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.

Note From a Triceratops 04/18/2025

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

The Alien in My Headphones 04/11/2025

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

A Specter in Amber 04/04/2025

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

The Dark Organ Factory 03/28/2025

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

Unstable Blood 03/21/2025

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

What Is Permanent Damage? 03/14/2025

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

My Every Existing Memory 03/07/2025

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

The Wandering Winsome 02/28/2025

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

Lucinda of the Ashes 02/21/2025

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

Why Beauty Sought the Beast 02/14/2025

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

The Book of the Fairy Azurine 02/07/2025

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

All the Magic Left the World 01/31/2025

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

The Black Penny Market 01/24/2025

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

Salis and Dulcine 01/17/2025

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

The Seven Rings of Necessity 01/10/2025

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

Pragmata Agnosta 01/03/2025

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

The Whereverwalker 12/27/2024

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

Castle, Cave, or Cloud 12/20/2024

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

A Crown of Moonbeams 12/13/2024

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

The Gingerbread Guard 12/07/2024

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

Pocket Pies From the Pocket Dimension 11/29/2024

Pocket Pies From the Pocket Dimension A young journalist who thinks she's about to write a quick food truck review, observes something unusual about the truck, giant bugs that only she seems to see. Genre: Fairy Tale, Fantasy Excerpt: What are they? Ria wondered, taking off her glasses and putting them back on. The bugs were blurry without her glasses, but still present. They reminded her of the iridescent green beetles that came out every summer. Except, these food truck bugs were graceful and quick. Who else can see them? No one else, it seemed, from the reactions of the food truck workers and the customers. What story or stories am I revisiting in this episode? Each Season 8 episode is a standalone story, but it’s connected to or inspired by a previous story through a character, a place, an object, a concept, a continuation of events (ahem, sequel), and so on. This story is connected to the Season 7 story entitled “,” in which a young journalist follows a lead straight into her dreams and to a diner that serves platters made from thoughts. MY FIRST BOOK IS OUT!Ever wonder how I’ve gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. And I talk all about it in my book called . It’s now available as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. The book title takes you straight to the book on Amazon. Or you can visit my Store page here: CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2021 by Nila L. Patel Narration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music: “The Superiority” by ANDREW SITKOV (Intro) “The Superiority” and “Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro) Music by ANDREW SITKOV (MuzStation Game Music)* “Casual Theme #3” “Casual Theme #1” “Casual Theme #2” “Magic Within” “Lyric Voices #5” Music by CHRIS LOGSDON* “Whimsical Town” “Mining Town” “Shady Town” “Level 1” “Level 4” *These tracks were part of a music and sound effects bundles I purchased from Humble Bundle and sourced from GameDev Market. Music by Chris Logsdon and Andrew Sitkov is licensed from GameDev Market Sound effects from and GameDevMarket Changes made to the musical tracks? Just cropping of some to align with my narration. Find more music by Andrew Sitkov and Chris Logsdon at Find more stories by Nila at Episode Art Description: Digital drawing of a young woman with a ponytail and glasses, seen from the waist up, centered and facing forward. She’s holding a hand pie in her right hand. Her left hand is in the pocket of her hoodie. A trail of colorful sparkles crosses in front of her and leads to a burst of light just above her head and to her left. To her right is the portion of a lamp post. Behind her and flanking her are two food trucks. The one at right (her left) bears a sign shaped like cartoon lightning that reads “Pizazz Pocket Pies.” Watermark of “Storyfeather” along side of food truck at right. Rectangular horizontal image is made square by adding top and bottom borders with shapes and colors from the original image. /episode/index/show/storyfeather/id/34199760

