Beautifully written speculative fiction - great science fiction and fantasy stories.
In this modern-day retelling, Rapunzel discovers she has her own magic—which can take objects out of dreams—and plots her escape from the witch’s tower. But if she fails, she could end up trapped in the witch’s dreams forever.
Narrated by host Matt Gomez.
Published in Metaphorosis on 20 August 2021.
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A wizard arrives in the sleepy seaside town of Shorehaven, unaware that the townspeople have hungered after the services of such a wizard for many years. As the town’s Mayor attempts engage the wizard’s talents on behalf of his constituents, the wizard meets Leonie, the Mayor’s only child – and an unlikely intimacy, ripe with self-discovery, begins to blossom between them.
Narrated by host Matt Gomez.
Published in Metaphorosis on 06 August 2021.
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Michelle grew up watching her father sew hidden spells into the clothing he makes in his tailor shop. Now, she sees her chance to pick up her own needle, and bind her friends to her forever.
Narrated by the author.
Published in Metaphorosis on 23 July 2021.
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On an island where the souls of the drowned wash ashore, a woman lives as both lighthouse keeper and guide for the souls. When love sails into her life, she is torn between her duty and her desire for companionship—at least until the island decides for her.
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Published in Metaphorosis on 09 July 2021.
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Autumn wields the power of the fiery season, but some losses can't be borne and power unchecked comes at a cost.
Narrated by host Matt Gomez.
Published in Metaphorosis on 23 April 2021.
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What happens to a magical world when its child visitors leave it behind? And what happens to the children who stay? Invited back to the magical land of her childhood, Kate must face the beauty and sorrow of the world she believes she long ago outgrew.
Narrated by host Matt Gomez.
Published in Metaphorosis on 09 April 2021.
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Sanctuary is more than a city — it’s a project to restore life to a broken world. Or so Abby believes. But when a new arrival makes her see her home for the prison it is, she risks all for freedom.
Narrated by the author.
Published in Metaphorosis on 19 March 2021.
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In the marshlands of New Jersey, a grieving woman seeks solace from her childhood friend–Anubis, the Lord of the Necropolis.
Narrated by host Matt Gomez.
Published in Metaphorosis on 05 March 2021.
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A suicidal blacksmith dreams of a death that will cut him out of the very fabric of the universe, but despairs of being able to accomplish it. When an old client appears on his doorstep with an offer to forge a legendary blade, the blacksmith realizes he might have found his answer.
Narrated by the author.
Published in Metaphorosis on 19 February 2021.
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Amy didn't like the idea of taking a vacation in the first place. She likes it even less when she learns she's not alone.
Narrated by the author.
Published in Metaphorosis on 05 February 2021.
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