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The Opening of a Short Story Romance

Author Salene Hill presents the captivating first chapter of her short story "Chivalry is the Knight" from the novel Beneath the Gray Matter. The scene opens in the fluorescent-lit aisles of a grocery store, where an awkward yet high-spirited conversation sparks between two odd but charming strangers, Bill and Octavia. Octavia, on a mission for baked chips and clean eating, crosses paths with Bill, who’s simply trying to gather ingredients for his weekly dinners. Their unexpected exchange hints at a

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9:00

Is Time Travel Possible? Our Human Obsession With...

The Opening of a Short Story Romance ·

2025/09/10

A narrative by writer Salene Hill. What if time was not as fixed as we think? From Einstein’s mind-bending theory of relativity to the eerie paradoxes of traveling into the past, the question of whether time travel is possible has fascinated humanity for centuries. In this narrative journey, we dive into science, the myths, and the dreams that keep the idea alive, exploring black holes, wormholes, and real experiments that prove we can already move into the future, if only by fractions of a second

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22:03

Level Up Your Mind: How Video Games Boost Mental Health

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2025/09/05

Think video games are just a way to pass the time? Think again! In this episode of Books On the Go, host Salene Hill dives into the surprising ways gaming can improve your mental health, sharpen your focus, and strengthen your relationships. From stress relief and flow states to resilience, problem-solving, and global friendships, we explore how games can teach real-life skills while providing safe, inclusive spaces to connect.What you will discover in this episode: How games reduce stress and calm

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16:37

The Whispering Woods- A Halloween Folklore

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2025/09/02

Step into the shadows of the Carpathian foothills, where ancient forests hold secrets older than kingdoms and whispers linger in the trees. When the brave scholar Elara ventures into the infamous Whispering Woods on All Hallows’ Eve, she discovers a mask that holds the voices of the lost, and a curse that refuses to die.Perfect for a cozy autumn night, this spooky folklore tale weaves mystery, suspense, and a touch of magic, inviting you to experience a Halloween adventure unlike any other. Will you

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12:07

1841’s Most Shocking Cold Case

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2025/08/30

In the sweltering summer of 1841, the mysterious death of Mary Rogers, the “beautiful cigar girl” of New York City, stunned a city already teeming with rumor, scandal, and intrigue. Found floating in the Hudson River under circumstances that were as baffling as they were tragic, Mary’s death became one of the earliest and most sensationalized unsolved crimes in American history. Was it a botched abortion, a jilted lover’s rage, a gang of ruffians, or some darker conspiracy that claimed her life

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26:00

Fearless Steps: Embracing Challenges with Confidence

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2025/08/26

Fearless Steps: Embracing Challenges with Confidence by Salene Hill is a powerful podcast narrative that reshapes the way we think about fear. Instead of being viewed as a barrier, fear is presented as an ally, a driving force that sparks creativity, determination, and growth. With vivid storytelling and thoughtful reflections, Hill explores how fear is not just the rush of deadlines or the lure of magical thinking, but an imaginative energy that pushes us toward positive outcomes. Each line

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18:02

What Lies Beyond Earth

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2025/08/22

What Lies Beyond Earth is a bold and engaging podcast where curiosity meets creativity. Hosted by the witty and sharp-minded Matilda each episode explores the wonders and realities of venturing beyond our planet. In this special conversation with author Salene Hill, the two dive into space travel’s staggering financial price, as well as the often-overlooked literary cost of imagining and writing about life among the stars. Matilda’s informative ideas and charm keep the conversation lively, while

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22:40

Are We Alone?

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2025/08/20

Step into a chilling vision of tomorrow with In 2035, Are We Alone written by Salene Hill, a haunting blend of science fiction and horror. The future is no longer shaped by human will but by the relentless hand of technology spiraling beyond control. At the center stands Elias Krane, a disgraced scientist granted the unthinkable, living bodies stripped of their minds, blank vessels waiting for his experiments. As he merges flesh with machine, life itself becomes an unstable creation, and the

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36:34

If I Had an Extra Sense

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2025/08/15

Imagine living in a world where thoughts are not spoken, yet you can feel them soft and fleeting, like raindrops on your skin. In If I Had an Extra Sense, by Salene Hill, we step beyond the limits of our five senses into the strange, shimmering space where emotions and ideas brush past you in the air. This is not about reading minds or prying into secrets, it is about catching the faint hum of another person’s inner world, the kind of sensation that makes you pause in the middle of the apple aisle,

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36:33

Mystery of the Vanishing Visitors

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2025/08/10

Mystery of the Vanishing Visitors by Salene Hill tells the unsettling tale of a modest, reclusive family whose lives are upended when they inherit a vast fortune. Almost overnight, a parade of greedy relatives begins arriving at their doorstep, each scheming to claim a share. But their grasping hands and loaded baskets are met with strange happenings, ancestral relics and food gifts vanish into thin air, and soon after, the visitors themselves seem to disappear without a trace. Unbeknownst to the