The Renegade D.O.R.K.S. 11/22/2024

The Renegade D.O.R.K.S. An inexperienced crew of administrators aspiring to be field operators are assigned to a distant star system, where they encounter a sentient nebula. Genre: Science Fiction Excerpt: The newly appointed Captain Dorus gazed at his new crew, each one interviewed and hand-picked by him. The not-so-hotshot pilot, Orson, who retired early after she was nearly killed flying into a star during a practice maneuver. The experienced engineer, Rekha, whose tendency to tinker a little too much got her booted off the first four ships she was assigned to. A doctor, Shade, who had no specialty because she kept getting distracted by new discoveries. And the actor, Kellu, whose purpose there no one—including himself—quite understood. What’s the Writing Prompt that inspired the story?No prompt. This idea came to me this morning, inspired by a binge-watch session of a show I once enjoyed (“Legends of Tomorrow,” Season 3). I’ve always loved the idea of a ragtag crew onboard a spaceship having adventures and doing stuff together and…stuff. MY FIRST BOOK IS OUT!Ever wonder how I’ve gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. And I talk all about it in my book called . It’s now available as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. The book title takes you straight to the book on Amazon. Or you can visit my Store page: (Hint: The Store page has a sign-up form for my email newsletter, where you can be a renegade by getting tales of my fictioneering mischief and writing tips from me for free.) CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2019 by Nila L. Patel Narration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music: “” by (Intro/Outro) Music by ANDREW SITKOV* “Abstract Vision #2” “Among the Stars” “Unknown Terrain” “Abstract Vision #7” “Abstract Vision #4” “Another World” “Dark Side” “First Contact” “Abstract Vision #1” “Space Discoveries” Music by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Dark Fantasy Studio)* “Particle voyager” “Stars above” “Pursuit” *These tracks were part of a music and sound effects bundles I purchased from Humble Bundle and sourced from GameDev Market. Music by Nicholas Jeudy and Andrew Sitkov is licensed from GameDev Market Sound effects from AudioJungle and GameDevMarket Vocal effects created with Changes made to the musical tracks? Just cropping of some to align with my narration. Find more music by Digital_Emotions at Find more music by Andrew Sitkov and Nicholas Jeudy at Find more stories by Nila at Episode Art Description: Digital drawing. Partial view of the bridge of a ship from a low angle, showing three people from the waist up. Foreground right, a woman looking up and to the left with mouth parted. Center background, a man with hands resting on a wide flat panel and looking right. Background left, a woman with arms stretched out to another panel, looking down at the panel. A porthole on the ceiling shows a view of space. Three support struts extend away from the porthole. The rectangular image is made square with a border at top and bottom. The border contains a vertical textured pattern with colors from the image. Watermark of “Storyfeather” along support strut near the middle figure’s head. /episode/index/show/storyfeather/id/34112811

The Reptilian Vaudevillians 11/15/2024

The Reptilian Vaudevillians Every ninth full moon, the Reptilian Vaudevillians put on a spectacular show that for one audience member is a once-in-a-lifetime event. Genre: Fable Excerpt: No one will know of my crime. Tomorrow, I will die. And so will every one of my cohorts. The ones who came before are already dead. So none will know of my crime. Today, I should be searching for a mate. But instead, I am hiding in the shadows of leaves, having broken from tradition, from fate, from my duty. What’s the Writing Prompt that inspired the story?There is no official writing prompt, but I was prompted to think of this idea when I started drafting my first email newsletter and realized that all the stories I’d written in January 2020 thus far featured an animal. First birds, then a dragon, then a tiger. None of these animals were what they seemed. None of them were ordinary animals. So I figured I’d round out the month with another story centered around an animal. MY FIRST BOOK IS OUT!Ever wonder how I’ve gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. And I talk all about it in my book called . It’s now available as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. The book title takes you straight to the book on Amazon. Or you can visit my Store page: (Hint: The Store page has a sign-up form for my email newsletter, where you can get tales of my fictioneering mischief and writing tips from me for free.) CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2020 by Nila L. Patel Narration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music: “” by (Intro/Outro) Music by JONATHAN SHAW* “Spinning Tavern” “Midnight Creeping” “Showdown of Misdeeds” “Sinning Tavern” Music by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Dark Fantasy Studio)* “Oinions” “Winterheart” “Infinite land” “Double face” “La pomme” “Duality” “Shadows and flames” “Haven” *These tracks were part of a music and sound effects bundles I purchased from Humble Bundle and sourced from GameDev Market. Music by Nicholas Jeudy and Jonathan Shaw is licensed from GameDev Market Sound effects from AudioJungle and GameDevMarket Changes made to the musical tracks? Just cropping of some to align with my narration. Find more music by Digital_Emotions at Find more music by Jonathan Shaw and Nicholas Jeudy at Find more music by Jonathan Shaw at Find more stories by Nila at Episode Art Description: Digital drawing. An alligator, standing upright and seen from left, stepping forward with tail raised, and holding out a top hat in the outstretched right forelimb. Behind the alligator is a hazy curtain of moss drawn apart to either side. Strands of sparkling lights are set in the curtains. Behind the parted curtains is only shadow. At bottom edge are the silhouettes of the heads of various animals. Watermark of “Storyfeather” along the alligator’s back. /episode/index/show/storyfeather/id/33941897

