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Short Stories For The People
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 31 ต.ค. 2022
I'm here to read you a story. Sometimes a classic, sometimes a recently published piece. If there's a story you'd like to hear, let me know.
Amazing Patsy
*Mild Horror* Listen to a short story about a young girl with a particularly dangerous gift.
"Amazing Patsy" was written by Valerie B. Williams. Find out more about this author on her website here: valeriebwilliams.com/
If you enjoyed this story, you may wish to check out Valerie's debut novel "The Vanishing Twin." You can find it on Amazon here:
www.amazon.com/Vanishing-Twin-Valerie-B-Williams-ebook/dp/B0D7L5KFHG/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1QE071MKVDL4A&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.G4haqqktmTm3HVQ6CMfPiA8jn_8RVrHx817bfiURPqGNCFQNZc2fVDhsEUCR2Y1CuyhGlfLucUuKeQtDkJ6R10Iw8jlP0kUsmUj6Kz9f8KcDNGYfx_pZ5Xv56fhyaBf36Ip0-ltt8twEb67luBrx3Ekz0nW09jq-akfP4n_f1NC7tpJlFAORQ3UJ081wTBmDrY80MFCmEkPeH2BTyTbbBHpWW2UAkYhZRPUQGRZl50Q.ozn81sR_GHO1nBG2KoUBM-4Oo_DtgaH5eWt0vbxEbZg&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+vanishing+twin+book&qid=1720294156&sprefix=The+Vanishing+Twin+%2Caps%2C88&sr=8-4
If you would like to reach Karen about a story idea, you can contact her by email at shortstoriesforthepeople@gmail.com
"Amazing Patsy" was written by Valerie B. Williams. Find out more about this author on her website here: valeriebwilliams.com/
If you enjoyed this story, you may wish to check out Valerie's debut novel "The Vanishing Twin." You can find it on Amazon here:
www.amazon.com/Vanishing-Twin-Valerie-B-Williams-ebook/dp/B0D7L5KFHG/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1QE071MKVDL4A&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.G4haqqktmTm3HVQ6CMfPiA8jn_8RVrHx817bfiURPqGNCFQNZc2fVDhsEUCR2Y1CuyhGlfLucUuKeQtDkJ6R10Iw8jlP0kUsmUj6Kz9f8KcDNGYfx_pZ5Xv56fhyaBf36Ip0-ltt8twEb67luBrx3Ekz0nW09jq-akfP4n_f1NC7tpJlFAORQ3UJ081wTBmDrY80MFCmEkPeH2BTyTbbBHpWW2UAkYhZRPUQGRZl50Q.ozn81sR_GHO1nBG2KoUBM-4Oo_DtgaH5eWt0vbxEbZg&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+vanishing+twin+book&qid=1720294156&sprefix=The+Vanishing+Twin+%2Caps%2C88&sr=8-4
If you would like to reach Karen about a story idea, you can contact her by email at shortstoriesforthepeople@gmail.com
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No Good by Jody Hobbs Hesler
มุมมอง 405 หลายเดือนก่อน
A rising 9th-grader's crush leads her out past curfew...and away from the light. This story was written by Jody Hobbs Hesler www.jodyhobbshesler.com/ It is part of her excellent short story collection "What Makes You Think You're Supposed to Feel Better," which you can find for sale at retailers big and small. We recommend bookshop.org bookshop.org/p/books/what-makes-you-think-you-re-supposed-t...
Polar Plunge
มุมมอง 598 หลายเดือนก่อน
A reading of the short story "Polar Plunge" by Lisa Thornton. A middle-aged woman breaks free from a life that had made no room for her. You can read this story in Fictive Dream: fictivedream.com/2024/03/08/polar-plunge/ The author, Lisa Thornton, is a writer and nurse living in the Midwest. Her work has also appeared in SmokeLong Quarterly and Bending Genres. She has been nominated for the Pus...
