Author Paul Van Sickle's chilling tale 'Dwelling' is featured on the podcast, centering around a photographer's visit to a friend's castle where sinister events unfold. The story delves into themes of mystery, surrealism, and unease, as the protagonist encounters enigmatic cats and a clash of egos between characters. The episode also explores sleep hacks, loneliness, and the importance of engaging further with the show.
The podcast showcases diverse storytelling by offering higher pay rates to authors, encouraging submissions from various backgrounds.
Through haunting narratives, the podcast explores themes of loneliness, compromise, and blurred lines between reality and imagination.
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Paul Van Sickle's Tale 'Dwelling'
The podcast features a reading of Paul Van Sickle's tale, 'Dwelling,' narrated by Brian Rollins. The story delves into a haunting narrative where a character named Daniel gets entangled in a mysterious castle with eerie occurrences, including a transformation involving cats and the unsettling revelation about the castle's origins.
Reflections on Loneliness and Compromise
Through the characters and narrative elements, the podcast explores themes of loneliness, compromise, and the consequences of seeking solace in unconventional places. It highlights the complexities of human relationships, inner struggles, and the blurred lines between reality and imagination within the unsettling setting of the story.
Welcome to episode 636. Guest host Seth Williams brings you one tale this week, about a down and out photographer who visit an old acquaintance in his newly acquired castle. But is his friend ill, or is there something more sinister at play?
COMING UP
Good Evening: Guest Host Seth Williams, Submissions are Open: 00:01:06
Paul Van Sickle’s Dwelling as read by Brian Rollins: 00:05:36