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Havok Story Podcast

Havok Story Podcast

By Havok Publishing

A semi-monthly audio narration of selected Flash Fiction stories from Havok Publishing. We cover genres from science fiction to fantasy, mystery to drama, humor to thriller! Hosted by Magnus Carlssen and written by authors from around the globe, there's a little something for every fiction lover in this podcast!

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Havok Story PodcastMay 16, 2020

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A Christmas Equation

A Christmas Equation

A Personification of Deadly Vices meets a Personification of Heavenly Virtues face-to-face - in the form of little Tiny Tim Crachit, no less - and a moderate Crisis of Accounts occurs in the Department of Souls.


Written by: Hannah Carter

Narrated by: Jane Maree

Historical Consultant: Martin DeLorean

Tinsel Assistant: Tinklebell

Gift Wrapper: Little J.J. Tyke


Dec 27, 202308:30
The Good, The Bad, and the Cliche

The Good, The Bad, and the Cliche

A sandy-haired screenwriter wants revenge after a scriptwriter tanks her movie deal. The question is, who's left holding the bag?


Written by: Lincoln Reed

Narrated by: Magnus Carlssen

Wardrobe Advisor, Luke Howard Fitzhugh

Travel Coordinator, Althea Around

Staff Psychologist, Les Moody

Dec 27, 202309:06
The Archivist

The Archivist

When a freak accident sends the navigator to the med bay, an unwitting Archivist is forced to take over...or risk never making it out of the debris field alive.


Written by: Jameson C. Smith

Narrated by: Magnus Carlssen

Retro-thrusters Mechanic: Schlomo Quigley

Squadron Staff Accountant: Candace B. Rittenoff

Complaints Specialist: Xavier Breath

Dec 27, 202307:39
Skylights

Skylights

Crumbling under the weight of his own life story, Redge Galloway finds himself unwillingly dragged to the limits of his endurance on a fateful, dark, and stormy night on the Northernmost Cliffs.


Written by: Rachel Kimberly Hastings

Narrated by: Magnus Carlssen

Time Travel Advisor: Justin Thyme

Pirate Historian: Arthur Goldteeth

Weather Forecaster: Ty Phoon

Dec 27, 202308:21
Proofreader

Proofreader

What if some typos are actually hidden messages? What if those messages were cries for help? Finding the authors of these typos is the mission of The Typo Alliance.


Written by: Victoria Roberts

Narrated by: Jane Maree

Medical Advisor: Dr. Jessica-Gessica Webemdee

Acting Shenanigator: Jane Maree

Public Relations: Helendian Thrompestuous Kinti-Condigo

Dec 27, 202307:29
Cadenza

Cadenza

The music brings back memories, some perhaps best left forgotten. A young man offers to accompany her song - but can she overcome the fear?


Written by: Hailey Huntington

Narrated by: Jane Maree

Set Design: Sarah Penelope Compte-Kumtiquot

Resident Spreadsheet Nerd: Magnus Carlssen

Costume Artist: Mrs. Tee Shirtanpaentz

Oct 27, 202308:24
The Mushroom Conundrum

The Mushroom Conundrum

A psychologist encounters a slightly unusual case - a lover's quarrel that seems to have resulted in an incidental mushroomification.


Written by Rachel Dib

Narrated by Hugh Janssen

Team Therapist Consultant: Nouta Phase

Onsite Amphibious: Robert Robbit

Mushroom Taste Tester: Spots Toadstool (deceased)

Sep 05, 202307:06
A More Powerful Magic

A More Powerful Magic

Trish desperately wants to live up to her Gran's baking legacy by earning the Socarian Confectioner's Academy scholarship, but can she overcome her lack of magic ability?


Written by: Katie S. Williams

Narrated by: Jane Maree

Dance Cho: Christy Misty Woo

Emotional Support: Annie Constan-Tintin-Talloway

Cookie Tasting: Dante Wishitwasya

Aug 22, 202307:45
The Eternal

The Eternal

Onda feels that her songs are less useful than her sister sirens. When she learns the secret to taking the power of The Eternal - the guardian of the ocean - she learns the truth of the old saying, "with great power comes great responsibility."


