Best David Fuqua Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 325: Ghost Picnic by Jim Wright 9:55

6d ago9:55

9:55

A gang of graveyard-bound ghosts welcomes a familiar visitor—but this sunny spring day holds a surprise neither the living nor the dead will forget. Jim Wright (he/him) lives in central New York State, USA. He writes short stories when he can and works as a school psychologist when he must. He is a past member of the Downtown Writer’s Center in Syr…

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Return to Rocky Point by Lee Clark Zumpe 12:04

13d ago12:04

12:04

An elderly man returns to Rocky Point, a place where he was happy and had great exectations. But he’s drawn there now by regret and a love that never died. Is it too late for some of those expectations to be met? Lee Clark Zumpe, an entertainment columnist with Tampa Bay Newspapers, earned his bachelor’s in English at the University of South Florid…

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The Last Ticket by Daniel Culver 21:07

20d ago21:07

21:07

A mysterious ringmaster has knowledge about a man's father's past. He offers the man a choice that promises truth but may alter the man's life forever. Daniel Culver lives in Houston, Texas with his wife and four kids. He has work published in places such as The Garfield Lake Review, Paragon Press, and Indolent Books, among others. You can read "Th…

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They Said It Was The Trees by Matt Smart 24:33

27d ago24:33

24:33

Children vanish, trees move at night, and a young girl begins to ask: Why is the forest stalking her? Aged 9-10, Matt Smart traded silver in London and Essex, England. In his teens, Matt began sculpting, using materials for car bodywork repair that he learned when his mother’s agoraphobia led her to drive recklessly, often crashing during panic att…

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Rest in Peace by David Corisis 18:31

1M ago18:31

18:31

Buried alive, betrayed, and robbed of his gold—Diamondback is mad as hell...and wants revenge. David Corisis is a born-and-raised Idahoan and graduate of Gonzaga University. He lives the exciting life of a programmer by day and aspiring writer by night. When not sharing a keyboard with his cat, David enjoys running, brewing mead, playing Magic the …

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Ep. 320: Last Breath by Nathan Perrin & Ode to Obscured Ancestors by Elise Maren 21:39

1M ago21:39

21:39

In "Last Breath:" A boy on a hunting trip with his father questions the need to kill animals sacred to the Sami people and culture. "Ode to Obscured Ancestors," speaks to the quiet endurance passed through generations and the ancestral voices that still sing through silence. Author's Note: This story was written in consultation with a Sámi advisor …

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Out of the Fire by Alex Dal Piaz 13:33

2M ago13:33

13:33

After fleeing the chaos of the city, a woman finds uneasy solitude in a remote forest cabin—until the night fire and something else descend. Alex Dal Piaz is an author from New York with recent credits in Seaside Gothic, Bristol Noir, The Other Stories, Cast of Wonders, and Bunker Squirrel. He’s currently querying a first novel and can be found onl…

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Over And Over by Tim Law 14:35

2M ago14:35

14:35

In a pulsing nightclub, a man re-lives the same horrific moment as time loops, reality blurs, and a stranger’s purpose becomes terrifyingly clear. Tim Law has loved to write from a very young age, but has only recently discovered the joy of being published. He is happily married to a wonderful girl, a proud father of three humans, and a reluctant f…

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Rise Up by C. S. Fuqua 41:57

2M ago41:57

41:57

A haunting melody becomes the thread between love, loss, and the mysterious forces that blur the line between life and death. C.S. Fuqua’s books include Fatherhood ~ Poems of Parenthood, Walking After Midnight ~ Collected Stories, Big Daddy’s Fast-Past Gadget, Native American Flute ~ A Comprehensive Guide, and White Trash & Southern ~ Collected Poe…

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Faith After Fallout: Gen Z’s Search for Real Spirituality — Michael Lenz | New South Christians #32 30:25

2M ago30:25

30:25

In this thought-provoking episode, New South Christians welcomes Dr. Michael Lenz to delve into the spiritual realities facing Gen Z in a time marked by doubt, deconstruction, and digital distraction. Together, we unpack why traditional religious frameworks often fall short for younger generations—and how authentic faith might still have a future. …

