Tiny Tales: Recent Episodes
R. E. Rule (Writer) & Frank Nawrot (Composer/Audio Engineer)
Tiny Tales is a collection of short stories spanning horror, fantasy, comedy, and everything in between.
She existed in the in-between, the celestial nothing that stretched between here and there...
Today's episode was written and narrated by R. E. Rule. Music, mixing, and production by Frank Nawrot. Today's' music was performed by Dr. Gabby Baffoni. Dr. Baffoni, professor of clarinet at Southeast Missouri State University, plays with the Pan Pacific Ensemble, who will be releasing it's fourth album this fall! She'll also be premiering a concerto for clarinet and concert band by Theresa Martin.
Episode photo from Rochus Hess.
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When an unexpected opportunity comes her way, Nia visits the upper levels.
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All of her life, Kaye has been building the dam.
Cover art sourced from falco.
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In a Michigan lake-side diner, on a night when the mayflies hatch...
Mayfly Night was written by Warren Brown. Warren is a Canadian/American citizen of First Nations descent. Publications include OMNI, F & SF, Amazing, The Book of All Flesh, This Land, Nimrod, Dear Leader Tales, Speculative North, Smoke in the
Stars, Abyss & Apex, etc. His novel, What Happened in Fool the Eye is available online at Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Learn more at warrenbrown.synthasite.com.
Narration for today’s episode by R.E. Rule. Music, mixing, and production by Frank Nawrot.
Cover art sourced from petraboekhoff.
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On the long drive home, Brianna finds an unexpected place to rest.
Today's episode was written Catherine Yeates. Find out more about their work at https://www.cjyeates.com/
Cover Art sourced from jrico144.
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A skeptical paranormal investigator enters an abandoned house, oblivious to the dark secret hidden within.
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Additional production by Matthew Ferrandino.
Cover art sourced from Prettysleepy.
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This Readers' News column consists solely of submissions from Bear Creek residents just like you!
Today's episode was written by Tarver Nova. Tarver is a speculative fiction writer and professional night owl in New York. His stories are found in Baffling Magazine, Daily Science Fiction, Kaleidotrope, and other fine places. He is an associate editor of PodCastle and CatsCast. Find him at tarvernova.com or show him your cats on Twitter @tarvernova.
Cover Art sourced from Becca H.
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While on his normal carrier route, Noah encounters someone unexpected.
Voice Talent:
Gretchen Pille
James Barnett from The Night's End Podcast.
Cover Art sourced from Gerd Altmann.
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Caught up in the story, a reader crosses the line between reality and fiction.
Cover Art sourced from Mystic Art Design.
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On a hot summer day, Wilem discovers one of the river's hidden secrets.
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When Helene goes to harvest the tree that grows buttons, she finds something far more surprising and far more sinister than she ever expected.
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Introducing Don Henry - an Opera by Frank Nawrot Premiering August 23, 2022 wherever you listen to podcasts.
Don Henry was a Dodge City native and University of Kansas student whose ideals led him to fight fascism in the Spanish Civil War of the late 1930s. Don was a young man when Mussolini and Hitler established fascist governments in Western Europe. He and others from around the world traveled to Spain to help prevent a fascist government from taking hold there as it had in Italy and Germany. He became a member of the International Brigade that fortified the leftist Spanish Republicans (also referred to as the Loyalists). Don knew the dangers of his ambition and so hid his real intentions by telling his family he was taking a vacation in Europe. On his first day of battle, Don was mortally wounded by a gunshot to the chest as he tended to an injured comrade.
In this recording, the story of Don Henry is told from three asynchronous perspectives: 1) a 21st-century 24-hour news channel program, 2) a letter written by Don Henry to his family in Kansas, and 3) the frontlines of the war as told by Salaria Kea, a nurse from Akron, Ohio.
The words of this opera are taken from historical documents, poems written by British international brigaders, and original lyrics by Frank Nawrot. The historical documents are the University of Kansas Board of Regents press release commissioned by the House Un-American Activities Committee and Don Henry’s letter.
Don Henry stars Neal Long, Gretchen Pille, Rachael Rule, and Frank Nawrot.
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As long as the sun rises, we endure...As long as there is light to speak, we endure.
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S.J. is going to be a little voice, but nothing can prepare her for what she's about to undertake.
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The bathynaut's journey is long...will she find what she is seeking?
"Diving into the Rift" was written by Dennis Mombauer. Dennis currently lives in Colombo, Sri Lanka, where he works on climate change and as a writer of speculative fiction and textual experiments. He is co-publisher of a German magazine for experimental fiction, “Die Novelle – Magazine for Experimentalism,” and has published fiction and non-fiction in various magazines and anthologies. His first English novella, “The House of Drought,” (Stelliform Press) and first English novel, “The Fertile Clay,” (Nightscape Press) are both scheduled to be published in 2022.
