Konn Lavery Audiobooks

Behind the scenes of how the Into the Macrocosm short story collection came to be. This episode also elaborates on the superverse that all of my stories fall under, why it exists, and why I love transmedia storytelling.

The Nameless One observes an unsettling apocalyptic future for humanity. This world is seen through the eyes of Angie after Humanity experienced a life-altering split. Now, the survivors are hoping they don't get caught by the Harvesters for organ extraction.

Another observation occurs for the Nameless One. They are unable to find any concrete clues as to who they are. Malpherities takes them to a land he held dear - Zingalg. The same world where the Mental Damnation storyline takes place, letting us see another region of the land filled with monstrous bird-like beings.

Learn how the Seed Me novel sprouted. We’ll cover the origins of the premise, how it evolved, and the research that went into it. We’ll also look at some of the inspiration such as the novel score collaboration and the artwork inspiration for both the album and the novel.

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The Nameless One's next observation takes them closer to death itself.

The search for the Nameless One's identity continues. Malpherities takes them into a new, obscure witnessing state.

Another observation for the Nameless One, possibly a clue to discovering who they are?

Zea has been a talented illustrator, designing unique characters her  whole life. Her mother has always been amazed by the original ideas.  For Zea, these ideas aren’t as one-of-a-kind as she’s told everyone.

The Nameless One’s journey continues to try and recover who they are, for their memory is gone. This leads them to a new observation . . .

It was another day at the print shop, or so they thought. A  country-wide epidemic is broadcasted on TV, causing panic. The workers of the shop have little time to react and become a part of the chaos.

Another witnessing state. Another observation for the Nameless One who tries to jolt their memory to know who they are.

The observation takes the Nameless one into the mind of a former employee of Allen Oil Site Solutions who is cleaning out their office. The man is whispered dark works . . . that tempt him into an irreversible choice.

The Nameless One returns from the first witnessing with Malpherities waiting at the Midway. They decide to have another observation, hoping to jolt the Nameless One’s memory.

Technological advancements has allowed humanity to join the stars under a single civilization known as The Society. We left out violent nature behind, continuing to deepen our understanding of ourselves and the universe. The Society’s bold progression fails to identify the ghosts of our past.

The first witnessing for the Nameless One takes them into the eyes of a teenager. The first period of the day is coming to an end. Three friends are exhausted from hearing their teachers talk all day about nonsense – time to skip class, smoke up, and relax. During the get-away, one of the friends finds himself in a difficult dilemma after being given the best advice of his life from an unlikely source.

The Nameless One experiences a post-death anomaly, throwing them right into the Midway. Their memory is gone, leaving them confused and lost. A ghoul by the name of Malpherities meets them, and is oddly eager to help them understand who the Nameless One is and how they got here.

For June's bonus episode interview. We welcome urban fantasy author Kathrin Hutson to discuss her five part series, Accessory to Magic, with the launch of book 5 The Spellcast Gate.

Learn how Fire, Pain, and Ruin came to be in this bonus episode where we look at the sub plots, characters, how it was written, and the collaboration process involved.

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The final episode of the Fire, Pain, & Ruin: A Rutherford Manor novel brings us to a haunting climax. Spalding discovers what had happened at the ritual site, and Louise is tempted into the forest, finding her true calling . . . at long last.

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The Savidges have dinner with the Connors, showing support for their missing father and husband. Louise challenges Suzie, putting her secret in jeopardy. Following the dinner, Lisa and Louise return to the forest where Death calls for Louise one more time…

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Billy and Louise need answers from the midwives, now. No more waiting. They confront the midwives to see if they have any knowledge about the backfiring ritual the group performed. At fight club, Billy shares his shame with Spalding as Irene arrives... looking for trouble.

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Intuition is magnetizing Louise, and she follows the calling of Death. Little does she know that her actions will unleash horror upon the innocent. Spalding makes a disturbing discovery, one that reminds him of his past, during his days of working with The White Hand.

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The temptation is too strong, breaking Spalding, and he is fully aware of his inability to live up to his father’s name. In the forest, Billy is teaching Louise self-defense so she can be independent, like the mysterious midwives.

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The final three chapters of Act II: The Corrupt brings the families of Rutherford Manor to thrilling new endeavours. For others . . . it brings nothing but anger, suffering, and destruction. Louise feels she is responsible for it all.