Written by: Bonnie Maisen

Narrated by: Magnus Carlssen

Audio Engineer: Talka Wefastah

RSS Feed Manager: Presta DeButon

Script Supervisor: Sayed Aganneman

Aug 08, 202308:40
Miss O'Reilly's Advice Column

Miss O'Reilly's Advice Column

A simple word of advice: if you must travel through time, do try not to set off a temporal earthquake that will destroy life as we know it, please?


Written by: Katie Hanna

Narrated by: Jane Maree

Standby Secret Service Agent: Benjamin Kitt

Aircraft Engineer: David Flyboy

Technical Advisor: Mrs Georgia Georgenstein

Jul 25, 202308:41
For Waffles

For Waffles

A desperate craving for freshly-made waffles leads to a cleverly-planned heist. Unfortunately, even the best-laid plans can go awry...


Written by: Hailey Huntington

Narrated by: Hugh Hugh

Copyright Attorney, Pat Pending

Liason to the British Isles, Isaiah Oldchap

Official Waffle Taster, Nora Morse


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Jul 18, 202306:38
The Only Thing to Fear is Greg

The Only Thing to Fear is Greg

A mysterious affliction has been wreaking havok upon the Wildekind. Jane and Sal investigate...in between snacks.


Written by: Nathan Veyon

Narrated by: Jane Maree

Hairstylist: Birdie McComb

Sound Design: Lon Mower

Team Geologicologist: Dr. Tillitally Tipto.


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Jul 04, 202307:27
The Ginormous Giant Panda Lie

The Ginormous Giant Panda Lie

When eight-year-old Haddie sees Pongo the giant panda at the Kingsland Zoo, she's utterly disappointed to find out that he is, in fact, not literally giant. That shouldn't be a problem for a very advanced magic wielder like Haddie, right? Nothing could possibly go wrong! Right?

Oct 01, 202209:25
The Soul Stealer

The Soul Stealer

A terrible, haunting creature called the Soul Stealer roams these woods, claiming the souls of humans it captures. When her mother was taken, she swore to save her - by killing the creature, if necessary. Using herself as bait, she soon comes face-to-face with the Soul Stealer - and lives.

Sep 05, 202210:07
Flight Across Stars

Flight Across Stars

On the most special nights, the legendary Starbird flies across the night sky, chasing the constellations. Tonight Estelle hopes for her chance to see - and perhaps even catch - this glorious creature. With a star-dust lasso, and her sister Elena, she watches and waits for the opportunity that may change her life forever.

Aug 20, 202211:32
To Wish Upon a Wolf

To Wish Upon a Wolf

"La Loba" - The Wolf. A legend of the southwestern desert. Anyone who can catch it by the tail may demand a wish - so that is exactly what Carmela is going to attempt to do, in order to save the life of her little sister Flor. What she finds, however, is something no-one could have prepared her for.

Aug 06, 202210:43
My Ferret Sees Ghosts

My Ferret Sees Ghosts

It's not easy being Certified Ghost Banishers, but with Oscar by her side, Hazel is ready for anything...until Oscar sniffs out a ghost in the spookiest, most foreboding house in town! Knocking on the door will take all the courage she can muster - but what will they find on the other side?

Jul 23, 202210:32
Sky Rays

Sky Rays

22 worlds down, an entire universe to go. Cass' and Jim's search to find a new home planet has led to one disappointment after another. But what if the home they are looking for doesn't need an Earth?

Jul 16, 202211:01
The Once-Stars

The Once-Stars

Aurora the star takes pity upon the helpless humans of earth, who are being hunted by the cruel and wicked Caligo - a shape-shifting jaguar. Blessed by her mother Moon with an earthly form, she joins with young Jensen and Lilia to fight Caligo and drive back the shadows.

Jul 05, 202211:09
Dust to Dust

Dust to Dust

The western frontier is a dangerous place. A lonely prospector seeks his fortune in the mountain streams after the dead of his trail partner. A grizzly encounter leaves him rattled and spooked - but shows him that sometimes fortune comes from the unlikeliest of places.

Jun 20, 202210:52
What Happens at Night

What Happens at Night

Ever since their world was plunged into darkness by the destruction mages, Diana has been trying to invent a device to help her see clearly at night. She thought it was going well...until she discovered what the darkness was hiding.

