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Celestial Convergence, Part I: The Age of Loose Darkness Book Three — Dragons of Vacari By T.A. McEvoy The war for Vacari rises to the skies above Lyra’el. Dragonriders gather beneath Radiantus, the Platinum Dragon, as Aurelius — the long-lost Celestial Dragon — returns, bringing a fragile hope against the coming dark. But beyond the realms, ancient void dragons awaken. Old names whisper again. Forgotten powers stir. Emerald fire and celestial light collide as alliances fracture and the true scale of war is revealed. This is no longer Vacari’s fight alone. The heavens have opened. The ancients have returned. And every realm stands on the edge of ruin. ✨ Fantasy Audiobook 🔥 Epic Dragons • Ancient Powers • Celestial War #FantasyBooks #Audiobook #DragonFantasy #EpicFantasy

As spring unfolds, Spoken is gearing up for a new season of digital narration on a whole new level. We know authors deserve better. And we're going to give it to them. Stay tuned for the countdown, and get ready for what's next! #audiobooks #ai #authors #novelists #publishers #tts #texttospeech

What Remains Unreturned by Morgan Sterling Enjoy one of the finalists in our collaborative Your Story contest! Spoken teamed up with Author Nation and Reader Nation to create a storytelling competition where the heart behind the work matters as much as the work itself! Register to vote for the winner at: spoken.press/yourstory In the Calder Bridge exchange program, human volunteers transfer their consciousness into alien Clessari hosts in the name of understanding and cooperation. Marrow enters the program believing in its promise—only to encounter a system that treats identity as a resource and loss as an acceptable metric. As she adapts to life inside a body shaped by psychic resonance and collective awareness, Marrow begins to witness the quiet failures buried beneath institutional language: hosts who never fully return, memories that fracture instead of healing, lives reduced to “acceptable variance.” The Clessari are expected to endure these costs without protest, while human administrators refine the program to survive scrutiny rather than confront its harm. Caught between bureaucratic indifference and alien resistance, Marrow must decide what it means to act when exposure does not guarantee change. Her intervention does not dismantle the system—but it alters who must carry its weight. What Remains Unreturned is a quiet, unsettling science fiction story about cultural extraction, ethical compromise, and the limits of testimony. It asks what responsibility remains when truth is acknowledged, archived, and allowed to continue anyway. Comparable works include The Left Hand of Darkness, Arrival, Never Let Me Go

The Artist's Duel by Soncerée In the lush, art-centered world of My Muse My Love, celebrated painter Apollo Beaumonde has devoted himself to a singular purpose—immortalizing his partner and muse, Cashmere Wellspring. In The Artist's Duel an anonymous artist known only as The Witness publicly challenges Apollo’s idealized portrayals of her, the city erupts into controversy. The confrontation escalates, thrusting two rival interpretations of Cashmere into the spotlight: one that elevates her to myth, and one that claims to render who she truly is. As the debate intensifies, Cashmere begins to question whether anyone else’s vision can define her—and whether she is willing to remain confined within the frame. The Artist’s Duel is a psychological drama about power, perception, and the tension between devotion and control. Set amid the spectacle and scrutiny of Nocturne’s art world, it explores the boundary between inspiration and possession—and the resolve required to define oneself beyond imposed narratives. The Artist’s Duel is a novella set within the world of MY MUSE, MY LOVE created by Soncerée Best. Comparable works include Portrait of a Lady on Fire, The Picture of Dorian Gray, Rebecca, The Night Circus #narration #audiobook #texttospeech

The Krimson Empire by Julia Huni Enjoy one of the finalists in our collaborative Your Story contest! Spoken teamed up with Author Nation and Reader Nation to create a storytelling competition where the heart behind the work matters as much as the work itself! Register to vote for the winner at: spoken.press/yourstory When she's marooned on Asteroid Base Sumpter with a gaggle of military spouses, former officer Quinn Templeton and her friend Tony Bergen must figure out why they were left behind and develop a plan to rescue themselves. Comparable works include The Expanse

Do Retired Hellhounds Dream of Slower Squirrels by AM Scott For decades, George—an imposing Eradian Hellhound whose bark and bite makes hardened criminals tremble—has faithfully enforced his master's criminal empire. But the sands of time wait for no man, nor hound. Now George stands at the precipice of an unexpected twilight, confronting a future far removed from his violent past. When the empire falls, what becomes of its most loyal servant? Comparable works include The Art of Racing in the Rain #narration #author #texttospeech

