The best short fiction, handpicked by the best voice in podcasting and presented in 3D immersive audio. In every episode, host LeVar... more
The world's only time traveler finally reveals his secrets. "The Toynbee Convector" © 1983 by Ray Bradbury Content advisory: suicide
A reality TV show producer tries to make love happen, on- and off-screen. “The November Story” is from MUSIC FOR WARTIME... more
Robotics, quick machines, fugitives -- none are exactly what they seem on the surface. Find more from the author at https://lyndsiekay.wordpress.com.... more
A young boy puzzles over the behavior of his mysterious elderly neighbor, his parents, and his older brother, a budding... more
On a long mission to search for a new home planet, an outfitter tries to protect the crewmembers' lives. But... more
A young Black musician is heckled by a group of white fraternity brothers, asking him to play "Dixie." His response... more
A young woman must decide her future: planting seeds and forging civilization on Mars, or caretaking for future generations on... more
The self-proclaimed Graffiti King of Mexico brandishes his magical paintbrush, providing commentary on small-town sins. This story appears in the... more
An exploration of the depth of a father's love, and his attempts to keep his son happy, healthy and safe... more
A human street performer breaks out his boombox for an unauthorized and unwelcome performance on Planet Drx. For more from... more
A trickster storyteller brings camaraderie and hope to the land of the dead. Find more from the author at ktbryski.com. Content advisory: Death... more
A scientist explores (and transcends) the limitations of the human body, using her daughter as a test subject. This story... more
LeVar Burton Reads is back with all-new episodes starting February 20th, but if you don't want to wait, you can get... more
We champion the work of librarians at LeVar Burton Reads, not least because they preserve books and maintain archives of... more
If you’ve been listening to LeVar's new podcast Sound Detectives, you know there's something irresistible about a missing sound. That’s... more
Adrift in a mysterious time and place, and with the ground roiling and churning beneath their feet, a brother and... more
A mysterious pub draws in lost souls on Christmas Eve. This story appears in the author's collection ADD CYANIDE TO... more
An angel surprises a humble coffee shop owner in Cairo. This story appears in E. Lily Yu's collection JEWEL BOX, published... more
A teenage thief embarks on a mission to reclaim her people's sacred treasures. First published in A UNIVERSE OF WISHES in 2020 in the United States... more
Enjoy more LeVar, more Detective Hunch, and more Audie with Episode #2 of LeVar's new podcast, SOUND DETECTIVES! SOUND DETECTIVES is... more
A superhero returns home for Thanksgiving. Find more from Aleksandra Hill at aleksandrahill.com and khoreomag.com.
LeVar Burton presents SOUND DETECTIVES – a funny, engaging, and thought-provoking podcast that invites elementary school-aged kids to explore the... more
Siblings try to jog their ailing father's memory through his sense of taste. They discover that as much as he's... more
A robot "sin eater" is called to perform a vital service for the last human on earth. This story appears... more
A chain-smoking psychic is ready to retire, but first, she's got to see one last client. Find more from the... more
A story about the bond between father and daughter, cities both big and small, clocks, trees, and hope in a... more
A young magician is given the opportunity to learn real magic, but it comes with consequences. This story appears in Sarah... more
Knick-knacks are tagged, life choices are interrogated, and secrets are revealed after the family matriarch passes away. This story appears... more
Neighborhood kids help a curmudgeonly old man with a family curse. This story appears in The Essential Peter S. Beagle:... more
The sole survivor of a pandemic must determine the true intentions of a robot who arrives to save her. This... more
LeVar Burton Reads is back September 19th! We've got stories from Peter S. Beagle, Sarah Pinsker, Tobi Ogundiran and more.... more
Hoping to make their fortune (or at least climb out of debt), a trio of space traders travel on a... more
In a small German village, an orphaned boy lives at a home for "displaced persons," and puzzles over where he... more
As a generation ship hurtles toward a distant star, one of its crew members receives a rare and precious opportunity.... more
An artist works as a dream concierge, creating augmented dream packages for clients. For more from Violet Allen, visit her... more
A time traveler is stranded in a small town. This story appears in SOMEONE IN TIME: TALES OF TIME-CROSSED ROMANCE,... more
A hapless salesman flees the librarian hell-bent on retrieving her lost library book. This story appears in Africa Risen: A... more
A story of a stolen wok, magic, and manipulation. This story was originally published in Strange Horizons. You can find... more
A financial advisor meets his new client: a hardworking, unassuming man with a curious and potentially life-changing secret.
A waitress is jolted from her morning routine when she's visited by a mysterious child.
A struggling college student gains new perspective on her studies from her classmate, who's come to study from another planet.... more
A young girl explores her own power, and finds kinship with a bird of prey.
A family matriarch takes up residence in the Underworld.
A group of mall Santas celebrating Christmas Eve discover that there is a stranger in their midst. "The Usual Santas" appears... more
A mystical phenomenon brightens the dreary days of winter — until one year, when it suddenly stops.
A boy discovers his father's hidden kingdom. This story appears in the anthology Small Odysseys: Selected Shorts Presents 35 New Stories,... more
A tale of complicated family relationships and magical cooking. This story was first published in Uncanny Magazine.
An adventurer carried back spoils from a journey to the center of the earth. Now, his family joins him on... more
When an Instagram-famous rock climber comes to an untimely death, his friends and admirers gather to memorialize him. This story appears... more
While on a quest to beat the high score at his local arcade, a sixth grader has an unusual, life-altering... more
LeVar Burton Reads is back November 1st with stories from Stephen Graham Jones, Kim Fu, Tobias Buckell and more, in... more
A man remembers a supernatural force from his childhood.
A reporter travels to Miami to investigate the fringes of science and faith. This story appears in THE ASSIMILATED CUBAN'S... more
A rideshare driver must spring into action when his passenger casts a dangerous and deadly spell. Content advisory: explicit language,... more
LeVar Burton Reads is coming back! Plus, an immersive remix of Shirley Jackson's story about a recently widowed woman who... more
A new immersive remix of a season one classic. An immigrant mother tries to bond with her American-born son by... more
William Andrews, an investment banker with Goldman Sachs, dies on September 23, 2012, and finds himself confronted with his life... more
This week: the first place winner of the LeVar Burton Reads writing contest, as co-presented by FIYAH Literary Magazine and... more
An aging barbarian sets out to battle a bridge troll, mano a mano, and thus prove his mettle. “Troll Bridge”... more
Public Enemy Number One, John Dillinger, looks to escape the feds with the help of a cunning wizard. Content advisory: Gunfire
This week: the first place winner of the LeVar Burton Reads writing contest, as co-presented by FIYAH Literary Magazine and Tor.com! A... more