Garden Teeth — M.E. Bronstein

Garden Teeth — M.E. Bronstein

Author: Metaphorosis Publishing May 3, 2024 Duration: 55:32
Julie receives an unwanted gift of teeth, and she knows she will have to sow them. But what will they become, and what stories will they tell her? Narrated by host Matt Gomez. Published in Metaphorosis on 04 May 2024. Find the original at magazine.metaphorosis.com.

Each episode of Metaphorosis magazine-beautifully written science fiction and fantasy is a quiet invitation into a new, fully realized world. Produced by Metaphorosis Publishing, this podcast focuses on narrative depth and prose that rewards close listening, offering a thoughtful alternative within the fiction and science genres. Here, the speculative elements-whether far-future technologies or intricate magical systems-are anchored by human-scale emotions and carefully crafted language. You’ll hear original short stories where the elegance of the writing is as vital as the plot, read by voices chosen to complement the text’s texture and rhythm. This isn’t about frantic action, but about immersion; each story takes its time to build atmosphere, develop character, and land its ideas with precision. Tuning in means discovering authors who prioritize the beauty and weight of every sentence, delivering science fiction and fantasy that feels both inventive and literary. For anyone who believes the journey of a story is shaped by the words used to tell it, this podcast provides a consistent, curated source of auditory fiction that lingers long after the final word.
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