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Lisa and Louise hang out at their usual hidden spot in the forest. Unfortunately, Louise isn’t in the mood to play, for her mind is tormented. Great-Aunt Lilith can sense something is wrong with her. Louise later discovers Billy’s shameful secret. It looks like they both have dark knowledge about one another.

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The Savidges have their first dinner with the Connors, letting Spalding become familiar with the type of man Maxwell Connors is. The following day, Lousie experiences a horrific tragedy, one that will mark her for life.

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Spalding makes an immoral choice that contradicts everything he stands for, leaving him troubled, shattered, and uncertain if he can ever live up to his family’s name again. Louise wants to skip church with Lisa. Unfortunately, Mr. Connors finds her before her sister . . . for the worse.

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Lisa and Louise stay the midwives as their mother is in town. The three women share insightful wisdom about independence and living an unorthodox life, conflicting from what they’ve been told at church. Spaulding’s and Penny’s marriage is on a delicate balance after another fight, making Spalding’s confrontation with a ghost of his past challenging to shrug off.

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The Savidges and Fleshers are further bound together as Nox proposes a new business venture to Spalding, bringing them closer to death than Spalding prefers. Lisa and Louise join their mother, Penny, for a journey into the town of Rowley, where an abnormal interaction leaves Louise confused . . . and uncertain.

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Spalding continues his usual routine at the butcher shop, witnessing Billy’s wellbeing decline from working two jobs. Father Isaac and Rowan share wisdom and insight about the Fleshers. At home, Penny and Spalding wrongfully start a heated argument in front of their girls – a fantastic badge of good parenting.

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As a bonus episode we welcome the award-winning psychological thriller author Rachael Tamayo. Her work has ranked in the top sellers on Amazon and has been recognized by the Rone Awards. She had spent twelve years as a former 911 emergency operator and police dispatcher. She uses her expertise on human behaviour to explore fiction.

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Act II: The Corrupt introduces us to the Savidge twins, Lisa and Louise. They have conflicting opinions of maturity with their family. Their mother and aunt seem to think they’re still too young to make their own choices. Lisa is showing interest in a boy at church as the Savidges are introduced to a new family in the town of Rowley.

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The final two chapters in Act I: The Corrupters shows Penny and Spalding making critical decisions on how to raise their girls. The midwives share insight into the paranormal events that occurred during the birthing. Billy and Vivian are getting married, bringing Rutherford Manor into the new generation.

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Spalding makes it to fight club and can finally release the pent up frustrations of his family life. He longs for his past – a silly thought. His relationship with Nox needs mending, too, if Spalding plans to be a good father to his new twin girls. It’s time he talks to his business partner and settle their differences.

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Nox is eager to finalize the government contract and provide for the Rutherford Manor family. The deal would also allow him to continue to feed his dark desires of experimentation. Billy is fully supportive. Spaulding, on the other hand, is not. He wishes for a simple life for his two newborn daughters while having conflicting desires for his old life.

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Spalding witnesses his wife, Penny, give birth. He is nervous, unsure if he can live up to the family name—the birthing shows concerning paranormal signs – something all too common with the Flesher bloodline. Rowan, one of the midwives at the birthing, and his friend Billy give him courage. Can Spalding be a good parent, as his father was?

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Three pioneers of the EX-7006 remain from their catastrophic travel through space. The crew landed on a new planet that they now call home. Alain McLeod's hand-written letter serves as a historical document of their settlement, letting future generations learn where their founders came from.

Jake, Logan, and Janet are off to revisit that sketchy blue house. What kind of horrors could be inside? It’s time to find out what these harvesters hide.

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Logan and Janet grieve the death of Skip. They can’t leave the band in the dark. It’s time to explain to Jake and Seb EVERYTHING that has been going on. It’s a real messed up story. Good luck to Logan and Janet trying to explain it.

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Logan wakes up after the fatal attack from the Vicky look-alike. The police find him. A doctor tells him he is okay, and may have a cold. A cold . . . No one is listening to Logan. He has to get Janet. They must deal with the seeds themselves and save their own skin before it is too late.

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Skip takes Logan out for a nature walk and a blaze. He still doesn’t buy any of the 420 Draining cases or the weird old man. At least he always has Logan’s back, for they’ll need it. The forest isn’t safe…

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The Aureate Rise, led by High Priestess Valeryctus, has taken her sect deep into Mount Kuzuchi where her faithful attempt to unlock the holy unity of the mind, body, and spirit. Greth, a troubled priest, stays loyal to the light, which sends him through trials of fire, uncovering the dark history of the human faith.