Jun 07, 202209:31
The Empty Space

The Empty Space

Adon's choice to leave Earth was his own, but he didn't expect the tremendous emptiness he would feel as he watched his home planet become just a faint dot in the windowport. His new friend Eclipse shows him a change of perspective - literally and figuratively - and Adon realizes that there is yet so much to find ahead of him.

May 20, 202210:12
At All Costs

At All Costs

A young boy lives with a terrible ability, which makes him an unwilling danger to any living creature - or person. How far will his mother go to protect him from those who would destroy him? The answer is - as far as it takes.

May 07, 202210:08
All I Did Was Science

All I Did Was Science

A court convenes to pronounce judgement on a scientist gone rogue. As the last-ditch effort, the defense is allowed to speak. It's a strange testimony, laced with surprises, secrets, and sarcasm. And who's to say what's right or wrong? After all...it's just science!

Apr 16, 202210:03
Cold Fury

Cold Fury

Cody believes he has found the perfect way to cripple the Takton infrastructure and prevent them from taking more human prisoners as slaves. When a mysterious man named Benson appears and demonstrates a powerful super-ability, Cody realizes that he is just a small piece of something far, far bigger than he knew...

Apr 02, 202209:41
Bridge Vigil

Bridge Vigil

The bridge is cold and frosty this morning. In the fog, a girl appears. There's no reason for her to be here this early. What is she planning? Can she be stopped before it's too late?

Mar 19, 202211:27
Friendly Fire

Friendly Fire

Prince Hildebrand is sent on a quest to rid the kingdom of a dangerous dragon. When he finds it, however, he discovers that there is far more to the story than he knew...and that sometimes, the most unlikely allies are the most important.

Mar 05, 202211:05
More Than Dust

More Than Dust

Young Pevka and his Aunt work as stokers on a space-train, keeping the engines fed and the train on time. But he wonders...is there more out there for him? Then he learns a startling revelation...that changes everything. 

Feb 19, 202211:57
The Hardest Words

The Hardest Words

Desperate to tell his family something he should have said long ago, George will do nearly anything to see his family again. In a landscape ravaged and burned by the Great War, he makes a last-ditch effort to cross time and space, to make peace with the people he holds close.

Feb 05, 202212:54
The Watchman

The Watchman

A legendary toymaker invents a time-travel device, wreaking havok on society. A secretive company of Watchers is formed to unmake his invention...until they discover Case 43b.

Jan 22, 202212:04
The Wandmaker's Offer

The Wandmaker's Offer

When a young man stumbles into his wand-shop one afternoon, Exeter believes him to be yet another clueless student. It only takes a few moments to realize that not only is the young man not a student, he's something else entirely...

Jan 08, 202210:51
The Toughest Crowd (Winter Special)

The Toughest Crowd (Winter Special)

Jessmina meets new faces every day, and has the unenviable task of cheering up even the most downbeat of weary souls. On one fateful winter night, four people enter the tavern, and one of them looks familiar. She doesn't know it yet, but this night will change her life forever.

The most special Winter Special! Based on the original flash fiction by Beka Gremikova. Adapted for audio and produced by Magnus Carlssen. Sound design by Kathryn Stanley. Music by Alexander Nakarada. Starring these legends (in order of appearance): David Izquierdo -- Aud Andrews -- Ginger Sue -- Maximilian Conteras -- Magnus Carlssen -- Dallis MacKenzie -- and Shogo Miyakita.

Best with headphones!

Dec 25, 202111:10
More Than Stories

More Than Stories

Kevin inherits a strange crystal bauble from his Gran, and finds that it connects him to her in ways that he never expected. Fortunately, he also inherited her heart and courage, and soon finds himself on the adventure of a lifetime.

Dec 11, 202111:05
Bad Help is Hard to Find

Bad Help is Hard to Find

Mad scientist - er, wannabe supervillain - Dr. Detestable's favorite night of the week has arrived: New Invention Night. With the help of his loyal pet Scrofa, and earnestly incompetent assistant Korgo, he's about to unleash a nightmare upon the mildly amused citizens of Doomsylvania!

Nov 27, 202112:39
The Statue Girl

The Statue Girl

After three years of planning and saving, Markus finally gets his chance to visit the Cursed Gardens. Once inside, he finds that the legendary statues there are more real than he could have ever imagined...and might just give him his own shot at becoming a legend himself.

