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Fifth Friday (Influences)

An unusual episode for this podcast, Lane and I sat down to chat (or try to) about our influences and the power of tropes. Give it a listen and get to know us and maybe have a laugh as we try desperately to remember the actors, books, and family members that impacted our lives.

What A To Do: Part 1

The retelling of a fairytale by two busy-bodies who should have other things to do.

Harvest Lavender

This fairytale tackles the difficult duty of cleaning a deceased mother's house and sorting out the messy emotions toward a beloved abuser. L.J. Longo's "Havest Lavender" won third place in the 2022 Writer's Digest Short Fiction Contest.

The Witch Hunters: Episode 7

Episode 7 of The Witch Hunters is an urban horror story. Conspirators are revealed, riddles are solved, and our two heroes finally meet face-to-face. Find out who lives and who dies in this grand finale of The Witch Hunters!

Needle and Knife

In this horror story, a young girl is tempted by dark power and darker dreams.L.J. Longo's "Needle and Knife" won an honorable mention in the 2018 Writer's Digest Popular Fiction Contest (horror category). Trigger warning: Mutilation of a newborn.

The Witch Hunters: Episode 6

Episode 6 of The Witch Hunters is an urban horror story. The Malleous' righteous warriors become aware of a trick, but driven by vengance Emma pushes them to attack.

Meditations on the Afterlife

Two stories by L.J. Longo, "Failed at Life" and "But Suppose..." welcome you to the ghostly time of year. "Failed at Life" features an over-achiever woman waiting in the DMV of the dead who learns somehow she only did the bare minimum."But Suppose" finds You surrounded by demons and faceless people trapped between the ocean and some rocks for all eternity. What are your options? It's inspired by the brilliant song "Not Entirely Alone" by The Narcissist Cookbook.

The Witch Hunters: Episode 5

Episode 5 of The Witch Hunters is an urban horror story. After a narrow escape into Hell, the witch must discover who is hunting him and take revenge.

Rose Lemon-Grass Silver Inch

In this fantasy story, Saffron, a humble witch with only three baffling plants, is likelier to swallow their tongue than to talk to strangers. Yet, without using magic, Rooster convinces Saffron not only to go to an elite garden show, but to give a speech that could change their lives.

The Witch Hunters: Episode 4

Episode 4 of The Witch Hunters is an urban horror story. A playground, an ice cream truck, and a deadly trap being sprung. But who is actually being set-up?