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Solo Multigenre Anthology Audio Book
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Audio fiction one bite at a time.
Language: English
Format: Audio Book
Continuity: Anthology
Writing: Scripted
Voices: Solo
Genres: Multigenre
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Book 4 Chapter 18 - Direwald Diaries - The Maevis Matter Part 6
Wed, 28 May 2025 05:01:00 +0000
In our previous entry, Maevis and Eli met with the enigmatic and mysterious K. Just the letter, not the full name. Eli pleaded with K to keep the young Maevis hidden in K’s brothel, but in an unexpected twist, K refused, instead telling Eli that K needs to bring the girl home to her mother - who is suspected of being able to transform into a beast known as a Botiskin. A beast that may have bitten young Maevis. Now the gunslinger faces a tough decision: Does he go and face the threat of what Maevis’ mother may be, or does he find a different solution?
Book 4 Chapter 17 - "Alone in the Dark"
Wed, 21 May 2025 05:00:00 +0000
This week's story is a tale of terror, a tale of mystery, and a tale of you.
- Alone in the Dark - Written and Read by Wayne Cole
Intro and Outtro music is "Fantasy Motion" by Alexander Nakarada
Book 4 Chapter 16 - "Direwald Diaries - The Maevis Matter Part 5"
Wed, 14 May 2025 05:01:00 +0000
In our previous entry, Maevis and Eli came to grips with the fact that the young girl’s mother may indeed be a mysterious beast known as a Botiskin. Maevis feared for her life and Eli feared getting involved in the protection of the young girl and the elimination of the creature. Realizing that the girl’s mother might be looking for her at that moment, Eli took frantic action, bringing the child to the last place anyone would suspect to look - a brothel, leaving behind a confused Doc, who was just about to present a solution to their problem. The pair now wait to meet the mysterious ‘K’ in hopes of hiding Maevis from danger.
Book 4 Chapter 15 - "Banana Pudding and Listening Devices"
Wed, 07 May 2025 05:00:00 +0000
This weeks story is a tale so sureal that it may leave you questioning your own sanity after listening to it.
- Banana Pudding and Listening Devices- Written and Read by Wayne Cole
Intro and Outtro music is "Fantasy Motion" by Alexander Nakarada
Book 4 Chapter 14 - "Spite Check"
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0000
In this weeks story a Cold Case may not be quite as cold as it seems.
- Spite Check- Written and Read by Dot Moore
Intro and Outtro music is "Fantasy Motion" by Alexander Nakarada
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 05:01:00 +0000
In this week's chapter, we explore how far a friend will go to help a friend
Book 4 Chapter 12 - "Direwald Diaries Part 4"
Wed, 16 Apr 2025 05:01:00 +0000
We continue the serial story of "The Maevis Matter" in the Direwald Diaries. In our previous entry, Eli the gunslinger decided to take Maevis to a doctor to investigate the cause of the strange, pinprick-like bites on her arm. Maevis claimed they came from her mother, after she transformed into a monster. Concerned, but skeptical, the doctor Eli brought the young girl to was a Ticker, a half-human, half-clockwork being. Known only as “Doc,” the being confirmed that the bites may have come from a Botiskin, a term used to describe the offspring of a human and demon. Faced with this news, Eli must now decide if he wants to accept Maevis’ offer to hire him to kill his mother.
Wed, 09 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0000
This week's story is a comedic journey through a video game that is not the protagonists prefered genre.
- Fantasy- Written and Read by Wayne Cole
Intro and Outtro music is "Fantasy Motion" by Alexander Nakarada
Book 4 Chapter 10 - "Direwald Diaries The Maevis Matter Part 3"
Wed, 02 Apr 2025 05:01:00 +0000
We continue the serial story of "The Maevis Matter" in the Direwald Diaries. In our previous entry, a well-to-do and young girl named Maevis attempted to hire the gunslinger known as Eli to kill his mother. To prove she was serious, she offered a magical Sky Stone as payment. Unimpressed and slightly disturbed by the offer, Eli set to take the young girl back to her mother. His mind changed when she showed him the unusual bite marks on her arm as evidence. Curious, but still not accepting her, Eli decides instead to take Maevis to a doctor to determine the truth of the marks.