Theodore Langley: Gears of Thought and Steam by Gabriel Stroup Enjoy one of the finalists in our collaborative Your Story contest! Spoken teamed up with Author Nation and Reader Nation to create a storytelling competition where the heart behind the work matters as much as the work itself! Register to vote for the winner at: spoken.press/yourstory Theodore Langley, haunted by his father's death in the Great War, travels through time in a desperate attempt to rewrite history's most tragic moments. From the streets of 1914 Sarajevo to the shadows of 1963 Dallas, he discovers that history is an unyielding force that resists direct intervention. After failing to save Archduke Franz Ferdinand, Julius Caesar, and JFK, Theodore shifts his mission from aggressive alteration to a profound philosophical journey. Guided by his father’s enigmatic research and a mysterious timepiece, he seeks wisdom from the greatest minds in human history, including Socrates, Hypatia, Einstein, and the Buddha. He evolves from a frustrated interloper into a 'gardener of knowledge' and a steward of human enlightenment. Across millennia, Theodore learns that while events may be fixed, the ideas and truths discovered by silenced voices are the only things that can truly change the future. He becomes a living vessel of memory, dedicated to preserving the embers of reason against the cycles of ignorance and destruction. Comparable works include Cloud Atlas

Never to Be Solved by Steve Higgs It is the final day of Detective Sergeant Tony Barclay's career. As he packs his desk, he reminisces about the thirty year old murder case he failed to solve. He has the case file on his desk still; an old cardboard thing created before the system went digital. Ratty, sun bleached, and coffee stained, he needs to drop it off at the archive, but he know when he does that it will never be solved. Comparable works include The Murder of Roger Ackroyd #narration #audiobook #texttospeech

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Mother Tongue by Antoinette Klimek Jacqueline can't speak Vietnamese. The U.S.-born daughter of a Vietnamese mother and an American father, she knows better than to risk visiting the Vietnamese diaspora community of Little Saigon, where her lack of language skills has been a source of contention in the past. But after her mother's death--overwhelmed with grief and nostalgia--she decides to venture to the ethnic enclave again. While her visits result in altercation and even violent conflict, they also unexpectedly pave the way for a longed-for connection with members of the close-knit community. From the elders who have experienced lifetimes of displacement and renewal, Jacqueline begins to understand the delicate threads that connect her to her past and the courageous leaps required to build a future from the ashes of tragedy. Set in the 1990’s and inspired by the author’s personal experiences, "Mother Tongue" is a story of healing, communication, and connection, exploring the far-reaching implications of what we can or cannot speak. #narration #audiobook #texttospeech

PrayGPT by Adam Strassberg Enjoy one of the finalists in our collaborative Your Story contest! Spoken teamed up with Author Nation and Reader Nation to create a storytelling competition where the heart behind the work matters as much as the work itself! Register to vote for the winner at: spoken.press/yourstory Pastor Carl tries to save his church by using ChatGPT to pray for a savior. He soon meets an open AI engineer and together they discover that large language model chatbots can amplify the power of prayer. Their company - PrayGPT - goes on to change the word and challenge the pastor's - and everyone’s - relationship with the divine. Comparable works include Black Mirror

The Becoming of Cernunnos by Dana Birkmour Enjoy one of the finalists in our collaborative Your Story contest! Spoken teamed up with Author Nation and Reader Nation to create a storytelling competition where the heart behind the work matters as much as the work itself! Register to vote for the winner at: spoken.press/yourstory A standalone prequel novelette connected to the Borderlands of Britannia universe, ideal as an audio‑first introduction to Dana Birkmour’s myth‑rooted historical fantasy series. Set against the backdrop of Late Bronze Age Britain, this tale follows Carwyn, a tribal chief’s son as iron‑wielding invaders tear at the old ways and the land itself begins to shudder with change. While his father readies for war and his brother pushes for uneasy alliances, Carwyn is called to a stranger path: into the deep places of forest and stone, where the ancient powers that shape both his land and people are waking. There, Carwyn must choose what he is willing to surrender—body, name, and future—to become more than a man and stand as guardian of the transition between a vanishing world and the age of iron that will replace it. This story weaves together historical change and environmental myth, exploring how the landscape itself holds the memory of lost civilizations and the birth of cultural legends.

SILENT; The Listeners by G.E. Perlin Enjoy one of the finalists in our collaborative Your Story contest! Spoken teamed up with Author Nation and Reader Nation to create a storytelling competition where the heart behind the work matters as much as the work itself! Register to vote for the winner at: spoken.press/yourstory What starts as a playful ghost hunt in the quiet town of Fallwater turns into a nightmarish plunge into something far darker. Ridley and Winnie—inseparable and curious—find themselves at the center of a reality-shifting horror orchestrated by a being who calls himself Allman. As time fractures and memory bends, the teens face questions of truth, love, and the terrifying power of forgetting. A slow-burn psychological thriller meets cosmic horror. If you remember it differently… you’re not alone. 🎧 Full immersive audiobook experience with voice acting, sound design, and haunting music.

