Finding Fantasy Reads

Finding Fantasy Reads

Finding Fantasy Reads is for ravenous readers who are eager to find their next favorite character, series, or world by sampling clean fantasy short stories from a variety of authors. New episodes are released every Tuesday morning. This show is hosted by Karyne Norton, author of epic fantasy and reader of all types of fantasy. Narration of short stories is performed by either Karyne Norton or Paeter Frandsen, host of the Christian Geek Central Podcast.

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April 7, 2026 62 mins

In this episode you'll hear an epic fantasy short story from Karyne Norton featuring a unique underwater world. The Light That Glimmers is narrated by Paeter Frandsen.


Important Links:


The Author: Karyne's website and Curse of the Moon Kickstarter!


Check out her previous episodes:

The Light That Takes

When There's A Tomorrow

The Light That Burns


The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's website and audio dramas.


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In this episode you'll hear a science fantasy short story from Emily Barnett featuring a fresh take on Peter Pan. The Tinker is narrated by Karyne Norton.


Important Links:

The Author: Emily's Barnett's website and Substack

The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website


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In this episode you'll hear two cozy fantasy short stories from the anthology Meet Me at Midnight featuring a magical bakery and a magical candle shop. A Crumble of Magic by Dana Black is narrated by Paeter Frandsen and Midnight Key by Heather Tabata is narrated by Karyne Norton.


Important Links:

The Authors:

Dana Black's website

Heather Tabata's website


The Narrators:

Paeter Frandsen's website

Karyne Norton's website

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In this episode you'll hear a short story from Anthea Sharp featuring a determined young girl relying on her hope for peace. The Tree of Fate and Wishes is narrated by Karyne Norton.


Important Links:

The Author: Anthea Sharp's website


Check out his/her previous episodes:

Beneath the Knowe by Anthea Sharp


The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website


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In this episode you’ll hear two short stories from the Fantastic Creatures anthology. Celebration by Arthur Daigle features goblins celebrating a king while The Very Last Dragon by Katy Huth Jones highlights a pompous knight out to defeat the last dragon. Both stories are nar...

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In this episode you'll hear a short story from Dalton and Emily Bequette filled with sailors, stowaways, and smugglers. Misdeeds on the High Seas is narrated by Karyne Norton.


Important Links:


The Author: Dalton and Emily Bequette's website


The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website


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In this episode you'll hear a short story from Sarah Carlisle featuring a Rapunzel retelling. Trapped is narrated by Paeter Frandsen.


Important Links:


The Author: Sarah Carlisle's website, where you can get Unmasked for free


Check out her previous episodes:


Unmasked: Part 1 by Sarah Carlisle


Unmasked: Part 2 by Sarah Carlisle


The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's website


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In this episode you'll hear part three of three featuring a Beauty and the Beast retelling by Tara Grayce. Torn Curtains: Part 3 is narrated by Karyne Norton.

Important Links:


The Author: Tara Grayce's website


The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website


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In this episode you'll hear part two of three featuring a Beauty and the Beast retelling by Tara Grayce. Torn Curtains: Part 2 is narrated by Karyne Norton.


Important Links:


The Author: Tara Grayce's website


The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website


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Listen to Karyne's other podcast: Blood of the Starsa serialized fiction release of her debut novel


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In this episode you'll hear part one of three featuring a Beauty and the Beast retelling by Tara Grayce. Torn Curtains: Part 1 is narrated by Karyne Norton.


Important Links:


The Author: Tara Grayce's website


The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website


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In this episode you'll hear a prequel short story from Jasmine Young featuring a vast world with dragons. A Descent of Dragons is narrated by Paeter Frandsen.

Important Links:


The Author: Jasmine Young's website, where you can get A Descent of Dragons for free


The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's website


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In this episode you'll hear a short story from Lusine Torossian filled with phoenixes, mysterious turns, and a hint of romance. The Ash Maker's Gift is narrated by Karyne Norton.


Important Links:


The Author: Lusine Torossian's website, where you can get The Ash Maker's Gift for free


Check out her debut novel, Lightweaver


The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website


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In this episode you'll hear a short story from L.S. Wolf with a unique wintery and eerie vibe. The Queen's Sight is narrated by Paeter Frandsen.


Important Links:


The Author: L.S. Wolf's next story will be featured in the anthology, Five Golden Names


The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's website


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In this episode you'll hear a short story from Kelly N. Jane with a mysterious cast in a dying world. Rule of Primes is narrated by Karyne Norton.


Important Links:


The Author: Kelly N. Jane's website


Check out her previous episode:

Realm of Sea Castles by Kelly N. Jane


The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website


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In this episode you'll hear a short story from H.S.J. Williams filled with bromance and elves. King and Knight is narrated by Paeter Frandsen.


Important Links:


The Author: H.S.J. Williams' website

Kings of Aselvia by H.S.J. Williams

Illuminare by Bryn Shutt


The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's website


Instructions on how to leave a review for the podcast


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In this episode you'll hear part two of a fun and whimsical Nutcracker retelling from E.J. Kitchens. A Spell's End: Part 2 is narrated by Karyne Norton.

Important Links:

The Author: E.J. Kitchens' website

Check out her previous episodes:

Dawn Bringer: Part 1 by E.J. Kitchens

Dawn Bringer: Part 2 by E.J. Kitchens

A Spell's End: Part 1 by E.J. Kitchens

The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website

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In this episode you'll hear part one of a fun and whimsical Nutcracker retelling from E.J. Kitchens. A Spell's End: Part 1 is narrated by Karyne Norton.

Important Links:

The Author: E.J. Kitchens' website

Check out her previous episodes:

Dawn Bringer: Part 1 by E.J. Kitchens

Dawn Bringer: Part 2 by E.J. Kitchens

A Spell's End: Part 2 by E.J. Kitchens

The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website

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In this episode you'll hear a short story from Nicole DragonBeck filled with young heroes, dragons, and the faintest of Christmasy vibes. The Boy Who Cried Dragon is narrated by Paeter Frandsen.

Important Links:

The Author: Nicole DragonBeck's website

Check out the first book in her series, First Magyc

The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's website

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In this episode you'll hear a short story from Jessica Deen Norris filled with intrigue, heists, and dragon eggs. Behind the Shadow Knight's Mask is narrated by Karyne Norton.

Important Links:

The Author: Jessica Deen Norris' website

Get her free short story and a coupon for her website here!

The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website

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In this episode you'll hear a short story from H.L. Burke filled with apprentices, friendship, and magical mistakes. Jericho and the Magician's Daughter is narrated by Paeter Frandsen.

Important Links:

The Author: H.L. Burke's website

Mythical Doorways - the Fellowship of Fantasy anthology that featured this story

Check out her previous episodes:

At the Corner of Main and Elm by H.L. Burke

The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's website

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