time?Each Season 9 story follows a theme chosen by the Wheel of Fiction. Thirteen spokes. Eight are the themes from previous seasons. One is “Turn Again.” One is a wild card. And three are covered in question marks and will be revealed when the wheel lands on them. See a story trailer and a (satisfying) video of the wheel turning here: This episode landed on a mystery spoke, DRAW. I drew the image first, then used it to inspire a story. Find more stories and episodes inspired by the artwork first here: Find more science fiction stories here: at Storyfeather MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork?Please visit my Store page for info on where you can buy: NEWSLETTERS (if you’d like to keep up with the fiction I create) (if you’d like writing tips and guidance from me) Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.) FICTION-WRITING ARTICLES & RESOURCES (New)Come and explore the . MY FIRST BOOK (yay)Ever wonder how I’ve gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. You can learn it in my book called . It’s now available from Amazon as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. You can also get there from my Store page: CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2022 by Nila L. PatelNarration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music:“Abstract Vision #1” by ANDREW SITKOV (Intro)“Fugue for One Synthetic Heart” by ANDREA BARONI (Outro)“Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro) Music by ANDREA BARONI (Cyberleaf)“Fugue for One Synthetic Heart”“Fast Lanes Light Rain”“Dancing Operators”“Cozy Afternoons”“Ground Control”“Slightly Across”“The Tech Show” Music by ANDREW SITKOV (MuzStation Game Music)“Abstract Vision #2”“Abstract Vision #9”“Abstract Vision #1” All tracks are part of a music and sound effects bundles I purchased from Humble Bundle and sourced from GameDev Market. Music by Andrew Sitkov and Andrea Baroni is licensed from GameDev MarketSound 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 Andrea Baroni and Andrew Sitkov at Find more stories by Nila at Episode Art Description:Digital drawing. View of four rows of seats in a theater with some aliens and some humans seated. At bottom is the top portion of the front two seats with people sitting in them. Only the hair of the person at left is visible, in a top bun. At right, only the top of the head with one eye and one ear is visible. The person is looking back and to their right. In the middle two people sit in two seats. A human at left, with a straw in her mouth from a large drink cup. A humanoid alien at right, holding a handful of popcorn up to his face from a large bucket of popcorn. Both are looking down at the handful of popcorn. In the row behind, at far left is an alien with the face of a triceratops-like dinosaur, who is looking up, and who has one hand gripping the top of the seat in front of them. An empty seat separates them from a human at right, holding a hand to their face and looking up. Watermark of “Storyfeather” middle row middle seat.
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The Grand Universal Singularity Resort
07/24/2026
The Grand Universal Singularity Resort
A new guest services employee works a memorable first shift at the most exclusive resort in the galaxy. Genre: Science Fiction Excerpt:According to Lianne, searching for a lost pet was the best way for Rekha to quickly become familiar with the actual layout of the resort and to get her “sea legs.” The bubble they were in didn’t protect them completely from exotic particles, gravity waves, tidal forces, and other dangers of being so close to a black hole. Dangers that most of the people in the resort, including Rekha, didn’t even half-understand. The Wheel of Fiction Turns. What did it land on this time?Each Season 9 story follows a theme chosen by the Wheel of Fiction. Thirteen spokes. Eight are the themes from previous seasons. One is “Turn Again.” One is a wild card. And three are covered in question marks and will be revealed when the wheel lands on them. See a story trailer and a (satisfying) video of the wheel turning here: This episode landed on DEFINITIONS. A French word inspired the name of a side character and eventually led to story’s core concept. Find more stories and episodes inspired by definitions here: MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork?Please visit my Store page for info on where you can buy: NEWSLETTERS (if you’d like to keep up with the fiction I create) (if you’d like writing tips and guidance from me) Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.) FICTION-WRITING ARTICLES & RESOURCES (New)Come and explore the . MY FIRST BOOK (yay)Ever wonder how I’ve gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. You can learn it in my book called . It’s now available from Amazon as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. You can also get there from my Store page: CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2022 by Nila L. PatelNarration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music:“Space Discoveries” by ANDREW SITKOV (Intro)“Another World” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro)“Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro) Music by BENJAMIN CARR (Scythuz)“Abandoned Spacestation”“Alien Hive” Music by ANDREW SITKOV (MuzStation Game Music)“Another World”“Stars Talk”“Unknown Terrain”“Space Discoveries”“Dark Side”“Casual Funny Track (looped)”“Casual Arcade Track #1 (looped)” All tracks are part of a music and sound effects bundles I purchased from Humble Bundle and sourced from GameDev Market. Music by Andrew Sitkov and Benjamin Carr is licensed from GameDev MarketSound effects from , 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 Benjamin Carr and Andrew Sitkov at Find more stories by Nila at Episode Art Description:Digital painting. A black hole and surrounding space. At center, a black orb almost half surrounded by a pool of glowing white and yellow seen at a bias, angled from top left to bottom right. This pool is surrounded by a hazy ring of bright orange on the same plane. Fainter and thinner rings enclose the bright orange. Small bright spots are scattered among the rings. Darkness surrounds all. A wispy beam of light bursts out from the edge of the black orb, perpendicular to the plane of the rings. At bottom left, at the farthest ring, there is a small bubble. Watermark of “Storyfeather” along curve of outermost rings near bottom right.
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Zone of Eternal Sleep
07/17/2026
Zone of Eternal Sleep
The sleep-deprived parents of a sleepless baby stumble upon a potential relief on their way to a Martian superstore. Genre: Science Fiction Excerpt:A soft beeping began to sound. The shuttle’s computer was calling for the attention of a manual operator. She saw the mapping system’s failed attempts to reroute. She put her hand on the dashboard and gave it a gentle rub. “I think we’re in the right place.” She raised a brow theatrically. “But are we in the right time?” The Wheel of Fiction Turns. What did it land on this time?Each Season 9 story follows a theme chosen by the Wheel of Fiction. Thirteen spokes. Eight are the themes from previous seasons. One is “Turn Again.” One is a wild card. And three are covered in question marks and will be revealed when the wheel lands on them. See a story trailer and a (satisfying) video of the wheel turning here: This episode landed on a revealed mystery spoke, MUSIC. Find more music-inspired stories and episodes: MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork?Please visit my Store page for info on where you can buy: NEWSLETTERS (if you’d like to keep up with the fiction I create) (if you’d like writing tips and guidance from me) Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.) FICTION-WRITING ARTICLES & RESOURCES (New)Come and explore the . MY FIRST BOOK (yay)Ever wonder how I’ve gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. You can learn it in my book called . It’s now available from Amazon as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. You can also get there from my Store page: CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2022 by Nila L. PatelNarration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music:“Fugue for One Synthetic Heart” by ANDREA BARONI (Intro)“Ground Control” by ANDREA BARONI (Outro)“Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro) Music by ANDREA BARONI (Cyberleaf)“Night Time (No percussion)”“Ground Control”“March of the Waking Lights”“Forest Bathing”“Fugue for One Synthetic Heart” Music by ANDREW SITKOV (MuzStation Game Music)“Abstract Vision #6”“Abstract Vision #4” All tracks are part of a music and sound effects bundles I purchased from Humble Bundle and sourced from GameDev Market. Music by Andrew Sitkov and Andrea Baroni is licensed from GameDev MarketSound effects from and GameDevMarketVocal effects created with 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. Facing forward, sitting on the ground, a couple leaning towards each other with their heads touching and their eyes closed. At left, a woman, her right leg outstretched out of frame, and her left leg bent. She loosely holds a baby or young toddler in her arms. The baby’s hands grip her forearm. His eyes are open and looking up and to the left (his right). At right, a man, sitting cross-legged with his hands held loosely in his lap. Behind them, centered, is a depiction of the planet Mars against a star-filled space with a plume of glowing gases passing horizontally through the center. Some element of each person’s clothing blends in with the red hues of the planet. Watermark of “Storyfeather” along lower leg pants of the man.
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The Man Who Cried Bird
07/10/2026
The Man Who Cried Bird
A birdwatcher who’s determined to discover an unknown species stumbles upon a strange little sparrow. Genre: Science Fiction Excerpts:“It’s a blue cardinal, look.” “There’s no such bird, Andre.” “That’s because no one has seen him, until now.” Andre submitted to the group that he had spotted a Labrador duck on a recent work trip. The Labrador duck was not a new species. It was an extinct one. None had been seen in the wild for a hundred and fifty years. “Does it ever bother you…you’ve never seen a bird that no one else has ever seen before?” The Wheel of Fiction Turns. What did it land on this time?Each Season 9 story follows a theme chosen by the Wheel of Fiction. Thirteen spokes. Eight are the themes from previous seasons. One is “Turn Again.” One is a wild card. And three are covered in question marks and will be revealed when the wheel lands on them. See a story trailer and a (satisfying) video of the wheel turning here: This episode landed on CHALLENGE. A story somewhat inspired by the singular goal of the boy who cried wolf. The boy was driven by mischief. What drives the man who cried bird? Find more stories and episodes inspired by challenges here: MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork?Please visit my Store page for info on where you can buy: NEWSLETTERS (if you’d like to keep up with the fiction I create) (if you’d like writing tips and guidance from me) Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.) FICTION-WRITING ARTICLES & RESOURCES (New)Come and explore the . MY FIRST BOOK (yay)Ever wonder how I’ve gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. You can learn it in my book called . It’s now available from Amazon as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. You can also get there from my Store page: CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2022 by Nila L. PatelNarration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music:“4th Ave. Walkup” by LEE ROSEVERE (Intro)“All the Answers” by LEE ROSEVERE (Outro)“Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro) Music by LEE ROSEVERE“All the Answers”“Start the Day”“Decompress”“4th Ave. Walkup”“Knowing the Truth”“Early Morning Song (Finch Duet)”“Awkward Silences (version a)” Track by Andrew Sitkov is 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 MarketMusic by Lee Rosevere is licensed under Sound effects from , 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 Lee Rosevere at and Find more stories by Nila at Episode Art Description:Digital drawing. Bottom half, a pair of binoculars, forward facing. Perched on the right side top is the translucent silhouette of a sparrow, in right profile, with beak open. Through the sparrow’s form and in the lenses of the binoculars are hazy layers of foliage, tree canopies. Branching shapes covered with light thorny patches frame the right and left side. Watermark of “Storyfeather” under the bird’s tail feathers.
