500 Ironic Stories
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Creator: 500 Ironic Stories
Comedy, Slice of life, Storytelling Single-voiced Anthology Audio Book
Synopsis:
New Award-Winning Funny Short Stories Each Week. Adventure. Romance. Comedy. All Ironic.
Format: Audio Book
Continuity: Anthology
Voices: Single
Genres: Comedy, Slice of life, Storytelling
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Maturity: All audience
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Country of origin: United States
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Completion status: NA
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Episodes:
Sat, 07 Sep 2024 17:55:00 +0000
A traveler panics when his real phone is swapped with a fake phone. During digital isolation, he discovers greater appreciation for his girlfriend. Short story with text and audio.
Sat, 31 Aug 2024 17:55:00 +0000
A modern giant miraculously wakes knowing how to play one song. Will he be satisfied or raise the piano bar with something harder? Short story with text and audio.
Sat, 24 Aug 2024 17:55:00 +0000
A small town hopes for a record for the world’s longest traffic light. Will the light, which has been broken for years, cooperate? Short story with text and audio.
Sat, 17 Aug 2024 17:55:00 +0000
A TV broadcast glitch allows a man to win football bets with his brother-in-law but how far will he push his cheat streak? Short story with text and audio.
Sat, 10 Aug 2024 17:55:00 +0000
After attacking what she thinks is her cheating boyfriend’s parked car, a young woman unexpectedly finds love and a great meeting story. Short story with text and audio.
Sat, 03 Aug 2024 17:55:00 +0000
A first-time Palm Springs visitor expects to see a city reminiscent of Hollywood’s golden age before uncovering the hidden side of Palm Springs. Short story with text and audio.
Sat, 27 Jul 2024 17:55:00 +0000
After discovering he gets special privileges by regularly claiming it’s his birthday, a boy finds a reason to hide on his actual birthday. Short story with text and audio.
Sat, 20 Jul 2024 17:55:00 +0000
An amateur guitar and music maker builds a guitar for his daughter’s class project then plays for her teacher proving the instrument’s worth. Short story with text and audio.
Sat, 13 Jul 2024 17:55:00 +0000
A new electric car owner is embarrassed to discover she has headlights so bright, other drivers might need to wear sunglasses at night. Short story with text and audio.
Sat, 06 Jul 2024 17:55:00 +0000
A young graphic designer attempts two full time jobs by working remotely. How long will she handle overemployment and serving two masters? Short story with text and audio.
Sat, 29 Jun 2024 17:55:00 +0000
Stranded on a Nevada freeway by a flat tire on their rented minivan, a family desperately needs help from a personal roadside assistant. Short story with text and audio.
Sat, 22 Jun 2024 17:55:00 +0000
After accepting an invitation for a weekend on a yacht, three interns expect a luxury sail but get a very different racing experience. Short story with text and audio.
Sat, 15 Jun 2024 17:55:00 +0000
Customers learn bulldozering and digging at a heavy equipment playground while their instructors learn strategies to butter them up for big tips. Short story with text and audio.
Sat, 08 Jun 2024 17:55:00 +0000
Three friends uncover a backyard time capsule from their youth and read letters from their younger selves predicting life in the future. Short story with text and audio.
Sat, 01 Jun 2024 17:55:00 +0000
How long will a family wait in what seems like a never-ending line for ice cream? And is it as good as promised? Short story with text and audio.
Sat, 25 May 2024 17:55:00 +0000
Backyard bees begin producing blue honey for one health conscious gardener. Will she find an all natural color source or something else? Short story with text and audio.
Sat, 18 May 2024 17:55:00 +0000
On a visit to the Pacific Northwest, a young man and woman must confront their anxieties, including an unusual fear of falling kites. Short story with text and audio.
Sat, 11 May 2024 17:55:00 +0000
Bicyclists, e-bikers, skateboarders, and monowheel riders clash on a long bike path in Tucson, Arizona and cannot decide who has the worst wheels. Short story with text and audio.
Sat, 04 May 2024 17:55:00 +0000
A business hotshot’s vacation seems ruined when his chartered flight is canceled. Will his young kids want to fly a commercial big airplane? Short story with text and audio.
Sun, 28 Apr 2024 05:55:00 +0000
A college student thinks his Albanian language class is the most useless class ever. He changes his mind during his first job. Short story with text and audio.
