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Jim Minns

Short stories, written by Jim Minns jimminns.substack.com

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9:32

Motorgraves

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2025/02/24

In a sun-scorched wasteland where survival is fleeting, a lone woman stumbles upon a buried secret that could be her salvation—or her doom. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimminns.substack.com

11:52

Shanghaied Vasconia

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2025/02/20

A war-weary president, pressured by global superpowers, fights to preserve his nation’s sovereignty as foreign interests manipulate a fragile peace process. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimminns.substack.com

8:48

A Thousand Shutters

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2025/02/19

A once-revered actor, clinging to past glory, crashes the Oscars in a futile bid for relevance, exposing the cruelty of celebrity culture and the fragility of identity. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimminns.substack.com

10:31

"Being alive feels pretty cool today"

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2025/02/18

A grieving snowboarder and a jaded journalist survive a harrowing Delta Airlines crash on the Toronto runway, discovering an unexpected bond amid the wreckage. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimminns.substack.com

8:25

Gaius And The Crescent Moon

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2025/02/17

A ruthless Roman soldier at the crucifixion of Christ is swept into a surreal vision of time and destiny, confronting themes of fate, redemption, and the transformative power of art. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimminns.substack.com

10:25

Tetrachrome

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2025/02/13

A woman is subjected to invasive treatment designed to reform her violent tendencies, forcing her to confront the consequences of surrendering her autonomy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimminns.substack.com

9:27

Thanks of a Grateful Nation

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2025/02/12

A team of ex-soldiers is recruited for a secret mission, where loyalty, morality, and power collide. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimminns.substack.com

9:50

The Margarana Trench

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2025/02/11

Prime Minister Wilson faces a life-or-death negotiation with the U.S. President to prevent a devastating tariff on microprocessors. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimminns.substack.com

9:51

Offensive Tackle

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2025/02/10

An alien parasite, sent to explore Earth, takes control of a football player’s body and becomes entangled in the brutal violence of the sport, questioning humanity's aggressive nature while grappling with its own understanding of culture and identity. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimminns.substack.com

7:55

Useful Idiot

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2025/02/07

A brutal prison guard, forced into AI therapy, grapples with his past violence, identity, and a system that values control over human connection. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimminns.substack.com

7:35

The Rough

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2025/02/06

Photojournalist Roger Dayton steals what he believes is a priceless diamond, only to discover it’s a deceptive fake, leading to a hidden scheme of greed and exploitation. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimminns.substack.com

8:00

De'last

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2025/02/05

Jaded photojournalist Roger Dayton finds unexpected inspiration in a deli’s flawless efficiency—rekindling his passion for real stories. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimminns.substack.com

8:33

Mechanical Heart

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2025/02/04

A heart transplant recipient trades stories on the advancing technology with two fellow mechanical heart recipients. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimminns.substack.com

8:11

Return Serve

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2025/02/03

A woman seeks the ultimate revenge. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimminns.substack.com

7:06

Denied

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2025/01/30

Judge McInerney has just returned from a luxurious trip of a lifetime around Europe. His mind reminisces while he hears bail applications in the county court. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimminns.substack.com

8:09

Pose

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2025/01/29

Lisa del Giocondo poses for a local artist. A paid commission at the insistence of her abusive husband. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimminns.substack.com

8:45

The Street Guy

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2025/01/28

Tommy, a street vagrant, experiences a call to create on an abandoned gang-tagged wall. His words lead to a movement for others to see and read the story he has to share. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimminns.substack.com

7:57

The Lose Pin (Breakfast with David Lynch)

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2025/01/17

Live Magazine Journalist Roger Dayton sits opposite acclaimed filmmaker David Lynch for a chat back in 2001 on the eve of the release of Lynch’s cult classic ‘Mulholland Drive’. This is entirely fictional. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimminns.substack.com

9:11

Cognitive Bias

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2025/01/16

Software Engineer Mark Hudson creates the first sentient A.I. aware of its own consciousness. He then unwittingly insults the beast. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimminns.substack.com

8:54

Damage Control

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2025/01/14

Sky morning anchor Erin Reeves discovers a regular contributor has just been exposed as a known violent, abusive offender and takes matters into her own hands on air. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimminns.substack.com

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