The second part of the story jumps into the action and delivers a nice emotional plot. Holly decides to do what is right and try and give Caitlin a happy Christmas, but does she really want to go against Santa’s wishes and is she up to the task ahead of her?

"Holly’s Jolly Christmas" part 2 by Renee Carter Hall

Read by Chris Hvidsten of the Outcast Podcast novel

Intro musical cues by Infinity Squared

Story music provided from the Podsafe Music Network

“Dream of a Princess” by Yuzzy
“Welcome Home” by Doug Astrop
“Awakening” by Ax
“Joy Bounce” by Charlie Crowe
“Love” by Brian Turner

Outro music is Auld Lang Syne by Ghostwalker

Sound effects from the FreeSound Project

Holly the reindeer has always wanted to be part of the team pulling Santa’s sleigh, but the same eight bucks are chosen every year. Is it possible she might get a chance at it this Christmas?

“Holly’s Jolly Christmas” part 1 by Renee Carter Hall

Read by Chris Hvidsten of the Outcast Podcast novel.

Intro Music by Infinity Squared.

Additional story music from the Podsafe Music Network:

“The First Light” by Anthony Burbidge
“Finlandiabe Still My Soul” by Brian Turner
“The Moment is Now” by Antiqcool

Sound effects from the FreeSound Project.

Happy Solstice! Christmas is just around the corner, so to get the yuletide mood going, we bring you a fun tale of a holiday mix-up.

"Special Delivery" by Renee Carter Hall

Read by Stoker Bramwell

Khrysha the hangvixen takes some time alone to relive the past and meditate on a particular execution which affected her deeply.

Rated mature for discussion of capital punishment.

"Kill 23" by Ken Pick

Read by Peter Katt

Music elements by Infinity Squared

For Veteran's Day, we offer this tribute in remembrance of those canines who have served along side human soldiers, offering companionship and protection during wartime.

"Spirits of the Brotherhood" by Vargr Dragonwolf

Read by Belic Bear

Music cue by Infinity Squared

More information on the topic can be found at the United States War Dogs Federation.

Lend me your ear while I call you a fool
You were kissed by a witch one night in the wood
And later insisted your feelings were true
     -- Jethro Tull, "Witch's Promise

An additional Halloween treat, better late than never, recorded at a podcast panel last month at Fur Fright .

"Witch’s Promise" by Will A. Sanborn

Read by Peter Katt

Our serialized novella concludes with a mix of action and drama. Happy Halloween!

"The Thing in the Toyshop" Chapter Four by Simon Barber

Read by Peter Katt

Music from the Podsafe Music Network

Intro song: "Restless Spirits – Halloween 2" by composer David Beard

Outro song: "Creepy Doll" by Jonathan Coulton

"The Thing in the Toyshop" also appeared in the dramatic horror fiction anthology Alone in the Dark.

Halloween night brings its share of surprises, both tricks and treats.

"Halloween Tricks" by Will A. Sanborn

Read by Belic Bear

The next installment of the novella continues, revealing more about the old house and those who lived there.

"The Thing in the Toyshop" Chapter Three by Simon Barber

Read by Peter Katt

Music from the Podsafe Music Network.

Intro song: "Restless Spirits – Halloween 2" by composer David Beard

Outro song: "Halloween Girl" by Ghosts on the Radio

"Mind of a Toy" song lyrics used in this chapter are by Visage

"The Thing in the Toyshop" also appeared in the dramatic horror fiction anthology Alone in the Dark.

Our Halloween serialized novella continues. It’s a strange world where a magically-reanimated corpse is your ally and a cute and snuggly bunny is an agent for the enemy.

"The Thing in the Toyshop" Chapter Two by Simon Barber

Read by Peter Katt

Music from the Podsafe Music Network

Intro song: "Restless Spirits – Halloween 2" by composer David Beard

Outro song: "re: Your Brains" by Jonathan Coulton

"The Thing in the Toyshop" also appeared in the dramatic horror fiction anthology Alone in the Dark.