Sat, 20 Apr 2024 17:55:00 +0000
Do modern third graders raised on video screens know how a simple paper clip works? A curious young teacher tries to find out. Short story with text and audio.
Sat, 13 Apr 2024 17:55:00 +0000
After wishing she could skip the uncomfortable initial dating phase, a young woman learns speeding up the process only concentrates the pain. Short story with text and audio.
Sat, 06 Apr 2024 17:55:00 +0000
When a cunning young student is assigned a Tom Sawyer book report as punishment, will he manipulate his friend into doing it instead? Short story with text and audio.
Sat, 30 Mar 2024 17:55:00 +0000
Three college students bet over who can pick the most apples. Two of them don’t realize fruit picking only happens in the fall. Short story with text and audio.
Sat, 23 Mar 2024 17:55:00 +0000
Why not have a lawn full of beautiful yellow dandelions? One new homeowner runs the experiment he thinks will save him landscaping time. Short story with text and audio.
Sat, 16 Mar 2024 17:55:00 +0000
Relying on battery powered clothing, a young man refuses to heat his apartment. Will an unplanned visitor leave him alone in the cold? Short story with text and audio.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 18:55:00 +0000
One sister in a family has never lost a board game. What happens when the family discovers a game she cannot win? Short story with text and audio.
Sat, 02 Mar 2024 18:55:00 +0000
When an overwhelmed young woman seeks advice from a time whisperer, will she follow the steps to discover more hours in her day? Short story with text and audio.
Sat, 24 Feb 2024 18:55:00 +0000
A coworker admirer hopes to arrange a visit to his crush’s house using his phone and an old trick - the leave behind. Short story with text and audio.
Sat, 17 Feb 2024 18:55:00 +0000
Three young friends spend an afternoon skateboarding. Will one become a skater outlaw when they trade a skate park for a local college? Short story with text and audio.
Sat, 10 Feb 2024 18:55:00 +0000
When Apple develops an iPhone camera that can see in the dark, will anyone stop the night vision technology from reaching consumers? Short story with text and audio.
Sat, 03 Feb 2024 18:55:00 +0000
A husband and wife team plan a daring night mission near a Navy base. Will their night light get them caught before sunrise? Short story with text and audio.
Sat, 27 Jan 2024 18:55:00 +0000
Dragged to a college party, a student falls in love at first sight. Does he admit he’s a philosophy major and scare her away? Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 20 Jan 2024 18:55:00 +0000
One man’s goal to run a five minute mile seems hopelessly out of reach until his friend finds a track of dreams. Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 13 Jan 2024 18:55:00 +0000
During a honeymoon Caribbean cruise, when a newlywed couple misses their ship at a port-of-call, will they miraculously return to the cruise? Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 06 Jan 2024 18:55:00 +0000
A new reality show features teens unplugged from all their electronic devices. Will anyone beat FOMO long enough to claim the prize money? Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 30 Dec 2023 18:55:00 +0000
Company secrets keep spilling. Is the source of the leak cyber hacking or low tech spyware surveillance of the top salesman? Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 23 Dec 2023 18:55:00 +0000
Attempting to catch the mysterious Banksy of Sandcastles, Galveston is on overnight alert. Will the city find a new sandcastle in the morning? Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 16 Dec 2023 18:55:00 +0000
A road trip from Texas to Colorado for a perfect Christmas tree might help Derek realize he is dating the wrong girl. Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 09 Dec 2023 18:55:00 +0000
How far will a balsa glider fly from the top of the Astoria Column? Will the longest glide take it across the Pacific? Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 02 Dec 2023 18:55:00 +0000
What happened to Grandma’s back pills and the flattened mailbox in the front yard? Maybe the dizzy dog has the answers. Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 25 Nov 2023 18:55:00 +0000
Will a large penny and nickel collection contain valuable coins or will the Reyes family waste their entire summer chasing a penny fortune? Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 18 Nov 2023 18:55:00 +0000
After mixing up a magical scent, an inventor tries selling the smell to a large retailer. Will it bring peace, happiness, and riches? Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 11 Nov 2023 18:55:00 +0000
A woman can’t escape the Christmas songs stuck in her head. Then she realizes some songs are even more sticky in her brain. Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 04 Nov 2023 17:55:00 +0000
After speeding through a small town on the Mexican border, four young Americans are charged as criminals. Could it all be a prank? Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 28 Oct 2023 17:55:00 +0000