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Flight of the Stegosaur
07/04/2026
Flight of the Stegosaur
A stegosaur scientist uses her own body in her experiments to achieve a physical feat that seems impossible for a dinosaur of her kind…flight. Genre: Science Fiction Excerpts:“Modifications! Glint, what you’re proposing is more than modification.” “How?” “Magnets!” “Sometimes people don’t know they need an invention until it’s invented.” “Know your limits, Glint. I’m trusting you to stop if you reach them.” “But can it be done?” The Wheel of Fiction Turns. What did it land on this time?Each Season 9 story follows a theme chosen by the Wheel of Fiction. Thirteen spokes. Eight are the themes from previous seasons. One is “Turn Again.” One is a wild card. And three are covered in question marks and will be revealed when the wheel lands on them. See a story trailer and a (satisfying) video of the wheel turning here: This episode landed on S.T.E.A.M. Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics. Find more stories and episodes inspired by challenges here: . MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork?Please visit my Store page for info on where you can buy: NEWSLETTERS (if you’d like to keep up with the fiction I create) (if you’d like writing tips and guidance from me) Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.) FICTION-WRITING ARTICLES & RESOURCES (New)Come and explore the . MY FIRST BOOK (yay)Ever wonder how I’ve gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. You can learn it in my book called . It’s now available from Amazon as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. You can also get there from my Store page: CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2022 by Nila L. PatelNarration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music:“Fugue for One Synthetic Heart” by ANDREA BARONI (Intro)“Ground Control” by ANDREA BARONI (Outro)“Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro) Music by JONATHAN SHAW“Spinning Tavern” “Checking Inventory”“Midnight Creeping”“A Bitter Hope”“A Dream of First Flight” Music by ANDREA BARONI (Cyberleaf)“Fugue for One Synthetic Heart”“Ground Control” All tracks are part of a music and sound effects bundles I purchased from Humble Bundle and sourced from GameDev Market. Music by Andrea Baroni, Jonathan Shaw, and Andrew Sitkov is licensed from GameDev MarketSound effects from , GameDevMarketChanges made to the musical tracks? Just cropping of some to align with my narration. Find more music by Jonathan Shaw, Andrea Baroni, and Andrew Sitkov at Find more music by Jonathan Shaw at Find more stories by Nila at Episode Art Description:Digital drawing. Hovering in the sky, left side view of a stegosaur-like dinosaur with a bulky body, claw-like toes, bony spikes on the tail, a long neck, protruding snout and bony plates along the back. The dinosaur’s mouth is open in what appears to be a smile, eye looking at the viewer. From within the middle of the bony plates emerge pairs of delicate veined wings like those of a fly or beetle. Watermark of “Storyfeather” along spine behind neck.
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The Brittle Star
06/27/2026
The Brittle Star
The captain and crew of a vessel-for-hire cautiously agree to help a banished merman prince find his hidden realm in exchange for a lavish undersea treasure. Genre: Mythology Excerpt:“What did he look like, Captain?” someone asked. “Did he have long sharp teeth, like a pike fish?” “No, I’ve heard they’re more like a shark’s or piranha’s.” “Either way, there are rows of them, so—“ “Let the captain tell us! Was he handsome, Captain?” “Set aside all your fantasies and your wild guesses. In the end, it comes to this, do you want to make a bargain with a merman?” The Wheel of Fiction Turns. What did it land on this time?Each Season 9 story follows a theme chosen by the Wheel of Fiction. Thirteen spokes. Eight are the themes from previous seasons. One is “Turn Again.” One is a wild card. And three are covered in question marks and will be revealed when the wheel lands on them. See a story trailer and a (satisfying) video of the wheel turning here: This episode landed on CREATURES. I based the story on a “creature” I’d drawn for an art challenge. Find more stories and episodes inspired by challenges here: . MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork?Please visit my Store page for info on where you can buy: NEWSLETTERS (if you’d like to keep up with the fiction I create) (if you’d like writing tips and guidance from me) Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.) FICTION-WRITING ARTICLES & RESOURCES (New)Come and explore the . MY FIRST BOOK (yay)Ever wonder how I’ve gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. You can learn it in my book called . It’s now available from Amazon as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. You can also get there from my Store page: CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2022 by Nila L. PatelNarration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music:“Call of the wild” by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Intro)“In the shadows” by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Outro)“Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro) Music by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Dark Fantasy Studio)“Captain’s tribute”“A last prayer”“A story of gold”“Don’t move”“Call of the wild”“Adventure”“Pirate attack!”“In the shadows”“The ocean takes it all”“Dark lord”“Leviathan”“Dragon rider”“What is hidden” All tracks are 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 MarketSound effects from , GameDevMarketChanges 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 merman, his top half human and his bottom half a fish, facing forward perched on flat earth. He is bare-chested and his tail curves up behind him to the left (his right). He wears a belt of gold around his waist, and in the center is a symbol: three upside down triangles, overlapping and growing smaller from bottom to top. He wears gold cuffs or vambraces. His right hand is curled in a fist by his side. In his left hand, he holds a golden trident, simple save that the symbol of three triangles is worked into the lines connecting the prongs of the trident. Waves splash behind him. Watermark of “Storyfeather” along outside of his upper left arm.
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The Arcanomen
06/19/2026
The Arcanomen
Our ancestors possessed powers and protections that were lost upon the destruction of a machine that had only one function, providing each person with a name. Genre: Mythology Excerpt:Tempest and storm. Disease and death. Creatures who hunted humankind as prey. Beings who pursued humankind out of evil longing. The name generated by the Arcanomen provided protection from all these dangers. If any harmful influence, be it demon or disease, tried to possess a person, the name would respond. It would twist and shift. It would examine and adapt. It would block and shield. And if that was not enough, it would attack… The Wheel of Fiction Turns. What did it land on this time?Each Season 9 story follows a theme chosen by the Wheel of Fiction. Thirteen spokes. Eight are the themes from previous seasons. One is “Turn Again.” One is a wild card. And three are covered in question marks and will be revealed when the wheel lands on them. See a story trailer and a (satisfying) video of the wheel turning here: This episode landed on CHALLENGE. I challenged myself to write a very short myth. Find more stories and episodes inspired by challenges here: . MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork?Please visit my Store page for info on where you can buy: NEWSLETTERS (if you’d like to keep up with the fiction I create) (if you’d like writing tips and guidance from me) Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.) FICTION-WRITING ARTICLES & RESOURCES (New)Come and explore the . MY FIRST BOOK (yay)Ever wonder how I’ve gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. You can learn it in my book called . It’s now available from Amazon as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. You can also get there from my Store page: CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2021 by Nila L. PatelNarration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music:“To Falgalown” by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Intro)“Shadows and flames” by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Outro)“Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro) Music by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Dark Fantasy Studio)“Shadows and flames”“Immortals”“Runes”“Before the shadows”“Onirik”“To Falgalown”“Haven” Tracks by Andrew Sitkov and Nicholas Jeudy are 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 MarketChanges 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 machine. Large central disc at center resembling an astrolabe, but without any markings around the rim, and only one pointer. The disc is supported by one small leg at left and a larger apparatus at right with a large hand crack attached and a small spinning lever below the crank. All other parts are behind the central disc. At left are arrayed three smaller discs with hands of various shapes and lengths. Left top, a polyhedron with knobs and circular openings. Above center, three pointers. Right top, a ring facing forward orbited by three rings at vertical and symmetrical angles. Watermark of “Storyfeather” along support left at right.
