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, 2026 10 mins

[Ep29] Trapped in a tower by a wicked enchantress, Rapunzel tries to plan her escape.

Original story by Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm.  

Editing and narration by Jonathan Marsh.

Epidemic Sound Credits

Coco Begins His Journey by David Celeste

In the Wizards Home by John Abbot

Bohemian Fairy by Franz Gordon

Objects, Misc, Scissors, Cutting Hair, Single Cut

Tools, Hand, Scissors Cut Thick Paper 02

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[Ep28] Trapped in a tower by a wicked enchantress, Rapunzel tries to plan her escape.

Original story by Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm.  

Editing and narration by Jonathan Marsh.

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May 31, 2026 16 mins

[Ep27] A princess's passion and jealousy are realized in the king's arena as she holds her lover's fate in her hands.  

Original story by Frank R. Stockton. 

Editing and narration by Jonathan Marsh.

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May 31, 2026 10 mins

[Ep26] When Little Red-Cap visits her grandmother in the woods, a wolf reveals that it has other plans.

Original story by Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm.  

Editing and narration by Jonathan Marsh.

Epidemic Sound Credits

The Lookout by Jon Björk

Danse Avec Moi by Franz Gordon

Ambience, Birdsong, Singing Birds, Dawn

Doors, Knock, Hard, Wooden, Hollow, Interior

Mechanical, Latch, Burner, Wood, Handle, Open, Close

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May 31, 2026 8 mins

[Ep25] When Little Red-Cap visits her grandmother in the woods, a wolf reveals that it has other plans.

Original story by Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm.  

Editing and narration by Jonathan Marsh.

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[Bonus Episode] Check-in and see what all the fuss is about in this bonus episode of Afterlight Fictions.

YouTube link: Afterlight Fictions - YouTube

Epidemic Sound Credits

Steamtown Shuffle by Roy Edwin Williams

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September 30, 2025 6 mins

[Ep23] A simple, evening walk turns into much more ...

Original story and narration by Jonathan Marsh.

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September 30, 2025 7 mins

[Ep22] Curiosity gets the best of a bear who ends up insulting the willow-wren's children. The consequences end up entangling all of the creatures in the forest. 

Original story by Jacob Grimm & Wilhelm Grimm.

Editing and narration by Jonathan Marsh.

Epidemic Sound Credits

Thieving Squirrels by The Fly Guy Five

Pitfall by Arthur Benson

Willow Warbler Singing,

Foley, Small Group, In Flight, Fast, Constant Flaps

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September 30, 2025 5 mins

[Ep21] Curiosity gets the best of a bear who ends up insulting the willow-wren's children. The consequences end up entangling all of the creatures in the forest. 

Original story by Jacob Grimm & Wilhelm Grimm.

Editing and narration by Jonathan Marsh.

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September 30, 2025 18 mins
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May 31, 2025 15 mins

[Ep19] The story of a man driven to extremes. Is he mad - or justified?

Original story by Edgar Allan Poe.

Editing and narration by Jonathan Marsh.

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May 31, 2025 6 mins

[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.

Epidemic Sound Credits

In Disguise by The Fly Guy Five

Sneaky Business by J.R. Productions

Horse Hooves, Passby

Stagecoach, Pulled By Horse, Metal Rattle, Shake, Impacts, Movement

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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.

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May 31, 2025 4 mins

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

Original story and narration by Jonathan Marsh.

Epidemic Sound Credits

A Funny Soul by Martin Landstrom

Stairs, Wooden, Rattling, Creaky, Run Up, Down

Human, Drinking Coffee, Male, Slurping

Golden Retriever, Panting 02

Walking Up And Down Stairs

Sniff, Smell, Close

Tea Cup Smash

Female Shock

Female Scream 01

Coffee Machine, P...

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January 31, 2025 11 mins

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

Original story and narration by Jonathan Marsh.

Epidemic Sound Credits

Get Back in the Game (Instrumental Version) by Clandestyne

Lemon Squeezy by Martin Landström

Lesfm Credits

Elevator Music by Oleksii Kaplunskyi

License ID: 3a892ba6e83e44248c50461e4825736c

Pond5 Credits

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January 31, 2025 11 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.

Epidemic Sound Credits

A Path Well Trodden by Jon Björk

A Thief’s Waltz by Victor Lundberg

Sound Effects

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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.

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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.

Epidemic Sound Credits

The Best Way Out Is Through by Trevor Kowalski 

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Pixabay

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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.

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