A young professor risks offending his older colleagues by suggesting a professor dress code that includes graduation robes. Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 21 Oct 2023 17:55:00 +0000
After wishing to be the world’s most famous CEO, an aspiring business mogul makes some curious moves to impress his employees. Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 14 Oct 2023 17:55:00 +0000
When a high school student uses ChatGPT for homework, he thinks he’s found the ultimate cheat code. Will his English teacher be fooled? Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 07 Oct 2023 17:55:00 +0000
After purchasing a good luck amulet in a voodoo shop, a young woman finally gets what she deserves. Or not? Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 30 Sep 2023 17:55:00 +0000
When she gets the chance to play Deal or No Deal on a cruise, one contestant quickly forgets her own best advice. Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 23 Sep 2023 17:55:00 +0000
After getting hit at a batting cage, time slows down for an amateur athlete. Can he become the ultimate pro baseball contact hitter? Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 16 Sep 2023 17:55:00 +0000
Faced with starting over, an entrepreneur tries to brainstorm the next big thing. He discovers it’s not inside his head. Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 09 Sep 2023 17:55:00 +0000
Twin sisters have distinct names that match their personalities and seem to guide their fate. Will one twin save the other’s Harvard interview? Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 02 Sep 2023 17:55:00 +0000
Charging Bird scooters sounds like a great gig until a Millennial realizes how little money he makes and tries to beat the system. Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 26 Aug 2023 17:55:00 +0000
When his young niece is learning to use her training potty, an uncle leaves a pickle inside. Will she reject her pickle potty? Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 19 Aug 2023 17:55:00 +0000
Guilt from cheating on an ethics exam leads to college penance for a former student and the chance to rescue high school dropouts. Fiction short story with text and audio.
Mon, 14 Aug 2023 02:06:01 +0000
When a ginger teenager finally figures out a way to disappear her freckles, what will she do when freckles are suddenly popular? Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 05 Aug 2023 17:55:00 +0000
During a fun family vacation, the kids never seem satisfied. Should their father give in when they beg for souvenirs? Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 29 Jul 2023 17:55:00 +0000
Intending to give her young nephew a memorable birthday present, a young woman buys a Gangnam Style rideable toy motorcycle no one can forget. Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 22 Jul 2023 17:55:00 +0000
Rowdy visitors stop for lunch at an isolated Arizona ranch house and get a surprise when they attempt a little target practice. Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 15 Jul 2023 17:55:00 +0000
After learning he is one of a small minority whose color perception is different, Ross Sandberg changes his whole outlook on life. For how long? Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 08 Jul 2023 17:55:00 +0000
Two rival sisters exchange birthday gifts. A Red Lobster gift card is not what it seems. Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 01 Jul 2023 17:55:00 +0000
After a bad breakup, a helpline operator gives out her boyfriend’s number to angry customers and claims he’s the company president. Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 24 Jun 2023 17:55:00 +0000
Will going one mile per hour faster than a police officer provoke him to pull over a driver on a wide-open Wyoming highway? Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 17 Jun 2023 17:55:00 +0000
Promise of lost treasure lures an arrogant spring break tourist off the beach and into a search. Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 10 Jun 2023 17:55:00 +0000
On the last day of the summer, a girl gets her chance for a waterslide conquest at the waterpark. Will she take the plunge? Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 03 Jun 2023 17:55:00 +0000
What is supposed to be a perfect proposal in an arcade does not go as planned. Will the relationship survive? Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 27 May 2023 17:55:00 +0000
Will anything change one boy’s obnoxious lizard obsession? How much embarrassment will make him lose his fascination with creepy crawlies? Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sun, 21 May 2023 15:08:07 +0000
Exploring the wild American West in an RV sounds like the perfect summer trip for one British family. Are they ready for the RV lifestyle? Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 13 May 2023 17:55:00 +0000
Bonus seven layer burritos are delivered by a glitch in a Taco Bell kiosk. How long will it last and how many burritos can one person eat? Fiction short story with text and audio.
