Afterlight Fictions

Afterlight Fictions

Welcome to your podcast for enjoying fables, myths and melodies from a variety of styles and genres. Stories are a mix of familiar and original works featuring music and sound effects to help immerse you in the world you're visiting. Whether you are looking for a spark in imagination, a relaxing voice to end the day, or a guide to help enter your dreamland - Afterlight Fictions is here when you need it.

Episodes

May 31, 2025 15 mins

[Ep19] Is he a mad man, or are his actions justified? This is the story of a man who was driven to extremes. 

Original story by Edgar Allan Poe

Editing and narration by Jonathan Marsh

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[Ep18] When a peasant seeks advice on how to become a doctor, more than one person takes notice of his supposed skills as Doctor Knowall.

Original story by Jacob Grimm & Wilhelm Grimm

Editing and narration by Jonathan Marsh


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May 31, 2025 4 mins

[Ep17] When a peasant seeks advice on how to become a doctor, more than one person takes notice of his supposed skills as Doctor Knowall.

Original story by Jacob Grimm & Wilhelm Grimm

Editing and narration by Jonathan Marsh

Episodes such as this, with "Zzz" in the title, are designed to be more enjoyable for anyone looking to fall asleep. There is less music and sound effects to avoid anything that mi...

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May 31, 2025 5 mins

[Ep16] Tired, irritated, and confused - our protagonist searches out the reason for his current ailments. 

Original story and narration by Jonathan Marsh


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January 31, 2025 12 mins

[Ep15] Five floors, four stops, and one urge to use the restroom. 

Original story and narration by Jonathan Marsh

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January 31, 2025 12 mins

[Ep14] Each night - twelve princesses disappear from their rooms, and each night - they return with worn out shoes. Where have they been going, and what have they been doing?

Original story by Jacob Grimm & Wilhelm Grimm

Editing and narration by Jonathan Marsh

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January 31, 2025 8 mins

[Ep13] Each night - twelve princesses disappear from their rooms, and each night - they return with worn out shoes. Where have they been going, and what have they been doing?

Original story by Jacob Grimm & Wilhelm Grimm

Editing and narration by Jonathan Marsh

Episodes such as this, with "Zzz" in the title, are designed to be more enjoyable for anyone looking to fall asleep. There is less music and so...

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September 30, 2024 9 mins

[Ep12] A young princess learns the value in keeping her promises.

Original story by Jacob Grimm & Wilhelm Grimm

Editing and narration by Jonathan Marsh

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Afterlight Fictions is a podcast for enjoying fables, myths and melodies from a variety of styles and genres. Whether you are looking for a spark in imagination, a relaxing voice to end the day, or a guide to help en...

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September 30, 2024 6 mins

[Ep11] A young princess learns the value in keeping her promises.

Original story by Jacob Grimm & Wilhelm Grimm

Editing and narration by Jonathan Marsh

Episodes such as this, with "Zzz" in the title, are designed to be more enjoyable for anyone looking to fall asleep. There is less music and sound effects to avoid anything that might startle you awake!

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September 30, 2024 13 mins

[Ep10] When a soldier is discarded by a cold-hearted king, vengeance comes in an unexpected form.

Original story by Jacob Grimm & Wilhelm Grimm

Editing and narration by Jonathan Marsh

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Afterlight Fictions is a podcast for enjoying fables, myths and melodies from a variety of styles and genres. Whether you are looking for a spark in imagination, a relaxing voice to en...

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September 30, 2024 9 mins

[Ep9] When a soldier is discarded by a cold-hearted king, vengeance comes in an unexpected form.

Original story by Jacob Grimm & Wilhelm Grimm

Editing and narration by Jonathan Marsh

Episodes such as this, with "Zzz" in the title, are designed to be more enjoyable for anyone looking to fall asleep. There is less music and sound effects to avoid anything that might startle you awake!

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September 30, 2024 6 mins

[Ep8] A story about a horse no longer wanted by his owner, and how a little kindness from a fox helped to change his fate.

Original story by Jacob Grimm & Wilhelm Grimm

Editing and narration by Jonathan Marsh

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[Ep7] Peyton Farquhar is awaiting his execution. Will he escape, or will his life end in the noose?

Original story by Ambrose Bierce

Editing and narration by Jonathan Marsh

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May 31, 2024 10 mins

[Ep6] Some memories stick around longer than others.

Original story and narration by Jonathan Marsh

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Afterlight Fictions is a podcast for enjoying fables, myths and melodies from a variety of styles and genres. Whether you are looking for a spark in imagination, a relaxing voice to end the day, or a guide to help enter your dreamland - Afterlight Fictions is here when y...

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[Ep5] Each episode titled "Melodies" features a variety of different poems. 
Chapter markers for each poem may be found with supporting platforms.

Titles in order of appearance:

  • My Nemesis
  • Comfort
  • An Ode to Coffee Shops
  • The Responses to Life
  • Night Runner


Original poems and narration by Jonathan Marsh

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January 1, 2024 11 mins

[Ep4] A story of four animals that decide to embark on an adventure to the city and become musicians. Not all goes as planned, and there are lessons to be learned about what happened in reality versus what is told to others. 

Original story by Jacob Grimm & Wilhelm Grimm

Editing and narration by Jonathan Marsh

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January 1, 2024 9 mins

[Ep3] The stars and planets of our galaxy can be a beautiful backdrop for some of the best memories - and other horrors.

Original story and narration by Jonathan Marsh

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Afterlight Fictions is a podcast for enjoying fables, myths and melodies from a variety of styles and genres. Whether you are looking for a spark in imagination, a relaxing voice to end the day, or a gui...

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January 1, 2024 9 mins

[Ep2] Julia is spending another summer day at the cemetery, and that is not exactly her idea of fun. 

Original story and narration by Jonathan Marsh

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Afterlight Fictions is a podcast for enjoying fables, myths and melodies from a variety of styles and genres. Whether you are looking for a spark in imagination, a relaxing voice to end the day, or a guide to help enter yo...

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January 1, 2024 9 mins

[Ep1] Thomas is a young boy, living in an ordinary home, and he is confident that monsters and other goblins aren't real. Find out if he’s right.

Original story and narration by Jonathan Marsh

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October 12, 2023 1 min

New episodes are released three times per year (January/May/September), and each release date will contain multiple new episodes.

If you are searching for something to help fall asleep, keep an eye out for episodes with the “Zzz” in the title. Those episodes have less music and sound effects and are produced more like an audiobook.

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