Anthropomorphic Dreams Podcast

Cecil Pondsmythe is a platypus screenwriter, trying to land his first sale. When he gets a once in a lifetime opportunity, can he make it in Hollywood without selling out? Note, the story is rated Mature/PG-13 for some mentions of non-explicit sex, though everything happens off-camera. Cecil Pondsmythe: Platypus Boy-Toy of Hollywood by Murphy Z Read by Christopher Williams Music cues by Infinity Squared 

"The Language of Emotion" by Bill Rogers Read by Chris Hvidsten Music used for this episode was Beethoven's Symphony No. 7 in A Major. Music cues by Infinity Squared  The podcast returns after a longer than expected hiatus. Tonight's story is a wonderfully thoughtful science fiction piece about the discoveries and interactions of alien worlds of alien worlds both terrifying and beautiful.

Tonight we continue with “Dragon Man and Lonesome Woman” by Vixyy Fox, who creates a nice mix of native mysticism with character drama. In the conclusion to last week's episode, Dan finally meets Lonesome Woman and finds out what's required of as well as what's offered to him. "Dragon Man and Lonesome Woman" by Vixxy Fox Read by Peter Katt  Music cues by Infinity Squared 

Dan, a trucker and an embittered loner, takes a job which sends him onto a lonely road at night. There he meets some odd people in need of his help and he finds himself pulled into a strange quest. Dragon Man and Lonesome Woman by Vixxy Fox Read by Peter Katt  Music cues by Infinity Squared 

Happy Halloween, tonight we bring you a bit of flash fiction to celebrate the holiday. This is  more of a mood piece than a story-driven plot, but I really like how it came out. It takes a couple of (non-mystical) memories I have from October nights and turned into a sweet love letter to Autumn and Halloween. "The End of October" by Will A. Sanborn Read by Peter Katt  Music cues by Infinity Squared

Tonight we have a dark fantasy story, just in time for the Halloween season. Regrets and temptations abound as an old priest and his young acolyte transport their somber cargo through the lonely wilderness along the Corpse Road... "The Corpse Road" by Martin Summers Read by Shirou Takumi Music cues by Infinity Squared 

Kevin the human decides to face the challenge and prove he has the right to be part of the dragon clan. It will not be easy though. It will take all his strength and cunning and he might very well be fighting for his life... "A Place to Belong" part 2 by Eric Luhman Read by Chris Hvidsten of the Outcast Podcast Music cues by Infinity Squared 

Kevin the human decides to face the challenge and prove he has the right to be part of the dragon clan. It will not be easy though. It will take all his strength and cunning and he might very well be fighting for his life... "A Place to Belong" part 2 by Eric Luhman Read by Chris Hvidsten of the Outcast Podcast Music cues by Infinity Squared 

It's always a bit odd having to live among a different culture. But in this case, it's an entirely different species. How is one human going to live among dragons--creatures that are different from him in almost every way? Eric Luhman is a freelance writer and also a vicar – which is to say, a student pastor in the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod. He has been writing for the past thirteen years, and for the last four, it has served to put him through his seminary training. His hobbies include card games, role-playing, and generally making people look strangely at him. "A Place to Belong" part 1 by Eric Luhman Read by Chris Hvidsten Music cues by Infinity Squared

Tonight's story takes us to the frozen wilderness of Alaska, where a team of grizzled sled dogs must decide if they can trust their new owner.  "Far From the Cold" by Jeff Pawlak  Read by Peter Katt Music cues by Infinity Squared

Feline homunculus C.Moira enjoys the thrill of the hunt in pursuit of a fugitive, but the end of the chase may hold some surprise challenges for her. "C. Moira's Choice" by Donald Jacob Uitvlugt Read by Peter Katt Music cues by Infinity Squared 

Renee Carter Hall returns to the podcast with a new addition to the Christmas mythos. "The Gingerbread Reindeer" by Renee Carter Hall Read by Peter Katt Music cues by Infinity Squared 

For the holidays we have a continuing tale in the Shreddy stories and once again the loveable feline curmudgeon has another mishap with technology as well as a run-in with the supernatural. Other stories with Shreddy have appeared in Episode 30 and  Episode 35.  “Shreddy and the Christmas Ghost” by Mary Lowd Read by Peter Katt  Music cues by Infinity Squared 

"There's places under the ground.  Old places.  No one knows where they came from, who built them, or what.  But they've got structures in them like this."  He put a claw on the picture.  "Just like this.  Like something out of a nightmare." "Curiosity and the Ringtailed Cat" by Frank LeRenard Read by Christopher Williams Music cues by Infinity Squared 

“Has there ever been anything so mysterious or entrancing than the soft moonlight playing upon your imagination?” I heard her voice again and not for the first time in my life. I knew her many many and many years before this night. “Moonlight” by Vixxy Fox  Read by Peter Katt Music cues by Infinity Squared 

As Shalla and Veera watched, their eyes grew wide with surprise. Once the show was done and the girls were over their uncontrollable laughter Larna said, “We’ve got a week before Halloween and all we need now is some sound effects and Veera, you’re going to be the bait.” Veera laughed, “Oh, this will be a fun Halloween!” "Trick and Treats" by Gene Wolf  Read by Peter Katt Music cues by Infinity Squared

Jethric rode his horse quickly through the darkness, his heart beating faster, his mind racing. He looked up at the moon, so high in the night sky, and the cougar felt his nervousness growing. Cursing himself once again for his mistake, he pushed onward. He knew must get there soon; there was no time to waste... If he got there too late, could he stop them? Could he hold back the ritual? “The Witching Hour” by Will A. Sanborn  Read by Christopher Williams Music cues by Infinity Squared 

Bad bones need to stay buried... "Bones" by Searska Grey Raven Read by Peter Katt Music cues by Infinity Squared

“What in blazes is that?” Fred asked his friend in stunned awe. He was always interested in what George was working on because the Wolf had quite the imagination. Unlike other inventors Fred knew, George’s contraptions mostly worked. Mostly. “The First Groundling Skydancer” by Gene Wolf Read by Peter Katt Music cues by Infinity Squared 

Su Ling is a prankster, a young Si'amese girl who loves to play tricks on others. When her brothers are set to be married by the local match makers, Su Ling plays a prank that brings some unexpected results. “Su Ling” by Carmen K. Welsh Read by Christopher Williams Music cues by Infinity Squared