Aureate Rise is December’s short story taking you into the dark fantasy world of Mental Damnation where secrets are unravelled. Enjoy the story in written form, the artwork, and in audio through the podcast with improv synths. https://konnlavery.com/2020/12/23/aureate-rise/

The adventure in the forest leaves Janet and Logen unsettled. Logan decides to do additional research online to try and find out anything. Janet is too scared to be alone – for good reason – and accompanies Logan. If only they could have one normal evening.

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Logan and Janet wait for the Farmers Market to close to see where this mysterious old man goes. He’s keeping secrets, and they need answers about these seeds. The two have no idea what they a Logan researches the symptoms he and Janet are experiencing only to find nothing online re in for.

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Logan and Janet decide to confront the old man at the Northern Delights booth. He’s been stalking Logan, and he’s related to his ex’s death. It’s time for some answers.

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After meeting Donald Wate at the Remand Visitation Centre, Logan is left disturbed. That’s nothing compared to the night he is about to have.

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Logan and Janet are digging deeper into the Vicky look-alike scenario and the linkage with the 4-20 Drain Case. They are going to meet Donald Wate at the Remand Visitation Centre, the man who was driving the truck containing the girl’s corpse. What will he have to say?

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In a remote town, a terrible curse has plagued the good people. Their home is haunted by a ghost – or something otherworldly – that is killing them off one by one. The government has locked them in with no form of communication, and only one man knows the truth behind the horrors.

I Love You is November 2020’s short story taking you into a paranormal horror where survival is looking slim. Enjoy the story in written form, the artwork, and in audio through the podcast with improv synths. https://konnlavery.com/2020/18/05/i-love-you/

Okay, something is seriously up with Logan and these strange, robed men. He’s going back down the rabbit hole with the 4-20 Drain Cases in hopes of finding some answers once and for all.

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Logan shares his thoughts about the 4-20 cases with Janet who encourages him to research the deaths of Emily and Vicky. The two have a lot more in common than Logan first thought. Maybe Janet is one of the good people.

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The gig at the Aging Gorilla ends, and the group goes to an after party to celebrate. Logan gets himself wrapped up in his buddy Skip’s drama while the Vicky look-alike situation becomes more unsettling.

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Logan’s band is going to play their new gig. Looks like there’s trouble at the bar, and more hints about the Vicky look-alike that only he is piecing together.

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There’s a new drug on the market with mysterious origins. Blissful, fun, and highly addictive. In the heart of Toronto, the Crystal Moths distribute their first batch of the cutting-edge black-market goods to their street-crew. If only their plan could be executed so easily. As it turns out, the cops aren’t the only ones who are gunning to take’em down.

Logan joins his friends, Janet and Skip, to get a hangover breakfast and check out the farmers’ market. There’s a new vendor there, who only raises Logan’s suspicions about the Vicky’s look-alike from the pub. Vicky is dead by the way. Logan connects dots with the new vendor and the Vicky look-alike. Is he onto something, or is going crazy?

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We find Logan waking up the next morning after an obscure night of drinking. His roommate, and good friend, Skip is home with his new fling, Janet. What they discover on the news is most unsettling.

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WARNING: DO NOT CONSUME. At least that's what Logan, an unemployed former cokehead, says after an unfortunate visit to a local farmers' market. Tie that in with a drunken dumpster make-out session with a spooky pale girl, and then you've got robed cultists stalking you.

Cultivate is an occult story trying in humorous undertones through a body horror thrill ride. The story deals with substance abuse, recovery struggles, band life, and the frights of the supernatural.

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“If you enjoyed John Dies at the End by David Wong then you will enjoy the main characters Logan and Skip.”
- Siouxsie, Goodreads Reviewer

“...his Seed Me book belongs on the shelf next to King and Koontz.  Great creep factor, awesome pace, refreshing bad guys, and the ability  to stay with you after you’re done. Do Consume Seed Me.”
- Lilyn G. | Sci-Fi & Scary, Goodreads Reviewer

“This gives Lavery his own edge in the industry and a new voice that could make people think differently about storylines.”
- Renee Spicuzza, Goodreads Reviewer

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