Mel’s Reading Nook

Welcome to Mel’s Reading Nook — a cozy corner for lovers of stories, words, and worlds beyond the ordinary. Hosted by Mel, this podcast dives into the realms of reading and writing, with a special focus on fantasy, romance, and all things speculative fiction. From craft discussions and book recommendations to deep dives into her own original series Labno & Carter — a supernatural crime drama set in a post-war fantasy world — Mel explores storytelling from both the reader’s and writer’s seat. Whether you’re here for the lore, the characters, or the chaos, there’s a nook for you. Pull up a chair, grab your favorite mug, and let’s talk stories.

Episodes

Labno & Carter, Season 1, Episode 10

August 12, 2024 • 13 mins

Previously on Labno & Carter: Armed with a plan and the location of their suspects, Dan and Kate can almost taste victory. But it’s not over yet, and with limited control over the outcome, they can only hope they have put their trust in the right players. The episode is told from Kate’s point of view

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Labno & Carter, Season 1, Episode 9

August 5, 2024 • 10 mins

Previously on Labno & Carter: Armed with a list of names; the group responsible for impersonating members of the Cooperative community, Kate and Dan lay the breadcrumbs to bring the shapeshifters out of hiding. They are not alone. Tobias Locke, King and leader of the Enchanted League offers his backing. The episode is told from Kate’s point of view.

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Labno & Carter, Season 1, Episode 8

July 29, 2024 • 18 mins

Previously on Labno & Carter: Kate completes her second tournament within the Phantom Games, completing the race despite the fact her opponent was unable to reach finish line. To honour the win, Eris offers her a parting gift. The episode is told from Kate’s point of view.

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Labno & Carter, Season 1, Episode 7

July 22, 2024 • 13 mins

Previously on Labno and Carter: Unable to put it off any longer, Kate readies herself for the tournament; a series of games she is committed to after making a deal with a god. Before she can take her place in the line-up, she is attacked by their main suspect and only lives to tell the tale because of her duty to the games. The episode is told from Kate’s point of view

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Labno & Carter, Season 1, Episode 6

July 14, 2024 • 14 mins

Previously on Labno and Carter: Armed with the name of the demon behind the operation, Dan and Kate dig deeper into the lives of their victims, hoping to find forensic evidence to identify the shapeshifters responsible. The episode is told from Kate’s point of view.

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Labno & Carter, Season 1, Episode 5

July 8, 2024 • 13 mins

Previously on Labno & Carter: Dan and Kate learn their victims were used in a much bigger conspiracy, involving a group of rogue shapeshifters. Then Kate receives the call she has been dreading – her witness has been found. The episode is told from Kate’s point of view.

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Labno & Carter, Season 1, Episode 4

July 1, 2024 • 11 mins

Previously on Labno & Carter: Chasing their own leads, with Dan in Nearyon waiting to examine the bodies, Kate follows the trail of each victim’s last known whereabouts. The episode is told from Kate’s point of view.

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Labno & Carter, Season 1, Episode 3

June 24, 2024 • 11 mins

Previously on Labno & Carter: Dan and Kate follow the leads to their witness's property, a gargoyle who did some investigating of her own and found more than she bargained for; six bodies to be exact. Now, with their witness missing, they are working against the clock for more reasons than one; Kate has been called up to participate in a tournament. The price she had to pay for making a deal with a god. The episode is told...

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Labno & Carter, Season 1, Episode 2

June 17, 2024 • 11 mins

Previously on Labno & Carter: Dan Carter, part of a specialist, multi-species task force interrupts his partner’s downtime to pull her into a case. Since it’s their case, Kate Labno doesn’t have any objections, though things get complicated when she’s called up to enter the Tournament – the price she must pay for making a deal with a god. On route to their witness’s property, they learn she has been taken while travelling to a ...

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Labno & Carter, Season 1, Episode 1

June 10, 2024 • 18 mins

The Fractured is a fantasy romance series set in the aftermath of the Demonic War—a catastrophic conflict that shattered the mortal realm. In its wake, humanity has retreated to fortified cities, while allied supernatural forces unite to shield the world from further chaos.

Labno & Carter is a standalone series within this universe, following detectives...

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