Book 4 Chapter 9 - "When We Were Here Part 2"
Fri, 28 Mar 2025 02:02:00 +0000
In this week's chapter, we conclude the story that began in Chapter 7, when officers on a generation ship with a colonization mission receive an unanticipated transmission.
Wed, 19 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000
In this week's story a software developer finds out that he has been more successful in his latest project than he had ever dreamed.
- AIRS - Written and Read by Wayne Cole
Intro and Outtro music is "Fantasy Motion" by Alexander Nakarada
Book 4 Chapter 7 - "When We Were Here Part 1"
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 05:01:00 +0000
“In this week’s story officers on a generation ship with a colonization mission receive an unanticipated transmission.”
Book 4, Chapter 6 "Direwald Diaries - Maevis Matter Part 2"
Wed, 05 Mar 2025 06:02:00 +0000
We continue the serial story set in the Weird West Boomtown of Direwald.
In our previous entry, Eli the gunslinger was minding his own business in one of the many saloons in the Boomtown of Direwald. It was then he was approached by a well-dressed and appointed young girl who wanted to hire the scoundrel. For payment, she offered a rather large, mysterious Sky Stone, a crystal with a swirling, ethereal center. The young girl, Maevis wanted to hire the gunslinger for what she felt was a simple, yet urgent task - killing her mother.
Book 4 Chapter 5 - "The Sword"
Wed, 26 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +0000
An unlikely candidate is picked to weild a magical sword
- The Sword - Written and read by Wayne Cole
Intro and Outtro music is "Fantasy Motion" by Alexander Nakarada
Book 4, Chapter 4 "Direwald Diaries - Maevis Matter Part 1"
Wed, 19 Feb 2025 06:01:00 +0000
For his contribution to Book 4, Chris begins a serial story set in the Weird West Boomtown of Direwald. A young girl wants to hire a gunslinger for a most violent request.
Book 4 Chapter 3 - "The Language of Flowers"
Wed, 12 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Mysterous letters deliver a message of love like no other.
- The Language of Flowers - Written and read by Dot Moore
Intro and Outtro music is "Fantasy Motion" by Alexander Nakarada
Wed, 05 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +0000
An intersting interaction leads to an existential crisis
- Pandora - Written and read by Wayne Cole
Intro and Outtro music is "Fantasy Motion" by Alexander Nakarada
Book 4, Chapter 1 "The Beginning of the End"
Wed, 29 Jan 2025 06:01:00 +0000
In this chapter, we continue the story begun in Book 3, Chapter 20, but from the perspectives of the other characters in the story. If you haven't listened to Book 3 Chapter 20, it's strongly encouraged that you do so, for better context.
Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:01:00 +0000
In this chapter, we have three stories about, or related to, that most honored holiday.
Music from Olexandr Ignatov.
Wed, 27 Nov 2024 06:01:00 +0000
In this special novella episode, we hear three stories on Thanksgiving and Giving Thanks.
Bite Size Tales Halloween Novella
Wed, 30 Oct 2024 11:10:00 +0000
In this special Holiday Episode, we feature three spooky tales from our authors.
Book 3 Chapter 20 - "The Beginning of the End: Dan"
Wed, 14 Aug 2024 05:01:00 +0000
In today's chapter, our main character deals with the dawn of the Apocalypse and the consequences of his actions.
Book 3 Chapter 19 - The Calming of Lunenterre
Thu, 08 Aug 2024 01:09:00 +0000
In today's chapter, you're transported to a fantastical forest, where things are not as they seem.
Book 3 Chapter 18 - "The Selection"
Wed, 31 Jul 2024 05:01:00 +0000
In today's chapter, a thief has to make a difficult choice, hoping it is the right one.