Suburban Pirates of the Caribbean
Sat, 06 May 2023 17:50:00 +0000
With a new pirate ship playhouse in their backyard, two kids set out to find a crew and plunder their entire suburban neighborhood. Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 29 Apr 2023 17:55:00 +0000
Three daughters meet their father for a birthday celebration. He must choose which of them is best at living in the present tense. Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 22 Apr 2023 17:55:00 +0000
After carrying a heavyweight tourist on a tropical trail ride, a horse snaps and makes a bid for freedom with a beach hermit. Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 15 Apr 2023 17:55:00 +0000
When asked to give up their seats in exchange for gift cards, two airline passengers make a pre-flight gamble that the payoff will keep climbing. Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 08 Apr 2023 17:55:00 +0000
After a trip to the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, a high school student decides to create her own art project on the museum’s floor. Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 01 Apr 2023 17:55:00 +0000
Returning to his college coffee shop, a fighter pilot shows why using callsigns does not work for civilians. Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 25 Mar 2023 17:55:00 +0000
A boy’s favorite place to see animals is a taxidermy museum instead of a zoo. His motives are not as they appear. Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 18 Mar 2023 17:55:00 +0000
Crash detection by her iPhone14 disrupts a skier’s fun. How can she avoid being delayed by a visit from the ski patrol? Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 11 Mar 2023 18:55:00 +0000
After picking up a stranded motorist, a driver learns he is traveling with a psycho cryptography specialist? Will she uncover all his secrets? Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 04 Mar 2023 18:55:00 +0000
Trapped on a hot roof, a solar panel installer faces a life-threatening emergency. Will he find safety with only a hammer? Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 25 Feb 2023 18:55:00 +0000
Two young women with the same unique name find each other through an email mix-up. What happens when they find their unique identity is not so unique? Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 18 Feb 2023 18:55:00 +0000
The whole neighborhood helps build a ramp for a bully now confined to a wheelchair. No one expects the ensuing miracle. Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 11 Feb 2023 18:55:00 +0000
When given the chance to be a leader in the office a young employee follows some questionable advice on how to impress his coworkers. Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 04 Feb 2023 18:35:00 +0000
Single friends meet in a restaurant to celebrate Valentine’s Day or Galentine’s Day. Each may be holding back a secret. Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 28 Jan 2023 18:55:00 +0000
Small business owners claim a piranha can predict the score of the Super Bowl. Will the fish bring them fame and fortune? Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 21 Jan 2023 18:55:00 +0000
Cancelled flights lead to holiday Airmaggedon in New York. Sharing the misery with new friends might help a young family. Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 14 Jan 2023 18:55:00 +0000
Bowling is key to a corporate merger. Will a perfect game derail plans to impress partners? Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 07 Jan 2023 18:55:00 +0000
Mom and dad have different favorite pictures after two family photoshoots. Whose picture will be chosen? Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 31 Dec 2022 18:55:00 +0000
New Year’s brings weight resolutions to a group of coworkers. Will a pledge to gain weight work out? Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 24 Dec 2022 18:55:00 +0000
All two kids want is a cat for Christmas. Will something magical happen to grant their wish? Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 17 Dec 2022 18:55:00 +0000
The holidays have become too commercial. Can you spot a real product placement in this story about a trip to the Ice Castles? Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 10 Dec 2022 18:55:00 +0000
Summer camp in a strawberry field was supposed to be fun and educational. Will the most eager camper lead a revolt? Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 03 Dec 2022 18:55:00 +0000
When taking their first flight in many years, will an older couple experience travel misery or travel in full comfort class? Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 18:55:00 +0000
Santa is burned out and ready to quit. He questions whether even he can believe in Santa. Can Mrs. Claus save the day? Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 19 Nov 2022 18:55:00 +0000
Two roommates decide to invent a new holiday – Gripestaking – and hide out from their families on Thanksgiving. Will the new holiday stick? Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 12 Nov 2022 18:55:00 +0000
When a teenager takes charge at a family-owned water park, she becomes the teen boss of her grandparents. How will she handle their underperformance? Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 05 Nov 2022 17:55:00 +0000
Are the magic gummies from the airport really the cause of such a drastic transformation? Can they turn an introvert into an extrovert overnight? Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 29 Oct 2022 17:55:00 +0000
