A young pyromaniac is compelled to burn, despite the danger it poses to the people she loves.

A young pyromaniac is compelled to burn, despite the danger it poses to the people she loves.

Author: JT Lawrence October 18, 2024 Duration: 12:47

'Shall We Light a Fire?' is part of the 'Sticky Fingers 2' short story collection: diverse, dark-humored, and deliciously bite-sized. Fans of Roald Dahl and Gillian Flynn will love these unsettling stories with a twist in the tale.



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Ever find yourself craving a story that's just the right length to fill a quiet moment, but with a twist that lingers long after it's over? That's the space where Stay Up All Night lives. Created by USA Today bestselling author and Kindle Unlimited All-Star JT Lawrence, this podcast delivers exactly what its title promises: a series of short fiction pieces designed to captivate and unsettle in equal measure. Each episode is a self-contained world, diverse in its characters and settings, yet unified by a distinctively dark-humored edge. Lawrence has a knack for weaving tales that feel both deliciously bite-sized and remarkably substantial, often leaving you with an image or an idea that refuses to fade. You might hear a story set in a mundane office that takes a surreal turn, or a domestic scene unraveled by a single, peculiar detail. The narration brings these carefully crafted words to life, emphasizing the tension and the subtle wit in every line. It’s the kind of collection perfect for a late-night drive, a walk through the city, or those moments when you just need a brief, brilliant escape from the ordinary. Tuning into this podcast means surrendering to the compelling and often unexpected-a reminder that the most powerful stories don't need hours to make their mark.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 86

Stay Up All Night: Diverse, dark-humored, and deliciously bite-sized short stories
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