Find out what this is all about and what I hope to explore through Tales under the cat tree in both written and audio form. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tales.dups.ca

In this episode, Tony Brueski digs into the chilling history of the Jerome Grand Hotel, a former hospital turned hotel that is reputed to be Arizona's most haunted location. We'll explore the building's transformation from a state-of-the-art medical facility to a hotspot for paranormal activity, examining the stories of unexplained sounds, ghostly apparitions, and mysterious deaths. From the spirit of a maintenance man to the elusive ghost cat, we'll piece together the eerie tales that continue to

The joys of small-town shopping. You’ve got your whole list, your ice creams melting, and your meats going bad, but Aunt Edna’s gotta know all about your grandparents’ health and the demise of Sniffles the neighbors cat. Don’t even get me started on Uncle Cletus’ prescription-. You can’t rush a small-town Walmart trip, no SIR! Maybe just send Uncle Cletus for the Tylenol himself, and you can stick to online shopping for the rest.

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Grab Your Free Ticket to The 2025 Spark To Story Summit (MAY 27-29) Struggling to figure out where your story is going? In this episode, we break down how understanding your content genre can give you a built-in structure for your novel, shaping your plot, character arc, and emotional payoff. We’ll explore the difference between marketing and content genres, explain why genre is more than just a shelf label, and dive into how frameworks like Save the Cat Writes a Novel and The St...

In this episode of True Cozy Ghost Stories, we follow the soft flicker of candlelight into three charming—but undeniably haunted—candlemaker’s shops across America. These stories aren’t about jump scares or poltergeists, but the quiet kind of haunting: the scent of lavender where there should be none, a cat that only some people can see, and a candle flame that burns without heat.🕯️ First, in The Haunted Flame, we visit Colonial Williamsburg, where a young woman named Eliza may still be

A man's descent into madness begins with a simple act of cruelty—but ends in blood, fire, and a terrifying confession. Edgar Allan Poe’s The Black Cat is a chilling tale of guilt, the supernatural, and the horrors we bring upon ourselves. Listen… if you dare. Support the show

In 1953, a government experiment known as Project Gemini attempted to surgically conjoin a cat and a dog into a single being—Subject 109. What followed was a horrifying battle of instincts, rage, and survival. The creature escaped during a storm and was never recovered. In this episode, we explore the twisted science behind the experiment… and the rumor that it may still be alive in the woods.

#asmr #f4m #neko Coming home from work early, you find your girlfriend won't let you in the door. When you finally get in, you discover your neko girlfriend is a cat burglar aka a villain! She talks about how hard it was to get a normal job and how going to college wasn't an option. You aren't buying it at first but then realize you do love her... and she did alot of this for you. Maybe you can overlook this and just love her as long as she doesn't get you in trouble? You guys kiss and decide to

When it comes to all things AI, it seems hype is running faster than reality. If you believe the hype, Google and co. say that 30% or more of their code is AI generated. I would argue, while there may be lots of autocompleted code, in many larger engineering teams, the majority of developers may risk being dragged along or left behind and not on their terms. While I do not call it the death of the programmer, I do think a fundamental paradigm shift is underway.So I'd like to consider the question of

When a hyper-realistic robotic cat is planted in a bustling cat café as part of a secret study, its eerie perfection charms the customers. 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

A mysterious white building appears in the old hollow district, Helen Akkerman opens the doors to her new bakery, and Susan Parket enjoys a delicious Turkey O’toole sandwich at Benngian’s. Local Sponsor Support Provided by: Bennigan’s

A man's cat brings him an unwelcome surprise. A meditation on how not making a choice is it's own choice and what that means.

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The White Cat is a whimsical and enchanting fairy tale about mystery, loyalty, and the rewards of true kindness.A prince is sent on an impossible quest but finds help from a talking white cat living in a magical castle. With her guidance and secret wisdom, he succeeds in every challenge set before him.The tale is rich and symbolic, celebrating trust, patience, and the ability to see beyond appearances to the heart within.It suggests that true love and understanding are often hidden behind

The Fox and the Cat is a short moral tale from the Brothers Grimm about two animals boasting of their cleverness. The fox brags about knowing hundreds of tricks to escape danger, while the humble cat admits to knowing only one—climbing a tree.Suddenly, hunters with dogs appear. The cat quickly climbs a tree and escapes. The fox, overwhelmed while trying to choose the best trick, is caught by the dogs.The story ends with a clear lesson: sometimes, a simple and reliable plan is better than many clever

The Poor Miller’s Boy and the Cat is a fairy tale about a kind, simple miller’s apprentice named Hans who is sent out with two other boys to seek their fortune. The miller promises his mill to whoever brings back the best horse. While the others mock Hans, he kindly helps a little gray cat he meets in the woods.The cat, who is actually an enchanted princess, leads Hans to a magical kingdom of cats and rewards his kindness by giving him a magnificent horse. When Hans returns, the miller keeps his

Is there life after death? Can love transcend the divide between the living and the dead? These are the questions Elizabeth Atkinson Gibson seeks to ask us with her story "The Cat and The Camellias."Elizabeth Atkinson Gibson is a member of the Utah Storytelling Guild, for more information on the guild, check out their website at https://www.utahstorytellingguild.website/Elizabeth Atkinson Gibson is a professional storyteller, to find out more about her work, check out her website at

Fluent Fiction - Vietnamese: Between Ice and Life: A Quest of Survival in the Arctic Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/vi/episode/2025-04-09-22-34-02-vi Story Transcript:Vi: Bầu trời trên vùng lãnh nguyên Bắc Cực luôn xám xịt.En: The sky over the Arctic tundra is always gray.Vi: Gió lạnh cắt qua từng lớp áo của Minh, Ngọc và Bảo.En: The cold wind cuts through the layers of clothing of Minh, Ngọc, and Bảo.Vi: Họ đang ở trong nhiệm vụ nghiên cứu khí hậu,

The Culture is run by Minds - AI constructs of immense computing power, some of the greatest intelligences in the galaxy. But no amount of intelligence can prevent you from making mistakes. The sixth novel in the Culture series by Iain M. Banks, Look to Windward was first published in 2000. It deals with effects of mistakes made by the Minds. As part of Banks' extended examination of the topic of intervention, it particularly focuses on an attempt to mould the future of a race of cat-like al...