The Story Coterie
By StoryCote + Candace L Coulombe
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The Story CoterieOct 06, 2020
S1 E28: Absinthe Minded
S1 E27: A Roof of One's Own
S1 E26: Smoke and Mirrors
he’s asked to participate in a series of peculiar book signings.
S1 E25: An Equal Kiss
S1 E24: Tales of the Domestic and Fantastic
S1 E23: New Alchemy
Listener note: There were a few audio quality issues with the episode when first released, but we've since re-recorded. Here's hoping our poor mic didn't stand in the way of a good story! If you haven't listened in yet, please do! And if you listened earlier this week, please give this remix a chance.
S1 E22: ScentEasy
Listen to the award-winning satirical story ScentEasy, in which a visit to an environmentally friendly perfumery makes a girl lonely for her old life. This story is also ready to read online at StoryCote.com.
S1 E21: Hey Jealousy
Listen to our series of three modern tales on the oldest theme in storytelling: jealousy. In the flash fiction Temporary Insanity, an office romance becomes uncomfortably complicated. In Hearts of Palm, after a vegan couple breaks up, the café where they work sees unplanned menu changes. And, in Written on the Skin, an exceptional tattooed lady draws a true admirer. All stories also ready to read at StoryCote.com.
S1 E20: The Lady and the Lemon Tree
Listen to the new fantastic fairy tale The Lady and the Lemon Tree. For other fun modern fairy tales, check out episode 16 or visit StoryCote.com.
S1 E19: For Your Convenience
S1 E18: Written on the Skin
Listen to the fantastic flash fiction Written on the Skin, in which an exceptional tattooed lady draws a true admirer. Also ready to read online at StoryCote.com.
S1 E17: The Changing Room
S1 E16: Magical Resolutions for Unfortunate Girls
Listen to our series of three modern fairy tales. In Silver Kingdoms, twelve secretive seniors at a Southern retirement home disappear each night, only to reappear the next morning with holes in their slippers. In The Green-Eyed Monster, three riddles must be answered before crossing the bridge to an ex-boyfriend. And, in Temporary Charms, a young woman is able to dance with a prince, thanks to the intercession of her fairy godmother, but all of the charms are repossessed at midnight. All stories also ready to read at StoryCote.com.
S1 E15: Temporary Charms
S1 E14: Hearts of Palm
Listen to the darkly comedic flash fiction Hearts of Palm, in which after a vegan couple breaks up, the cafe where they work sees unplanned menu changes. This story is also ready to read online at StoryCote.com.
S1 E13: The Green-Eyed Monster
Listen to the modern fairy tale The Green-Eyed Monster, in which three riddles must be answered before crossing the bridge to an ex-boyfriend. And read it online at StoryCote.com.
S1 E12: Chasmata
S1 Remix: We All Shine On
S1 E11: Bad Call
Be among the first to hear the new short story Bad Call, in which an earnest young boxer prepares to makes his professional debut while his fate may hang on an unseen force in the ring.
S1: A Quick Break for a Little Quiet
Our podcast is pressing pause for Easter week, but we'll be back with new episodes on April 17. Until then, please catch up on our first ten episodes or read fresh flash fiction online at StoryCote.com.
S1 E10: Silver Kingdoms
Listen to the flash fiction fairy tale Silver Kingdoms, in which twelve secretive seniors at a Southern retirement disappear each night, only to reappear the next morning with holes in their slippers.
S1 E9: Temporary Insanity
Listen to the slightly salacious flash fiction Temporary Insanity, in which an office romance becomes uncomfortably complicated.
S1 E8: Tales of Giving Up Childish Things
Listen to our series of three stories about growing up. In the sci fi flash fiction We All Shine On, students in a home economics class are transformed after exposure to lunar matter. In the fantasy flash fiction Jimmy Cooper, Jimmy Cooper, a longtime companion is put out to pasture at a sanctuary for imaginary animals. And, in the dreamlike short story Lonely Exile, a prodigious boy escapes to an uninhabited island. All stories also ready to read at StoryCote.com.
S1 E7: Lonely Exile
Listen to the dreamlike short story Lonely Exile, in which a prodigious boy escapes to an uninhabited island.
S1 E6: Stories of Fledgling Romance
Listen to our series of three "how we met" tales. In the sci-fi rom-com short story Heroes United, romantic connections are pursued at a convention for the superpowered. In the vintage rom com flash fiction Phoning Arcadia, a telephone operator's mistake creates a connection for two strangers. And, in the dark and bittersweet flash fiction Delicates, a tenuous relationship begins at a late-night laundromat. All stories also ready to read at StoryCote.com.
S1 E5: Delicates
S 1 E4: Phoning Arcadia
Listen to the vintage-inspired flash fiction Phoning Arcadia, in which a telephone operator's mistake creates a romantic connection for two strangers.
S1 E3: Heroes United
Listen to the funny and fantastic story Heroes United, in which the romantic connections are pursued at a convention for the super-powered.
S1 E2: Jimmy Cooper, Jimmy Cooper
Listen to the award-winning flash fiction Jimmy Cooper, Jimmy Cooper, in which a longtime companion is put out to pasture at a sanctuary for imaginary animals.
S1 E1: We All Shine On
Welcome to the debut of The Story Coterie podcast! Listen to our very first short story We All Shine On, in which students in a home economics class are transformed after exposure to lunar matter.
Note: This story was later rerecorded to improve audio quality. Listen to a new Remix episode, dated April 24, between episodes 11 and 12 of season 1.
What is The Story Coterie?
Season 1 teaser
The Story Coterie podcast launched January 31, 2020. It's your new audio home for fantastic fables and flash fiction. Come join our coterie!