The Drummer for Discordance 11/08/2024

The Drummer for Discordance After a young drummer commits the crime of “creativity without a license,” her bandmate discovers a way to protect her and all other unlicensed artists. Genre: Science Fiction Excerpt: “Tell me, as the band’s leader, what is the future of Discordance now? Will you find a new drummer? Will you disband and follow individual careers? The fans are dying to know.” Kavita seen herself in interviews dozens of times before, and she’d felt many different emotions at seeing herself. Mortification, dissatisfaction, pride, amusement. This time she felt only anxiety. But it wasn’t the anxiety of what had already happened. It was the rising anxiety of anticipation. What’s the Writing Prompt that inspired the story?If you could be in any band (past or present), what band would it be? What would be your role? Source: 500 Creative Prompts. Copyright © 2019 Piccadilly (USA) Inc. MY FIRST BOOK IS OUT!Ever wonder how I’ve gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. And I talk all about it in my book called . It’s now available as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. The book title takes you straight to the book on Amazon. Or you can visit my Store page: (Hint: The Store page has a sign-up form for my email newsletter, where you can get tales of my fictioneering mischief and writing tips from me for free. Sounds sweet to me.) CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2020 by Nila L. Patel Narration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music: “” by (Intro/Outro) Music by ROZKOL “To the Water’s Edge” Music by KOMIKU “Dreaming of you” Music by ANDREW SITKOV (MuzStation Game Music)* “Abstract Vision #3” “Abstract Vision #6” “A&C Percussion Loop #11” “Abstract Vision #5” “Abstract Vision #2” “A&C Percussion Loop #3” “A&C Percussion Loop #14” *These tracks were part of a music and sound effects bundles I purchased from Humble Bundle and sourced from GameDev Market. Music by Andrew Sitkov is licensed from GameDev Market Music by ROZKOL is licensed under Music by Komiku is licensed under Sound effects from AudioJungle and GameDevMarket Vocal effects made in Audacity Changes made to the musical tracks? Just cropping of some to align with my narration. Find more music by Digital_Emotions at Find more music by Andrew Sitkov at Find more music by Komiku and ROZKOL at and Find more stories by Nila at Episode Art Description: Digital drawing. A girl sitting behind a full drum set, facing forward. The girl’s eyes are closed and her body is tilted to the left, both bent arms raised and holding drumsticks above cymbals. The sticks glow with sparkles. The girl’s long dark hair is whipping to the right. The tops of the three drums in front of her emit glowing threads of light. The drum at bottom bears a symbol. Translucent text at the bottom of the frame reads “The Drummer for Discordance.” Watermark of “Storyfeather” along edge of cymbol near top right. The rectangular image is made square with a framing border that shows of a color-shifted larger version of the image’s edges. /episode/index/show/storyfeather/id/33854742

