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Short fiction. Big worlds. From ancient forests to far off alien worlds, Biome brings you thrilling new Science Fiction, Fantasy, and the weird and wonderful stories that defy categories. Each 15 to 30 minute episode is a complete story, followed by a take on what it means, where it fits, and why it matters.
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- 3 days ago19 min
Ep 9 - Storm Chaser
Rosita boils with fury and has nowhere to put it. So when a hurricane comes bearing down on her beloved city, she does the only logical thing: she steals her dads' airship and flies straight into it.Join us on Patreon and get early access to all episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/biomespec/ and drop us a line at biomespec@gmail.comStorm Chaser is by Toshiya KameiToshiya Kamei (she/they) is a queer Asian writer who takes inspiration from fairy tales, folklore, and mythology.This story originally featured in Worlds of IF Magazine: https://worldsofifmagazine.com/Special thanks to our Biosphere Patreon supporter Shanella!
- 1 weeks ago20 min
Ep 8 - Bright Eyes and the Lantern Path
New Orleans has always had its share of darkness. Tarantulena and her cat, Bright Eyes, have seen it all. When poison starts felling the city's finest families, the witch sets her trap - and something older and more evil takes notice.Vote (for free) for your favorite Season 1 story here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/157737523 and drop us a line at biomespec@gmail.comBright Eyes and the Lantern Path is by M. D. Smith IVM.D. Smith IV of Huntsville, Alabama, writer of over 350 flash stories, has published digitally in Spillwords, Flash Fiction Magazine, Flash Phantoms, and many more. Retired from running a television station, he lives with his wife of 64 years and three cats.Find more of his work at: https://mdsmithiv.com/If you loved this story and want to read another Bright Eyes story, check out:"They Don’t Walk Alone" here: https://literallystories2014.com/2026/03/29/sunday-whatever-they-dont-walk-alone-by-m-d-smith-iv/Special thanks to our Biosphere Patreon supporter Shanella!
- 2 weeks ago18 min
Ep 7 - Anemone
Strange growths appear where violence has happened. Everyone can see them. Not everyone wants to. This is a story about what we do with the things we can't pretend away.Join us on Patreon and get early access to all episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/biomespec/ and drop us a line at biomespec@gmail.comAnemone is by J. M. J. Brewer.J. M. J. Brewer is a staunch supporter of nature conservation. His cats are named after lyrics in John Prine, Guy Clark, and Little Feat songs. You can find more of his fiction at jmjbrewer.com.Special thanks to our Biosphere Patreon supporter Shanella!
- 3 weeks ago32 min
Ep 6 - The Girl Who Shouted ‘Yes!’ at the Heart of Her Ship
Ship-heart-girl. Hero. Legend. They're making a movie about her and she's earned every frame of it. So why does Alice - new and naive - feel like a threat?Join us on Patreon and get early access to all episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/biomespec/ and drop us a line at biomespec@gmail.comThe Girl Who Shouted ‘Yes!’ at the Heart of Her Ship is by River S.River is a YouTuber and writer far too obsessed with giant machines and the fragile people who pilot them. Their analysis on the mecha genre can be found on their YouTube channel Pyramid Inu. Currently they are working on a novel that combines their love of mecha angst, realpolitik, and weird fiction.Special thanks to our Biosphere Patreon supporter Shanella!
- May 5, 202617 min
Ep 5 - The Pull of the Dough
Contaminated pods get destroyed. No exceptions. That's what she wrote. That's what she's transmitting to Harlan, hundreds of years from Earth, along with one quiet addition: she was wrong.Join us on Patreon and get early access to all episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/biomespec/ and drop us a line at biomespec@gmail.comThe Pull of the Dough is by Nicholas PackwoodNicholas Packwood has taught narrative design in Game Design at George Brown Polytechnic, Toronto since 2009 and been program coordinator for Screenwriting & Narrative Design since 2015. Currently on hiatus, he appears to be taking refuge in Quaker body horror.Special thanks to our Biosphere Patreon supporter Shanella!
- Apr 28, 202616 min
Ep 4 - After You Catch Them All
Planetary Administrator Worthington built the perfect system for eliminating every last invasive species from the planet. It worked exactly as designed.Join us on Patreon and get early access to all episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/biomespec/ and drop us a line at biomespec@gmail.comAfter You Catch Them All is by Grigory LukinGrigory Lukin (rhymes with "story" and "win") is an award-winning filmmaker and an internationally published author of fiction and nonfiction. He’s also a vagabond with three passports and far too much free time. His writing has appeared in Phano, The Colored Lens, and multiple anthologies. He enjoys pastries, museums, and hiking from Mexico to Canada. His secret lair is in Montreal. Find him at www.linktr.ee/grigorylukinFind and follow Grigory on:Blog: http://grigorylukin.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellamellowfellowFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/grigory.lukinBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/grigorylukin.bsky.social
- Apr 21, 202617 min
Ep 3 - The Winnowers
Every marriage has moments where you wish your partner were a little different. Marge never expected to be handed the list.Join us on Patreon and get early access to all episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/biomespec/ and drop us a line at biomespec@gmail.comThe Winnowers is by Christopher ThomasChristopher Thomas lives in eastern Kentucky and has published short fiction in the Los Angeles Review, The Eckleburg Review, Eclectica Magazine, WENSUM and elsewhere. He has one published novel, Never Sated, Never Sane (Chromium Press, 2005).Check out more of Christopher's work at: https://www.chillsubs.com/profile/cadamtSupport us on Patreon and get early access to all episodes:https://www.patreon.com/c/biomespec/Or give us a tip on buymeacoffee.com/biomespec.Every dollar helps us bring you more stories.Share your thoughts with Biome! Reach us at Biomespec@gmail.com
- Apr 21, 202617 min
Ep 2 - Find Me Again
She crossed the stars to start over. She didn't expect the planet to give her daughter back to her — even if only for a moment on the petals of a flower.Join us on Patreon and get early access to all episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/biomespec/ and drop us a line at biomespec@gmail.comFind Me Again is by Nissa HarlowNissa Harlow lives in British Columbia, Canada where she dreams up strange stories and writes some of them down. Her short fiction has appeared in Rat Bag Lit, Scary Stories Whispered in the Rain, and Tales from the Crosstimbers.Find Nissa on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nissaharlow/Substack: https://nissaharlowauthor.substack.com/Website: https://nissaharlow.com/
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Short fiction. Big worlds. From ancient forests to far off alien worlds, Biome brings you thrilling new Science Fiction, Fantasy, and the weird and wonderful stories that defy categories. Each 15 to 30 minute episode is a complete story, followed by a take on what it means, where it fits, and why it matters.
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