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Do Not Stand By My Grave, I Am Not There by Tony Del Degan 42:20

2M ago42:20

42:20

A nurse confronts the emotional and spiritual toll of his work in end of life care. Tony Del Degan is an author and screenwriter from Calgary, Canada. When he was a young boy, he was introduced to the world of fiction through films like Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy, and was immediately captured by the desire to create imaginative world…

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Ep. 315: The Blonde of Kennedy by Sam Williamson 17:37

3M ago17:37

17:37

A podcast team explores a chilling urban legend in Santiago, uncovering haunting tales, personal fears, and deeper truths about belief, memory, and the unknown. Sam Williamson is an aspiring writer and a medical student from Santiago, Chile. Her story "Light," earned third place in the Miroptics Contest. Her pieces have appeared in magazines such a…

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Nighthawks by Grove Koger 9:39

3M ago9:39

9:39

When Laura returns once more to the place where her uncle disappeared, she expects only silence. Instead, she finds a voice calling her name, a face she thought was long gone, and a reality that begins to unravel. Grove Koger is the author of Not, a chapbook of poetry; and When the Going Was Good: A Guide to the 99 Best Narratives of Travel, Explor…

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Closing Time by Robert Kibble 15:43

3M ago15:43

15:43

A tired traveler, stopping for a drink in a quiet country pub, discovers that sometimes loneliness — and the ghosts of the past — demand more than just conversation. Robert Kibble lives west of London with a wife and two cats, and a cornucopia of half-finished writing projects. A few have been published over the years, which – it has to be admitted…

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The Mango Tree by Arpad Nagy 19:20

3M ago19:20

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A city boy, lured by a strange girl and the promise of magical fruit, discovers that some rural secrets are far more dangerous — and far more ancient — than he could ever imagine. Arpad Nagy is a 51yr old, Hungarian Canadian, working husband and father, with a storyteller’s soul and a romantic’s heart, who, began his writing journey in 2021 after s…

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Jack's Muse by James Rumpel 25:03

3M ago25:03

25:03

A writer stumbles upon dark secrets from the past that awaken a sinister force within him. James Rumpel is a retired high school math teacher who has greatly enjoyed spending some of his free time turning a few of the odd ideas circling his brain into stories. He lives in Wisconsin with his wonderful wife, Mary. Photo by Art Lasovsky on Unsplash Yo…

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Ep. 310: The Devil I Know by Allister Nelson 14:51

4M ago14:51

14:51

A cursed prince must attend a royal ball to choose a bride. He flees, only to find magic in the forest. Allister Nelson is a poet and author whose work has appeared in Apex Magazine, The Showbear Family Circus, Eternal Haunted Summer, SENTIDOS: Revistas Amazonicas, Black Sheep: Unique Tales of Terror and Wonder, The Greyhound Journal, FunDead Publi…

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Ravenous by Jennifer Weigel 16:29

4M ago16:29

16:29

What happens when the desperation to survive peels away the last shreds of identity? Jennifer Weigel is a multi-disciplinary mixed media conceptual artist. Weigel utilizes a wide range of media to convey her ideas, including assemblage, drawing, fibers, installation, jewelry, painting, performance, photography, sculpture, video and writing. Much of…

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The Storyteller: The Shannike by Michael Barrington 20:03

4M ago20:03

20:03

A man enters a magical realm for love, but homesickness draws him back—under strict rules. Will he follow the rules? A what happens if he doesn’t? Michael Barrington lives near San Francisco and writes mainly historical novels: Let the Peacock Sing, The Ethiopian Affair, Becoming Anya, The Baron of Bengal Street, No Room for Heroes. Passage to Murd…

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Rediscovering Jesus in a Disconnected Generation — Sarah Keefer | New South Christians #31 39:12

