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Tempered Fables

Tempered Fables

By Norman T. Chella

The Tempered Fables is a collection of fictional short stories. Their purpose is to leave you with a lesson to remember. The genres range from fantasy to comedy, horror, and romance.

This podcast was created by Norman T. Chella, under the pen name N.T. Cloever.

For more info, visit: temperedfables.com/
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EP 3: The End Continues

Tempered FablesMay 23, 2018

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EP 26: Akumu, The Nightmare
Sep 29, 201914:18
Cloever's Journal: Apology and Loss

Cloever's Journal: Apology and Loss

I'm sorry. Let's get right back into the show.

Next episode will be released on the 30th September!

temperedfables.com

Sep 24, 201907:14
EP 25: The Goodwill Writer

EP 25: The Goodwill Writer

A writer encounters a strange book that takes him on a journey throughout his life.

ANNOUNCEMENT: I will be taking a break until the 22nd April! In the meantime check out the other episodes if you haven't already. I've got a few plans coming :)

Mar 25, 201901:09:33
EP 24: A Southern Escape

EP 24: A Southern Escape

A Southern man looks back on his life, living for revenge.


Mar 19, 201914:12
SPECIAL EPISODE: In Memoriam
Mar 13, 201930:14
EP 23: Log and Crea

EP 23: Log and Crea

The two main characters in our minds meet for a weekly checkup.

Mar 12, 201910:10
EP 22: Red Strings

EP 22: Red Strings

They prayed in front of the shrine. A red string of fate connects them.

Mar 08, 201922:18
EP 21: Arc The King

EP 21: Arc The King

Two Gods were dancing in our night sky. The Father teaches the Child about responsibility and roles.

Mar 05, 201915:53
EP 20: The Crossroads Bunny

EP 20: The Crossroads Bunny

A man has a strange conversation with a bunny in a suit, in the middle of nowhere.

Feb 28, 201920:15
EP 19: A Romantic Burden

EP 19: A Romantic Burden

A man faces his regrets beside his wife's final moments.

Feb 26, 201915:42
EP 18: Beyond The Edge

EP 18: Beyond The Edge

A painter gets thrown to the edge of nothingness to reach the peak of his imagination.

WARNING: This story is...very surreal. You may not understand it, and that's okay. I hope you enjoy the ride!

Feb 21, 201936:10
EP 17: Ramen in the Rain

EP 17: Ramen in the Rain

Me, her, two bowls of ramen and gratitude.

Feb 17, 201915:16
EP 16: Us, Constellations

EP 16: Us, Constellations

A quick tale on the Sun and the Moon, and their constellations.

Feb 15, 201907:16
EP 15: Wali and the Deep

EP 15: Wali and the Deep

The echo of the largest whale is overshadowed by the howl of something even more sinister...

Feb 10, 201914:44
EP 14: Celebrate The End

EP 14: Celebrate The End

Two fireworks talk to each other about the end of their lives.


UPDATE: Audio is now fixed! Previously, something bad happened to the audio, so I recorded the entire thing again. Hope you enjoy the episode!


Side note, I left the notes at the end in their original format because the words there are normally unscripted, and are better off said naturally. if I can restore the audio from the original recording that would be great, I'll do it eventually for sure :)

Feb 08, 201915:57
EP 13: Burning Paintings

EP 13: Burning Paintings

A boxer turned counselor. A man turned arsonist. An interrogation room for art. 

Feb 04, 201922:36
EP 12: Wagging Tails

EP 12: Wagging Tails

Kieran the stray dog buys some bread and listens to the gossip of others.

Feb 01, 201917:37
EP 11: Melody's Way

EP 11: Melody's Way

A woman and her only treasure. A man and his longing for her. A lovely, lovely violin.

Jan 27, 201918:37
Season 2: Introduction

Season 2: Introduction

Welcome back, My Dear Friend.

I hope you've rested well over the holidays. Now, let's enjoy some stories, shall we?

Welcome back to the Tempered Fables, my name is N.T. Cloever.

Come, sit by the fire; let me tell you a story.

Jan 25, 201903:00
Reviewing Season 1: Creating a Narrative Podcast, Voices and Bloopers!

Reviewing Season 1: Creating a Narrative Podcast, Voices and Bloopers!

To end 2018 on a good note, I've decided to share what I learned from making this podcast. It's a good first season I have to say.

SIDE NOTE: When I said 'targets', it sounded demeaning for some reason. I used that term in a marketing sense, ie. the target market, the 'right listener'. You're still dear to me!

Hope that clears it up!
Dec 16, 201832:03
EP 10: Steps of Giants

EP 10: Steps of Giants

Dr. Newt Leapfrogger the frog scientist dreamt of reaching what's out there beyond the sky. After a faint vision, he begins his adventure.
Nov 23, 201834:53
EP 9: Your Life is a Pinwheel

EP 9: Your Life is a Pinwheel

When the old meet the young, and the young meet the old.

PS. I should start seriously marketing this, huh?
- N.T. Cloever
Oct 20, 201817:32
EP 8: Lotus of the Cloth

EP 8: Lotus of the Cloth

This is a tale told by the Bard: Lotus of the Cloth, Lady of the Lake.
A retelling of a poem I performed live in Kuala Lumpur a few weeks ago.

P.S. Now getting into voice talent work! Woo!
Oct 03, 201810:11
EP 7: Living Wildfire
Sep 20, 201817:45
EP 6: The Deadline

EP 6: The Deadline

A man supposedly boards the wrong train, when all hell breaks loose. 

For more info, check out temperedfables.com!

Jul 11, 201817:11
EP 5: Patchwork Child
Jul 04, 201813:15
EP 4: Mon Amour

EP 4: Mon Amour

A recalling of romance, blurred between reality and dream.
Jun 13, 201812:37
EP 3: The End Continues

EP 3: The End Continues

Death comes to take him, but he has a choice of who to die instead.
May 23, 201811:11
EP 2: Heaven is Alive

EP 2: Heaven is Alive

A man has to answer three questions given by an All-Seeing Being, before passing through the gates of heaven.
Apr 05, 201809:24
EP 1: Luck, The Sage of Dreams

EP 1: Luck, The Sage of Dreams

Luck, The Sage of Dreams, visits a remote tribe to experience tradition, new stories and an interesting group of characters.

Thanks for listening!
Feb 18, 201858:15
Introducing The Tempered Fables!
Feb 16, 201802:36