Words from Friends

Discovery

“A writer is someone who has taught his mind to misbehave.” -Oscar Wilde Ready to venture into the unknown? Allow these two talented authors guide you into unexplored regions with unexpected companions through unforgettable plots. So strap on your boots, and don’t forget to pack light! For more information on the writers featured here, to submit your own short stories, or just to have a look around, visit our website https://rosewaterpods.wixsite.com/home ‘Dead-End at Holly Street’ by Stacey Campbell ‘Stormy Weather’ by Ed Ramsey Additional SFX: Many drops of water in a big cave (Karstic system Ojo Guareña, Burgos, Spain) by nomadas -- https://freesound.org/s/609161/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Ambiente de monte un dia de verano-pajaros-alguna cigarra by taocriollo -- https://freesound.org/s/785229/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Mystery Theme

“To travel far, there is no better ship than a book.” Emily Dickinson We’ve got a very special treat for you today… Don’t worry! You’ll still hear two stories from incredible authors, but this time, there’s a catch. The theme has gone missing! And it’s up to you, dear listener, to help us locate it. If you are the first person to correctly guess the theme that ties these two stories together, you will win personalised feedback from our very own submission team on a piece of your writing! So, what are you waiting for? Give it a listen, and go catch that theme! For more information on the contributors featured, to submit your own short stories, or to just just a look around, visit our website https://rosewaterpods.wixsite.com/home ‘Fairy Tales’ by Kate Brennan ‘Seascape’ by Michael Smith For more information about Heimat Review, visit https://www.heimatreview.com/ [https://www.heimatreview.com/] Additional SFX: roomtone-classroom.wav by Lorettov -- https://freesound.org/s/507811/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 gentle soft rain night.WAV by mshahen -- https://freesound.org/s/242894/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 newjersey_OC_seagull_24thburps.mp3 by NoiseCollector -- https://freesound.org/s/75689/ -- License: Attribution 3.0

Dead Serious

“Don’t forget- no one else sees the world the way you do, so no one else can tell the stories you have to tell.” -Charles de Lint This episode, we dive into the mysterious depths of the mortuary with two stories set in the frigid realms of the post-living. You won't regret taking the time to hear these two phenomenal stories, and you may even get some goosebumps thrown in too! For more information on the writers featured here, to submit your own short stories, or just to have a look around, visit our website https://rosewaterpods.wixsite.com/home ‘You’ve Got Me Dead Wrong’ by Jasmine Johnstone ‘Dad’s Ghost’ by Mark Rosati 'You've Got Me Dead Wrong' was original published for a Reedsy weekly contest. For more information about Reedsy, visit https://blog.reedsy.com/ 'Dad's Ghost' was originally published in Ironclad Creative's 2023 contest. For more information about Ironclad Creative, visit https://blog.reedsy.com/ Additional SFX: Small_Refrigerator_Refrigeration-For_Freesound.wav by amishman35isbricked -- https://freesound.org/s/108212/ -- License: Sampling+ (used in part) Door Squeak 2.m4a by callyrobyn -- https://freesound.org/s/417968/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 crowd int small light church spanish voices and movement echo Oaxaca, Mexico.flac by kyles -- https://freesound.org/s/637467/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 summer_in_the_city_20110915_01.mp3 by bobbobbob2013 -- https://freesound.org/s/179840/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Piano from outside room by IESP -- https://freesound.org/s/340039/ -- License: Attribution 3.0 Door open and close - Low Reverb by deleted_user_7709760 -- https://freesound.org/s/461950/ -- License: Attribution 3.0 fish slap ground or snow writhing wet.flac by kyles -- https://freesound.org/s/637530/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Horror_Ambience_Atmos-03.wav by Headphaze -- https://freesound.org/s/234508/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Footsteps_sneakers on wood.wav by speedygonzo -- https://freesound.org/s/235718/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Witcraft Special!

"The secret of writing comedy is to know where it's all going, then get ahead of it." -Robert Orben Is your funny bone looking a little dusty? Well, you're in luck because you've found this special collaboration episode with the brilliant Witcraft.org! Specialising in brief, humourous stories, Witcraft has brought us three outrageously funny short stories from three talented comedy writers. So, what are you waiting for? Dive right in! For more information on the contributors featured, to submit your own short stories, or to just just a look around, visit our website https://rosewaterpods.wixsite.com/home ‘Aliens’ by Max Gallagher ‘Swipe Right’ by Lucy Brighton ‘Three Divine Sauces’ by Jimmy Hopper More comedy from Doug Jacquier and Witcraft can be found at the following links: https://witcraft.org/ https://sixquestionsfor.blogspot.com/2024/07/Witcraft.html [https://sixquestionsfor.blogspot.com/2024/07/Witcraft.html] https://witcraft.substack.com [https://witcraft.substack.com/] https://www.facebook.com/Witcrafthome [https://www.facebook.com/Witcrafthome] https://storiesout.org/ [https://storiesout.org/]

Author Reads - Exploration

"The true alchemists do not change lead into gold; they change the world into words." -William H. Glass Welcome to the first edition of ‘Author Reads’, our special series where we hear short stories read out by the authors themselves! For more information on the contributors featured, to submit your own short stories, or to just just a look around, visit our website https://rosewaterpods.wixsite.com/home ‘Half a Loaf’ by Etornam Agbodo ‘Genesis’ by Kate Aranda Nye Musical composition for ‘Genesis’ by Richard Nye For more information about Globe Soup, visit https://www.globesoup.net/ [https://www.globesoup.net/] Additional SFX: Wooden Door Knock   by TRP.wav by TOMRORYPARSONS -- https://freesound.org/s/699638/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 AMB Ghana Rural,birds,bugs,distant vox LB.wav by daverose -- https://freesound.org/s/130754/ -- License: Attribution 3.0