Nov 13, 202109:53
Captain of the Nebula

Captain of the Nebula

A grim, vengeance-sworn pirate captain prepares to strike a mortal blow to his enemy's civilization. Gently, the ship's cook tries to reason with him for the sake of the innocent lives to be lost. Will he be able to sway the captain's blood-lust and prevent a terrible tragedy?

Sound design by Kathryn Stanley.

Oct 30, 202112:14
Down Memory Stain

Down Memory Stain

When Kasper Kade makes the trip up to his Grandpa's home in northern Vermont, he notices a few things out of place. Nothing really strange, of course, just mostly...stains. Odd spots on the floor he doesn't remember. Stains the color of...Zythian blood?

Oct 16, 202111:25
An Honest Profession

An Honest Profession

An ancient Djinn offers three wishes, an informational brochure, and a complimentary pen. "Genie in a bottle" sure isn't what it used to be.

Oct 02, 202110:15
Long Abandoned

Long Abandoned

A nighttime police call to the old amusement park. Officer Jackson suspects that something might be hiding out there. Turns out to be a puppy, stuck in some old rusty metal...or is that just the bait?

Sep 18, 202108:50
Starlink Sabotage

Starlink Sabotage

When saboteurs try to prevent the Treskipian Ambassador from attending crucial peace talks, it's up to Eddie Caplan and his Recepticore handler, Dr. Jaunica Brightmayne, to stop them before it's too late.
Sep 04, 202109:43
The Blue Zinger

The Blue Zinger

Raven's restaurant is about to be reviewed by a fearsome food critic. Seeking advice, she turns to her Granny - because Grannies always know what to do, right? Of course - as long as you don't ask for a recipe!

Aug 21, 202109:43
Sweet Soul Blues

Sweet Soul Blues

The off-world blues music scene was never the same after CHAR15Le3 showed up. Now Unit 12 is searching for her...and that only means bad news. Fortunate for her, Maisy and Samantha know her truth, and are watching her back.

Aug 07, 202113:16
The Red Hibiscus Bride

The Red Hibiscus Bride

After a tragic accident, a man is haunted by the ghost of his wife. Despite the fears of the housekeepers, she just wants to help him move on with his life. How can he ever understand her true intentions?

Jul 24, 202110:16
Dreamhunter

Dreamhunter

Just when Dr Martin and Capt Quinn are about to secure an elusive dream orb, they are attacked by the pirate ship "Cerberus' Nightmare." They must use every scrap of their wits and bravery to escape with their lives - and finish the mission!

Jul 10, 202110:27
Mama Louise's One-Eyed Gumbo

Mama Louise's One-Eyed Gumbo

Detective LaFaye thinks the world of Mama Louise's special gumbo - but when a gang of gun-toting minotaurs threatens to destroy her shop, gumbo isn't the only surprise Mama Louise has up her sleeve!

Jun 26, 202109:23
A Spoonful of Spice

A Spoonful of Spice

Young Cha-Mi tries to help prepare the daily food offering to their house-spirit Gojijia...with disastrous results! Will the infamously grumpy Gojijia curse their family, or worse yet, punish Cha-Mi the way he punished old su-Seok years ago?

Jun 12, 202109:58
Shadow Side Up

Shadow Side Up

Tessa, the waitress at the Full Moon Diner, has seen plenty of strange folks come and go over the years. On this particular early morning, even she doesn't see the dark and dangerous thread that links them all...

May 29, 202109:06
Dragon's Spite

Dragon's Spite

"...The legends warned never to wound a dragon, for this would invoke The Dragon’s Spite..." But what if, as I now faced, this wound was not only necessary, but for the beast's own good?

2022 REALM AWARD WINNER - BEST VERY SHORT AUDIOBOOK

May 15, 202110:33
Rainbow Rider

Rainbow Rider

Charles never suspected that the reason that he'd never seen a fairy is because they didn't want to be seen - until he nearly tripped over Thistle, a fairy who opened his eyes to a world he'd never imagined existed. Or was it those new meds from his therapist?

May 01, 202108:34
The Storm Horse

The Storm Horse

Colton's childhood has been...unusual, to say the least. He is gifted, certainly -  but only when he meets the wise and mysterious Mr. Bennett can he begin to understand his true potential.

Apr 17, 202110:44