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Hello everyone! Apologies for the late upload, but this week’s episode is here. I’m really excited to unveil the top stories from week 1 of The Halls of Pandemonium challenge. And of course, my guest this week is eco-fiction author, poet, and podcaster, Mina Howell! Mina is here to share updates on all her projects and to talk about what’s next in 2026. Find links to everything else mentioned on the show below: Community SpotlightThis week’s community spotlight is on Tamsin G., a writer of cozy fiction, and an artist of immense skill and talent. She’s been stuck in Substack jail after a short hitatus, so please head on over to her publication and check out some of her work to boost her back into the algorithm’s good graces! Unranked Shout Outs* My Must Got a Promotion and Rewrote my Childhood by J.M. Gooding * Beginnings (Cento I) and (Cento II) by Wendy Russell * The Spirit of Foul Play by Gregory Blair * Art Imitates Life by Memphis King * That’s No Iceberg by Hallie Jules Week 1 Halls of Pandemonium Leaderboards* DEIGN by Albert Kivak * Chop-Chop! by Anton Anderson * Joint Interplanetary Link Layer (J.I.L.L.) by Brennen Costa * Paint with all the Colors of the Wind by Daria* Morning Coffee by DJ Stapleton * I Got Told! by Nimita Kaul * My Mother, My Hero by Richard Pack * Again by Sarah Tinney * Multifaceted by Daniel Coates * Main Sea Suction Valve by Vonnie G. Clemens Jr. * Two Letters, One Truth by Verdant Butterfly * Wet, Red, and Slick by Gary L Taylor * Dear Kira by Mina Howell * He Could Have Drawn Worlds by BentButTrue * Tumble’s Bath by A.M. Bowman The Writer's Journey is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

Hello everyone and welcome to episode 67 of The Saved as Draft Podcast. I’m switching to a bi-weekly interview schedule, so it’s just me yapping this week, but I hope you’ll still tune in for all the great stories.Community Spotlights * Check out the brand new newsletter from J. Alleyn Winchester titled A Look into the World Tome. * Get ready for Ani Beeler and Eliza James’ Porch Prompts challenge launching May 4th! * A huge thank you again to my writing group for all the awesome feedback on my novel outline this week. Be sure to subscribe to Wild K. Nebula, Richard Pack, Daria, Daniel Coates, and Wilhelmina Owings. And of course, shout out to Trayvon R. as well, who is not currently on Substack, but is part of our group as well. Wandering Prompt WinnerWell, J.M. Gooding did indeed make me cry again with his winning story Photographs. Read at your own risk, and bring tissues. Weekly Shout OutsThis week, I took a look at five of my favorite stories from Flash Fiction February, to celebrate the launch of my new challenge, The Halls of Pandemonium. * For the Love of Hot Water by Mariah K. Porter * Mountain Music by Sarah Tinney * The Playpen Incident by Rebecca Watson (ReBe) * Xenophilia by The Circus Dragon * Tourney of Fates by Mina Howell * BONUS: A Heart Isn’t Born Black by Terrifying Tales Power up Prompt Stories Thank you again to Hazel for helping with this week’s prompt, and for reviewing some of the stories/ballads!* The Tavern of Unfinished Things by Wendy Russell * The Hush by Maryellen Brady 💗📚 * Other Conditions of the Good Life by Guy Craig * Memories of You by Mina Howell * The Door in the Song by Sara da Encarnação * The Hills of Peregrin by Vonnie G. Clemens Jr. * Ballad Man by Hallie Jules * The Ballad Called Felix by Felix Thornfell Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