Learn more at https://dennismombauer.com/
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"She dreamed of fields wild and lush, but like every dream, love wasn’t enough..."
Today's episode was written by Julie Reeser (https://persephoneknits.com/)
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Today, we revisit one of our favorite episodes: "What Happened That Night"
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Narration by James Barnett from The Night's End podcast. Visit nightsendpodcast.com or follow on Instagram @nightsendpodcast & Facebook @nightsendpod
Other Voices in Order of Appearance:R. E. Rule (rerulewrites.com)
Frank Nawrot (franknawrot.com)
Dutcher Snedeker (dutchersnedeker.com)
Gretchen Pille (gretchenpille.com)
Music by Frank Nawrot and Amy Beachfeaturing James Alexander on cello
**Production by Frank Nawrot
Production Assistants:**
Matthew Ferrandino
John C. L. Jansen (johnjansenmusic.com)
What Happened That Night was written by R. E. Rule
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Nightlife at the local inn can get... interesting. Especially when the Magpie Mage is involved.
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To the clifftops where the eagles nest, Brin climbs.
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"The child who would be a god was tied by a tread to the moon..."
Today's episode was written by Shih-Li Kow (Twitter: @shihlikow)
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Moments seem infinite, but time gradually takes them until only a handful remain.
This episode was performed live in the Tiny Tales studio. Visit www.tinytalespodcast.com to watch!
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A mis-delivery sends Helen and Arthur on a quest for an elusive, and possibly non-existent, letter...✉️📬💌
Check out the work of the amazing voice artists:
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https://www.dutchersnedeker.com/
https://www.kristinnewbegin.com/
http://www.gretchenpille.com/
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From the vaults, a remastered version of The Dance of the Gods.
As sure as the sun will rise and set, the waves will dance on the shore.
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We are made with laughter and bones.
Today's episode was written by Emmie Christie.
Emmie Christie’s work tends to hover around the topics of feminism, mental health, cats, and the speculative such as unicorns and affordable healthcare. She has been published in Zooscape Magazine and in Three-Lobed Burning Eye and she graduated from the Odyssey Writing Workshop in 2013.
Visit www.emmiechristie.com to learn more.
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Today, we revisit two Sci-Fi episodes from our library. Enjoy!
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When a flood threatens to overtake the village, an unlikely visitor appears.
Today's episode was written by Toshiya Kamei.
Toshiya Kamei is a fiction writer whose short stories have appeared in such places as Bending Genres, New World Writing, and SmokeLong en Español, as well as the anthologies Daily Flights of Fantasy and Enchanted Entrapments.
Visit https://toshiyakameiwrites.wordpress.com/ to learn more.
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“Humans are strange creatures. Death is the only certain thing you have, yet you’re so terrified of it. I don’t think you like certainty as much as you say you do.”
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The meaning of life woke one day and remembered her name.
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A normal night turns into a nightmare when the shadows come to life.
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When blood sun sets,
And full moon rises,
Look east to the weeping maiden.
When nightingale sings,
And nighthawk cries,
Look west as the lost sun rises.
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A few updates on Tiny Tales and things to come.
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Tiny Tales is looking for stories. More details here: https://www.tinytalespodcast.com/submissions
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A dragon attacks, leaving Ahna and her fellow villagers homeless.
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“Rsska,” she said, and he winced slightly at her hiss. “That is the who. As for the what, we are the people of the swamp, just as you are the people of the land.”
The voice of Rsska was performed by the incomparable Gretchen Pille - http://www.gretchenpille.com/
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In the shadow of the attic, there is nothing to do but wait.
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A remastered version of our very first episode, first released May 11, 2020.
Fifty years can change a lot, or perhaps nothing at all.
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A thief is hired to acquire a valuable item from a powerful and terrifying witch, making an unlikely friend along the way...
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When death is near, a woman must come to terms with her changed world.
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Finding his home is getting too small as he gets bigger, Kierk decides to take matters into his own hands.
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Today we revisit two of our favorites - Episode 28: Leaving Town and Episode 3: Not Enough Words
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A temple dedicated to plenty, a prayer, and an unexpected answer.
The music for today's episode was written by John Jansen.
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To what lengths would you go...for survival?
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Gille is the most renowned bard in all of Falutia and his singing the most... unique. His music has the power to stir the heart of even the most ferocious beast.
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A relic from a bygone world stirs the curiosity of a young observer.
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The following audio file was discovered by the Tucumcari Highway Patrol on June 23rd, 2006.
Thank you to Matthew Ferrandino and Kevin Klepacki for providing music for today's episode!
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Today we revisit two of our favorites - Episode 35: Nisus III and Episode 32: Little Red
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A skeptical paranormal investigator enters an abandoned house, oblivious to the dark secret hidden within.
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Rosemary, a little old lady with a dark secret, decides to get a pet cat. Her attempt to get one goes spectacularly awry.