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The Flaming Jargonelle
06/12/2026
The Flaming Jargonelle
A thief and an investigator each try to convince the other to accept the truth about the unparalleled treasure that is the Flaming Jargonelle. Genre: Mythology Excerpt:And the thief spoke. “Most of the stories say that when the Flaming Jargonelle is struck by any kind of light from brightest sun to dimmest candle, it appears as if it were made of fire. Sometimes a smoldering fire, sometimes a bright blaze. But I’ve had it in my possession for many days, and I’ve never seen it glow like this.” The Wheel of Fiction Turns. What did it land on this time?Each Season 9 story follows a theme chosen by the Wheel of Fiction. Thirteen spokes. Eight are the themes from previous seasons. One is “Turn Again.” One is a wild card. And three are covered in question marks and will be revealed when the wheel lands on them. See a story trailer and a (satisfying) video of the wheel turning here: This episode landed on DEFINITIONS. The story was inspired by the word "jargonelle," a type of pear. Find more stories and episodes inspired by creative prompts here: . MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork?Please visit my Store page for info on where you can buy: NEWSLETTERS (if you’d like to keep up with the fiction I create) (if you’d like writing tips and guidance from me) Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.) MY FIRST BOOK (yay)Ever wonder how I’ve gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. You can learn it in my book called . It’s now available from Amazon as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. You can also get there from my Store page: CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2022 by Nila L. PatelNarration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music:“In the shadows” by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Intro)“Under the mask” by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Outro)“Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro) Music by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Dark Fantasy Studio)“Inspector”“Mindhunter”“Black light”“In the shadows”“As it happenned”“Doubts”“Creatures of the night”“Under the mask”“Wide place” Music by LEE ROSEVERE“Waves of Sleep” Tracks by Andrew Sitkov and Nicholas Jeudy are 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 MarketMusic by Lee Rosevere is licensed under 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 music by Lee Rosevere at and Find more stories by Nila at Episode Art Description:Digital drawing. A young woman sits within a window frame whose sides and bottom are visible. She sits with her back to the right. Her left leg slightly bent, her left foot is pressed flush against the left frame. Her right leg is bent up, foot flush against the bottom pane. Her face, seen in three-quarters profile, is covered with a mask from nose to chin. Her eyes watch the viewer. She wears a hood over her head. Her left arm is bent against her leg and her hand is slightly curled around a glowing teardrop-shaped jewel, tilted slightly toward her. Sparks are visible on the jewel’s surface. The glowing light radiates in a sunburst pattern. Behind the woman is a monochrome painting of a pear tree laden with fruit. Watermark of “Storyfeather” along window frame behind young woman’s head.
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The Vessel Vespertilian
06/05/2026
The Vessel Vespertilian
In the alley behind the factory where they toil, two friends discover something that may lead to their salvation...or to their doom. Genre: Fantasy, Mythology Excerpt:The statue was a depiction of a “vas vespertilio,” an idol carved specifically to be the vessel for containing fundamental powers, specifically the powers of the four elements. Each element was contained in the gemstone that represented it. The ruby contained the power of fire. The sapphire contained the power of water. The emerald contained the power of earth. And the missing diamond had contained the power of air. The Wheel of Fiction Turns. What did it land on this time?Each Season 9 story follows a theme chosen by the Wheel of Fiction. Thirteen spokes. Eight are the themes from previous seasons. One is “Turn Again.” One is a wild card. And three are covered in question marks and will be revealed when the wheel lands on them. See a story trailer and a (satisfying) video of the wheel turning here: This episode landed on PROMPTS. The story was inspired by a prompt about bringing home a bag you find in the street whose contents are life-changing... Find more stories and episodes inspired by creative prompts here: . MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork?Please visit my Store page for info on where you can buy: NEWSLETTERSThe Store page also has sign-up forms for my two email newsletters: Storyfeather Gazette (if you’d like to keep up with the fiction I create) (if you’d like writing tips and guidance from me) Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.) MY FIRST BOOK (yay)Ever wonder how I’ve gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. You can learn it in my book called . It’s now available from Amazon as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. You can also get there from my Store page: CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2022 by Nila L. PatelNarration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music:“Dark lord” by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Intro)“Inspector” by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Outro)“Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro) Music by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Dark Fantasy Studio)“Whispers”“Evidence”“Don’t move”“A story of gold”“Inspector”“To Falgalown”“Scroll of the wind walker”“Dark lord”“The plan”“They follow” All tracks are 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 MarketSound effects from , 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 Nicholas Jeudy and Andrew Sitkov at Find more stories by Nila at Episode Art Description:Digital drawing. A bat mostly resembling the pygmy round-eared bat, three-quarters view of head with mouth slightly open, seen from bent legs up. The bat has two arms bent over his legs with a smooth membrane connecting the arms to his side. Behind these arms rise four pairs of membranous wings. They extend off frame. The bottom pair is watery and translucent. Next up is a pair with rough earthen texture. Next is a flaming pair. And the topmost pair is luminous and wispy. Watermark of “Storyfeather” along membranous part inside of right arm.
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A Brief Case of Dread
05/29/2026
A Brief Case of Dread
A man opens his new briefcase and discovers that something else lies beside his files, something…vast. Genre: Mystery, Mythology Excerpt:“Once,” she started, “the world was filled with different beings than the ones that now fill the world.” They were just as wondrous. And just as terrible. But in different ways. For ways changed with time. As it would come be, it was so in those days as well, that some of these beings were short-lived but numerous, and some were long-lived but few. The longest lived of all were the firstborn. They were born when the world was born. And they would end when the world would end. The Wheel of Fiction Turns. What did it land on this time?Each Season 9 story follows a theme chosen by the Wheel of Fiction. Thirteen spokes. Eight are the themes from previous seasons. One is “Turn Again.” One is a wild card. And three are covered in question marks and will be revealed when the wheel lands on them. See a story trailer and a (satisfying) video of the wheel turning here: This episode landed on DEFINITIONS. The story was inspired by the definition of the word “anthropopathy.” It’s when human emotion is ascribed to an inanimate object. Find more stories and episodes about powerful objects here: . MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork?Please visit my Store page for info on where you can buy: NEWSLETTERSThe Store page also has sign-up forms for my two email newsletters: Storyfeather Gazette (if you’d like to keep up with the fiction I create) (if you’d like writing tips and guidance from me) Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.) MY FIRST BOOK (yay)Ever wonder how I’ve gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. You can learn it in my book called . It’s now available from Amazon as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. You can also get there from my Store page: CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2022 by Nila L. PatelNarration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music:“Negociation” by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Intro)“Infinite Land” by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Outro)“Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro) Music by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Dark Fantasy Studio)“The deal”“Trojan horse”“Men in black”“Under the mask”“In the shadows”“Call of the wild”“Seasons”“Ancien stones (seamless)”“Winter guild”“Runes”“On the way”“The last stand”“Infinite land”“Negociation” All tracks are 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 MarketSound effects from , 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 Nicholas Jeudy and Andrew Sitkov at Find more stories by Nila at Episode Art Description:Digital drawing. A briefcase opening to the left, seen from an angle and tilted up. A tiny toy shaped like a green alien lies inside. The pocket on the inside of the top is decorated with symbols of a sun at center, and at top left and bottom corners, a five-pointed star within the curve of a crescent moon. The case floats in outer space. Nebulous clouds are visible at the corners, and distant clusters of stars. A hazy glowing light emanates from the briefcase and shifts color as it extends out of frame. Watermark of “Storyfeather” along bottom side of briefcase.
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Encounter With Ship 47
05/22/2026
Encounter With Ship 47
A cartography vessel mapping a sector of space that’s expected to contain nothing of interest encounters…something of interest. Genre: Science Fiction, Mystery Excerpt:“This thing is changing by the hour. We may not have time for Vessel 86 to arrive before something even more intense happens.” I walked on a few steps before I realized that my crew mate had stopped short. I turned and walked back to him. “More intense than that?” he asked, pointing out of the nearest porthole. I gaped. The fluttering spirals that we’d become accustomed to had shifted color, darkening in a pattern that was familiar to both of us. That pattern was a word. The word was, “Hello.” The Wheel of Fiction Turns. What did it land on this time?Each Season 9 story follows a theme chosen by the Wheel of Fiction. Thirteen spokes. Eight are the themes from previous seasons. One is “Turn Again.” One is a wild card. And three are covered in question marks and will be revealed when the wheel lands on them. See a story trailer and a (satisfying) video of the wheel turning here: This episode landed on MUSIC. Ooo, one of the mystery spokes has been revealed. I listened to a track called “Dimension of Time” from the soundtrack for a computer game from my youth, “The Dig.” And I had visions of adventure in space... Here’s an earlier episode from this season inspired by music: . MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork?Please visit my Store page for info on where you can buy: NEWSLETTERSThe Store page also has sign-up forms for my two email newsletters: Storyfeather Gazette (if you’d like to keep up with the fiction I create) (if you’d like writing tips and guidance from me) Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.) MY FIRST BOOK (yay)Ever wonder how I’ve gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. You can learn it in my book called . It’s now available from Amazon as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. You can also get there from my Store page: CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2022 by Nila L. PatelNarration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music:“Among the Stars” by ANDREW SITKOV (Intro)“Another World” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro)“Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro) Music by ANDREW SITKOV (MuzStation Game Music)“Stars Talk”“Unknown Terrain”“Freedom”“Dark Side””A Long Way”“Space Discoveries”“First Contact”“Lost in the Dark”“Among the Stars”“Another World” Music by ANDREA BARONI (Cyberleaf)“The Longest Year (no percussion)” All 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 MarketSound effects from , 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 Andrea Baroni and Andrew Sitkov at Find more stories by Nila at Episode Art Description:Digital drawing. Five silhouettes against a window, all face a luminous spiraling phenomenon beyond. At top left, a human in a chair that’s hovering over the heads of the others, in partial right profile, with left hand raised to the window. Below, from right to left. A caterpillar-shaped being sitting on the window ledge, with two antennae raised to the window, tail dangling from the ledge. A being with a squid head, with five tentacles held up against the window, standing on what appears to be three knobby or segmented legs. A human standing with both hands pressed against the glass at head level. A being shaped like a central stalk with fuzzy hair at the top, two pairs of loops protruding from the sides, and knobby plumes rising from the loops. A wall to the left displays some glowing lights and panels. Watermark of “Storyfeather” along window border along right.