When his young daughter decides she wants to ride electric stuffed animals at the mall, a father must decide whether to ride along. Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 22 Oct 2022 17:55:00 +0000
Two inventors battle to see who will win the battle between indestructible pumpkin and irresistible annihilation. Halloween brings out creative mischief for all ages and the smashing of cold pumpkins. Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 15 Oct 2022 17:55:00 +0000
Guarding the cemetery containing the empty Nicolas Cage crypt is usually boring. Who would be crazy enough to break in at night? Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 08 Oct 2022 17:55:00 +0000
Wanting to show up her law partners, a lawyer plans to bring home the biggest fish ever caught. But her catfish story is not the one she planned. Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 01 Oct 2022 17:55:00 +0000
An adult karate student nervously anticipates his Black Belt test. Will achieving a black belt rank be the glorious achievement he imagines? Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 24 Sep 2022 17:55:00 +0000
What after-work activity will unify a team of Google employees? A trip to the nearby, great outdoors proves more adventure than anticipated. Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 17 Sep 2022 17:55:00 +0000
Will a young college student take her mom’s advice to land her dream job? A secret job interview hack might work for her. Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 10 Sep 2022 17:55:00 +0000
Pulling over the Sheriff’s wife might land a new deputy in big trouble. Should he let her go or stand his ground? Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 03 Sep 2022 17:55:00 +0000
Meet the creative genius behind your favorite phrases. With an amazing ability to coin a phrase, is she claiming more credit than she deserves? Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 27 Aug 2022 23:15:01 +0000
After dropping off his daughter at UCLA, an unexpected connection helps a father realize how much he misses his new college girl. Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 20 Aug 2022 17:55:00 +0000
During his first school play, a young actor faces an agonizing choice to improv or stick to the script. Will he ever take the stage again? Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 13 Aug 2022 17:55:00 +0000
Excited to be on a cruise ship for the first time, one passenger does not realize he has access to all the amenities. But maybe this will turn out for the best. Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 06 Aug 2022 17:55:00 +0000
The desire to be the perfect soccer mom pushes one parent over the edge. Will she be able to bring her A-game when it comes to gameday supplies? Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 30 Jul 2022 17:55:00 +0000
Arriving for a Hawaiian honeymoon after a June wedding sounds ideal. How will the bride and groom react when Mother Nature has other plans? Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 23 Jul 2022 17:55:00 +0000
While trying to teach his clever granddaughter a lesson about the worth of gold and silver, a grandfather ends up getting a very expensive lesson of his own. Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 16 Jul 2022 17:55:00 +0000
Love or shoes? As a solitary man’s shoe collection reaches a milestone, he makes a drastic choice about his life’s direction. Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 09 Jul 2022 17:55:00 +0000
To attract bigger crowds for her New Orleans tours, a tour guide passes off exciting ghost stories as historical facts. Will the truth come back to haunt her? Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 02 Jul 2022 17:55:00 +0000
Rich and poor teenagers (poolies) collide on the deck of a country club pool. They find out first impressions don’t tell the whole story. Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 25 Jun 2022 17:55:00 +0000
The 4th of July holiday triggers a weeklong neighborhood fireworks celebration. One man plans to take revenge for lost sleep. Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 18 Jun 2022 17:55:00 +0000
An aspiring author gives her nephew and nieces her self-published books. A rich surprise waits inside, but will they find it? Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 11 Jun 2022 17:30:00 +0000
During a family trip in Miami, a speed boat expert finds his skills put to the test. Can he recover from some unforced errors? Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 04 Jun 2022 17:55:00 +0000
After questioning where their food comes from, a young couple makes a bet about who can grow the best tomatoes. But what keeps happening to the tomato plants? Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 28 May 2022 17:58:00 +0000
When a Texan relocates to Delaware, he orders a vanity plate to show off his Texas pride. His abbreviations quickly lead to embarrassment. Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 21 May 2022 17:58:00 +0000
What starts as an innocent senior prank gets out of hand when three small pigs are kidnapped to spend the night in a high school before graduation. Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 14 May 2022 17:56:00 +0000
After a late-night arrival, a tired traveler regrets what happens at a hotel check-in counter. His wish to replay the scene strangely plays out over the next 24 hours. Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 07 May 2022 16:38:00 +0000
