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AIC Stories

By David Szweduik

A bookish podcast exploring stories in all forms - discussing and reviewing books, films, and tv as I journey through my eclectic TBR backlog and watchlist.
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AIC StoriesAug 17, 2021

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Special Announcement - Storyphoria and the end of an era // AICS 210

Special Announcement - Storyphoria and the end of an era // AICS 210

Aug 09, 202214:31
Mystery Minnesota Super Cut // AICS 209
Jul 19, 202209:00:35
Archive 81 Ep 08 / Beyond the Stream 09 - AICS 208
Jul 08, 202239:51
June 2022 Recap / The Review 015 - AICS 207
Jul 05, 202226:07
Archive 81 Ep 07 / Beyond the Stream 08 - AICS 206
Jul 01, 202236:01
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig / Story Club 005 - AICS 205
Jun 28, 202255:01
Archive 81 Ep 06 / Beyond the Stream 07 - AICS 204
Jun 24, 202231:31
"Blink" / Chronicles 03 - AICS 203

"Blink" / Chronicles 03 - AICS 203

I wrote and narrated this story as part of a collaboration with Grant Alexander, who runs the fantastic YouTube channel for "The Grant Alexander" and you absolutely need to go check out his fantastic build video that I wrote this story for!

You can find his video at :
Framing the Story - Collab with AIC Stories

And while you're there, be sure to subscribe and follow all the fun that Grant is sharing on his channel!

Chronicles is an AIC Stories Production.

Stories written, produced, and narrated by David Szweduik.

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Jun 21, 202212:03
Archive 81 Ep 05 / Beyond the Stream 06 - AICS 202
Jun 17, 202228:31
"May 2022 Recap" / The Review 14 - AICS 201
Jun 14, 202226:43
Archive 81 Ep 04 / Beyond the Stream 05 - AICS 200
Jun 10, 202235:59
"The Goblin And The Huckster" by Hans Christian Andersen / Faded Words 057 - AICS 199

"The Goblin And The Huckster" by Hans Christian Andersen / Faded Words 057 - AICS 199

A tale reflecting on the true human nature of people when faced with imminent danger as we begin to understand what exactly motivates and drives most people. 

Written by: Hans Christian Andersen

Fairy Tales of Hans Christian AndersenPublication in 1916
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Jun 07, 202212:01
Archive 81 Ep 03 / Beyond the Stream 04 - AICS 198
Jun 03, 202228:45
"The Dumb Book" by Hans Christian Andersen / Faded Words 056 - AICS 197

"The Dumb Book" by Hans Christian Andersen / Faded Words 056 - AICS 197

A short tale of introspection, of the importance and insignificance of memories, of a lifetime saved and documented. A beautiful little fairy tale providing a look inwards on our own lives. Or, a silly thought you may find meaningless. But I hope not. 

Written by: Hans Christian Andersen

Fairy Tales of Hans Christian AndersenPublication in 1916
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May 31, 202207:52
Archive 81 Ep 02 / Beyond the Stream 03 - AICS 196
May 27, 202225:03
"The TomTom Clue" by Author Unknown / Faded Words 055 - AICS 195

"The TomTom Clue" by Author Unknown / Faded Words 055 - AICS 195

A tale of a man named a murderer in his death, and a son's journey to uncover the truth in an attempt to clear his fathers name. A truth that just might reveal dark secrets not for the faint of heart.

Written by: Author Unknown

Originally published in Uncanny Tales

Publication in 1916

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May 24, 202219:58
Archive 81 Ep 01 / Beyond the Stream 02 - AICS 194
May 20, 202227:28
"The Treasure Ship" by Saki / Faded Words 054 - AICS 193
May 17, 202211:53
Archive 81 Intro / Beyond the Stream 001 - AICS 192
May 13, 202211:35
"Annual Traditions" by David Szweduik / Chronicles 02 / AICS 191
May 10, 202208:56
"April 2022 Recap" / The Review 013 - AICS 190
May 05, 202226:26
"The Horla" by Guy de Maupassant / Faded Words 053 - AICS 189
May 03, 202201:12:55
"The Unknown Quantity" by Author Unknown / Faded Words 052 - AICS 188

"The Unknown Quantity" by Author Unknown / Faded Words 052 - AICS 188

A tale of a professor guilty of a heinous crime that comes back to haunt him as revenge is served by the unknown quantity. 

