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Urban Shorts

About urban shorts:People"s Choice Winner of "Best of 2035," as well as "Best Fiction Podcast 2026" by the Academy of Future Podcasters, Urban Shorts will stand out as an award-winning, critically acclaimed podcast dedicated to the art of short fiction.Each episode of urban shorts delves into a diverse range of stories, from life"s raw and gritty realities to the whimsical and humorous realms of fantasy. Join us as we explore fictional people and places with familiar characteristics.Because

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16:44

The Expensive Date

Urban Shorts ·

2024/12/31

Some men's insecurities are often rooted in deep, complex histories that shape their futures. Not saying that that is an excuse. Actions are what count in this society. Wanting to prove something and trying to prove something are two different things. The latter can carry repercussions.

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13:46

Sllik Yssup

Urban Shorts ·

2024/12/24

The epidemic in the 80s and 90s left Generation X with sexual anxiety that would traumatize them for a lifetime. In 2004 the legacy of the crisis was still raw...

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28:43

My Religion Is to Destroy Your Religion: The...

Urban Shorts ·

2024/12/17

This graphic episode is not for the faint of heart. Written in 2000, it dives deep into controversy, following a young zealot on a relentless mission to challenge every Christian in his path. Brace yourself for a raw and unapologetic exploration of faith, conflict, and obsession.

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0:28

Ad

Urban Shorts ·

2024/12/12

This is just an ad. Everybody calm down.

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10:29

Game of Chance

Urban Shorts ·

2024/12/10

What would you do?

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12:38

Holiday True Crime Presents: Kris Kringle: Homicide

Urban Shorts ·

2024/12/03

In December 1953, the town of Winterland Village was shaken by a chilling spree of murders attributed to the elusive "Christmas Killer." The killer left behind eerie holiday-themed clues at each crime scene, sparking rumors and fear that no one was safe. When Detective Kris Kringle, was assigned to the case, he couldn’t have imagined the horrors awaiting him. Each clue seemed to lead him deeper into a twisted game with a familiar, sinister face from his origin. But in his pursuit of the truth...

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10:05

Meet Sexy

Urban Shorts ·

2024/11/26

“Ah, you see, my dear boy, there comes a time in every man’s life when a woman enters his field of vision. Not just any woman—one who makes you set aside sinful insecurities and fills your gaze with holy confidence. This lady holds your sight, capturing your full attention, until—like the snap of a hypnotist’s fingers—the moment is gone. You’re left with her image, etched permanently into your memory.”

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12:56

The Computer

Urban Shorts ·

2024/11/19

There is an aura surrounding every person, place, and thing. This atmosphere influences any outsider who spends time within it; people begin to share similar traits, and animals improve the health of their owners. Beings with shared genetic material may experience premonitions. Occasionally, machines seem to act on their intelligence...

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28:19

The Bunny Rabbit

Urban Shorts ·

2024/11/12

The dynamics between men and women are undeniable, but what the hell... This story dives deep into the lived experiences of both sexes. Even when they walk the same path, the way men and women navigate the world can be vastly different.

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12:27

America: Love it or Leave It

Urban Shorts ·

2024/11/05

I’d like to dedicate this story to the memory of the wonderful spoken-word artist Charles “Is Said” Lyons. I wanted to include one of his pieces at the end of this story—a piece that resonated with me for decades—but I faced two challenges: first, I couldn’t locate who to contact for permission, and second, it can be complex to include the work of an artist who has passed on. If he were alive, would he have agreed to let his poem be portrayed in this way?Is Said touched so many people in Colu...

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21:30

The Cat

Urban Shorts ·

2024/10/29

The cat came back, and this time it's personal.

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15:05

The Laundromat

Urban Shorts ·

2024/10/22

From the very beginning, it's clear that The Laundromat is building toward something significantly scary—and it definitely delivers. Things take a turn for the eerie when I attempt to complete a simple task. The dryer in my apartment building is broken (the horror!), and from there, the story develops an unsettling atmosphere as I discover the creepy, dark laundromat across the street, which harbors something sinister beneath its surface. The tension is masterfully crafted through its c...

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10:18

Starving Artist

Urban Shorts ·

2024/10/15

On the sands of the beach of Virginia, an old man listens to a story that merges his past, present, and future.

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13:57

Underground

Urban Shorts ·

2024/10/01

The fate of our future was decided by a few individuals deep in the tunnels of a not-so-secret secret society. It didn’t have to do with nuclear warheads or aliens—well, not only aliens. The rise and fall of any society, throughout history, has always come down to one thing... love.

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15:26

Good Conversation

Urban Shorts ·

2024/09/01

Originally written in 2003, this gripping tale of an "Old Man" and his encounters with three unique individuals will make you question every conversation you'll ever have with a stranger.

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28:06

Click

Urban Shorts ·

2024/08/01

Masculinity is beautiful. And by beautiful, I mean it varies depending on the perspective of those who behold it.Narrated and produced by Daniel Morris.

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