5M ago39:12

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In this episode of New South Christians, Sarah Keefer shares her honest and heartfelt experience navigating faith as a member of Generation Z. From growing up in a small-town church to stepping away during the pandemic, and eventually rediscovering Jesus through truth-driven teaching and intentional community, Sarah opens up about what spiritual gr…

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The Genie by William Quincy Belle 21:23

5M ago21:23

21:23

A tale that shows even time-worn entities like genies in lamps can be modernized. William Quincy Belle is just a guy. Nobody famous; nobody rich; just some guy who likes to periodically add his two cents worth with the hope, accounting for inflation, that $0.02 is not over-evaluating his contribution. He claims that at the heart of the writing proc…

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Last Breath by LN Hunter 11:00

5M ago11:00

11:00

Last Breath is glimpse into the mind of a man on the threshold of death. Who is with him and what does he think about in the waning hours of his life? Memories blur with reality. The past and present entwine. And as the clock winds down, he must decide—does he linger, or does he finally let go? L.N. Hunter shares an untidy home with two cats and a …

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Ep. 305: In The Window by Lee Clark Zumpe 12:59

5M ago12:59

12:59

A woman sneaks along mansion grounds, seeking entry to the house to get revenge on the evil old man living there. But her memory is wrapped in darkness. Is she doing the right thing? Lee Clark Zumpe, an entertainment columnist with Tampa Bay Newspapers, earned his bachelor’s in English at the University of South Florida. He began writing poetry and…

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A Haunting by Laura Shell 13:48

5M ago13:48

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One day, out of nowhere and for an unknown reason, something—or someone—appears over the right shoulder of one man, shadowing his every step and literally breathing down his neck. Desperate for answers, he turns to his psychic ex-girlfriend, who offers him only a cryptic warning: The ghost is here for a reason. And soon, you’ll have to make a choic…

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The Department of Spectral Affairs by Kelly Zimmer 35:08

6M ago35:08

35:08

Instead of moving on after death, a few ghosts decide to remain at Tellurian Industries to keep an eye on things. When they discover an employee stealing from the company, the spectral staff must figure out how to make his crime known—with all the limitations that come with being dead. For most of her adult life, Kelly Zimmer labored in the stiflin…

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My Haunted Childhood by Mave Goren 30:28

6M ago30:28

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At a reading of her latest story, a an anxious author of horror stories may have to face the fears of her past. Mave Goren is an author, radio host and musician from the hinterlands of Brooklyn. A lifelong writer of the weird and fantastical, her work has appeared in Ode to Dionysus and the queer indie award horror anthology Trans Rites. She is a p…

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Mr. Silver, Mr Quicksilver by Nenad Pavlović 26:13

6M ago26:13

26:13

Two men step into the unknown to call a demon for a favor. One follows the prescribed ritual. The other? Well, he’s a little distracted, so he gets what he asked for maybe he got more than he bargained for. Nenad Pavlovic was born in 1983. in a mid-sized city in Eastern Europe. He majored in English language and literature and eventually moved to t…

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Ep. 300: Coins for the Reaper by MN Wiggins 28:43

6M ago28:43

28:43

Reapers: silent collectors and unseen guides of the dead. Their past is forgotten, their future uncertain, but they know one thing, ghosts can’t be trusted. Then one reaper meets a ghost who might unravel everything. MN Wiggins is an internationally published author, surgeon, voice actor, and humorist from the American South. His recently released …

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Bridging the Gap – Faith in a Changing Culture — Tex Cook | New South Christians #30 32:29

6M ago32:29

32:29

The way people engage with faith is changing. Gen Z and younger believers are questioning traditional church models—not because they reject God, but because they struggle to find authenticity, relevance, and real connection. In this episode of New South Christians, Tex Cook joins us to explore why the church feels disconnected from younger generati…

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Deadeye by Daniel Gene Barlekamp 12:09

6M ago12:09

12:09

A teen hanging out at the school football field challenges the unseen. What happens next? Well… let’s just say it gives new meaning to the term ‘end zone.’ Daniel Gene Barlekamp is the author of fiction and poetry for young readers and adults. His middle-grade ghost story “The Curse of the Cat Man” appears in the anthology The Haunted States of Ame…