Written by: Author Unknown

Originally published in Uncanny Tales

Publication in 1916

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Apr 26, 202226:10
"March 2022" / The Review 012 - AICS 187
Apr 21, 202231:13
"Birkett's Twelfth Corpse" by August W Derleth / Faded Words 051 - AICS 186

"Birkett's Twelfth Corpse" by August W Derleth / Faded Words 051 - AICS 186

A classic tale of a rivalry. A rivalry that, like many, spins out of hand in a hurry only to have dire consequences for those involved. 

Written by: August W Derleth

Originally published in The Fantasy Fan

Publication in December, 1933

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Apr 19, 202211:18
"The Return" by Algernon Blackwood / Faded Words 050 - AICS 185

"The Return" by Algernon Blackwood / Faded Words 050 - AICS 185

A vintage tale of a man keeping a long held promise and returning to visit his friend after death. But these ghostly visits don't always go as planned, especially when that promise has nearly been forgotten. 


Written by: Algernon Blackwood

Originally published in The Best Psychic Stories by Joseph Lewis French

Publication in 1920

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Apr 12, 202216:44
"Before You Sleep : Three Horrors" by Adam L. G. Nevill / The Review 011 - AICS 184

"Before You Sleep : Three Horrors" by Adam L. G. Nevill / The Review 011 - AICS 184

A quick introduction to the horrifying work of Adam L. G. Nevill via three short tales. Be it through haunted houses or forgotten toys, Nevill aims to scare, but will he succeed? Welcome to The Review of "Before You Sleep : Three Horrors" by Adam L. G. Nevill


Before You Sleep: Three Horrors by Adam L. G. Nevill was published August 23rd, 2016 by Ritual Limited. 


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Apr 07, 202212:09
"Kid Stuff" by Winston Marks / Faded Words 049 - AICS 183

"Kid Stuff" by Winston Marks / Faded Words 049 - AICS 183

Practice makes perfect in some
cases—but not in this eerie instance!


Written by: Winston Marks
Originally published in
Infinity Science Fiction
Publication in November 1955

 

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Apr 05, 202217:12
"Trespassers" by Todd Wynn & Tim Wynn / The Review 010 - AICS 182

"Trespassers" by Todd Wynn & Tim Wynn / The Review 010 - AICS 182

Alien invaders, a secret government agency with a mission to monitor alien activity, and a hot shot field agent with plenty of secrets. Mix it all together with a healthy dose of humor and adventure and you have the makings of a fun sci-fi romp.

But is the adventure worth your time?

Trespassers : A Science Fiction Novel is written by authors Todd Wynn and Tim Wynn. Originally published by Pretend Pictures, Inc in January of 2014. 

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Mar 31, 202209:37
"The Assassin" by David Szweduik / Chronicles 01 - AICS 181
Mar 29, 202218:26
"The Moon Is Down" by John Steinbeck / The Review 009 - AICS 180
Mar 24, 202210:05
"Grrr" by Roger Arcot / Faded Words 48 - AICS 179

"Grrr" by Roger Arcot / Faded Words 48 - AICS 179

He had borne the thousand and one injuries with humility and charity. But the insults! These were more than he could suffer...


Written by: Roger Arcot

Originally published in Fantastic Universe January 1957


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Mar 22, 202228:07
"The Batman" / The Review 008 - AICS 178
Mar 19, 202225:38
"The Secret Talker" by Yan Geling / The Review 007 - AICS 177
Mar 17, 202214:58
"The Strange Orchid" by H.G. Wells / Faded Words 47 - AICS 176
Mar 15, 202222:49
"The Grapes of Wrath" by John Steinbeck / The Review 006 - AIC Stories 175
Mar 10, 202216:46
"Brown John's Body" by Winston K Marks / Faded Words 46 - AIC Stories 174

"Brown John's Body" by Winston K Marks / Faded Words 46 - AIC Stories 174

Erd Neff wanted as little to do with his fellow men as possible. So he lived alone in his big cash-vault. Alone, except for John....


