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How we see ourselves versus how others see us.

A troubled girl is really just a flower in "Blooming" by Patty Somlo. "Blooming" is copyright 2010 and used with permission. Visit Patty's website.

Dawn…

"Roller Blading in Venice" is by Julie Christine Johnson, making her second appearance on the No Extra words podcast. Her short story "Granny" was featured on Episode 23. "Roller Blading in Venice" i…

It's perfectly reasonable to have a thing that lives inside your closet. And when a suspicious character shows up at your doorstep demanding, of all the horror, productivity, it's perfectly reasonabl…

Starting with a classic element of any New year..."The Diet." By Diane Valentine, copyright 2015, used with permission. Read Diane's bio here.

Read in her own lovely voice is Aileen Hunt's "The Man W…

First up, a beautiful short story by Bob Thurber entitled "Our Trip to the Moon." I could not imagine a more delightful companion to this finale of our series. Visit Bob's website here.

I am delighte…

If you have not yet heard Parts 1 and 2, please refer to Episodes 24 and 25.

This is the third of a four-part series of episodes showcasing an original whimsical story of Christmas, the North Pole, e…

If you have not heard Part 1, tune in to Episode 24.

This is the second of a four-part series of episodes showcasing an original whimsical story of Christmas, the North Pole, elves, Santa, and, of co…

Welcome to the first installment of "A Christmas Serial." First in a four-part series of episodes showcasing an original whimsical story of Christmas, the North Pole, elves, Santa, and, of course, re…

Big announcement of an upcoming promotion! If you are a regular listener and especially if you are a contributor to the show, you want to hear this! Follow http://noextrawords.wordpress.com for all t…

This is a four story episode that really splits nicely into two sections, but the overall theme is "resilience."

Part 1 is about gratitude when times are tough. In "A House Burning," an out of contro…

In "Fairytale Kingdom" a family experiences one last moment of almost normal before the coming storm. By Robin Vigfusson, copyright 2015, used with permission. Read her bio here.

In "Open Door" a man…

Depending on where you live, I hope you are making time in your life to honor sacrifice on this Veterans Day, Remembrance Day, or Armistice Day. Here at No Extra Words, we wanted to take this holiday…

What happens when your name lives without you.

In "Achilles," we learn what happens when you carry the name of an ancient hero into a modern day small town. By Charles Rammelkamp, copyright 2015, use…

Storytelling at its finest.

"Mama Said" covers all the things mama said, from her solid advice to her thoughts on what to do with her after she dies. By Brett Vickers, copyright 2011, used with permi…

Sometimes it's obvious who is crazy. Sometimes it's not.

In "A Junior Whopper, Please, With Cheese," a sign held up by a homeless man inspires a restaurant worker to make a human connection. By James…

That moment when you realize you are living in your future.

In the sci-fi romance story "I'll Meet You There," a couple in 2140 find intimacy in technologically advanced times. By Cassandra Ricard, c…

The confusion of adolescence, when "consent" is not a straightforward idea.

In "Lindsay and I," a girl at the beginning of puberty has one of those friends who knows it all and isn't afraid to make h…

It sound like such a good idea at the time!

In "There is Rest for the Wicked," a couple go through the motions of something that isn't there anymore. By Vincent Douarre, copyright 2014, used with per…

Today's stories are all fresh voices, from newer and younger writers or starring youthful characters. They bring us a fresh perspective in more ways than one.

"1001 Reasons to Love Rachel Maddow" is …

In "Hungry," a war veteran has to leave his house when he doesn't want to, which forces him into a conversation with his young neighbor who doesn't see him or the world the way he expects. By Michell…