"The scent of cardamom wafted from Father. Mother wore a liripipe of azure silk that drew out her narrow chin, hazel eyes, and the grey streaks in her hair. I watched Father’s gaze dart among the hills. Columns of smoke crept through a windless sky." 

In this novel excerpt, a young man feigns madness, trades vision for vision amongst ruffians in a dark tavern, and meets his raven companions. But is this really his life story?

Narrated by Tom Newton. The Strange Recital is a podcast about fiction that challenges conventional ideas of reality. https://thestrangerecital.com

The Constable's Second Autobiography

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The Strange Recital is an audio anthology of short fiction. We delight in perceptions of reality that warp and fold in unexpected ways. Each episode runs about 25 minutes and features a story by one writer, plus an author interview with a twist. For older episodes, visit our website.

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