Enjoy one of the finalists in our collaborative Your Story contest! Spoken teamed up with Author Nation and Reader Nation to create a storytelling competition where the heart behind the work matters as much as the work itself! Register to vote for the winner at: spoken.press/yourstory A minister and mother embarks on a transformative spiritual journey when a divine 'Whisper' reveals that even Jesus wrestled with God's will. Grappling with her perceived imperfections, she discovers profound liberation in 'casting' her burdens—honestly surrendering pains and frustrations to a higher power. This revelatory process reframes her flaws not as disqualifiers, but as divine credentials, leading to a renewed sense of purpose and wholeness. It's a compelling exploration of continuous spiritual surrender and the liberating power of faith in confronting life's challenges. Comparable works include The Shack

The Minister and The Madness by Natalie McMillan A minister and mother embarks on a transformative spiritual journey when a divine 'Whisper' reveals that even Jesus wrestled with God's will. Grappling with her perceived imperfections, she discovers profound liberation in 'casting' her burdens—honestly surrendering pains and frustrations to a higher power. This revelatory process reframes her flaws not as disqualifiers, but as divine credentials, leading to a renewed sense of purpose and wholeness. It's a compelling exploration of continuous spiritual surrender and the liberating power of faith in confronting life's challenges. Comparable works include The Shack #audiobook #texttospeech #narration

The Becoming of Cernunnos by Dana Birkmour A standalone prequel novelette connected to the Borderlands of Britannia universe, ideal as an audio‑first introduction to Dana Birkmour’s myth‑rooted historical fantasy series. Set against the backdrop of Late Bronze Age Britain, this tale follows Carwyn, a tribal chief’s son as iron‑wielding invaders tear at the old ways and the land itself begins to shudder with change. While his father readies for war and his brother pushes for uneasy alliances, Carwyn is called to a stranger path: into the deep places of forest and stone, where the ancient powers that shape both his land and people are waking. There, Carwyn must choose what he is willing to surrender—body, name, and future—to become more than a man and stand as guardian of the transition between a vanishing world and the age of iron that will replace it. This story weaves together historical change and environmental myth, exploring how the landscape itself holds the memory of lost civilizations and the birth of cultural legends. Comparable works include The Mists of Avalon – Marion Zimmer Bradley; Daughter of the Forest – Juliet Marillier; Sistersong – Lucy Holland; The Witch’s Heart – Genevieve Gornichec #audiobook #author #narration

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The Accidental Teacher by Philip Keys Born in 1950s Australia with a hidden cleft palate and significant hearing loss, Philip was once dismissed by society. Decades later, he stands as a confident educator. leading the joint funeral for his parents. This poignant memoir traces his journey from a misunderstood 'deaf and dumb' child to a man of profound eloquence. Through his mother's tireless dedication and the work of pioneering surgeon Dr. David Dey, Philip's family navigated a gauntlet of medical procedures and social stigmas. It is a stirring narrative of personal resilience and the unwavering parental faith that helped a young boy find his voice against all odds. Comparable works include The King's Speech #memoir #narration #texttospeech

What Remains Unreturned by Morgan Sterling In the Calder Bridge exchange program, human volunteers transfer their consciousness into alien Clessari hosts in the name of understanding and cooperation. Marrow enters the program believing in its promise—only to encounter a system that treats identity as a resource and loss as an acceptable metric. As she adapts to life inside a body shaped by psychic resonance and collective awareness, Marrow begins to witness the quiet failures buried beneath institutional language: hosts who never fully return, memories that fracture instead of healing, lives reduced to “acceptable variance.” The Clessari are expected to endure these costs without protest, while human administrators refine the program to survive scrutiny rather than confront its harm. Caught between bureaucratic indifference and alien resistance, Marrow must decide what it means to act when exposure does not guarantee change. Her intervention does not dismantle the system—but it alters who must carry its weight. What Remains Unreturned is a quiet, unsettling science fiction story about cultural extraction, ethical compromise, and the limits of testimony. It asks what responsibility remains when truth is acknowledged, archived, and allowed to continue anyway. Comparable works include The Left Hand of Darkness, Arrival, Never Let Me Go #author #narration #scifi #texttospeech

PrayGPT by Adam Strassberg Pastor Carl tries to save his church by using ChatGPT to pray for a savior. He soon meets an open AI engineer and together they discover that large language model chatbots can amplify the power of prayer. Their company - PrayGPT - goes on to change the word and challenge the pastor's - and everyone’s - relationship with the divine. Comparable works include Black Mirror #audiobook #author #texttospeech