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17:23

By Blood and Ancient Bonds

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2025/08/08

In this evocative audio excerpt from By Blood and Ancient Bonds, author Salene Hill brings her own words to life, guiding listeners into the heart of the Whiteford estate. With a voice steeped in quiet intensity, Hill paints the picture of a grand inheritance tucked among rolling hills, a place where old-world elegance promises renewal for Salem and Scarlet Whiteford and their three children. For Salem, a novelist consumed by the worlds he creates, the ancestral home is not merely a house but the

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25:21

The Last Pulse

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2025/08/05

The Last Pulse takes listeners on a groundbreaking journey into a future ruled entirely by machines, where human life is a relic of history. Cities gleam with automated perfection, drones hum through metallic skies, and robotic intelligence governs every aspect of existence. Amid this cold symphony of circuits, two human survivors struggle to find meaning, and to hold onto the fragile spark that sets them apart from the mechanical world around them.As the last remnants of humanity, they navigate

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33:23

Lake Grove, Secrets Beneath the Pines

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2025/07/29

In this tense and atmospheric passage from Lake Grove, Secrets Beneath the Pines by Salene Hill, the peaceful, rural town of Lake Grove is thrown into a quiet uproar by the arrival of the mysterious Miller family. Set in the 1960s, the town is fiercely protective of its idyllic, close-knit way of life, where newcomers are met with suspicion and curiosity. The Millers, who seem intent on staying out of the town’s social scene, become the subject of local gossip.Sheriff Dunwood, feeling a growing

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26:13

Not for the Faint of Heart: Enter the World of The...

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2025/07/26

In this chilling excerpt from The Temple of Sleep, author Salene Hill delivers a powerful fusion of science fiction, horror, and dystopian chaos. Read aloud by a close friend of Hill, the passage plunges listeners into a fictional 2035 Earth, a place twisted by strange phenomena, technological collapse, and eerie dreamscapes. As the tale unfolds, reality fractures—unnerving visions blur the line between waking and sleep, and mysterious forces begin reshaping human consciousness. With haunting prose

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23:12

Steps Along Toll 277

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2025/07/25

A man wonders into the horrific history of Southern slavery. His journey brings him to the foreboding doors of his ancestors and descendants in a mysterious land of freedom, crime, and witchery. He fights his own lineage just to unfold his real family’s history. The roads and stagecoaches that leads the man to his birth place, is a ride to the very ends of logic. Take a journey into the strange and bizarre world of Mr. Walton Hill.

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13:08

Empowering Future Generations Through Education

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2025/07/15

In a engaging conversation, author Salene Hill and host explore why education is so essential—not just for individual success, but for building a better, more equitable future for everyone. Salene shares her personal reflections on what education truly means to her and why it matters so deeply in today’s world.She explains that empowering future generations through education is about giving every child and young adult the tools to shape their own path, whether that’s through higher education,

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35:56

Dislogic: The Neural Frontier

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2025/07/07

In Dislogic, author Salene Hill presents a haunting exploration of the tension between modern science and the truths of a forgotten place. The story follows a data scientist that is drawn to a quiet, isolated town rumored to house residents with peculiar neurological traits. As the scientist delves deeper into his investigation, he is initially focused on the potential for harvesting rare brain matter for a future data-conscious project. The scientist begins to notice the eerie dissonance in the

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22:47

Dislogic, The Brain's Soul

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2025/07/03

In this introspective and provocative audiobook passage from Dislogic: The Brain’s Soul, by Salene Hill, a lone scientist embarks on a critical expedition into an elevated region of the Earth, where human evolution, intellect, and survival intersect. Set in a future where humanity is grappling with the limits of cognitive capacity, the story explores a world strained by the scarcity of intellectuals, inequity in opportunity, and an urgent need to reimagine the longevity of both body and brain.As

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26:20

Beyond the veil: The Parallel Odyssey

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2025/06/27

Author Salene Hill read a passage in her written book "The Parallel Odyssey. Prepare to be whisked away into a breathtaking realm of fantasy and adventure in the captivating tale of Dr. Weinstein and Ms. Adams. This unconventional duo fearlessly embarks on a thrilling odyssey that transcends the boundaries of possibility. In a world teeming with mystical artifacts and shattered dreams, Dr. Weinstein and Ms. Adams unravel secrets that have slumbered for centuries. They encounter ancient relics that

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27:09

The Shadows of Mockery

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2025/06/18

A chilling passage that introduces a character whose identity has begun to unravel. No longer himself, the character appears to have been overtaken—body and mind—by a shapeshifter, an entity that thrives on deception and chaos. The transformation is subtle yet terrifying, and as author Salene Hill's words unfold, the character’s descent into strange, theatrical crimes become increasingly disturbing. The crimes are not just violent or bizarre, they are artistic in their madness, suggesting a mind

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25:19

Her Second Wind

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2025/06/14

This story marks a stirring and soulful rebirth for Ms. Adams, a woman who once chased dreams with fire until life’s demands slowly dimmed her spark. Believing her best years were behind her, she is stunned when a mysterious opportunity calls her back into the light—a chance to lead the excavation of a forgotten estate hidden in the heart of the rural Midwest. But this isn’t just about bricks and buried heirlooms. The estate whispers of the mystical, with its haunting portraits and lingering

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