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Tell No Tales by Liam Spinage 16:42

7M ago16:42

16:42

Today's story is about hidden islands, cursed treasure, and the age-old price of greed. But, is it just another sailor's yarn spun for coins, or does a dark truth lurk in its shadows? Liam A Spinage is a former philosophy student, former archaeology educator, and former police clerk who spends most of his spare time on the beach gazing up at the sk…

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A Train Trip From Cairo by Tim Law 14:00

7M ago14:00

14:00

A group of treasure hunters toast their success as they head towards China with plundered Egyptian relics. Will they reach their destination and the promise of riches beyond imagination or will a mysterious stranger thwart their success? Tim Law is a writer of fantasy, horror, and oftentimes both. He loves to discover how a story will unfold, espec…

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Ghosts of Blackrock River by Arpad Nagy 26:11

7M ago26:11

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A couple driving through an intense storm sees a man on the road. What begins as a decision to help a stranger ends up changing their lives. Arpad Nagy is a proud Hungarian Canadian. After sustaining work injuries and being relegated to desk work, he dove into writing and has been doing so full-time since 2021. HIs passion is fiction writing, and h…

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Ep. 295: Rest For The Wicked by Katy England 11:19

7M ago11:19

11:19

A homeless girl haunts the catacombs to escape the brutal cold. But the catacombs hold more than forgotten bones and lost souls. When she encounters a mortician and his assistant, she’s enlisted to help them prepare the bodies…before it’s too late. Katy England has been writing for longer than she likes to admit. A journalist and communications exp…

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The Story of the Goblins Who Stole A Sexton by Charles Dickens 29:51

8M ago29:51

29:51

As a precurser to A Christmas Carol, this story has similar themes, but it is a bit darker than Dickens' more famous story and is funnier. Perfect to really get into the Christmas Spirit. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Website: kaidankaistories.com Contact me through the website contact form. Follow us on: Instagram Facebook…

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Benches by Caroline Taylor 23:32

8M ago23:32

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A woman is coping with grief, or rather not coping so well with it. But some strong lessons come from an unlikely source. Caroline Taylor is an award-winning novelist and short-story writer who grew up in the mountain west and traveled widely, including a brief stint in the Foreign Service. A former editor of Humanities magazine, she is the author …

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The Nunnery by Nathan Perrin 22:25

8M ago22:25

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The island nunnery is a safe space. But is it safe for everyone? And who pays the price for that safety? Nathan Perrin is an Anabaptist pastor in Chicagoland. He holds an MA in Quaker Studies, and is a doctoral student studying Christian Community Development at Northern Seminary. His doctorate work centers on creating a writing program for nonprof…

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Gen Z vs Traditional Christianity — EJ Scott | New South Christians #29 34:27

8M ago34:27

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Dive into an engaging conversation exploring Gen Z spirituality, shifting perspectives on faith, and the challenges facing traditional Christianity. EJ shares his unique spiritual journey, insights on moral compasses, and the rise of agnosticism and atheism. We also discuss cultural shifts, the Bible Belt’s evolution, and how young adults redefine …

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Vanishing Act by Raluca Balasa 19:11

9M ago19:11

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When a woman begins to vanish in society’s eyes, what can she do to be appreciated? Raluca Balasa holds an MFA in Creative Writing: Fiction from the University of Nevada, Reno. Her short work has appeared in venues such as Andromeda Spaceways Magazine, Aurealis, and Grimdark Magazine, as well as on Apex Magazine’s blog. Raluca works as an English p…

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From Struggles to Spirituality — Sierra Sage | New South Christians #28 31:53

9M ago31:53

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Sierra Sage joins us in Episode 28 of the New South Christians Podcast, where she shares her heartfelt story of growth, faith, and finding her purpose. From starting out in a career in dental assisting to discovering her calling through marketing, Sierra’s journey is filled with lessons about resilience and spiritual awakening. She discusses the im…

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Ep. 290: A Certain Kind of Love by Chad Gayle 12:49

