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
The Donut Man by Ruth Schmeckpeper is a heartwarming later-in-life romance about two longtime friends who discover that love is worth waiting for.
Welcome to The Short Story Lounge, where stories offer rest, hope, and encouragement.
Today we’re honored to share “The Donut Man” written and read by Ruth Schmeckpeper.
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Preschool teacher Grace is racing against time to raise desperately needed cash in “A Nickel for Your Heart” by Elizabeth Daghfal.
Welcome to The Short Story Lounge, where stories offer rest, hope, and encouragement.
Today we’re honored to share “A Nickel for Your Heart” written and read by Elizabeth Daghfal.
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Episode Title: “A Ruby Red Perspective” by Sandy Kay Slawson
"Did I die and go to heaven?" Sergeant Joseph Wallace wrestles with discouragement about his injuries until a compassionate volunteer changes his perspective.
Welcome to The Short Story Lounge, where stories offer rest, hope, and encouragement.
Today we’re honored to share “A Ruby Red Perspective” written by Sandy Kay Slawson and read by Eliz...
Gone Fishing by Suzanne Montgomery is the story of a peaceful fishing trip that turns dangerous when a sudden storm sweeps across the lake.
Welcome to The Short Story Lounge, where stories offer rest, hope, and encouragement.
Today we’re honored to share “Gone Fishing” written by Suzanne Montgomery and read by Ruth Schmeckpeper.
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Classroom Cupid by Leslie Kirby DeVooght. When torrential rains drive a mouse into a classroom, golf coach Tye Collins is called in to rescue a flustered substitute teacher and her students.
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 ...
Morty’s Farewell by Carrie Hachadurian is the hilarious story of a young family gathering to say goodbye to Uncle Morty.
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.
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The Passover Lamb by Carolyn Jacobs is a moving piece of biblical fiction that follows a shepherd whose life was forever changed.
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.
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Love, Vanessa by Pamela G. Baker is a charming historical romance set in 1910, where one misplaced letter changes two lives.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.
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Over the Moon by Elizabeth Daghfal. All Madison wants is a trouble-free weekend. But her cow and her grumpy neighbor apparently have other plans.
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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Welcome Home, Otis Brown by Ruth Schmeckpeper is a moving Christmas story of estrangement, repentance, and grace.
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.
If you enjoyed today’s story, please take a moment to follow the podcast and leave a review on Apple or Audible.
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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 arri...
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