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Discount Storytime

Weekly humorous short stories for grown-ups. Engaging plots, rich character development, and intelligent dialogue are carefully edited out. Enjoy!

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20:52

Briar Rose (the lost first version)

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2025/11/03

Click here for our new podcast - CHICKEN FRIED HORROR! The long lost original version of Sleeping Beauty, or "Briar Rose." Enjoy! Discount Idea #68: "You don’t have to be “in” nature to enjoy the benefits. Try simply thinking about nature, or watching a nature documentary on your couch, or eating pizza poppers while watching that movie about chainsaw monkeys." Content warning for profanity, horror elements, body horror, adult content, and tobacco use. This story was read by voice ...

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21:21

Spooky Story: Tiny House

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2025/10/27

A Discount SPOOKYtime story! Happy Halloween! (You can also read this story here.) Discount Idea #63: Some people beat the living daylights out of a stranger. That is cruel. Instead, try beating the living daylights IN TO a stranger. Next week‘s story: Toe Jamalama Fatalis. Subscribe so you can hear the long lost audio journal of a true P.O.S (Pioneer Of Science). About Discount Storytime: Love humorous short stories? Want to pause the adulting for a bit and listen to a story? I...

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21:14

Agent Muffet

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2025/10/20

The spider got 'curds and WHEY' more than he bargained for. Enjoy! (you can read the story here) Discount Storytime is proud to introduce our super resident voice actor: Grande! Click here for his bio and contact information! Discount Idea #66: "If the headless horseman is chasing you, don't panic. Pull out a bag of pumpkin seeds and start eating them. He will realize who is in charge." About Discount Storytime: Love humorous short stories? Want to pause the adulting for a bit and liste...

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19:56

Short Story: A Bit of Housekeeping

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2025/10/13

Can the King and Queen survive an empty castle, together? Enjoy! (You can also read this story here.) Discount Idea #61: You can’t win them all. Sometimes you’re the goose. Sometimes you’re the meteorite that lands on the goose. Next week‘s story: Agent Muffet. The spider got 'curds and WHEY' more than he bargained for. About Discount Storytime: Love humorous short stories? Want to pause the adulting for a bit and listen to a story? If your world feels heavy, and you would love t...

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20:20

Short Story: An Unfortunate H

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2025/10/06

A horrific retelling of a childhood favorite. Enjoy! (You can also read it here.) Content warning for profanity. Discount Idea #60- I once hired a dog walker. A little while later a dog came to my door and said "I walked here. That'll be $25." Next week‘s story: A Bit of Housekeeping. Can the King and Queen of Discountvania survive an empty castle, together? Subscribe so you can find out. About Discount Storytime: Love humorous short stories? Want to pause the adulting fo...

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16:47

Short Story: Virus Park

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2025/09/29

Can everyone just get along? Enjoy! (You can also read it here.) Content warning for violence. Discount Idea #59- I awoke to the scary sound of wailing and moaning in the middle of the night. Was it coming from ghosts? No. Luckily it was just the captives in my basement. Next week‘s story: An Unfortunate H. Well, ain't this just a horrific retelling of a childhood favorite. Subscribe so you can find out. About Discount Storytime: Love humorous short stories? Want to pause...

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21:16

Short Story: The Fall of Stumbly

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2025/09/22

Will Stumbly make a splash at the Circus? Enjoy! Discount Idea #58- I used be a vegetarian. But after getting bit by a werewolf I now have to say "mostly vegetarian." Next week‘s story: Virus Park. Can everyone at Virus Park just get along? Subscribe so you can find out. About Discount Storytime: Love humorous short stories? Want to pause the adulting for a bit and listen to a story? If your world feels heavy, and you would love to have someone read you a story that makes you...

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31:34

Short Story: The Cursed Robinsons

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2025/09/15

To what lengths will someone go to rescue friends? Enjoy! (You can also read it here.) Content warning for profanity, body horror, and horror elements. Discount Idea #57- "Do naked maniacs have nightmares about being clothed and ready for exams? " Next week‘s story is: The Fall of Stumbly. Will our hero, Stumbly, make a splash at the Circus? Subscribe so you can find out. About Discount Storytime: Love humorous short stories? Want to pause the adulting for a bit and listen to a story?...

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31:09

Short Story: Hunting Dragons, Inc.

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2025/09/08

When hunting elk and mountain seals just doesn't give the same thrill, try this. Enjoy! (you can also read it here.) Content warning for profanity and body horror. Discount Idea #56- It wasn't so bad my parents getting divorced. But did they have to sue each other for spawning a "dud?" Next week‘s story is: The Cursed Robinsons. To what lengths will someone go to rescue friends? Subscribe so you can find out. About Discount Storytime: Love humorous short stories? Want to pause...

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19:49

Short Story: Three Doors

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2025/09/01

When you wish upon a door… Enjoy! (You can read this story here.) Discount Idea #51- "Dating tip: If you’re on a first date and your date mutters 'it will make me kill again.' There’s probably more to that story." Next week‘s story is: Hunting Dragons, Inc. What do you hunt when elk and mountain seals just don't give the same thrill? Subscribe and find out. About Discount Storytime: Love humorous short stories? Want to pause the adulting for a bit and listen to a story...

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29:40

Short Story: Literally Irregardless

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2025/08/25

Inspired by the 2024 horror movie "Beezel." ( https://epic-pictures.com/film/beezel ) What happens when a young couple buys a house with a long history of tragedy? Enjoy! Content warning: profanity, body gore, and horror elements Love humorous short stories? Want to pause the adulting for a bit and listen to a story? If your world feels heavy, and you would love to have someone read you a story that makes you laugh, then tune in each week for Discount Storytime. This podcast...