9M ago12:49

12:49

What would life be like if your loved one really did come back as a ghost to be with you? One man finds out. Chad Gayle’s speculative fiction has appeared in and at StarShipSofa, Andromeda Spaceways Magazine, and Inner Worlds. In addition to teaching English in Texas and North Carolina, Chad has worked as a computer programmer, a graphic designer, …

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Sweet Magnolia by JB Polk 17:31

9M ago17:31

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A firefighter who falls head over heels in love with his baby daughter. Some would call it obsession. But in times of crisis, who will be the hero? JB Polk is Polish by birth, a citizen of the world by choice. Since 2020, more than 100 of her stories, flash fiction and non-fiction, have been accepted for publication. In 1996, her story short-listed…

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Grandpa's Boy by Tim Law 8:35

9M ago8:35

8:35

A sweet little boy takes after his grandfather. How is anything but sweet. Tim Law has loved to write from a very young age, but has only recently discovered the joy of being published. He is happily married to a wonderful girl, a proud father of three humans, and a reluctant father figure to four cats. He writes fantasy, science fiction, general, …

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Follow Me by Harold Hoss 45:14

10M ago45:14

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How far will one woman go to get more followers on social media? Harold Hoss is a film producer best known for "The Unheard" and "Creep Box." When he isn't reading, writing, or watching horror movies he enjoys hiking with his dog Margot. Twitter: https://twitter.com/HorrorHoss Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hblakehoss/ Website with link to a …

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Discovering God’s Plan: Faith, Purpose, and Passion — Braiden Gordon | New South Christians #27 52:22

10M ago52:22

52:22

In this episode of New South Christians, we dive into a story of balancing faith, purpose, and passion. Braiden Gordon shares an inspiring journey of blending a deep love for God, music, and career aspirations. From early influences in gospel music to the challenges of studying engineering, Braiden explains the decision to shift focus to a career t…

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It's Your Turn by Linda Gould 32:35

10M ago32:35

32:35

Today's story is a perfect example of how ghost stories reveal our humanity. There's obsession and revenge, love and generosity, fear and forgiveness. Linda Gould is the host of the Kaidankai podcast. She lived in Japan for 26 years and was inspired by the culture, people, and folklore to write ghost stories with Japan as a backdrop. You can read "…

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Ep. 285: The Ironworker by Denise Longrie 17:18

10M ago17:18

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Today's story is a perfect example of how ghost stories reveal our humanity. There's obsession and revenge, love and generosity, fear and forgiveness. Denise Longrie’s work has appeared in Spank the Carp, Bright Flash Literary Review, and Danse Macabre. She has self-published a nonfiction guide to pre-1900 speculative fiction. She is (…still) worki…

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The House in th Woods by Linda Sparks 17:42

10M ago17:42

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A woman journeys through a forest. Is it a dream? What is she looking for? And why is it all so familiar? Linda Sparks has been published in multiple anthologies and podcasts including Kaidankai, Ravens Quoth Press, Lothlorien, Spillwords, Sweetycat Press, (she was awarded the Emerald Prize for her poem "Dancing Girl"), and she loves writing dark, …

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Old School Christianity & Timeless Faith — Rev. Sam Sweg | New South Christians #26 19:54

10M ago19:54

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Join me in this captivating episode of New South Christians as we delve into the world of old school Christianity with Pastor Sam Sweg all the way from Montana. We explore the timeless message of the Bible and the unchanging nature of Jesus Christ. Discover how sticking to the word of God can bring about powerful miracles and a personal relationshi…

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The Monster in the Dungeon by L. N. Hunter 17:12

10M ago17:12

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A homemade Ouija board has more than a few quixotic messages for a group of teens. L.N. Hunter’s comic fantasy novel, ‘The Feather and the Lamp,’ sits alongside works in anthologies such as ‘The Monsters Next Door’ and ‘Best of British Science Fiction 2022’ as well as Short Édition’s ‘Short Circuit’ and the ‘Horrifying Tales of Wonder’ podcast. The…

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