The Short Story Pod

John Able
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Short stories surreal and strange from the mind of John Able

Episodes

  1. Half a creature from the sea - By David Almond

    04/18/2024

    Half a creature from the sea - By David Almond

    Please enjoy this lovely story by David Almond and go buy the book! Show your appreciation here https://ko-fi.com/johnable - come chat to me at Johnablewriter@gmail.com

    44 min
  2. Scent - a short story of loss and melancholy from the collection, Reflections

    02/03/2024

    Scent - a short story of loss and melancholy from the collection, Reflections

    Search John Able Reflections on Amazon for your kindle copy of the short story collection for less than a dollar / pound - search kofi John Able to buy me a coffee or leave me a tip or let me know your enjoying the podcast by leaving a comment, review or by email using johnablewriter@gmail.com

    8 min
  3. The man with no imagination - from the short story collection - Reflections

    01/21/2024

    The man with no imagination - from the short story collection - Reflections

    Show your appreciation here https://ko-fi.com/johnable - pick up your copy of Reflections here https://amzn.eu/d/43zuFvb - or drop me a message at Johnablewriter@gmail.com

    25 min
  4. Green beans - family history, memories, nostalgia, grandparents

    05/14/2023

    Green beans - family history, memories, nostalgia, grandparents

    The short story collections, All the Tomorrows & Reflections are available on Amazon. Come chat to me at Johnablewriter@gmail.com

    19 min
  5. A ghost story for Christmas - The Birch Trees

    12/19/2022

    A ghost story for Christmas - The Birch Trees

    Inspired by Charles Dickens and Algernon Blackwood, this is a ghost story for Christmas. Please come and chat to me at johnablewriter@gmail.com

    22 min
  6. Freedom from sadness - loss, grief and hope

    09/02/2022

    Freedom from sadness - loss, grief and hope

    A short story about loss and hope - check out my short story collections on Amazon Kindle, ‘Reflections’ and ‘All the Tomorrows’ or come chat to me at johnablewriter@gmail.com

    12 min
  7. Magic realism, surreal Japan, talking cat - The Emperor Cat

    07/09/2022

    Magic realism, surreal Japan, talking cat - The Emperor Cat

    Another Japan inspired tale of a man asked to undertake a task to help the empire of cats - please feel free to email me with any feedback or just for a chat at johnablewriter@gmail.com I’d love to hear from you!

    36 min
  8. Loss and love, surreal Japan - The house of amputee pets

    05/26/2022

    Loss and love, surreal Japan - The house of amputee pets

    Another Japan inspired story about Etsuko who runs the house of amputee pets. Please contact me with your feedback, comments or just for a chat johnablewriter@gmail.com

    15 min
  9. Surreal Japan, magic realism - Below the surface

    05/25/2022

    Surreal Japan, magic realism - Below the surface

    Japan inspired story about a cryptid fish-man. Contact me at johnablewriter@gmail.com Also check out 31 tales for October, scary stories for young readers and listeners

    13 min
  10. Surreal, magic realism Japan - Shadow Sleuth

    04/25/2022

    Surreal, magic realism Japan - Shadow Sleuth

    This episode is intended for a mature audience and continues my series of Japan inspired tales - for children-only stories check out my 31 Tales for October podcast - get in touch at johnablewriter@gmail.com

    26 min
  11. Supernatural Japan - The Rice Field - Kunekune

    03/13/2022

    Supernatural Japan - The Rice Field - Kunekune

    This is a Japan inspired, supernatural tale using a well known character from Japanese internet creepypasta, the Kunekune. Written by me, John Able, get in touch at johnablewriter@gmail.com

    10 min
  12. Supernatural Japan - The Belly of the Giant

    03/13/2022

    Supernatural Japan - The Belly of the Giant

    A tale of seeing beyond the veil, inspired by Japan and written by me, John Able. Get in touch at johnablewriter@gmail.com

    16 min
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Short stories surreal and strange from the mind of John Able

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  • Creator
    John Able
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © John Able
  • Show Website
    The Short Story Pod