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31:00

Short Story: LOVE, LLC

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2025/08/18

What happens if super villains get exposed to truth serum? Find out on this weeks short story "LOVE, LLC." Enjoy! Content Warning: Profanity, Violence, Adult Themes. Music: "Skinny Food Fighters Blues 85" by Won Jong Hwa from Pixabay Sound Effects by freesound_community from Pixabay "Send Coffee a message" Listen to a free bonus story at Discount Storytime's Patreon. Bonus content available at www.patreon.com/DiscountStorytime My contact information: email: mail@discountstorytim...

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32:22

Short Story: Nos Trails

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2025/08/11

"They took his sense of smell, but gave him a taste for revenge!" Our season opener short story is here. Enjoy! Content Warning for profanity, violence, drug use, gun violence, and adult themes. Music: "Skinny Food Fighters Blues 85" by Won Jong Hwa from Pixabay "Guitar Dance" by Vlad Krotov from Pixabay "Club Energy" by Dvir Silverstone from Pixabay "Boccherini, Luigi - Minuet (Excerpt) - G.275 - Arr. for Harpsichord" by Gregor Quendel from Pixabay Sound Effects by fr...

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17:34

Worried Wendell Episode 17 - Season Finale

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2025/08/04

Wendell is finally back on Earth in the Season 2 finale. Enjoy! This is Discount Storytime's one year mark! Yay! A free one-year anniversary story is available on the Discount Storytime Patreon Page. “The Limits of the Cosmos” by Geoff Harvey from Pixabay “Sedative” by music_for_video from Pixabay Sound Effects by freesound_community from Pixabay "Send Coffee a message" Listen to a free bonus story at Discount Storytime's Patreon. Bonus content available at www.patreon.com/Discou...

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26:15

Worried Wendell Episode 17 - Back on Starship Scam...

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2025/07/28

Wendell reconnects with some old friends, and also deadly Killbots. With your weekly Discount Idea. Enjoy! Music: “The Limits of the Cosmos” by Geoff Harvey from Pixabay “Sedative” by music_for_video from Pixabay Gorgeous Girl - The Symphonia Orchestra - Kurt Schick from Archive.org Sound Effects by freesound_community from Pixabay "Send Coffee a message" Listen to a free bonus story at Discount Storytime's Patreon. Bonus content available at www.patreon.com/DiscountStorytime My contact inf...

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25:06

Worried Wendell Episode 16 - Last Day on Pariah-7

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2025/07/21

Will Wendell finish the program, or be finished by it? Plus your weekly Discount Idea. Enjoy! Music: “The Limits of the Cosmos” by Geoff Harvey from Pixabay “Sedative” by music_for_video from Pixabay Gorgeous Girl - The Symphonia Orchestra - Kurt Schick from Archive.org Sound Effects by freesound_community from Pixabay "Send Coffee a message" Check out Jimmy at the Internet Explorer's Podcast! Bonus content available at www.patreon.com/DiscountStorytime My contact information: email: mail@d...

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18:09

Worried Wendell Episode 15 - Surgery

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2025/07/14

Our hero, Wendell, is finishing up his residency, but must survive the formidable Dr. Mentor. Plus your weekly Discount Idea. Enjoy! Music: “The Limits of the Cosmos” by Geoff Harvey from Pixabay “Sedative” by music_for_video from Pixabay Gorgeous Girl - The Symphonia Orchestra - Kurt Schick from Archive.org Sound Effects by freesound_community from Pixabay "Send Coffee a message" Check out Jimmy at the Internet Explorer's Podcast! Bonus content available at www.patreon.com/DiscountStorytime...

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21:36

Worried Wendell Episode 14 - Quorum Puppet

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2025/07/07

Our hero, Wendell, has a hand full at a meeting. Also your weekly Discount Idea. Enjoy! Music: “The Limits of the Cosmos” by Geoff Harvey from Pixabay “Sedative” by music_for_video from Pixabay Gorgeous Girl - The Symphonia Orchestra - Kurt Schick from Archive.org Sound Effects by freesound_community from Pixabay "Send Coffee a message" Check out Jimmy at the Internet Explorer's Podcast! Bonus content available at www.patreon.com/DiscountStorytime My contact information: email: mail@d...

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18:58

Worried Wendell Episode 13 - Grand Lecture

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2025/06/30

Wendell gets a visit from some old friends. Also, your weekly Discount Idea and podcast recommendations. Enjoy! Music: “The Limits of the Cosmos” by Geoff Harvey from Pixabay “Sedative” by music_for_video from Pixabay Gorgeous Girl - The Symphonia Orchestra - Kurt Schick from Archive.org Sound Effects by freesound_community from Pixabay "Send Coffee a message" Check out Jimmy at the Internet Explorer's Podcast! Bonus content available at www.patreon.com/DiscountStorytime My contact informat...

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26:02

Worried Wendell Episode 12 - A Good Death

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2025/06/23

Wendell's patient, Mrs. Salazar, leaves an impression. Also, your weekly Discount Idea. Enjoy! "Something Yellow, Something Blue" link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2378374/episodes/16801588 Music: “The Limits of the Cosmos” by Geoff Harvey from Pixabay “Sedative” by music_for_video from Pixabay Gorgeous Girl - The Symphonia Orchestra - Kurt Schick from Archive.org Sound Effects by freesound_community from Pixabay "Send Coffee a message" Check out Jimmy at the Internet Explorer's Podcast! ...

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