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Vari discovers the dark secret locked away behind the heavy wooden door in the smoke-stained kitchens.
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Humanity's attempts to manufacture a better world have some unintended consequences.
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Season 4 begins next Monday, March 15th.
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Clarence encounters a terrified young woman on the road and is swept into her bloody tale.
Narration by James Barnett from The Night's End podcast. Visit nightsendpodcast.com or follow on Instagram @nightsendpodcast & Facebook @nightsendpod
Other Voices in Order of Appearance:R. E. Rule (rerulewrites.com)
Frank Nawrot (franknawrot.com)
Dutcher Snedeker (dutchersnedeker.com)
Gretchen Pille (gretchenpille.com)
Music by Frank Nawrot and Amy Beachfeaturing James Alexander on cello
**Production by Frank Nawrot
Production Assistants:**
Matthew Ferrandino
John C. L. Jansen (johnjansenmusic.com)
What Happened That Night was written by R. E. RuleFind Tiny Tales on Facebook @thetinytalespodcast & Twitter @TinyTalesShow
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Today we revisit two of our favorites - Episode 24: Folk of the Forest and Episode 30: After Dark.
Make sure to tune in next week for the Season 3 Finale with special guest voices!
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A group of researchers have found a foothold in space and settle there under the watchful eyes of the native species.
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A traveler seeks to defy the shadow of the mountain and discovers that may not be as easy as it seems.
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Past eternity lie wonders beyond comprehension, but none shall pass empty handed.
The music for today's episode was written by Matthew Ferrandino.
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Through the dark mouth of the forest, down the winding path, the wolf is waiting.
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Humans are always infuriating, but somehow, dead ones are even worse.
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Who knows what mysteries lie behind the veil of night-time shadows?
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Sometimes when you just want breakfast, the universe has other plans.
Voices in Order of Appearance:Frank Nawrot (https://www.franknawrot.com/)
Gretchen Pille (https://www.gretchenpille.com/)
R. E. Rule (https://www.rerulewrites.com/)
Matthew Ferrandino (is a music theorist, composer, and teacher. His scholarship focuses on the analysis of popular music and music videos.)
Dutcher Snedeker (https://www.dutchersnedeker.com/)
Kristin Newbegin (https://www.kristinnewbegin.com/)
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Today we revisit two of our favorites - Episode 18: Kaput and Episode 20: Wings of the Mountain.
Make sure to tune in next week for a special holiday episode with guest voice talent!
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You can take the town out of the person, but you can't take the person out of the town.
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If you don't have anything nice to say, consider burial instead.
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One day on a bus. A moment in the never-ending journey we call life.
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Take care where you wander in the dark parts of the forest. You never know what might find you there.
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They're not from around here. They're from... up there.
Canadians was written by Joel J. FeigenbaumJoel J. Feigenbaum is a producer and director who worked on hit TV shows like Charmed, 7th Heaven, Beverly Hills 90210, and has directed music videos for the likes of Christina Aguilera and the Goo Goo Dolls. Visit his website: http://thefilmelectric.com/
Voices in Order of Appearance:
Frank Nawrot (http://www.franknawrot.com/)
Gretchen Pille (http://www.gretchenpille.com/)
R. E. Rule (http://www.tinytalesblog.com/)
Nathan Brown (http://nbrownmusic.weebly.com/)
Matthew Ferrandino (Matthew Ferrandino is a music theorist, composer, and teacher. His scholarship focuses on the analysis of popular music and music videos)
Joe Rule (http://raconteuranimation.com/)
Brittany Green (http://www.brittanyjgreen.com/)
Music and Production by Frank Nawrot
This is our Season 2 finale. Regular episodes will resume November 16, 2020.
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Today we revisit two of our favorites - Episode 3: Not Enough Words and Episode 16: Day 65. The Tiny Tales Season 2 Finale will be released next Monday.
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The winning story from the Tiny Tales Writers Contest.
Grace Odell is a musician, pianist, teacher, writer, and entrepreneur. She opened the Odell Music Institute in 2016, where she teaches piano to both children and adult beginners. Through OMI she also offers a wide variety of other musical education opportunities geared towards the general public. Check her out at www.odellmusicinstitute.com.
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Butter and honey spread thick on a flaky biscuit. It tasted like memories.
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Many come. Seeking power. Seeking riches. Peasants, beggars, kings, and lords of men, come to make their pleas.
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Welcome to the future! A lot has changed since the twenty-first century... except used car salesmen it seems.
Guest Narrator: Joe Rule (www.joerule.com)
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A visit to the grocery store has disappointing results.
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For as long as she could remember, a heavy fog lay over the land.
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So many voices talking at once. How can we hear anything?
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It's been 65 days since we came to the camp.
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On and on and on it goes. Where it leads, nobody knows.
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