Good Country People
มุมมอง 3429 หลายเดือนก่อน
A reading of the Flannery O'Connor short story "Good Country People." Note: We do not own the copyright to this story If you would like to get in touch with Karen, you can reach her by email at: shortstoriesforthepeople@gmail.com
The Lives of the Dead
มุมมอง 2679 หลายเดือนก่อน
A reading of Tim O'Brien's "The Lives of the Dead" Note: I do not own the copyright to this story. If you would like to contact Karen, you can reach her by email at: shortstoriesforthepeople@gmail.com
The Gernsback Continuum
มุมมอง 399 หลายเดือนก่อน
A reading of William Gibson's short story "The Gernsback Continuum" Note: We do not own the rights to this story. If you would like to contact Karen, you may email her at: shortstoriesforthepeople@gmail.com
The Veldt
มุมมอง 2910 หลายเดือนก่อน
A reading of Ray Bradbury's short story "The Veldt." If you'd like to contact Karen, she can be reached by email at: shortstoriesforthepeople@gmail.com
The Yellow Wallpaper
มุมมอง 3510 หลายเดือนก่อน
A reading of Charlotte Perkins Gilman Stetson's short story "The Yellow Wallpaper." Fiction students: Please note that I will not be reading "Sonny's Blues" by James Baldwin. If you would like to listen to a reading of that story, I recommend this one: th-cam.com/video/ja2yYwc6oIk/w-d-xo.html If you would like to contact Karen, you may email her at: shortstoriesforthepeople@gmail.com
The Story of an Hour
มุมมอง 3510 หลายเดือนก่อน
A reading of Kate Chopin's "The Story of an Hour" If you would like to contact Karen, you may email her at: shortstoriesforthepeople@gmail.com
Cathedral by Raymond Carver
มุมมอง 8810 หลายเดือนก่อน
A reading of the short story "Cathedral" by Raymond Carver Note: I do not own the rights to this story. If you would like to contact Karen, you may email her at: shortstoriesforthepeople@gmail.com
Deformation Catalog
มุมมอง 10310 หลายเดือนก่อน
A young NASA researcher studying dark matter in the universe, must also contend with the dark matter inside herself. This story was written by Emet North. You can reach the author through their website at emetnorth.com. And if you liked this story, I encourage you to check out their forthcoming novel, In Universes, (aps.harpercollins.com/advt?isbn=9780063314870&retailer=harpercollins&locale=US)...
To Build A Fire
มุมมอง 149ปีที่แล้ว
This is the Jack London classic about one man's struggle against the elements in the frozen north. You can read about the author here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_London If you have a story that you would like us to consider reading on the channel, please send it to: shortstoriesforthepeople@gmail.com
Airport People
มุมมอง 44ปีที่แล้ว
A married couple is playing a game that may not be as harmless as they pretend. monkeybicycle.net/airport-people/ The author, Kristie Smeltzer, is a fiction writer, editor, writing coach, and teacher. You can learn more about her and her work here: www.kristiesmeltzer.com/ If you'd like to submit a story to the channel, please send it via email to: shortstoriesforthepeople@gmail.com
Lantern Fish
มุมมอง 55ปีที่แล้ว
A small-town girl leaves a strong impression on one of her classmates. You can find the story to read (or share) online here: flashfictionmagazine.com/blog/2023/10/22/lantern-fish/#comments Or follow the author, Lindsay Sproul, on Instagram: lindsaysproul If you'd like to submit a story for us to read on the channel, please email it to shortstoriesforthepeople@gmail.com
WWII Historical Fiction
มุมมอง 43ปีที่แล้ว
A young mother struggles to keep watch, and keep the faith, while her husband is in the South Pacific during World War II. You can submit your own story to the channel here: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1QV38KLEG2fnAOulicSFLOGapeXSeLM9c You can contact Karen here: shortstoriesforthepeople@gmail.com
My Lovers #1 - 5, Or Why I Hate Kenny Rogers by Donna Baier Stein
มุมมอง 158ปีที่แล้ว
My Lovers #1 - 5, Or Why I Hate Kenny Rogers by Donna Baier Stein
The Fine Art of Goldfish by Kristie Smeltzer
มุมมอง 146ปีที่แล้ว
The Fine Art of Goldfish by Kristie Smeltzer
That's quite a story Karen!
Thanks for listening, Mal! I don't do a lot of horror-type stuff, but this one was written by a friend of a friend - and it seemed like a good one to do as we approach to Halloween.
❤❤
You are pretty!
Thank you
I just discovered that there's a 2023 movie called "Wildcat" based on the life of Flannery O'Connor starring Maya Hawke. Wonder if it's any good.
the queen is back!! yes!!
lovely reading as always <3
I know that room!
love this! had to read it for school and this is so helpful 😄
love to hear you read!
thank you!
amazing as always ♡
Thank you
that's me!
It's you!
Still not loud enough
Thank you for letting me know. I will try to make some adjustments.
love it!
Thank you!
new background unlocked!
love your reading!!
Thank you, Maya!
Thanks so much for reading my story, Karen. You did a beautiful job.
Please do voice overs. You have a great voice
Wonderful story. Wonderful telling. I would call it Smoke.
Thank you!
Outside! Nice! Love it as always
Thank you!
Congratulations on 20 subscribers! Love your story, as always
Love, as always! ♡
I very much enjoyed the story Karen. I also enjoyed listening to you read ing it. Thanks for doing this. I will be going on to listen to the other stories. Great idea.
Thanks, Mar!
Love you and the story!
Thank you! 😀
Where are you
Recording in the hallway. 😄
Loving the new background!!
Such a sad story but I could listen to you read all day!!
Loving the content! Definitely my favorite story reader on TH-cam!
Your voice is so soothing I could fall asleep!
Love this!