Evil Edie's Surprise Demise 11/01/2024

Evil Edie's Surprise Demise The unexpected demise of a witch on All Hallow’s Eve prompts her faithful assistant to seek the answer to the question, “Who killed Edith Evilez?” Genre: Horror Excerpt: “Who killed Edith Evilez?” the slightly malnourished young—or perhaps old—woman asked, as she thrust a dusty umbrella at a passing passerby. The asker’s name was Trudy Trubbeld. And she had been standing at the corner, asking the question—or rather accusing the question—to various passersby since the death of her mistress and mentor, the aforementioned Edith Evilez, known to her enemies as Edie, and to her friends by no name, as she had no friends to call her by any name. What’s the Writing Prompt that inspired the story?Write a 200-word newspaper obituary for your villain. Ready. Set. Novel. Writer’s Workbook. Chris Baty, Lindsey Grant, and Tavia Stewart-Streit. Copyright © 2011. Chronicle Books. MY FIRST BOOK IS OUT!Ever wonder how I’ve gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. And I talk all about it in my book called . It’s now available as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. The book title takes you straight to the book on Amazon. Or you can visit my Store page: (Hint: The Store page has a sign-up form for my email newsletter, where you can get tales of my fictioneering mischief and writing tips from me for free. Simply diabolical.) CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2020 by Nila L. Patel Narration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music: “” by (Intro/Outro) Music by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Dark Fantasy Studio)* “Eternal life” “Witches” “At night” “The death of love” Music by CHRIS LOGSDON* “Haunted Town” “Shady Town” Music by ANDREW SITKOV (MuzStation Game Music)* “Mystical House” “Hidden Fear” “Evil is Near” “Funny Horror” “Scary Theme #3” *These tracks were part of a music and sound effects bundles I purchased from Humble Bundle and sourced from GameDev Market. Music by Nicholas Jeudy, Chris Logsdon, and Andrew Sitkov is licensed from GameDev Market Sound effects from AudioJungle and GameDevMarket Changes made to the musical tracks? Just cropping to align with my narration. Find more music by Digital_Emotions at Find more music by Chris Logsdon, Andrew Sitkov, and Nicholas Jeudy at Find more stories by Nila at Episode Art Description: Digital drawing. Partial view of an obituary in a newspaper seen from a slight angle. At right is the image of a woman seen from shoulders up, wearing a collared cloak, face in three-quarters profile facing right, one brow and one corner of the mouth raised in a smiled, hair in a low bun at her neck. She holds up her left hand. The top half of a bat seems to be emerging from her palm. Another bat with outstretched wings facing forward appears just above her palm. At left, partial view of a column with text. The top reads “Obituary.” Below it reads “Edith Evilez.” The following text is visible, with ellipses representing parts that are cut off as they are out of frame. “…vilez passed in terror and fright on the night of October 31…is yet to be determined according to one of three profane…she might have followed. She is survived by her faithful…ing and slightly malnourished assistant, her beloved pet…the partially sentient carnivorous pitcher plant that…otherwise fetid greenhouse. Sometimes joined forces…ogud and Ralph Rotneg. Gave stingily of her time and…ociety of Whisper-mongers. Was awarded the dishonor…allion for her work with wandering spirits. Served a…junior board member for the Pocket Goblin Company…in dental assisting, equine communications, and…Known for her collection of historical thimbles…corded by aforementioned faithful assistant were…Edith will be begrudgingly remembered by…mies for her stalwart efforts at frightening…the downtrodden, and the surprisingly delicate…the summer block party every year…one. Her passing being celebrated by all…manity, and goodness.” The rectangular image is made square by borders at top and bottom which contain blurred and distorted bits from the main image. Watermark of “Storyfeather” below the obituary text. /episode/index/show/storyfeather/id/33738647

