Finding Fantasy Reads

Finding Fantasy Reads

Finding Fantasy Reads is for ravenous readers who are eager to find their next favorite character, series, or world by sampling clean fantasy short stories from a variety of authors. New episodes are released every Tuesday morning. This show is hosted by Karyne Norton, author of epic fantasy and reader of all types of fantasy. Narration of short stories is performed by either Karyne Norton or Paeter Frandsen, host of the Christian Geek Central Podcast.

Episodes

April 29, 2025 29 mins

In this episode you'll hear an adventurous short story from A.D. Uhlar that pulls at the heartstrings with a girl on a mission to protect her younger sister. A Tooth for Trulian is narrated by Karyne Norton.

Important Links:

The Author: A.D. Uhlar's website

The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website

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In this episode you'll hear the second half of a short story from ZR McCormick filled with magic, pirates, and adventure. The Chase: Part 2 is narrated by Paeter Frandsen.

Important Links:

The Author: ZR McCormick's website; Kickstarter for Awakening

The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's website

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In this episode you'll hear the first half of a short story from ZR McCormick filled with magic, pirates, and adventure. The Chase: Part 1 is narrated by Paeter Frandsen.

Important Links:

The Author: ZR McCormick's website; Kickstarter for Awakening

The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's website

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In this episode you'll hear part two of a cozy short story from Jeremy P. Madsen filled with potions, a mix of humans and animals, and layers of deep themes. The Aquamancer's Secret: Part 2 is narrated by Karyne Norton.

Important Links:

The Author: Jeremy P. Madsen's website

The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website

Listen to Karyne's other podcast: Blood of the Starsa serialized fiction release of her d...

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In this episode you'll hear part one of a cozy short story from Jeremy P. Madsen filled with potions, a mix of humans and animals, and layers of deep themes. The Aquamancer's Secret: Part 1 is narrated by Karyne Norton.

Important Links:

The Author: Jeremy P. Madsen's website

The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website

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In this episode you'll hear a classic fantasy short story from Drew Avera with good pitted against evil. Keeper of Light is narrated by Paeter Frandsen.

Important Links:

The Author: Drew Avera's website

The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's website

Know a story we should feature? Apply with your own story or nominate an author here.

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In this episode you'll hear the second half of a short story from A.L. Lorensen filled with threads of magic, dragons, and mystery. Shattered Threads: Part 2 is narrated by Karyne Norton.

Important Links:

The Author: A.L. Lorensen's website

The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website

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In this episode you'll hear the first half of a short story from A.L. Lorensen filled with threads of magic, dragons, and mystery. Shattered Threads: Part 1 is narrated by Karyne Norton.

Important Links:

The Author: A.L. Lorensen's website

The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website

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In this episode you'll hear a short story from Kristi Simonson filled with giants, sphinxes, and an underdog. The Courtship of Giants is narrated by Paeter Frandsen.

Important Links:

The Author: Kristi Simonson's website, where you can get The Courtship of Giants for free

The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's website

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In this episode you'll hear the second part of a romantic fantasy Cinderella retelling from Sarah Carlisle. Unmasked: Part 2 is narrated by Karyne Norton.

Important Links:

The Author: Sarah Carlisle's website, where you can get Unmasked for free

The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website

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In this episode you'll hear the first part of a romantic fantasy Cinderella retelling from Sarah Carlisle. Unmasked: Part 1 is narrated by Karyne Norton.

Important Links:

The Author: Sarah Carlisle's website, where you can get Unmasked for free

The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website

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In this episode you'll hear a Peter Pan orgin story from Maseeha Seedat that shows a darker side of Neverland. Plenus Luna is narrated by Paeter Frandsen.

Important Links:

The Author: Maseeha Seedat's Instagram

The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's website

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In this episode you'll hear a Sleeping Beauty retelling from Allison Tebo filled with sassy fairies and spells gone wrong. Waxing and Waiting is narrated by Karyne Norton.

Important Links:

The Author: Allison Tebo's website and Kickstarter

The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website

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In this episode you'll hear a young adult short story from CK Beggan with phoenixes in a dystopian setting. To Thaw a Phoenix Heart: Part 2 is narrated by Paeter Frandsen and Karyne Norton.

Important Links:

The Author: CK Beggan's website

The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's website

The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website

Know a story we should feature? Apply with your own story or nominate an author here.

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In this episode you'll hear a young adult short story from CK Beggan with phoenixes in a dystopian setting. To Thaw a Phoenix Heart: Part 1 is narrated by Paeter Frandsen and Karyne Norton.

Important Links:

The Author: CK Beggan's website

The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's website

The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website

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In this episode you'll hear a short story from Lauren Hildebrand about a boy finding a lost dragon. The Weaver and the Dragon is narrated by Paeter Frandsen.

Important Links:

The Author: Lauren Hildebrand's website

The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's website

The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website

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In this episode you'll hear a short story from Cathryn deVries about a gnome struggling to find her place after a big adventure. Lightning Hunter is narrated by Karyne Norton.

Important Links:

The Author: Cathryn deVries website, where you can get Lightning Hunter and When a Slave Falls for free

The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website

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In this episode you'll hear three flash fiction stories centered around midnight or New Year's. They're published by Havok and written by Rachel Dib, Jennifer Dyer, and Ryan Bush. The stories are narrated by Paeter Frandsen and Karyne Norton.

Important Links:

The Authors:

Rachel Dib's Instagram

Jennifer Dyer's website, where you can snag The Midnight Disappointment for free

Ryan Bush's website, where yo...

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In this episode you'll hear a Christmas fantasy parody of everyone's favorite Christmas poem, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, only this time it includes dragons. 'Twas the Night Before Christmas...with Dragons is narrated by Paeter Frandsen.

Important Links:

The Author: Karyne Norton's website

The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's website

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In this episode you'll hear the second part of a classic fantasy story by ETA Hoffman that was turned into a well-known Christmas ballet. Nutcracker and Mouse-King: Part 2 is narrated by Karyne Norton.

Important Links:

The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website

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