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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

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Podcast – The Ransom Note – 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 Ransom Note. I am still, upon reading it for the podcast, remarkably proud of this one. I think I achieved what I set out to do, which is a rare feeling for me with short stories. Enjoy.

An elderly woman lies in bed, Alzheimers stealing her memories and old age taking the rest. She receives a letter from an unexpected source, a ransom note no less, and she can’t help but pay. But she has secrets her grandchildren can’t begin to imagine, as Edward is about to discover…

Written, Read and Produced by Michael Cairns

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Podcast – Unlucky: A Vampire Tale – 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 Unlucky – A Vampire Tale

I’m unlucky. Don’t think so? Well, hear me out. Like most stories about me, this one starts out badly and gets worse. But there’s magic and a bar, and some scary savage dudes, so it’s entertaining at least.

Written, Read and Produced by Michael Cairns

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Podcast – The Letter – A Science Fiction Love 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 Letter

Daniel’s received a letter that makes very little sense. It seems to come from the future and there’s no doubt that the writer knows him very well. There is a life, hiding behind doors in his mind Daniel never suspected existed, and those doors are finally opening…

Written, Read and Produced by Michael Cairns

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Podcast – A Fairytale Ending – 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 A Fairytale Ending

Rebecca ignored her mother’s advice and went for a walk into the woods. She’s found a very special place, occupied by people far worse than bears. But she’s come prepared, and maybe, just maybe, the porridge will be just right…

Written, Read and Produced by Michael Cairns

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Podcast – Wrong Number – 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 Wrong Number:

Maz is having lunch with Carol. It’s the same as always but this time, Maz is determined to find out what Carol does for a job. Today, however, she’s going to find out just a little bit more than she should.

Written, Read and Produced by Michael Cairns

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

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