Mausefalle Manor 10/25/2024

Mausefalle Manor A young woman finally learns the truth about what happened when her grand-aunty accepted a dare to knock on the door of a mysterious manor. Genre: Horror Excerpt: Naomi clicked on her recorder, took a deep breath, and asked her grand-aunty Z about the one thing that her mother and grandmother told her to never, ever, never, never, ever ask her about. “Aunty, what did you see when you went into Mausefalle Manor? And how is it that you got out when so many other people never did?” Her aunty, whose full name was Zelda, responded by glancing down at the plate on the coffee table between them. “Have a cookie.” What’s the Writing Prompt that inspired the story?Not a prompt. Recurring dream going into a house and getting lost. Patterns of wallpaper are complex and dizzying. MY FIRST BOOK IS OUT!Ever wonder how I’ve gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. And I talk all about it in my book called . It’s now available as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. The book title takes you straight to the book on Amazon. Or you can visit my Store page: I’ve Got Issues For YouThe Storyfeather Gazette is a monthly round-up of my recent podcast episodes, short stories, trailers, news, recommendations, and more that I send by email. Follow the link to look through old issues and to Sign Up: CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2020 by Nila L. Patel Narration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music: “” by (Intro/Outro) Music by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Dark Fantasy Studio)* “Dedale” “Broken keys” “Hunter’s moon” “Evidence” “Blood and bones” “A dead heart” “After dark” “Dark echoes” “Past and secrets” “Sins and sinners” “Incantation” “The mirror” “Demon’s cage” *These tracks were part of a music and sound effects bundles I purchased from Humble Bundle and sourced from GameDev Market. Music by Nicholas Jeudy licensed from GameDev Market Sound effects from AudioJungle and GameDevMarket Changes made to the musical tracks? Just cropping to align with my narration. Find more music by Digital_Emotions at Find more music by Nicholas Jeudy at Find more stories by Nila at Episode Art Description: Digital drawing. At center right, middle ground, a two-level manor house seen from a corner. A tower with parapets is attached to one side. The upper level along one wall is covered with a series of blinds. Weeds grow in the foreground. Rain falls at a slant from top right to bottom left. A distorted ghostly outline of the house is reflected at left, sharing an edge with the house. Borders at top and bottom make the image square. The borders contain black-and-white blurred portions of the main image; the top of the image at top and the bottom of the image at bottom. Watermark of “Storyfeather” along top wall of the manor house at right. /episode/index/show/storyfeather/id/33620592

The Curse of the Tooth Demon 10/18/2024

The Curse of the Tooth Demon A family is haunted by a demon who collects the fallen baby teeth of the children, and who soon hungers for more and more teeth, even when there are none for them to offer. Genre: Horror Excerpt: Many doctors and healers had tended to him. But the family he left behind, to whom he was beloved, blamed only one. The doctor of teeth. For before he came, the patient appeared to be suffering some pain but in general was in good spirits. It was poor luck, on the part of the doctor of teeth. The infection had already taken hold. None could have stopped it. But the family did not know this. And perhaps would not have cared if they did. For even if the man had lived, the screams he uttered during the surgery upon his teeth, those screams alone would have earned the doctor of teeth an enemy or two in the family. What’s the Writing Prompt that inspired the story?Set limits—time limits, page limits, rules of rhyme or meter. Source: The Observation Deck. Naomi Epel. Copyright © 1994. Chronicle Books. The exercise or rather the challenge is merely this…write a story that is between 2500 to 3500 words, and no more. MY FIRST BOOK IS OUT!Ever wonder how I’ve gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. And I talk all about it in my book called . It’s now available as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. The book title takes you straight to the book on Amazon. Or you can visit my Store page: I’ve Got Issues For YouThe Storyfeather Gazette is a monthly round-up of my recent podcast episodes, short stories, trailers, news, recommendations, and more that I send by email. Follow the link to look through old issues and to Sign Up: CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2019 by Nila L. Patel Narration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music: “” by (Intro/Outro) Music by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Dark Fantasy Studio)* “Inspector” “Evidence” “Unsolved” “Mourning day” “Under my bed” “Just behind” “Demon at the door” “Killer escape” “Dark Secret” *These tracks were part of a music and sound effects bundles I purchased from Humble Bundle and sourced from GameDev Market. Music by Nicholas Jeudy licensed from GameDev Market Sound effects from AudioJungle and GameDevMarket Changes made to the musical tracks? Just cropping to align with my narration. Find more music by Digital_Emotions at Find more music by Nicholas Jeudy at Find more stories by Nila at Episode Art Description: Digital drawing. Crouching amid shadows, tilted to the left of vertical, a humanoid figure with pale green mottled skin, white, bloodshot eyes with no irises, and a wide smiling mouth filled with long sharp teeth. The clawed left hand rests on the figure’s knees, and the right hand extends forward toward the silhouette of a sleeping human figure seen in right profile at bottom foreground. Watermark of “Storyfeather” along the bottom of the demon’s palm. /episode/index/show/storyfeather/id/33519007