Written by: Winston K. Marks

Originally published in Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy

Publication in  January 1955

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Mar 08, 202232:46
"The Power Of The Dog" / Story Club 004 - AIC Stories 173
Mar 05, 202201:05:34
AIC Stories 172 - Something Has Happened
Mar 01, 202217:57
"The Genius Plague" by David Walton / The Review 005 - AIC Stories 171

"The Genius Plague" by David Walton / The Review 005 - AIC Stories 171

What happens when a fungus spreads it’s tendrils into a new host, mankind, and begins to take control? You get an interesting story concept! But does it work?

The Genius Plague is a science fiction thriller written by author David Walton. It was published in October of 2017 by Pyr publishing.

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Feb 26, 202224:19
AIC Stories 170 - Faded Words 45 - Time Enough At Last by Lynn Venable

AIC Stories 170 - Faded Words 45 - Time Enough At Last by Lynn Venable

The atomic bomb meant, to most people, the end.

To Henry Bemis it meant something far different—a thing to appreciate and enjoy.

Written by: Lynn Venable

Originally published in IF Worlds of Science Fiction

Publication in January 1953

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Feb 22, 202218:60
AIC Stories 169 - The Review 004 - A Girl From Nowhere by James Maxwell

AIC Stories 169 - The Review 004 - A Girl From Nowhere by James Maxwell

Warriors, wastelands, a little magic, and an epic quest to reach a fabled city. All the ingredients are here for a fun fantasy tale, but will it deliver?

A Girl From Nowhere (The Firewall Trilogy #1) is the first of a new fantasy trilogy from author James Maxwell.

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Feb 19, 202226:12
AIC Stories 168 - Faded Words 44 - Photographing Invisible Beings by William T Stead
Feb 15, 202234:19
AIC Stories 167 - The Review 003 - The Collected Stories of Arthur C Clarke by Arthur C Clarke

AIC Stories 167 - The Review 003 - The Collected Stories of Arthur C Clarke by Arthur C Clarke

One of the biggest names in science fiction, with stories spanning a tremendous SIX decades, this tome is one not to be taken lightly.

But is it any good?

The Collected Stories of Arthur C Clarke is a massive collection of science fiction greatness from one of the legendary writers in the genre of all time, Arthur C Clarke.

The Kindle version of this book was released by Rosetta Books and this edition was published July of 2016, though previous editions had been released.

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Feb 12, 202228:36
AIC Stories 166 - Faded Words 43 - The Piece of String by Guy de Maupassant

AIC Stories 166 - Faded Words 43 - The Piece of String by Guy de Maupassant

A tale of a man wrongfully accused of a crime and the devastating power of the "Court of Public Opinion" based on assumptions. 

Written by: Guy de Maupassant

Originally published in SHORT-STORIES EDITED BY L.A. PITTENGER

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Feb 08, 202219:28
AIC Stories 165 - The Review 002 - Where The Deer And The Antelope Play by Nick Offerman
Feb 04, 202229:10
AIC Stories 164 - Faded Words 42 - And All The Girls Were Nude By Richard Magruder

AIC Stories 164 - Faded Words 42 - And All The Girls Were Nude By Richard Magruder

Nathanial Evergood was an eccentric old man

with a photographic passion for pretty girls. So

he invented a camera lens for special effects—

Written by: Richard Magruder

Originally published in Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy

December 1954

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Feb 01, 202225:54
AIC Stories 163 - The Review 001 - The Storyteller : Tales of Life and Music by Dave Grohl
Jan 28, 202222:52
AIC Stories 162 - The Nothing Equation from Yesterday's Sci-Fi Podcast
Jan 18, 202222:45
AIC Stories 161 - Faded Words 41 - The Griffin And The Minor Canaan by Frank R Stockton

AIC Stories 161 - Faded Words 41 - The Griffin And The Minor Canaan by Frank R Stockton

A tale of kindness overcoming the wicked ways of mankind, and the salvation that arrives in an unlikely form.

Written by: Frank R Stockton

Originally published in 1887 and then again in 1914 in the book Short Stories edited by L.A. Pittinger.

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Jan 11, 202239:42