During a Christmas visit to San Diego, a Navy pilot grows nostalgic about his time as a Top Gun on an aircraft carrier. Then he learns his iron stomach isn’t what it used to be. Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 30 Apr 2022 17:55:00 +0000
When a college professor gets worried about cheating in her class, she devises a new cheat-proof procedure for her final exam. She may have outsmarted herself. Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 23 Apr 2022 17:30:00 +0000
A teenager makes an unexpected gorilla friend when visiting a nearby zoo. Both become addicted to phone screens and something has to change. Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 16 Apr 2022 17:57:00 +0000
Returning to the museum where she worked as a teenager, a history lover discovers a life changing secret. Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 09 Apr 2022 17:59:00 +0000
Friends and photography students look for the best pictures to enter into a New Mexico (Land of Enchantment) contest. The best photos are right under their noses. Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 02 Apr 2022 17:56:00 +0000
Lost retainers drive a parent crazy when his daughter needs braces. The retainers reappear as mysteriously as they disappear. Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 26 Mar 2022 17:59:00 +0000
A teenager coaches his team to victory in a church basketball tournament. Then his sportsmanship and leadership are questioned. Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 19 Mar 2022 17:57:00 +0000
An eccentric rancher goes overboard when pets are allowed at his local supermarket in Southern Arizona. Whose is the most exotic pet? Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 12 Mar 2022 18:55:00 +0000
After moving to the Pacific Northwest, a visit from a college friend changes a young man's perspective on the weather and his surroundings. Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 05 Mar 2022 18:56:16 +0000
Will a hand written resume help during a first job interview (audition) at the rough and tumble Big Rock Trading Post in New Mexico? Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 26 Feb 2022 18:45:00 +0000
When a new San Diego homeowner discovers what looks like a new Dr. Seuss manuscript, has she really uncovered a conspiracy? Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 19 Feb 2022 18:58:00 +0000
After using Facebook ads to collect books for her students, a Texas teacher loses out on promised ad credits. She writes a letter to headquarters for help. Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 12 Feb 2022 19:00:00 +0000
During a first visit to a UC Santa Barbara basketball game, a graduate student from Bangladesh gets caught throwing tortillas on the court. Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 18:57:00 +0000
Modern update to O. Henry's Gift of the Magi love story. A newly married couple make ironic sacrifices on Valentine's Day. Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 29 Jan 2022 18:53:00 +0000
After landing at SEATAC airport near Seattle, two friends drive around with Siri's navigation help. They discover Siri needs a supervisor. Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 22 Jan 2022 18:56:16 +0000
Walking onto a stage for a church talent contest, a shy kid tries his hand at standup comedy. A surprise star in the making. Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 15 Jan 2022 18:57:00 +0000
Two lost hikers refuse to answer a call from rescuers because they don't recognize the number. Will they answer a number unknown? Fiction short story based on real incident. Text and audio.
Sat, 08 Jan 2022 18:59:00 +0000
A country girl gets overlooked during a dream date to a County Fair. Then her strong armed talents catch all eyes on the midway. Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 01 Jan 2022 18:59:00 +0000
After training for a sprint, a man returns to his Oklahoma roots for an annual race. He ends up chasing the aging town champion. Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 25 Dec 2021 19:00:00 +0000
Caltech students attempt a Pasadena Rose Parade prank but the results are not as epic as planned. Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 18 Dec 2021 18:41:00 +0000
The office cheapskate misses out when his penny counting backfires spectacularly during an office lunch. Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 11 Dec 2021 19:00:00 +0000
After moving into a South Carolina neighborhood, a woman feels ambushed when asked to exchange Christmas Cookies. Then she realizes what the cookies are for. Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 04 Dec 2021 19:00:00 +0000
A Wisconsin college student brings a creative gift to a holiday gift swap party. The gift ends up in some unexpected hands. Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 27 Nov 2021 18:30:00 +0000
A young father awkwardly realizes his Top Gun costume is entirely wrong for what he thinks is career day at his child's class. Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 20 Nov 2021 19:00:00 +0000
A freezing early morning wait in line on Black Friday does not go as planned when the doors to the store open. Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 13 Nov 2021 19:01:00 +0000
A Mississippi hair stylist meets a new client who happens to be related to an old client. Each client tells the same Thanksgiving story from very different perspectives. Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 06 Nov 2021 18:01:00 +0000
After seeing the blue porches in Key West, a woman from Indiana decides to paint her porch. She is soon in a struggle with some insect visitors. Fiction short story with text and audio.