Through the Woods at Night 10/11/2024

Through the Woods at Night Traveling on a road at night that cuts through the woods, one driver fears encountering dangers both natural and supernatural. Genre: Horror Excerpt: The car had been behind me for a while, even before we turned onto Dollortop, the road that just barely split the sprawling woods that separated the counties. I gripped the steering wheel at ten and two, and glanced at the rearview mirror, as I eased my foot off the accelerator. My car began to slow. What’s the Writing Prompt that inspired the story?Looks like this story was inspired by “Over the River and Through the Woods,” a Thanksgiving nursery rhyme. “Over the river, and through the wood, To Grandmother's (Grandfather's) house we go. The horse knows the way to carry the sleigh, Through the white and drifted snow.” And so on. It’s a long rhyme! MY FIRST BOOK IS OUT!Ever wonder how I’ve gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. And I talk all about it in my book called . It’s now available as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. The book title takes you straight to the book on Amazon. Or you can visit my Store page: (Haha, hear me spell "store" incorrectly in the outro.) I’ve Got Issues For YouThe Storyfeather Gazette is a monthly round-up of my recent podcast episodes, short stories, trailers, news, recommendations, and more that I send by email. Follow the link to look through old issues and to Sign Up: CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2020 by Nila L. Patel Narration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music: “” by (Intro/Outro) Music by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Dark Fantasy Studio)* “Unsolved” “The killer story” “I’m sorry” “Ruined” “Silence is dead” “Hope is gone” “Human monster” “Discovering the truth” “Whispers” *These tracks were part of a music and sound effects bundles I purchased from Humble Bundle and sourced from GameDev Market. Music by Nicholas Jeudy licensed from GameDev Market Sound effects from AudioJungle and GameDevMarket Changes made to the musical tracks? Just cropping to align with my narration. Find more music by Digital_Emotions at Find more music by Nicholas Jeudy at Find more stories by Nila at Episode Art Description: Digital drawing. View from inside a car at night facing the front windshield. At left, the driver’s arms extend toward the steering wheel, held in both hands. On the dashboard, the radio dial, air vents, and glove box are just visible in the dark cabin. Beyond the windshield is a narrow road, bordered by bare-branched trees. In the rearview mirror appears a hazy shadow of shoulders and a head. Borders at top and bottom make the rectangular image a square. Hazy trees extend into the top border. The bottom border contains smears of color from the bottom of the image. Watermark of “Storyfeather” along the glove box. /episode/index/show/storyfeather/id/33426762