Book 3 Chapter 17 - "The Cost of Being a Hero"
Wed, 24 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000
This week's episode is hijacked by the Rambling Ricochet. He wants to talk about hte cost of being a superhero and when Ricochet wants to talk no one is going to stop him.
- The Cost of Being a Hero - Written and Read by Wayne Cole
Intro and Outtro music is "Fantasy Motion" by Alexander Nakarada
Book 3 Chapter 16 - "Catulet & Mousetegue"
Wed, 17 Jul 2024 05:01:00 +0000
This week's chapter has two stories in one. The underlyiung romance and the well-known tragedy on the surface.
Book 3 Chapter 15 - "The Lovers"
Wed, 10 Jul 2024 05:01:00 +0000
In today's story, two Lovers come together. Content warning. Though this story is not sexually graphic. It is high sexually suggestive.
Book 3 Chapter 14 - "Accident"
Wed, 03 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Sometimes a single accident can change an entire life.
- Accident - Written by Wayne Cole read by Mary Randdazzo
Story originally publishedd at https://waynecole.net/2023/09/01/self-evaluation/
Intro and Outtro music is "Fantasy Motion" by Alexander Nakarada
Book 3 Chapter 13- "Birthday Gift"
Wed, 26 Jun 2024 05:01:00 +0000
In this week's story a husband gives his wife a birthday gift that is out of this world.
- Birthday Gift - Written and Read by Wayne Cole
Intro and Outtro music is "Fantasy Motion" by Alexander Nakarada
Wed, 19 Jun 2024 05:01:00 +0000
In this week's story, our hero is tempted by voices, and decides to take a chance
Wed, 12 Jun 2024 05:01:00 +0000
In this week's story, you come to find that things are not always as they seem, even looking from outside in.
Book 3 Chapter 10 - "Real Magic"
Wed, 05 Jun 2024 05:01:00 +0000
In today's chapter, a modern day Wizard goes on a rant about the way fiction authors portray Real Magic.
Wed, 29 May 2024 05:00:00 +0000
A very personal story about faulty technology taking our protagonist on a trip down memory lane with speedbumps.
- Memories- Written and read by Wayne Cole
Intro and Outtro music is "Fantasy Motion" by Alexander Nakarada
Book 3 Chapter 8 - "Fig & Darcy, Part 3"
Wed, 22 May 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Fig & Darcy Part 3 - Written and read by Dot Moore
Intro and Outtro music is "Fantasy Motion" by Alexander Nakarada
Book 3 Chapter 7 "The Chronomancer's Creation"
Wed, 15 May 2024 05:01:00 +0000
In this chapter, a wizard faces death and plots his revenge. It was written by guest author and friend of the show; Pete.
Book 3 Chapter 6 - "My Friend and My Enemy"
Wed, 08 May 2024 05:01:00 +0000
In this boo- well, essay, the author explores a special love/hate relationship
Wed, 01 May 2024 11:20:00 +0000
A man at his wits end from lack of restful sleep discovers that a nightmare is far worse than he ever dreamed.
- Restless - Written and read by Wayne Cole
Intro and Outtro music is "Fantasy Motion" by Alexander Nakarada
Book 3 Chapter 4 - "The Temptation and Tribulations of Brother Claude Pt 2"
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 05:01:00 +0000
In this chapter, we conclude the tale of Brother Claude, told through his journal entries.
Book 3 Chapter 3 - "The Temptation & Tribulations of Brother Claude"
Wed, 17 Apr 2024 13:33:00 +0000
In this chapter, a Missionary Monk in the far North encounters a trouble he did not expect.
Book 3 Chapter 2 - "Pitch Meeting"
Wed, 10 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0000
In this episode an author is pitching his newest novel idea to an unreceptive agent.
- Pitch Meeting - Written and read by Wayne Cole
Intro and Outtro music is "Fantasy Motion" by Alexander Nakarada
Mon, 01 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0000
BiteSizeTales makes its much awaited return for Book 3. To start this book off we have a story from each of our authors themed to the concept of Fool.