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Transdimensional Top Hat
05/15/2026
Transdimensional Top Hat
Hoping to find some inspiration and direction in life, an aimless young woman buys a top hat at the estate sale of a magician. Genre: Mystery, Mythology, Science Fiction Excerpt:Ro checked the bookcases and found some intriguing titles. Animating Your Crafts Finding the Right Writer to Type on Your Haunted Typewriter Philosophy and Alchemy: A Foundation Illusions to Fool the Physical Senses: A Foundation Illusions to Fool the Psychic Senses: A Foundation Love Potions, Snake Oils, and Other Tonic Myths In fact, they all looked intriguing. “Where do I begin?” she thought. The Wheel of Fiction Turns. What did it land on this time?Each Season 9 story follows a theme chosen by the Wheel of Fiction. Thirteen spokes. Eight are the themes from previous seasons. One is “Turn Again.” One is a wild card. And three are covered in question marks and will be revealed when the wheel lands on them. See a story trailer and a (satisfying) video of the wheel turning here: This episode landed on OBJECTS OF POWER. I chose a top hat, which made me think of stage magic, and other kinds of magic. Find more stories and episodes about powerful objects here: . MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork?Please visit my Store page for info on where you can buy: NEWSLETTERS The Store page also has sign-up forms for my two email newsletters: Storyfeather Gazette (if you’d like to keep up with the fiction I create) (if you’d like writing tips and guidance from me) Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.) MY FIRST BOOK (yay)Ever wonder how I’ve gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. You can learn it in my book called . It’s now available from Amazon as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. You can also get there from my Store page: CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2022 by Nila L. PatelNarration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music:“Abstract Vision #3” by ANDREW SITKOV (Intro & Outro)“Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro) Music by ANDREA BARONI (Cyberleaf)“Ground Control”“You Were Always in the Right Place”“Fugue for One Synthetic Heart”“Forest Bathing”“Evolving Cities”“Slightly Across”“Dancing Operators”“March of the Waking Lights” Music by ANDREW SITKOV (MuzStation Game Music)“Abstract Vision #3”“Abstract Vision #2”“Abstract Vision #1”“Abstract Vision #4” All 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 MarketSound effects from , 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 Andrea Baroni and Andrew Sitkov at Find more stories by Nila at Episode Art Description:Digital drawing. A young woman at center seen from knees up, dressed in top hat, ruffled shirt, and a jacket with coattails. She stands facing forward, turned slightly to the right, arms raised and bent, hands flourished. From her right shoulder, a flock of a butterflies fly up to upper left corner, one of them perched on her right index finger. Bottom right corner, waist-high to the young woman, stands a classic style robot made out of blocks and circles, with right arm raised, see from mid-section up. Watermark of “Storyfeather” beneath right collar of jacket.
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Stranded in Shadow
05/08/2026
Stranded in Shadow
When two friends hear a commotion in their mysterious new neighbor's apartment, they go to check, only to find the door open, and the apartment completely empty...well, almost empty. Genre: Mystery, Fantasy Excerpt:The only object in the entire apartment was lying on the tiled kitchen floor. Broken into several pieces. A mug. I could make out a design on one of the larger shards. An eye. A wide open eye, just staring. I felt the hairs on my neck rise. I blinked. A liquid that looked like pink-orange milk was spattered across the tile, as if it spilled from the mug as the mug fell. Had we just walked into a crime scene? The Wheel of Fiction Turns. What did it land on this time?Each Season 9 story follows a theme chosen by the Wheel of Fiction. Thirteen spokes. Eight are the themes from previous seasons. One is “Turn Again.” One is a wild card. And three are covered in question marks and will be revealed when the wheel lands on them. See a story trailer and a (satisfying) video of the wheel turning here: This episode landed on PROMPTS. The prompt I used to inspire this story was a long one. The writer is given a paragraph that starts a story, and challenged to continue and finish it. I read the whole prompt out in the episode’s outro. Prompt Source: 500 Creative Prompts (Publisher: Piccadilly Inc.) Find more stories and episodes that revisit previous stories here: . MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork?Please visit my Store page for info on where you can buy: The Store page also has sign-up forms for my two email newsletters: Storyfeather Gazette (if you’d like to keep up with the fiction I create) (if you’d like writing tips and guidance from me) Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.) MY FIRST BOOK (yay)Ever wonder how I’ve gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. You can learn it in my book called . It’s now available from Amazon as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. You can also get there from my Store page: CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2021 by Nila L. PatelNarration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music:“Under the mask” by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Intro)“Reloaded” by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Outro)“Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro) Music by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Dark Fantasy Studio)“Trojan horse”“Negociation"“DNA”“As it happenned”“Master”“Reloaded”“Mindhunter”“The deal”“Secret agent”“Virtual reality”“Men in black”“Doubts”“Under the mask” All tracks are 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 MarketSound 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 Nicholas Jeudy and Andrew Sitkov at Find more stories by Nila at Episode Art Description:Digital drawing. View down a stairwell, where a person with long hair sits within a shadow with knees drawn up and hands clasped around the left leg. The person is glancing up the stairs. A pool of glowing pink-orange liquid collects on the highest visible stair, trickling down the stairs along the hazy border of the shadow. A door is partly visible at the bottom of the stairs. Watermark of “Storyfeather” along top step.
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Citizen Forsaken
05/01/2026
Citizen Forsaken
A tourist is stranded after a mysterious incident destroys all the paths leading to the tourist’s home, a seemingly identical city that once existed just beyond the surface of a mirror. Genre: Fantastical Mystery Excerpt:“I’ll be damned,” I heard a voice say. My roommate’s voice. And she…saw me. She saw me vanish. She saw me reappear. She saw me without stripes on. She saw my fluted ears peaking from under my indigo hair. She saw the copper shimmer and the green gleam of my skin. She saw my irises, round but spinning slowly, almost imperceptibly, like the minute hand of a clock. The Wheel of Fiction Turns. What did it land on this time?Each Season 9 story follows a theme chosen by the Wheel of Fiction. Thirteen spokes. Eight are the themes from previous seasons. One is “Turn Again.” One is a wild card. And three are covered in question marks and will be revealed when the wheel lands on them. See a story trailer and a (satisfying) video of the wheel turning here: This episode landed on PROMPTS. The prompt I used to inspire this story was to list five facts about my character that no one else knew. Find more stories and episodes that revisit previous stories here: . MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork?Please visit my Store page for info on where you can buy: The Store page also has sign-up forms for my two email newsletters: Storyfeather Gazette (if you’d like to keep up with the fiction I create) (if you’d like writing tips and guidance from me by email) Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.) MY FIRST BOOK (yay)Ever wonder how I’ve gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. You can learn it in my book called . It’s now available from Amazon as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. You can also get there from my Store page: CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2021 by Nila L. PatelNarration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music:“Abstract Vision #2” by ANDREW SITKOV (Intro)“Abstract Vision #3” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro)“Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro) Music by TAO & SOUND“80s Synth Ambient 01 C” “Cry No More – Intro”“Cry No More – (A) Melody Loop”“U Never Had to Exist – Intro”“U Never Had to Exist – (A) Melody Loop” Music by ANDREW SITKOV (MuzStation Game Music)“Abstract Vision #2”“Abstract Vision #3”“Abstract Vision #4”“Abstract Vision #6” Music by CHRIS LOGSDON“Level 1”“Level 6”“Level 7”“Level 4” All tracks are part of a music and sound effects bundles I purchased from Humble Bundle and sourced from GameDev Market. Music by Tao & Sound, Chris Logsdon, and Andrew Sitkov is licensed from GameDev MarketChanges made to the musical tracks? Just cropping of some to align with my narration. Find more music by Tao & Sound, Chris Logsdon, and Andrew Sitkov at Find more stories by Nila at Episode Art Description:Digital drawing. Center left, a humanoid figure seen from waist-up and in right profile reaches out with the right arm toward a ball of light surrounded by hazy glow at top right corner. The figure has six digits on their hand and an elongated ear that rises into their flowing hair and above their head. Bottom right, dark hazy shapes of skyscrapers and high-rises at night. The sky appears filled with iridescent clouds. Ghostly afterimages of the figure appear around the figure. Watermark of “Storyfeather” along the figure’s outstretched forearm.
