A short story, a parable of Jesus, narrated with a piano backing

The Lost Son

(ENGLISH) 10_Ark of the Covenant

(ENGLISH) 05_Golden Boards

(ENGLISH) 09_Curtain

(ENGLISH) 04_Laver

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Taylors, The					
Written by Jen Calonita
Narrated by Delanie Nicole Gill	

Taylor (aka Teffy to her family) is terrified to start middle school.

She wishes she could fade into the background, unnoticed. But on the first day of school, she finds herself in the spotlight when it's revealed that her homeroom class has four girls all named Taylor! There's a couple of things they can agree on: Taylor Swift is the greatest singer-songwriter of all time...and they are definitely going to need nicknames.

Soon, Teffy's outside her comfort zone, going out for cheerleading and starting a friendship bracelet-making business. And when the Eras tour comes to town, the four friends will do whatever it takes to get tickets.

But then, a surprise betrayal changes everything. Teffy's learning to speak up for herself, but it's hard. Can she say what's on her mind and keep her new friends for good?

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The Taylors - Audiobook Clip

Taylor's Version #1: Love Stories				
Written by Elizabeth Eulberg
Narrated by Delanie Nicole Gill (Teffy), Ozzie Jacobs (Tay), Felisha Wong (TS) and  Victoria Villarreal (Taylor)	


Not all friendships are forever and always . . .

Teffy, Tay, Taylor, and TS have been best friends since middle school. As they enter their high school freshmen era, relationships bring on the drama.

Teffy is crushing on the boy next door who belongs to someone else. Tay finds herself down bad for a tortured poet. Things get treacherous as an older boy starts flirting with Taylor. And TS is definitely focused only on soccer and doesn't fancy her new teammate, a cute London girl . . . right?

Suddenly, it feels like everything has changed. Pulled in different directions between navigating high school and new relationships, will their friendship be long lived or is it so long, Taylors?

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The Taylors Version #1: Love Stories

Mint to Be					
Written by Katie Cicatelli-Kuc
Narrated by Nora Hunter (Emma), Pete Cross (Aiden), and Emily Ellet (The Narrator)									

It's been eight months since seventeen-year-old Emma left the quaint town of Briar Glen to attend boarding school in New York City. Now, she's back-and she's not alone: Her new boyfriend, Sam, has come to visit the most picturesque village in New England during the most magical time of the year.

But there's a chill in the air, and not just because it's winter. Emma's best friend, Aiden, isn't all too happy to see her after she left without so much as a goodbye. He and Emma have known each other since elementary school, and they used to do everything together. They even share a favorite drink: a peppermint hot chocolate from their favorite coffee shop, Cup o' Jo. This was where Emma first told Aiden she was thinking of leaving Briar Glen. It was also where Aiden had planned to confess his growing feelings for Emma -- before she showed him her acceptance letter and everything changed.

With Emma back in the picture -- and with a new boyfriend in tow -- will she and Aiden be able to break the ice?

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Mint To Be - Audiobook Clip

It was a simple premise…  What if WE wrote our own stories? 
I mean, we talk so much shit all the time. What if we put our collective money where our proverbial mouthes are?  So…We did that - and I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. 
I want to thank all of my guests on today’s episode for breaking us in and being a part of this from the top. This is the SACRIFICIAL grouping - the first people to dip their toe into the lava. Our newest guests, sure, but what do they have to prove? NOTHING. The vulnerability to go first was held against them and they took it in stride. Bless your souls. I love you all. Thank you for being a part of this with me.  This is PART ONE of SIX, y’all.  WE’RE JUST GETTING STARTED.

The Voice by Afternoon Groom (3:24)
High Noon by Afternoon Groom (6:48)
Tag: You’re It by Afternoon Groom (11:10)
Patience by Midnight Bride (35:51)
Did You Know About the Park? by Glitch Blob (1:12:35)
The Walking Stick by Royale w/ Cheese (2:14:57)
Bad to the Bone: The Mary Calcium Story by Sofa King (3:11:07)

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Episode Three Hundred: Pen to Paper Part One

The Lotsa Pasta podcast is a horror storytelling podcast that speaks to all things that go bump in the night. Reading sources from CreepyPasta, NoSleep, Unsettling Stories, Not Hot but Spicy, Stories to Read Alone at Night, and so many more. Join our colorful cast of characters as we dive into the unlimited world of creepy online fiction and scary stories.

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