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When the day she’s been dreading finally arrives, she is torn between her royal duties and a desire to follow her magical destiny. Will Kat choose true love and risk certain war, or accept an arranged marriage with a man three-times her age?

United by Blood. Divided by Duty. Bound by the Fate of a Kingdom. When assassins strike down the King of Ostreich, the realm’s three princesses must face a truth they’ve long denied: The greatest threat to the throne isn’t the enemy at the gates. It’s the rot within.

Get ready to crank the amps to 11 and battle the undead in 'Punks Versus Zombies,' the audio serial that mashes punk-rock culture with zombie apocalypse mayhem. Follow Tommy and his band's suspense-filled journey from Berkeley to their hometown, Philadelphia, navigating a nightmarish landscape. Featuring compelling characters, high-octane storytelling, and a unique twist on survival tales, this series is inspired by classic zombie films and punk-rock culture. Punks Versus Zombies — survival has never sounded so punk. Subscribe now.

Fedor is a thief, not a killer. But when a master assassin recruits him as his next apprentice, he is forced into a life he does not want and cannot escape. If he leaves, he will die. But if he stays, he must kill.

Soren changed everything. Life will never be the same. Armed with a magical blade, Fedor has no choice but to accept his first contract as an assassin. His target is the most dangerous man in Nordturm. Is the price high enough for Fedor to kill again? Will he choose between the life of a thief, or the life of an assassin? What will happen to the surviving members of his gang?

What if survival means letting go of everything you thought you needed? Tommy’s mission is clear—get back to his girlfriend and son. The road is anything but. Along the way, he forms a new family, loses old friends, and faces a growing storm inside himself. Every loss chips away at the man he was. And when he reaches Philadelphia, nothing is as he imagined. This isn’t just the end of the world. It’s the end of who he used to be.

Liam will do anything to keep his family safe. Reeling from the death of his mother, Liam and his wife, Jenna, must do all they can to reunite with their four-year-old son, Tommy. Armed with only a cricket bat, the couple must travel across the country to reach their child. Can they evade the authorities and survive life on the road? Who are the plague doctors, and what do they want? How far will Liam and Jenna go to get Tommy back?

Would you fight through the apocalypse to get back to the people you love? When the zombie outbreak hits mid-gig, punk guitarist Tommy is stranded 3,000 miles from home. His band’s unravelling. The roads are swarming. And his girlfriend and son are waiting in Philly—if they’re still alive. Armed with nothing but his instincts, a broken-down van, and two bandmates barely holding it together, Tommy sets out to cross a dying America. Because when the world ends, you don’t give up—you go home.

A high fantasy audio drama where three princesses battle conspiracy, failing magic, and court intrigue to save their kingdom The Ravenglass Throne transports listeners into a world where magic is failing and loyalty has a price. After the king's assassination leaves no named heir, the royal sisters—warrior Irmin, scholar Adelinde, and diplomat Elana—must uncover a centuries-old conspiracy threatening their kingdom and the magical bond between wyverns and their riders. Subscribe now to join the battle for the Ravenglass Throne. New episodes released monthly.

Abel ended the Family's reign of violence, but a new terror is spreading through the wastes. Self-proclaimed King Omar and his band of raiders are on a destructive path of death and devastation that will lead them straight to Trinity. When Abel learns of the king's intentions, he sets out to warn the people of Trinity of the danger that threatens to destroy their peaceful existence. Can Abel lead this group of reluctant fighters against the battle-hardened forces of King Omar?

Abel survived the apocalypse, but drugs nearly killed him. He scratches out a living scavenging for anything of value until he witnesses something incredible...the Wizard of the Wasteland. When Abel joins the travelling showman, passing off pre-apocalypse technology as objects of magic and intrigue, they come upon a horrifying sight: a group of children enslaved by the brutal drug gang The Family. As he and the wizard take on the challenge of freeing the slaves, Abel must resist the temptations of a world without hope.

Step into the world of storytelling with Jon Cronshaw, a legally blind indie fantasy author who refuses to let visual impairment stand in the way of his literary dreams. In his weekly Author Diary podcast, Jon brings raw honesty and infectious enthusiasm to every episode, inviting listeners behind the curtain of his unique writing journey. From the spark of a new idea to the satisfaction of a published novel, Jon shares the unfiltered reality of crafting stories while navigating the publishing landscape with severe visual impairment. Subscribe todaY!

In a world ravaged by dust storms and poisonous rains, Abel has survived feral dogs, raiders, and drug addiction... but he's done with just surviving. Now, he wants to start living. When Abel stumbles across a boy suffering from the same addiction that almost killed him, he takes the kid under his wing and offers him a new life... a life free from drugs. But when a brutal drug gang comes after the kid, Abel must risk everything to keep him safe and end The Family's reign of terror.

After the outbreak, punk rock became a lifeline. Tommy leads what’s left of three touring bands through a zombie-ravaged America, clinging to music, memories, and the hope of reuniting with his family. But the world doesn’t care about hope. It tears away bandmates, reveals monstrous humans, and offers brief moments of light—only to crush them. This is a journey of noise, grief, and survival. And when the music stops, what’s left might not be worth saving.

Speculative Fiction Tales presents haunting narratives by acclaimed author Jon Cronshaw that explore the unsettling intersections of technology and humanity. In each meticulously crafted episode, Cronshaw's chilling stories examine how our digital lives are reshaping what it means to be human. From the subtle horror of social media addiction to the terrifying reality of online radicalization, these tales hold a dark mirror to our screen-obsessed world. Dive into narratives where memories are commodified, grief is monetized, and identity exists at the mercy of algorithms. Perfect for fans of