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King Midian and His Glove of Gold
04/24/2026
King Midian and His Glove of Gold
An elven traveler grants a king a priceless power in return for an equally priceless treasure. Genre: Fairy Tale Excerpt:The elven traveler leaned closer and whispered to the girl. “What kind of life can he give you? Closed off and cloistered? Stuffed into corsets? I can give you a life of mischief and adventure.” The Wheel of Fiction Turns. What did it land on this time?Each Season 9 story follows a theme chosen by the Wheel of Fiction. Thirteen spokes. Eight are the themes from previous seasons. One is “Turn Again.” One is a wild card. And three are covered in question marks and will be revealed when the wheel lands on them. See a story trailer and a (satisfying) video of the wheel turning here: This episode landed on PROMPTS. Finish the sentence, “I wish I could…” was the prompt I used to inspire this story. Find more stories and episodes that revisit previous stories here: . MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork?Please visit my Store page for info on where you can buy: The Store page also has sign-up forms for my two email newsletters: Storyfeather Gazette (if you’d like to keep up with the fiction I create) (if you’d like writing tips and guidance from me) Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.) MY FIRST BOOK (yay)Ever wonder how I’ve gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. You can learn it in my book called . It’s now available from Amazon as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. You can also get there from my Store page: CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2022 by Nila L. PatelNarration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music:“Elves” by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Intro)“Compass” by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Outro)“Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro) Music by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Dark Fantasy Studio)“Scroll of the wind walker”“Elves”“Faeries”“A story of gold”“Illusions”“Compass”“Winter guild”“White river”“Seasons”“Lonely day”“Written in stones”“Fight with king”“The plan” All tracks are 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 MarketSound effects from and GameDevMarketChanges made to the musical tracks? Just cropping of some to align with my narration. Fun fact: Nicholas Jeudy has a track called “Midian.” But it didn’t fit this episode. It’s a scary one. Maybe for one of October’s episodes? Find more music by Nicholas Jeudy and Andrew Sitkov at Find more stories by Nila at Episode Art Description:Digital drawing. At center, the standing figure of a young woman made of gold, facing left in three-quarters profile, with right arm outstretched in front of her, left arm bent to the side, and mouth parted. Another woman, in left profile facing left, has fallen to her knees and has her arms wrapped around the golden woman, head bent, eyes closed, and mouth hanging open. They are in a field or a garden of lavender and daisies. A few flowers at the margins appear golden. The daylight sky overhead is full of wispy clouds. Watermark of “Storyfeather” along the golden woman’s outstretched arm.
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Diamond Dreamt of Rose
04/18/2026
Diamond Dreamt of Rose
A cursed young woman seeks the aid of a queen who walks through dreams to reach a sister trapped in eternal sleep. Genre: Fairy Tale Excerpt:“Turn back,” the queen said. “I want no curses in my kingdom.” Clara explained as quickly as she could. “I am not the only one who is cursed. My sister. My husband…” “And it was one who cursed you all?” “He taunted me. He told me that what I love would be come what he loves. And what he loves best is treasure.” The Wheel of Fiction Turns. What did it land on this time?Each Season 9 story follows a theme chosen by the Wheel of Fiction. Thirteen spokes. Eight are the themes from previous seasons. One is “Turn Again.” One is a wild card. And three are covered in question marks and will be revealed when the wheel lands on them. See a story trailer and a (satisfying) video of the wheel turning here: This episode landed on REVISITATION. I revisit a couple of characters from familiar fairy tales. Find more stories and episodes that revisit previous stories here: . MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork?Please visit my Store page for info on where you can buy: The Store page also has sign-up forms for my two email newsletters: Storyfeather Gazette (if you’d like to keep up with the fiction I create) (if you’d like writing tips and guidance from me) Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.) MY FIRST BOOK (yay)Ever wonder how I’ve gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. You can learn it in my book called . It’s now available from Amazon as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. You can also get there from my Store page: CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2022 by Nila L. PatelNarration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music:“To Falgalown” by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Intro)“Elders wisdom” by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Outro)“Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro) Music by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Dark Fantasy Studio)“In the shadows”“Don’t move”“Ancien stones”“A band in the inn”“Fallen leaves”“To Falgalown”“Elders wisdom”“Into wild lands”“Call of the wild”“Flames on ice”“Dark lord”“A story of gold”“Shadows and flames” All tracks are 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 MarketSound effects from and GameDevMarketVocal effects created with 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 facing and looking forward, from shoulders up. She wears a cloak fastened by a cloak pin attached to a brooch made of a gemstone shaped like a red rose with two leaves. Rose leaves extend down from the top of frame in background, and lie along the bottom of frame at foreground. At bottom of frame is the outlined silhouette of a woman in right profile, who is lying down with a hand lying on her stomach. Watermark of “Storyfeather” along the young woman’s left shoulder.
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Only Fools Prevail
04/10/2026
Only Fools Prevail
In a realm where the learned are held at the highest esteem, a fool is called upon to challenge a trickster. Genre: Fairy Tale Excerpt:“I visit you because I am curious.” “I think it’s because you want to be the first trickster who understands a fool.” The trickster laughed. “My dear Sovereign, no one amuses me as you do. But I must tell you. To a trickster, everyone is a fool.” The Wheel of Fiction Turns. What did it land on this time?Each Season 9 story follows a theme chosen by the Wheel of Fiction. Thirteen spokes. Eight are the themes from previous seasons. One is “Turn Again.” One is a wild card. And three are covered in question marks and will be revealed when the wheel lands on them. See a story trailer and a (satisfying) video of the wheel turning here: This episode landed on CHALLENGE. The character faces a challenge that they are too foolish to face. Find more stories and episodes that revisit previous stories here: . MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork?Please visit my Store page for info on where you can buy: The Store page also has sign-up forms for my two email newsletters: Storyfeather Gazette (if you’d like to keep up with the fiction I create) (if you’d like writing tips and guidance from me) Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.) MY FIRST BOOK (yay)Ever wonder how I’ve gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. You can learn it in my book called . It’s now available from Amazon as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. You can also get there from my Store page: CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2022 by Nila L. PatelNarration, 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”“Sinning Tavern”“A Bitter Hope”“Encounter of Misdeeds”“Lingering Evil”“A Tale of Peace” Music by ANDREW SITKOV (MuzStation Game Music)“Adventure Track #1”“Knight Rising”“Journey into Fog”“Medieval Track #2”“Medieval Theme 4”“Medieval Theme 5” All tracks are part of a music and sound effects bundles I purchased from Humble Bundle and sourced from GameDev Market. Music by Jonathan Shaw and Andrew Sitkov is licensed from GameDev MarketChanges made to the musical tracks? Just cropping of some to align with my narration. Find more music by Jonathan Shaw and Andrew Sitkov at Find more music by Jonathan Shaw at Find more stories by Nila at Episode Art Description:Digital drawing. A composite image of two faces with a soft diagonal border between them, cutting from bottom left to top right. At top seen in left profile is a face looking down and having a pleasant almost smiling expression, short curly hair, and a high loose collar with edges curling down. At bottom is a face in three-quarters profile facing right, looking forward with a distant dreamy expression, short wavy hair, and a straight collar, wearing a hoop earring. Watermark of “Storyfeather” at bottom left, following the diagonal border.
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A Realm Without Rain
04/03/2026
A Realm Without Rain
A visitor from another realm encounters an overwhelming and mysterious phenomenon that bears further investigation, rain. Genre: Fairy Tale Excerpt:“When I was young, my mother told me a story about the rain. I was afraid of it, you see. And what she told me didn’t help much with that.” He winked an eye at me. “My mother was quick to embrace and kiss her children, but she wasn’t one to coddle or lie to us.” I found myself leaning forward. “What did she say?” “There are great beings who live in the sky. When enough of these beings weep, their tears fall to the earth as rain.” The Wheel of Fiction Turns. What did it land on this time?Each Season 9 story follows a theme chosen by the Wheel of Fiction. Thirteen spokes. Eight are the themes from previous seasons. One is “Turn Again.” One is a wild card. And three are covered in question marks and will be revealed when the wheel lands on them. See a story trailer and a (satisfying) video of the wheel turning here: This episode landed on ELEMENTS. The story is about rain, regular rain made of…water! Find more stories and episodes that revisit previous stories here: . MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork?Please visit my Store page for info on where you can buy: The Store page also has sign-up forms for my two email newsletters: Storyfeather Gazette (if you’d like to keep up with the fiction I create) (if you’d like writing tips and guidance from me) Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.) MY FIRST BOOK (yay)Ever wonder how I’ve gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. You can learn it in my book called . It’s now available from Amazon as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. You can also get there from my Store page: CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2021 by Nila L. PatelNarration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music:“Ice Cavern” by BENJAMIN CARR (Intro & Outro)“Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro) Music by BENJAMIN CARR (Scythuz)“Labyrinth”“Miscellaneous Battle Theme 3”“Underwater Temple”“Ice Cavern”“Mausoleum” Music by ANDREW SITKOV (MuzStation Game Music)“Medieval Theme 5”“Medieval Theme 1”“Secrets of Kingdom”“Magic Within” All tracks are 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 MarketSound effects from and GameDevMarketChanges 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 stories by Nila at Episode Art Description:Digital drawing. Silhouette of a hooded figure seen from the back and from waist up, standing in front of a large window with twelve panes. Two glowing translucent wings, delicate like a fly’s, emerge from the figure’s back, directed downward. The window is framed with dark fuzzy curtains. Outside, gray clouds loom overhead. A few spots of light and hazy shapes are visible past a haze of rain, falling at an angle. A few drops and trickles of water appear on the window glass. Watermark of “Storyfeather” near bottom between the figure’s wings.