The Mad Tunnel 10/05/2024

The Mad Tunnel Be advised: This episode contains some intense music and sound effects. A group of friends venture into an abandoned tunnel against the warnings of one of them, who senses there is something in the tunnel that won’t let them get to the other side. Genre: Horror Excerpt: Bradley rubbed his hands together and looked at Amora. “It’s show time.” Phoebe walked over to Amora, whose dark-eyed gaze was still staring ahead at the tunnel. “Take your time,” Phoebe said. She wanted to tell Bradley to stop staring, but she figured it would only make Amora feel more self-conscious. “So?” Bradley said. “Is there anything in there?” What’s the Writing Prompt that inspired the story?No prompt. Okay, so what if a group of friends find a haunted tunnel? MY BOOK IS HERE!Ever wonder how I’ve gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. And I talk all about it in my book called . It’s now available as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. For a limited time you can get all formats for a special launch price. The book title takes you straight to the book on Amazon. Or you can visit my Store page: I’ve Got Issues For YouThe Storyfeather Gazette is a monthly round-up of my recent podcast episodes, short stories, trailers, news, recommendations, and more that I send by email. Follow the link to look through old issues and to Sign Up: CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2020 by Nila L. Patel Narration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music: “” by (Intro/Outro) Music by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Dark Fantasy Studio)* “Lost in the maze” “The story behind her smile” “Once upon a time” “As if it comes” “The crypt” “Sacrifice” “Pitch black” “Panic attack” “Shadow tunnel” “Communication” “Trust me” “I’m sorry” “Experiment 8” “Sounds from the end” “Experiment 6” *These tracks were part of a music and sound effects bundles I purchased from Humble Bundle and sourced from GameDev Market. Music by Nicholas Jeudy licensed from GameDev Market Sound effects from AudioJungle and GameDevMarket Vocal effects created with Changes made to the musical tracks? Just cropping to align with my narration. Find more music by Digital_Emotions at Find more music by Nicholas Jeudy at Find more stories by Nila at Episode Art Description: Digital drawing. At middle, view down a dark stony tunnel. Foreground, two people from behind and shoulders up. Person at left, seen in silhouette, holds one arm outstretched. Person at right, mostly in darkness, holds up a flashlight, shining it down the center of the tunnel. The light illuminates a man some distance away, lying on his stomach, propping himself up with both palms on the ground. The man looks forward, his brows raised. Visible in the light, on either side of him are thick legs ending in feet with curved claws. The legs belong to a massive bear-like creature standing over him. The creature’s clawed hands are visible in the light. The rest of the creature is hidden in shadow. A border is added at top and bottom to make the rectangular image square. The border contains patterns that match the stony texture and circle shape of the tunnel. Top border contains two hazy red points aligned next to each other. At middle left, watermark of “Storyfeather.” /episode/index/show/storyfeather/id/33337657

That Which Dragons Guard 09/28/2024

That Which Dragons Guard A bard embarks on a quest to discover what it is that the dragons guard at the center of a maze made of the primal cosmic elements. Genre: Fantasy Excerpt: Once upon a time, there was an ocean of water and at the center of this ocean of water was an ocean of sand and at the center of this ocean of sand was an ocean of air and at the center of this ocean of air was an ocean of fire. This ocean of fire was the realm of the dragons. What’s the Writing Prompt that inspired the story?Prompt: Write a short story beginning with the line “Once upon time…” Source: A Writer’s Year: 365 Creative Writing Prompts. Text by Emma Bastow. Copyright © 2019 HarperCollins Publishers MY BOOK IS HERE!Ever wonder how I’ve gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. And I talk all about it in my book called . It’s now available as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. For a limited time you can get all formats for a special launch price. The book title takes you straight to the book on Amazon. Or you can visit my Store page: I’ve Got Issues For YouThe Storyfeather Gazette is a monthly round-up of my recent podcast episodes, short stories, trailers, news, recommendations, and more that I send by email. Follow the link to look through old issues and to Sign Up: CREDITSStory: “” Copyright © 2020 by Nila L. Patel Narration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music: “” by (Intro/Outro) Music by CHRIS LOGSDON “Mystical Town” Music by BENJAMIN CARR (Scythuz)* “Crystal Caves” “Ice Cavern” “Underwater Temple” “Mystical Forest” “Ancient Ruins” “Orchestral Battle Theme 4” “Miscellaneous Battle Theme 3” “Miscellaneous Battle Theme 1” “Mausoleum” *These tracks were part of a music and sound effects bundles I purchased from Humble Bundle and sourced from GameDev Market. Music by Benjamin Carr and Chris Logsdon licensed from GameDev Market Sound effects from AudioJungle and GameDevMarket Vocal effects created with Changes made to the musical tracks? Just cropping to align with my narration. Find more music by Digital_Emotions at Find more music by Benjamin Carr and Chris Logsdon at Find more stories by Nila at Episode Art Description: Digital drawing. Right half, partial view of a dragon, facing forward, seen from chest up. Wings are raised but folded down. Head is curved down from a long neck. Two horns slightly curving down extend from behind the eyes, which look down at the black silhouette of a human at bottom left, seen from the shoulders up. Behind the human and the dragon’s chest is a bright light shining on a rocky surface. Watermark of “Storyfeather” along the dragon’s left wing. /episode/index/show/storyfeather/id/33241007

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