Fiction podcasts invite us into new worlds, mixing the pleasure of a great novel with the sound design of a blockbuster film. None do it quite like The Truth, which sets short stories in worlds parallel to our own, uncannily close to realism. Its true genius lies in subverting reality to create uncomfortable yet incredibly human stories that explore moral questions. What does it mean to be a good partner? How do we live a satisfying life? Like an episode of The Twilight Zone or Black Mirror, each episode leads you through a modern fairy tale, and you never know what you’ll get until you hit play.

You can find some of our favorite episodes below.