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Forge of the Forsaker
03/27/2026
Forge of the Forsaker
Even before the mountain began to rumble, one mortal had begun to doubt his decadent gods. Genre: Mythology Excerpt:We are descended from a powerful people. So it is said. The most powerful our world has ever known. Their might unmatched. Their domain unending. Their eyes all-seeing. I am nothing next to them. I am a blade of grass underfoot. A mayfly blinking in and out of existence. A mortal. But today I will discover if there are forces in the world mightier than the gods. For today is the day I bring them down. The Wheel of Fiction Turns. What did it land on this time?Each Season 9 story follows a theme chosen by the Wheel of Fiction. Thirteen spokes. Eight are the themes from previous seasons. One is “Turn Again.” One is a wild card. And three are covered in question marks and will be revealed when the wheel lands on them. See a story trailer and a (satisfying) video of the wheel turning here: This episode landed on REVISITATION. I’m revisiting a theme from earlier stories, mortal defying the gods. Find more stories and episodes that revisit previous stories here: . MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork?Please visit my Store page for info on where you can buy: The Store page also has sign-up forms for my two email newsletters: Storyfeather Gazette (if you’d like to keep up with the fiction I create) (if you’d like writing tips and guidance from me) Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.) MY FIRST BOOK (yay)Ever wonder how I’ve gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. You can learn it in my book called . It’s now available from Amazon as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. You can also get there from my Store page: CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2022 by Nila L. PatelNarration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music:“Rage” by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Intro & Outro)“Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro) Music by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Dark Fantasy Studio)“Ancient gods”“On the way”“The forest”“To Falgalown”“Shadow forest”“A story of gold”“Compass”“Burn the sky”“Flames on ice”“Rage”“Infinite land” Music by ANDREW SITKOV (MuzStation Game Music)“Lyric Voices #2”“Lyrics Voices #1”“Epic Battle #1 (Looped)”“Lyric Voices #5” All tracks are 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 MarketSound 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 Nicholas Jeudy and Andrew Sitkov at Find more stories by Nila at Episode Art Description:Digital drawing. Bottom half of frame, a human figure with dark red skin is seen from waist up stands before a rock face. A network of glowing vessels cover the skin. The figure is covered in black smoke so that only one eye is partly visible, and portions of the arms and waist. The right arm is raised, hand in a fist. Glowing yellow spikes of light emanate from the fist. The left arm is bent in front, gripping a chain that is connected to the waist. Through the smoke, more chains are just visible attached to the waist. Glowing streams of lava and gray-white smoke run down the rock face around the figure. Watermark of “Storyfeather” on rock face along the raised arm.
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Queen Niyami
03/20/2026
Queen Niyami
Troubled by the tragic tale of a queen, who suffered because of a quarrel between two gods, three children question and alter the story. Genre: Mythology Excerpt:For the thing that lurched from shadow to shadow had been summoned by godly powers and imbued with godly powers. As it passed, it left behind a trail of slime that smelled of sulfur and rot. So the guards had no trouble in finding it. What they could not do was stop it. The Wheel of Fiction Turns. What did it land on this time?Each Season 9 story follows a theme chosen by the Wheel of Fiction. Thirteen spokes. Eight are the themes from previous seasons. One is “Turn Again.” One is a wild card. And three are covered in question marks and will be revealed when the wheel lands on them. See a story trailer and a (satisfying) video of the wheel turning here: This episode landed on ELEMENTS. Water is the element featured in this story. Find more stories and episodes centered on the elements (and senses) here: . MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork?Please visit my Store page for info on where you can buy: The Store page also has sign-up forms for my two email newsletters: Storyfeather Gazette (if you’d like to keep up with the fiction I create) (if you’d like writing tips and guidance from me) Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.) MY FIRST BOOK (yay)Ever wonder how I’ve gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. You can learn it in my book called . It’s now available from Amazon as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. You can also get there from my Store page: CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2022 by Nila L. PatelNarration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music:“Captain’s tribute” by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Intro & Outro)“Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro) Music by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Dark Fantasy Studio)“Northern dusk”“Dark fields”“Fallen leaves”“Dungeon of shadows”“For the king”“Shadow forest”“Deep”“Sacrifice”“The ocean takes it all”“In the shadows”“Emblem”“A last prayer”“Captain’s tribute”“Leviathan” All tracks are 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 MarketSound effects from , 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 Nicholas Jeudy and Andrew Sitkov at Find more stories by Nila at Episode Art Description:Digital drawing. A creature with the front half of a woman and the bottom half of a shark. She’s underwater. Foreground, a disembodied eye trailing a nerve stalk lies on the floor of the body of water in which the creature is floating. She faces forward with both hands planted on the floor as if doing a push-up. Her right eye is missing. The socket bleeds. Her open mouth is filled with shark’s teeth, and part of a second mouth appears to be growing out of her first and under her right cheek. She wears gold jewelry, metal cuffs, and a scarf wrapped upon her head that flutters slightly in the water. Her tail is visible bending towards the right. Watermark of “Storyfeather” along edge of tail fin.
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The Last Night of Grief
03/13/2026
The Last Night of Grief
A philosopher, a mage, and a swordsman are sent on an impossible quest from which they know they will not return alive. Genre: Mythology Excerpt:The philosopher felt her heart go still. She felt the cold steel of the swordsman’s sword quivering by her right side. She felt the warm spark of the mage’s magic prickling by her left side. In that moment, and none other since, she had wished her friends would unleash their might and fury… The Wheel of Fiction Turns. What did it land on this time?Each Season 9 story follows a theme chosen by the Wheel of Fiction. Thirteen spokes. Eight are the themes from previous seasons. One is “Turn Again.” One is a wild card. And three are covered in question marks and will be revealed when the wheel lands on them. See a story trailer and a (satisfying) video of the wheel turning here: This episode landed on CREATURES. Find more stories and episodes about creatures here: . MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork?Please visit my Store page for info on where you can buy: The Store page also has sign-up forms for my two email newsletters: Storyfeather Gazette (if you’d like to keep up with the fiction I create) (if you’d like writing tips and guidance from me) Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.) MY FIRST BOOK (yay)Ever wonder how I’ve gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. You can learn it in my book called . It’s now available from Amazon as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. You can also get there from my Store page: CREDITS Story: “” Copyright © 2022 by Nila L. PatelNarration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music:“Flames on ice” by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Intro)“Haven” by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Outro)“Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro) Music by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Dark Fantasy Studio)“Whispers"“Scroll of the wind walker”“Wide place”“Fallen leaves (seamless)”“To Falgalown”“Signs of desolation”“The last stand”“Adventure”“Haven”“Runes”“Compass”“In the shadows”“Flames on ice” Music by Nicholas Jeudy and Andrew Sitkov is licensed from GameDev MarketSound effects from , 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 Nicholas Jeudy and Andrew Sitkov at Find more stories by Nila at Episode Art Description:Digital drawing. Facing forward stands a creature with three dog-like heads with different fur colors. The heads emerge from serpent-like necks attached to a central body from which the top heads of three legs are visible. All eyes are glowing. All the snouts are contracted as if growling, mouths parted, revealing fangs. All ears are perked up. A forked tongue emerges from the head at right. Snake-like fangs drip a drop of venom from the head at left. Behind and above the heads, an armored segmented body is visible extending up out of frame. Extending down from top left of frame is a segmented spiked tail curling upward. Behind the creature is the opening of a cave. Rectangular image is made square with top and bottom borders that reflect blurred versions of the faces in the main image. Watermark of “Storyfeather” on cave wall, along right side of torso.
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Nine Gods in Masquerade
03/06/2026
Nine Gods in Masquerade
The story is told of how nine little gods came to be honored at a feast where they dared not show their faces. Genre: Mythology Excerpt:The new mortal-made masks were so fantastical and magical that they could not easily be distinguished from the masks of the gods. A few called it blasphemy. (For we humans can be fools this way, don’t you agree? Seeking and seeking for wonder, and fearing it when we find it.) The Wheel of Fiction Turns. What did it land on this time?Each Season 9 story follows a theme chosen by the Wheel of Fiction. Thirteen spokes. Eight are the themes from previous seasons. One is “Turn Again.” One is a wild card. And three are covered in question marks and will be revealed when the wheel lands on them. See a story trailer and a (satisfying) video of the wheel turning here: This episode landed on a mystery spoke that was revealed to be MUSIC. I rambled through my music and found a track that inspired this story. MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork?Please visit my Store page for info on where you can buy: The Store page also has sign-up forms for my two email newsletters: Storyfeather Gazette (if you’d like to keep up with the fiction I create) (if you’d like writing tips and guidance from me) Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.) MY FIRST BOOK (yay)Ever wonder how I’ve gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. You can learn it in my book called . It’s now available from Amazon as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. You can also get there from my Store page: CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2022 by Nila L. PatelNarration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music:“Medieval fiesta” by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Intro)“Donjon keeper (bonus track)” by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Outro)“Haven” by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Outro)“Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro) Music by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Dark Fantasy Studio)“Oinions”“Oinions (second part)”“Sand of time (bonus track)”“City of magic”“Joy”“Dragon style”“Donjon monster”“Donjon keeper (bonus track)”“The harbor”“Snake charmer”“Jesters dance”“In the shadows”“Shadows and flames”“Haven”“Medieval fiesta” All tracks are 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 MarketChanges 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. An empty masquerade mask facing forward with several asymmetrical elements. At center bridge of nose, a seashell motif. At left of image the top corner of the mask appears to be burning in a sparkling flame, and part of the mask appears to be vaporizing. At bottom is a small chainmail section from which there hangs a row of teardrop pieces dangling from thin strings. Within each eye hole is a star-filled sky motif. The right eye hole is framed with a tiled or scaled border. The left eye is surrounded by a vine motif. At right of image a feather and wing motif drops from the bottom of the mask. Along the side and extending up in a branching tree. A few leaves sprout from a few branches. Two flowers are set beside the tree and above the left eye. A dragonfly-like insect is perched at the base of the tree with two insect wings extending out and two feathers emerging from the bottom. Watermark of “Storyfeather” along bottom edge below right eyehole.
