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Podcast – Ben – A Tale of Zombie Woe – Short Story

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Welcome to the Cairns Writes Fiction Podcast. Every week I’ll be reading a short story or piece of serialized fiction.

This week’s story is called Ben: A Tale of Zombie Woe

Ben’s only been dead a week and already he’s forgetting things. Like the word for when you bite into someone’s arm and they taste all rotten, and the letter that makes him more than an ‘Ombie. But, as with all smart ‘ombies, Ben knows the only place to go for that sort of help is the library…

Written, Read and Produced by Michael Cairns

The next episode will be available to download next week. Happy listening.

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Podcast – Doubt: A Superhero Story – Short Story

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Welcome to the Cairns Writes Fiction Podcast. Every week I’ll be reading a short story or piece of serialized fiction.

This week’s story is called Doubt: A Superhero Story

She’s coming to him. She’s everything he’s ever wanted. So why does his stomach hurt, and why can’t he stop thinking about what others have said?

Written, Read and Produced by Michael Cairns

The next episode will be available to download next week. Happy listening.

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Childhood’s End – A Life Behind Glassless Windows.

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Welcome to the Cairns Writes Fiction Podcast. Every week I’ll be reading a short story or piece of serialized fiction.

This week’s story is called Childhood’s End

This one is tricky to talk about without giving anything away. It’s a little bit creepy and hopefully a little bit sad. It’s also very short…

Written, Read and Produced by Michael Cairns

The next episode will be available to download next week. Happy listening.

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Podcast – The Tree: The Politics of Crows – Short Story

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Welcome to the Cairns Writes Fiction Podcast. Every week I’ll be reading a short story or piece of serialized fiction.

This week’s story is called The Tree: The Politics of Crows

The Big Man is taking the tree. But the great oak is the home of the murder and Mac must do everything he can to save it. Will he be able to persuade his people of what needs to be done? Or will the murder turn and end his life?

Written, Read and Produced by Michael Cairns

The next episode will be available to download next week. Happy listening.

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Podcast – Swimming Alone – Short Story

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Welcome to the Cairns Writes Fiction Podcast. Every week I’ll be reading a short story or piece of serialized fiction.

This week’s story is called Swimming Alone

London is drowning. One day John is in the pub with his friends, the next he’s being dragged off by men in black suits. All because he has something the rest of the world needs. But why are the seas rising? And will John ever get the chance to tell Lynne how he feels?

Written, Read and Produced by Michael Cairns

The next episode will be available to download next week. Happy listening.

 

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Podcast – 7 Days – Urban Fantasy Short Story

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Welcome to the Cairns Writes Fiction Podcast. Every week I’ll be reading a short story or piece of serialized fiction.

This week’s story is called 7 Days

Devin has only 7 days to live. Each day he’s sending out a postcard, to say goodbye to the people he loves. But he’s also writing to his father. Because dear old Dad is hiding the one secret that just might save his life.

Written, Read and Produced by Michael Cairns

The next episode will be available to download next week. Happy listening.

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