- 00:37 The Fool - Written and read by Wayne Cole
- 7:45 The Fool - Written and read by Chris Husssey
- 15:20 Finding Heidi - Written and read by Dot Moore
Intro and Outtro music is "Fantasy Motion" by Alexander Nakarada
Book 2 Chapter 20 - "Fig & Darcy, Part 2"
Wed, 17 Jan 2024 06:01:00 +0000
In this chapter, we revisit a Book 1 favorite, Fig & Darcy, pick right up where we left off.
Book 2 Chapter 19 - One Last Time
Wed, 10 Jan 2024 06:01:00 +0000
For all things in life there is One Last Time. The only question is if you know whether it is the last time or not. In today's story our main character embarks on doing something One Last Time to cement his legacy and help build another's.
"One Last Time"- Written and Read by Wayne Cole
Intro and Outtro music is "Fantasy Motion" by Alexander Nakarada
Book 2 Chapter 18 - "The Maidens and the Tears of the Allone"
Wed, 03 Jan 2024 06:01:00 +0000
In this story, we examine a culture's legend as to why it rains.
Book 2 Chapter 17 - "Destiny of the Wicked"
Wed, 27 Dec 2023 06:01:00 +0000
You think you know the story, but do you truly know the destiny of Dorothy Gale?
"Destiny of the Wicked"- Written and Read by Wayne Cole
Intro and Outtro music is "Fantasy Motion" by Alexander Nakarada
Book 2 Chapter 16 - "Darius' Tale Part 3"
Wed, 20 Dec 2023 06:01:00 +0000
In this week's entry, we continue the story of Darius, the Spirit Guard Adept, and the troubling vision he has.
Book 2 Chapter 015 - "Hardboiled"
Wed, 13 Dec 2023 06:01:00 +0000
In this week's story a private investigator takes on a client that may be more than he bargained for.
"Hardboiled"- Written and Read by Wayne Cole
Intro and Outtro music is "Fantasy Motion" by Alexander Nakarada
Book 2 Chapter 014 - "Stranded"
Wed, 06 Dec 2023 06:00:00 +0000
In this week's story an interstellar explorer is stranded far from home.
Stranded- Written and Read by Wayne Cole
Intro and Outtro music is "Fantasy Motion" by Alexander Nakarada
Book 2 Chapter 13 - "The Terms"
Wed, 29 Nov 2023 06:01:00 +0000
In today's story, our main character embarks on a final process after making a difficult decision.
CW: This story contains themes of end of life and suicide
Book 2 Chapter 12 "The Shattered Reflection, Part 1"
Wed, 22 Nov 2023 06:01:00 +0000
In today's story, we meet a band of adventureers on a noble quest. We also meet a second band of adventurers on a noble quest, along with a secondary mission.
Book 2 Chapter 11 - "Darius' Tale Part 2"
Wed, 15 Nov 2023 06:01:00 +0000
We continue the story of Darius' Tale, that we began back in Book 2, Chapter 4
Book 2, Chapter 10 - "The Comfort of Routine"
Wed, 08 Nov 2023 06:01:00 +0000
In today's story, our hero goes about the monotony of his daily routine before work. But it's where he's going that makes the difference.
Book 2 Chapter 9 - "Gen X Doesn't Bitch About the Apocalypse"
Wed, 01 Nov 2023 05:01:00 +0000
In this chapter, we listen to the inner monologue of a very particular survivor of the Apocalypse
Book 2 Chapter 8 - "A Halloween Haunting: Carmen"
Wed, 25 Oct 2023 05:01:00 +0000
Through the month of October a single story will be told from four different perspectives. This week death comes calling
A Halloween Haunting: Carmen - Written and read by Wayne Cole
Intro and Outtro music is "Fantasy Motion" by Alexander Nakarada
Book 2 Chapter 7 - "A Halloween Haunting: Sam"
Wed, 18 Oct 2023 05:01:00 +0000
Through the month of October a single story will be told from four different perspectives. This week you will meet Sam a gas station attendant that is haunted by his past.