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Through a Sky Gray
02/27/2026
Through a Sky Gray
In a realm cursed to lie under a gray veil, one man accepts a job patrolling a neighborhood to watch for unauthorized breaches. Genre: Fantasy Excerpt:He had given up on his childhood fantasy when he realized that people had already found ways to break the curse, and had tried those ways and failed. He had given up when he learned that some of the ways had never been tried and never would be, because the cost was too high. And over the generations, more and more people believed that the gray veil was a blessing, not a curse. A protection, not an oppression. The Wheel of Fiction Turns. What did it land on this time?Each Season 9 story follows a theme chosen by the Wheel of Fiction. Thirteen spokes. Eight are the themes from previous seasons. One is “Turn Again.” One is a wild card. And three are covered in question marks and will be revealed when the wheel lands on them. See a story trailer and a (satisfying) video of the wheel turning here: This episode landed on PROMPTS. I wrote the story based on a writing prompt. Find more stories and episodes where a prompt inspired the story here: . MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork?Please visit my Store page for info on where you can buy: The Store page also has sign-up forms for my two email newsletters: Storyfeather Gazette (if you’d like to keep up with the fiction I create) (if you’d like writing tips and guidance from me) Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.) MY FIRST BOOK (yay)Ever wonder how I’ve gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. You can learn it in my book called . It’s now available from Amazon as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. You can also get there from my Store page: CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2022 by Nila L. PatelNarration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music:“Infinite land” by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Intro)“Don’t move” by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Outro)“Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro) Music by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Dark Fantasy Studio)“A story of gold”“A band in the inn”“Written in stones”“The village near the lake”“On the way”“White river”“Don’t move”“Back in the village”“Fallen leaves”“Signs of desolation”“Elders wisdom”“Compass”“Infinite land” All tracks are 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 MarketSound effects from , GameDevMarketChanges 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 painting. Bottom half, a variety of wildflowers and grass. Top half, a solid gray expanse is split at the middle by a bright glowing light at top that streams down and expands to the sides to encompass the wildflowers below. Watermark of “Storyfeather” blends with the grass at left.
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Kairos and the Phantom
02/20/2026
Kairos and the Phantom
The terrifying night phantoms that haunt a once-forbidden wood are never seen by day, until one morning when an ordinary man encounters a phantom trapped in the sunlight. Genre: Fantasy, Mythology Excerpt:Something terrible had come into the world. Something evil. Invisible, intangible. Some corruption that could not be perceived. And therefore could not be fought. By the time it had a grip on someone, it was too late. The corruption seeped into every part of that person, defiling their heart, twisting their thoughts, draining the very life out of their body. No land was spared. No person was spared, no matter how pure, how honorable, how fit of body, how courageous of heart. No place was hidden from this corruption. The Wheel of Fiction Turns. What did it land on this time?Each Season 9 story follows a theme chosen by the Wheel of Fiction. Thirteen spokes. Eight are the themes from previous seasons. One is “Turn Again.” One is a wild card. And three are covered in question marks and will be revealed when the wheel lands on them. See a story trailer and a (satisfying) video of the wheel turning here: This episode landed on REVISITATION. I revisit the concept of night phantoms. Here are earlier episodes featuring them. Find more stories and episodes where the drawing inspired the story here: . MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork?Please visit my Store page for info on where you can buy: The Store page also has sign-up forms for my two email newsletters: Storyfeather Gazette (if you’d like to keep up with the fiction I create) (if you’d like writing tips and guidance from me) Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.) MY FIRST BOOK (yay)Ever wonder how I’ve gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. You can learn it in my book called . It’s now available from Amazon as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. You can also get there from my Store page: CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2021 by Nila L. PatelNarration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music:“Peacefull place” by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Intro)“Northern dusk” by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Outro)“Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro) Music by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Dark Fantasy Studio)“Deep”“The last stand”“Between two worlds”“Dark fields”“Emblem”“Shadow forest”“The forest”“Ancient gods”“Seasons”“Lonely day”“Peacefull place”“Northern dusk”“Home” All tracks are 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 MarketVocal effects created with 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. At right, a man in medieval style clothing stands amid patches of grass and looks shocked. His brows are raised and he holds his right hand over his mouth as he gazes at the figure to the left, a man with a gray complexion bowing as he catches an apple with his left hand. The bowing man is surrounded by a wispy glowing cloak, and the colors of his clothing appear to be bleeding into the cloak. At his right foot is a platter of food. A stone sits on or in his left foot. Part of a stream is visible behind the man at right. Watermark of “Storyfeather” along the inner edge of the long vest worn by the man at right. The rectangular image is made square with top and bottom borders that display blurred sections of the main image.
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Garden of the Peculiar
02/13/2026
Garden of the Peculiar
A person struggling with heartbreak is drawn into the history of a garden filled with morbid beauty. Genre: Fantasy Excerpt:Branches terminating in skulls. Transparent petals whose vessels glow white as bleached bone in the dark. Bright yellow leaves whose soft serrated edges exude a dark red liquid that drips and pools and stains the ground like the signs of a crime scene. Such sights could I have seen in the greenhouse of gruesome growths. The courtyard of the maverick alchemist. The garden of the peculiar. The Wheel of Fiction Turns. What did it land on this time?Each Season 9 story follows a theme chosen by the Wheel of Fiction. Thirteen spokes. Eight are the themes from previous seasons. One is “Turn Again.” One is a wild card. And three are covered in question marks and will be revealed when the wheel lands on them. This episode landed on TURN AGAIN, and when I turned the wheel again, it landed on a Mystery Spoke…DRAW!!! This means I draw first, then write the story based on that drawing. See a story trailer and a (satisfying) video of the wheel turning here: Find more stories and episodes where the drawing inspired the story here: MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork?Please visit my Store page for info on where you can buy: The Store page also has sign-up forms for my two email newsletters: Storyfeather Gazette (if you’d like to keep up with the fiction I create) (if you’d like writing tips and guidance from me) Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.) MY FIRST BOOK (yay)Ever wonder how I’ve gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. You can learn it in my book called . It’s now available from Amazon as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. You can also get there from my Store page: CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2022 by Nila L. PatelNarration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music:“At Night” by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Intro)“Song Visiting Her Forest” by ALBERT FERNANDEZ (Outro)“Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro) Music by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Dark Fantasy Studio)“Creatures of the night”“At night”“Whispers”“Evidence”“Witches” Music by ALBERT FERNANDEZ (Audio Alchemist, Potion Studio)“Song Mistery”“Song Painful Memories Loop”“Song Visiting Her Forest”“Atmosphere Persecution Danger Loop” All tracks are part of a music and sound effects bundles I purchased from Humble Bundle and sourced from GameDev Market. Music by Albert Fernandez, Nicholas Jeudy, and Andrew Sitkov is licensed from GameDev MarketSound 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 Nicholas Jeudy, Albert Fernandez, and Andrew Sitkov at Find more stories by Nila at Episode Art Description:Digital drawing. Composite. At center, a flower with three petals shaped like teardrops, one petal at top, two below, each with long tips that extend out of frame. The petals’ coloring combined to form the face of a monkey. Behind and at right are bright and shadowy overlapping outlines and silhouettes of a stem with branches that terminate in skull shapes. Behind and below the main flower is a smaller flower with a monkey face tilted to the right, its monochrome color fading into the background. Behind and at left, depicted in glowing monochrome is a flower that appears like a figure wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a flowing cloak. Behind this glowing figure at left is another silhouette of the skull shapes. Watermark of “Storyfeather” along the edge of petal at right.