Sat, 30 Oct 2021 18:01:00 +0000
A previous fib about dating Cindy Crawford in his younger days comes back to haunt a husband during his birthday dinner in New York. Fictional short story with text and audio.
Sat, 23 Oct 2021 18:01:00 +0000
A family of isolated nomads living on the salt flats, surrounded by saltwater, are visited by a couple and their dog. Something has to change in their lonely world. Fictional short story with text and audio
Sat, 16 Oct 2021 18:01:00 +0000
Attempts to trick kids into giving up Halloween candy using a Sorting Hat, Harry Potter, and Slytherin House membership produce mixed results. Fictional short story with text and audio.
Sat, 09 Oct 2021 18:01:00 +0000
A trip to a Halloween pumpkin patch and corn maze highlights the navigational skills of some visitors and creates desperation for others. Fictional short story with text and audio.
Sat, 02 Oct 2021 18:01:00 +0000
A trip to Disneyworld on the opening weekend of the new Smugglers Run ride creates an ironic situation when a real life smuggling operation unfolds. Fictional short story with text and audio.
Sat, 25 Sep 2021 18:01:00 +0000
A daredevil pilot takes his new son-in-law on the ride of his life, even landing on a road for a hitchhiker. Set in southern Arizona, land of Javelina. Fictional short story with text and audio.
Sat, 18 Sep 2021 18:01:00 +0000
A Patrick Mahomes lookalike tries to take advantage in a Kansas City restaurant. He finds that being Patrick Mahomes has its plusses and minuses. Fictional short story with text and audio.
An Unforgettably Lucky Arrowhead
Sat, 11 Sep 2021 18:01:00 +0000
A practical joke on a camping trip to Great Basin NP creates a treasured arrowhead keepsake. The innocent joke has long lasting consequences. Fictional short story with text and audio.
Too Fast and Just Enough Furious
Sat, 04 Sep 2021 13:00:00 +0000
A fast, hotshot stunt driver working on a movie set learns that some of the most basic driving tasks can be the most tricky. Fictional short story with text and audio.
Sat, 28 Aug 2021 18:00:00 +0000
An out of luck comedian in Las Vegas discovers his true calling in life is entertaining teens and tweens as Carrot Man. Fictional short story with text and audio.
Sat, 21 Aug 2021 22:22:00 +0000
A first summer job selling ice cream sandwiches in Tennessee leads to a sticky situation when the truck gets hijacked. Fictional short story with text and audio.
Sun, 22 Aug 2021 02:00:00 +0000
When a couple meets on a dating app, each is convinced they can change each other's dietary preferences. Both get a vegetarian surprise. Fictional short story with text and audio.
Sun, 22 Aug 2021 01:00:00 +0000
A hotshot young lawyer reconsiders his career choice after discovering the simple joys of plumbing. Fictional short story with text and audio.
Sun, 22 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0000
A young woman discovers how difficult it can be to return a used Camelback backpack. She resorts to desperate measures she soon regrets. Fictional short story with text and audio.
Sat, 21 Aug 2021 23:11:00 +0000
A pickleball obsession leads to late night games and some problems with the neighbors for a young couple in a Virginia neighborhood. Fictional short story with text and audio.
Sat, 21 Aug 2021 22:00:00 +0000
A new officer at a missile launch site in Arizona discovers handwriting can be an important lost art and key to a successful career. Fictional short story with text and audio.
Sat, 21 Aug 2021 21:00:00 +0000
A San Antonio resident finds unexpected and unwelcome fame during his visit to a tourist hotspot next to the Alamo. Fictional short story with text and audio.
Sat, 21 Aug 2021 20:00:00 +0000
A family hike in Colorado turns into an unexpected adventure. A search for Pokemon surprisingly saves the day. Fictional short story with text and audio.
Sat, 21 Aug 2021 19:00:00 +0000
A fun story about a tour guide at the Mystery Spot in Santa Cruz, California. Her normal tour is interrupted by a guest who thinks he is "punnier" than she is. Fictional short story with text and audio.
Sat, 21 Aug 2021 18:00:00 +0000
A radio station owner tries to replace his DJs with a computer. He learns automation has pluses and minuses. Fictional short story with text and audio.