A Halloween Haunting: Sam - Written and read by Wayne Cole
Intro and Outtro music is "Fantasy Motion" by Alexander Nakarada
Book 2 Chapter 6 - "A Halloween Haunting: Cathy"
Wed, 11 Oct 2023 05:01:00 +0000
Through the month of October a single story will be told from four different perspectives. This week you will meet Cathy a scared little girl.
A Halloween Haunting: Cathy - Written and read by Wayne Cole
Intro and Outtro music is "Fantasy Motion" by Alexander Nakarada
Book 2 Chapter 5 - "A Halloween Haunting: Lisa"
Wed, 04 Oct 2023 05:01:00 +0000
Through the month of October a single story will be told from four different perspectives. This week you will meet Lisa a scared teenage girl who just wants to go home.
A Halloween Haunting: Lisa - Written and read by Wayne Cole
Intro and Outtro music is "Fantasy Motion" by Alexander Nakarada
Book 2 Chapter 4- "Darius' Tale Part 1"
Wed, 27 Sep 2023 05:01:00 +0000
In this chapter, we begin an irregular serial story of Magic, Adventure and Fantasy
Book 2, Chapter 3 - "Get Me Outta Here"
Wed, 20 Sep 2023 05:01:00 +0000
In a town where nothing happens, sometimes when it does, you wish for boredom.
Book 2, Chapter 2 - "Worst Prom Ever"
Wed, 13 Sep 2023 05:01:00 +0000
In this week's story, our protagonist has literally the worst prom ever.
Book 2, Chapter 1 - "It's Not My Fault"
Wed, 06 Sep 2023 05:01:00 +0000
Welcome back to Book 2 of Bite Size Tales. If our first chapter, we have a bonus episode of stories from each author, with a prompt submitted by a listener.
Bite Size Tales - Chapter 20 "The ABCs of AI"
Wed, 14 Jun 2023 05:01:00 +0000
A federal agent attempts to discern the validity of an AI, but is surprised at what he finds, and what it knows.
Bite Size Tales - Chapter 19 "The Maize"
Wed, 07 Jun 2023 05:01:00 +0000
A young girl tries to leave a cornfield with her mind intact.
Wed, 31 May 2023 05:00:00 +0000
In this episode a Superhero comes to regret design decisions made when building his armor. Can he overcome his mistakes or will innocents pay the price?
Voice in my Head- Written by Wayne Cole. Read by Wayne Cole and Dot Moore.
Intro and Outtro music is "Fantasy Motion" by Alexander Nakarada
Wed, 24 May 2023 05:00:00 +0000
How far would you go for Science? What price would you pay?
- Cold Embrace- written by Wayne Cole and read by Dot Moore
Intro and Outtro music is "Fantasy Motion" by Alexander Nakarada
Wed, 17 May 2023 05:01:00 +0000
In today's chapter, a woman and feline companion brave the streets of a post-apocalyptic Chicago.
Bit Size Tales - Chapter 15 "Switched at Birth"
Wed, 10 May 2023 05:01:00 +0000
In this chapter, a young couple prepares for birth. But a past moment turns it into something they did not expect.
Wed, 03 May 2023 15:51:00 +0000
What can a ship's AI do for a sepcial anniversary with her human? How does her human interact with a sencient ship?
Bickering- written and read by Wayne Cole
Intro and Outtro music is "Fantasy Motion" by Alexander Nakarada
Chapter 13 - Reaper in Training
Wed, 26 Apr 2023 05:01:00 +0000
This episode has minor bad language
What does it mean to be a Grim Reaper in Training and what is it like to have Death as a boss?