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Outer City Magician
02/06/2026
Outer City Magician
An uncertified magician, who’s not allowed to cast enchantments in the city proper, finds odd jobs to do in the outer city. Genre: Fantasy Excerpt:I got into this business at the wrong time. Now that huge factories could crank out standardized magic components that anyone could use, without even a basic understanding of the primary forces and how to shape them, not too many people were interested in “hand-crafted artisan” magic. That’s what the kids called it now. In my grandpa’s day, it was just called…magic. The Wheel of Fiction Turns. What did it land on this time?Each Season 9 story follows a theme chosen by the Wheel of Fiction. Thirteen spokes. Eight are the themes from previous seasons. One is “Turn Again.” One is a wild card. And three are covered in question marks and will be revealed when the wheel lands on them. This episode landed on REVISITATION. See a story trailer and a (satisfying) video of the wheel turning here: Find more stories and episodes featuring this theme here: . MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork?Please visit my Store page for info on where you can buy: The Store page also has sign-up forms for my two email newsletters: Storyfeather Gazette (if you’d like to keep up with the fiction I create) (if you’d like writing tips and guidance from me) Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.) 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 from Amazon as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. You can also get there from my Store page: CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2022 by Nila L. PatelNarration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music:“Shady Town” by CHRIS LOGSDON (Intro & Outro)“Medieval Theme 5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro)“Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro) Music by CHRIS LOGSDON“Whimsical Town”“Shady Town”“Haunted Town”“Desert Town”“Mystical Town” Music by ANDREW SITKOV (MuzStation Game Music)“Medieval Theme 5”“Magic Within”“Medieval Track #1”“Adventure Track #1 (looped)”“Casual Theme #2”“Casual Theme #1” All tracks are part of a music and sound effects bundles I purchased from Humble Bundle and sourced from GameDev Market. Music by Andrew Sitkov and Chris Logsdon is licensed from GameDev MarketSound 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 and Chris Logsdon at Find more stories by Nila at Episode Art Description:Digital drawing. At center, a person seen from waist up, wearing a coat with a wide collar, a vest and shiny necklace, holding bent arms out to the sides, palms up, and looking up with a crooked smile. A tall pointed black hat sits on the right palm, which is surrounded by a glow. Three bees are hovering above the person’s head. A wispy glowing line surrounded by tiny glowing balls seeps from the tip of the hat and curves around the bees. Watermark of “Storyfeather” along outside of the person’s upper right arm.
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Angel at the Carnival
01/30/2026
Angel at the Carnival
A dog and a boy wander through a carnival. One of them is terrifying. One of them is sweet. Guess which is which. Genre: Fantasy Excerpt:“There’s a pit bull in the ball pit!” someone cried. The children saw Angel, and they began to flee. Angel opened his mouth enough to bare his teeth, but not enough to use those teeth. Children screamed and flapped their arms and were pulled up out of the pit by the scruff of their shirts. Little Sam was somehow oblivious to the mayhem. The Wheel of Fiction Turns. What did it land on this time?Each Season 9 story follows a theme chosen by the Wheel of Fiction. Thirteen spokes. Eight are the themes from previous seasons. One is “Turn Again.” One is a wild card. And three are covered in question marks and will be revealed when the wheel lands on them. This episode landed on CHALLENGE. See a story trailer and a (satisfying) video of the wheel turning here: . Find more stories and episodes featuring this theme here: . PIRANHA-DOG MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring Angel, the piranha-dog?Here’s the direct link: Please visit my Store page for up-to-date info on where you can buy merchandise featuring my artwork: The Store page also has sign-up forms for my two email newsletters: Storyfeather Gazette (if you’d like to keep up with the fiction I create) (if you’d like writing tips and guidance from me) Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.) 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 from Amazon as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. You can also get there from my Store page: CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2022 by Nila L. PatelNarration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music:“Experiment (Electronic Rock Theme)” by ANDREW SITKOV (Intro)“Medieval Theme 5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro)“Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro) Music by ANDREW SITKOV (MuzStation Game Music)“Abstract Vision #3"“Abstract Vision #9”“Medieval Theme 5”“Army of Death”“Casual Theme #2”“Experiment (Electronic Rock Theme)”“Casual Funny Track (looped)”“Loop #5”“Loop #3”“Evil is Near”“Scary Theme #3”“Epic Drums (Looped)”“Heart of Warrior NEW (Lyric Part Version 1)”“Revival of Hero”“Heart of Warrior NEW (Lyric Part Version 2)” All tracks are 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 MarketSound 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 at Find more stories by Nila at Episode Art Description:Digital drawing. Two figures at center. Left, a toddler boy wearing overalls with a patch at the chest bearing an image of the hand-horns sign. The boy’s right hand is outstretched and is conjuring a cloud of cotton candy. His other arm is bent at his side. Right, an animal that appears to be half-dog and half-fish. The dog-like body is sitting up. The fish-like head is turned to the side with mouth open, displaying piranha teeth and a pointy outstretched tongue. The creature’s eyes are red. It has a long tail bearing fins, ending in a caudal fin. The creature wears a studded collar with a tag that reads “Angel.” Behind them is the hazy shape of a Ferris wheel with glowing lights. Watermark of “Storyfeather” along the boy’s right side.
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Isle of the Fairy Ring
01/24/2026
Isle of the Fairy Ring
A folklorist is swept up in a journey to find the proof that supports her seemingly preposterous notion about porcupines and fairy tales. Genre: Fairy Tale Excerpt:Tommie’s conjecture concerned the many fairy tales where a sudden growth of thorny vines encompassed a tower or a castle to protect, or more likely imprison, a young woman possessing some degree of power—a princess of surpassing beauty, say, or a sorceress. That growth was typically attributed to a magic spell cast by an evil witch or jealous warlock. Tommie allowed that magic and wickedness may have been involved, or not. Either way, the wild thorny thickets that held back princes were cast out by a creature. “Have you ever heard of the prickly vine porcupine?” The Wheel of Fiction Turns. What did it land on this time?Each Season 9 story follows a theme chosen by the Wheel of Fiction. Thirteen spokes. Eight are the themes from previous seasons. One is “Turn Again.” One is a wild card. And three are covered in question marks and will be revealed when the wheel lands on them. This episode landed on CREATURES. See a story trailer and a (satisfying) video of the wheel turning here: Find more stories and episodes featuring this theme here: . MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork?Please visit my Store page for info on where you can buy: The Store page also has sign-up forms for my two email newsletters: Storyfeather Gazette (if you’d like to keep up with the fiction I create) (if you’d like writing tips and guidance from me) Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.) 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 from Amazon as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. You can also get there from my Store page: CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2022 by Nila L. PatelNarration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music:“Quizitive” by LEE ROSEVERE (Intro)“All the Answers” by LEE ROSEVERE (Outro)“Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro) Music by LEE ROSEVERE“Awkward Silences Version b”“All the Answers”“Small Steps”“Betrayal”“Expectations”“Not Alone”“Heat Haze”“Quizitive”“Puzzle Pieces”“Making a Change”“Awkward Silences Version a” Track by Andrew Sitkov is 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 MarketMusic by Lee Rosevere is licensed under 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 at Find more music by Lee Rosevere at and Find more stories by Nila at Episode Art Description:Digital drawing. A porcupine with an array of glowing greenish quills, facing and looking forward, seen from the right flank. The wispy shapes of yellow and purple mushrooms surround the porcupine, suggesting the shape of a ring. At top right, there floats a bright glow, surrounded by hazy pink light. Watermark of “Storyfeather” along the inner part of the porcupine’s left foreleg. Rectangular image made square with top and bottom borders that display blurred sections of the main image.
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The Last Magnificent Seahorse
01/16/2026
The Last Magnificent Seahorse
A humble seahorse reconstructs his form by studying his fellow fish, and emerges as the most magnificent creature to grace the sea. Genre: Mythology, Fable Excerpt:“We are only one of many different kinds of horses,” his mother said. “And all of us, the ones who fly through storm, the ones who canter on land, the ones who wander in dreams, we all came from one place, the sea. We all came from the first horses, who dwelt in the sea, and dwell there still, though they haven’t been seen in many ages.” The Wheel of Fiction Turns. What did it land on this time?Each Season 9 story follows a theme chosen by the Wheel of Fiction. Thirteen spokes. Eight are the themes from previous seasons. One is “Turn Again.” One is a wild card. And three are covered in question marks and will be revealed when the wheel lands on them. This episode landed on REVISITATION. See a story trailer and a (satisfying) video of the wheel turning here: Find more stories and episodes featuring this theme here: . SEAHORSE MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring the seahorse (hippocampus)?Here’s the direct link: Please visit my Store page for up-to-date info on where you can buy merchandise featuring my artwork: The Store page also has sign-up forms for my two email newsletters: Storyfeather Gazette (if you’d like to keep up with the fiction I create) (if you’d like writing tips and guidance from me) Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.) 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 from Amazon as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. You can also get there from my Store page: CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2022 by Nila L. Patel Narration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music:“Exploration Mystical Place (loop 1)” by ALBERT FERNANDEZ (Intro & Outro)“Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro) Music by ALBERT FERNANDEZ (Audio Alchemist, Potion Studio)“Exploration Cave (loop)”“Exploration Forest of Magic”“Exploration Mystery (loop)”“Exploration Mystical Place (loop 1)”“Humorous Exploration (loop)”“Battle 1 normal (loop)”“Humorous Stealth (loop)” Music by ANDREW SITKOV (MuzStation Game Music)“Secrets of Kingdom”“Magic Within” All tracks are 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 MarketSound 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 Albert Fernandez and Andrew Sitkov at Find more stories by Nila at Episode Art Description:Digital drawing. Floating in water among small bubbles, the mythical creature known as the hippocampus. Seen from left side, the front half looks like a horse, except that the mane is replaced with a spiny dorsal fin, and the hooves are replaced by fins. The forelimbs appear to be in mid-gallop. The back half appears like a fish with fins protruding from the sides. The tail arcs toward the front. The creature’s coloring is vivid and shimmering like a fish. Watermark of “Storyfeather” along middle of back.
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