28. Writing Prompts and Processing Trauma: The Mausoleum’s Children

from Sci-Fi Snacks · host Liz J. Bradley

What if you went back to save your friends from a cult, but they didn't want to leave? This week's protagonist must face a mirror of her past life to learn how to move on.This week's story: The Mausoleum’s Children, by Aliette de Bodard. Published in Uncanny MagazineNominated: Locus Awards 2024 Short StoryThis week's snack: Hot Tea and Crispy Dark Chocolate Crepe CookiesTo be notified when new episodes of Sci-Fi Snacks are live, follow the podcast, and sign up for the newsletter here. Thanks for listening!Let's connect on Socials! @lizjbradley.bsky.social | @lizjbradley -----------------------------------------------------------Next Week's Story: Patsy Cline Sings Sweet Dreams to the UniverseIntro and Outro Music by HolznaCC0 - Strange Signal, Straight to VHS used under CC0 1.0 Universal

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