The Short Story Lounge
Welcome to The Short Story Lounge — a podcast featuring clean, hope-filled short stories that offer rest, encouragement, and a gentle escape from the noise of everyday life. Hosted by authors Ruth Schmeckpeper and Elizabeth Daghfal, each episode invites you to settle in and enjoy meaningful fiction filled with heart, resilience, faith, and the beauty of second chances. Whether you're driving, walking, or winding down at night, these stories are crafted to refresh your spirit and remind you that hope is never far away.
Episodes
Episode Title: “Classroom Cupid” by Leslie Kirby DeVooght
Welcome to The Short Story Lounge, where stories offer rest, hope, and encouragement.
Today we’re honored to share “Classroom Cupid” written by Leslie Kirby DeVooght and read by Ruth Schmeckpeper.
If you enjoyed today’s story, please take a moment to follow the podcast and leave a review on Apple or Audible. Your support helps others discover clean short stories that refre...
Episode Title: “Morty’s Farewell” by Carrie Hachadurian
Welcome to The Short Story Lounge, where stories offer rest, hope, and encouragement.
Today we’re honored to share “Morty’s Farewell” written by Carrie Hachadurian and read by Ruth Schmeckpeper.
If you enjoyed today’s story, please take a moment to follow the podcast and leave a review on Apple or Audible. Do you know someone who would enjoy this episode? We’d be grateful if ...
Welcome to The Short Story Lounge, where stories offer rest, hope, and encouragement.
Today we’re honored to share “The Passover Lamb” written by Carolyn Jacobs and read by Elizabeth Daghfal.
If you enjoyed today’s story, please take a moment to follow the podcast and leave a review on Apple or Audible. Your support helps others discover clean short stories that refresh the soul.
About the Story
“The Passover Lamb” by Carolyn Jac...
Welcome to The Short Story Lounge, where stories offer rest, hope, and encouragement.
Today we’re honored to share "Love, Vanessa" written by Pamela G. Baker and read by Ruth Schmeckpeper and Elizabeth Daghfal.
If you enjoyed today’s story, would you take a moment to follow the podcast and leave a review on Apple or Audible? Your support helps listeners discover clean short stories that refresh the soul.
📖 About the Story
"Love,...
Welcome to The Short Story Lounge, where stories offer rest, hope, and encouragement.
Today we’re honored to share "Over the Moon" written and read by Elizabeth Daghfal.
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📖 About the Story
Over the Moon is a lighthearted ta...
Welcome to The Short Story Lounge, where stories offer rest, hope, and encouragement.
Today we’re honored to share Welcome Home, Otis Brown written and read by Ruth Schmeckpeper.
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📖 About the Story
Welcome Home, Otis Brown is a moving Christmas story of estrangement, repentance, and grace. After years away from his...
Welcome to The Short Story Lounge.
This is our official trailer—an introduction to a podcast where stories offer rest, hope, and encouragement.
In the coming weeks, we’ll share meaningful clean short stories from new and seasoned writers—stories of raw struggle, real hope, second chances, and the kind of grace that lingers long after the final line.
Our first three stories will release soon, with new episodes arriving on the third ...
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