- Reaper in Training- Written and Read by Wayne Cole
Intro and Outtro music is "Fantasy Motion" by Alexander Nakarada
Bite Size Tales - Chapter 12 "A Light In Your Darkness"
Wed, 19 Apr 2023 00:36:00 +0000
In today's story, our hero yearns to be out from under the thumb of her overprotective mother. But she should be careful what she wishes for.
Wed, 12 Apr 2023 05:01:00 +0000
Meet Ricochet a superhero who is starting to question the impact he is able to have.
- Not Enough - written and read by Wayne Cole
Intro and Outtro music is "Fantasy Motion" by Alexander Nakarada
Bite Size Tales - Chapter 10 "Apprentice Appetite"
Wed, 05 Apr 2023 05:01:00 +0000
In today's chapter, a wizard's apprentice learns a lesson in patience.
Chapter 9 - Sparkling Vampire Surfer from Atlantis
Sat, 01 Apr 2023 05:01:00 +0000
Surf's up listern and welcome back to Shark Bite Tales. This week we ask the question of what do you do when your competition is supernaturally skilled.
- Sparkling Vampire Surfer from Atlantis begrudginly written and read by Wayne Cole.
Chapter 8 - The Apology and Knowledge of a Woman's Mind
Wed, 22 Mar 2023 05:01:00 +0000
In today's story, a cowboy learns to swallow his pride, and that old men maybe are magical.
Chapter 7 - A Fine Morning For an Apocalypse
Wed, 15 Mar 2023 05:00:00 +0000
What would you do if you knew the world was going to end today?
- "A Fine Morning For An Apacolypse" Written and Read by Wayne Cole
Intro and Outtro music is "Fantasy Motion" by Alexander Nakarada
Wed, 08 Mar 2023 06:01:00 +0000
In this chapter, our protagonist starts off with one of the best days of his life. Things turn decidedly dangerous from there.
Wed, 01 Mar 2023 06:01:00 +0000
What is the cost of destiny?
- The Seeing written and read by Dot Moore.
Intro and Outtro music is "Fantasy Motion" by Alexander Nakarada
Wed, 22 Feb 2023 06:01:00 +0000
In this story, our protagonist struggles with his doubts over letting a priest he doesn't trust try to save his dying brother after a horrendeous battle.
Chapter 3 - The Lady of Lotus Lake
Wed, 15 Feb 2023 06:01:00 +0000
What happens when you get lost in a story?
- The Lady of Lotus Lake written and read by Dot Moore.
Intro and Outtro music is "Fantasy Motion" by Alexander Nakarada
Wed, 08 Feb 2023 06:01:00 +0000
In this chapter, author Wayne Cole tackles the fascination and terror of AI.
Intro and Outtro music is "Fantasy Motion" by Alexander Nakarada
Wed, 01 Feb 2023 06:00:00 +0000
This week we have three stories inspired by the same writing prompt image.
- Starting at 00:51 Cinema Paradiso- Written and read by Chris Hussey.
- Starting at 7:01 Cinema Paradiso- Written and read by Wayne Cole
- Starting at 12:50 Cinema Paradiso- Written by Dot Moore and read by Kaylee Jung.
Intro and Outtro music is "Fantasy Motion" by Alexander Nakarada
Wed, 25 Jan 2023 06:00:00 +0000
Most podcasts have Episode 0 to explain what they are. We have a Prologue. This episode explains goals, expectations, and origins of Bite Size Tales.
Intro and Outtro music is "Fantasy Motion" by Alexander Nakarada
Bite Size Tales Holiday Special
Sun, 25 Dec 2022 05:54:00 +0000
As a Christmas gift we are bringing you the inagural chapter of BiteSized Tales. A new flash fiction audio podcast. This week's holiday themed stories are:
- 00:30 "Gertrude" written and read by Wayne Cole
- 5:04 "Meet Not So Cute" written and read by Dot Moore
- 11:58 "12, 24, and 1 more" written and read by Chris Hussey
Music is "Fantasy Motion" by Alexander Nakarada