Hello everyone and welcome to episode 66 of The Saved as Draft podcast. This week, my guest is author A. M. Shilling who recently published THE DEVOURING, which I reviewed over on The Writer’s Journey. Be sure to check out her website, and click below to get your copy of this excellent cosmic horror thriller: This Week’s Shout Outs* Mermaid in the Bathtub by Tina Crossgrove * Excess: The Useless Thing That Made Us Human by The Biological Imagination * Night Watch by JR Phillips * Cocooned in Wonder by Sarah Tinney * A.V.A by Maryellen Brady 💗📚 Wandering Prompt Winner* Blade Mistress Gail, Formerly Known as Pam by Verdant Butterfly Power up Prompt Stories * The Cleanest Restrooms in Hell by L.G. Wells * Echoes of Dathomir by L.G. Wells * A Body Made of Wanting by Connor Mancuso * Bruises by J.M. Gooding * The Ghost Weight by Abhishek Banerjee * Site LETHE by Maryellen Brady 💗📚 * The Shadow Mirror by Every Root, Every Thorn Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to episode 65 of the Saved as Draft Podcast! This week, my guest is LM Sypher, an author and artist who many of you may recognize! If you have yet to check out their book The Serpent’s Rise, get your copy at the link below: And don’t forget to check out the Indie Ink Fund’s new weekly portal prompt! You can also support this awesome group by grabbing some merch from their website. Community SpotlightThis week, our community spotlight is on Luden Gray's Symposium! I recently got to meet Luden in person at an author event near where I live. Her book, The Kingdom of Deception, is out now! Wandering Prompt WinnerOur winner of last week’s Wandering Prompt was Malrik Raithmoor—The Liturgist with the story Mars to Major Tom. Weekly Shout Outs* On Entanglement by Rebecca Watson (ReBe) * The House With No Address by Mathew C. Bryant • Horror Poet * RTSA 38 - Don’t Encourage Him by Wendy Russell * Obviously Oblivious and Unfair Game by Nimita Kaul * The Worms Took Less Than You by Spencer D.W. Power up Prompt Stories* The Spirit’s Gift by Anton Anderson * Changing Places by Suparna Chakraborti * The Bucc-ees at the Edge of Forever by J.M. Gooding * Lock in, Chat by Wendy Russell * Meet-Cutes in the Time of Brisket and Wormholes by Hallie Jules * Parallax by Maryellen Brady 💗📚 * Aisle Seven Incident Report by BentButTrue * Wings of Suburbia by Malrik Raithmoor—The Liturgist * The Hunger Between Shelves by Every Root, Every Thorn Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

Hello, and welcome to episode 64 of The Saved as Draft Podcast! This week, my guest on the show is Trevor Cohen! Find links to all the stories mentioned in the show below: Community SpotlightThis week, our community spotlight is BentButTrue! Be sure to subscribe to him and to the Indie Ink Fund as well! Weekly Shout Outs* The Medusa Glitch: Part 2 by Tina Crossgrove * Audrey the Unicorn Girl: Chapter 1 by E. H. Lau * The Legend of the Broadsword Samurai by John Grishak * Memories Worth Fighting For by Terrifying Tales * Why do they feel familiar in a way I can’t explain? by Joel L Wandering Prompt Stories * Winner: Out of Leaves by Wendy Russell * Runner-up: Madam Lurk’s Tick Tock Tea by Tamsin G. Power up Prompt Stories* Angel of Death by Mina Howell * Black Dahlia Tea - A Short Story by Malrik Raithmoor—The Liturgist * The Cursed of the Forlorn Forest by Gregory Blair * The Girl and the Queen of the Grove by J.M. Gooding * A Years and a Day by Maryellen Brady 💗📚 * The Half Son Returns by Terrifying Tales * The One Who Came Before by Every Root, Every Thorn * Appointed Night by Rebecca Watson (ReBe) * Patchwork Heart by Mina Howell * Ruby by Anthony Michael Malec Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

Please enjoy this reading of The Order of the Pawn: Chapter 11! Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

Hello and welcome to episode 63 of The Saved as Draft Podcast. My guest on today’s episode is Maryellen Brady 💗📚, the winner of the heavyweight bracket in Flash Fiction February 2026. Maryellen and I sat down to talk about her status as a two-time champion in my writing challenges, and she answered a bunch of questions submitted by the community. Community SpotlightOur community spotlight this week is Caley Robison! The first book in Caley’s enemies-to-lovers romantasy series is on sale until TOMORROW for just 99-cents. Grab you copy at the link belowWeekly Shout Outs * The Threshold by Edward.Marlo.Ruiz * It is Raining by Hazel * The Art of Line Editing: How to Turn Prose into Music by High Priestess Lakeisha and Dansinger | Daan Katz* Footprints by Tamsin G. * Mass Extinction Event by Suswati Basu Wandering Prompt Winner & Runner-up This week, Sarah Rusch joins me on the show to talk about the winning Wandering Prompt story, Playtheon by Verdant Butterfly We also discuss the runner-up from last week’s prompt, which was of course The First Spark by J. Alleyn Winchester. Power up Prompt #28 Stories* Extraction by Gregory Blair * The Guy Who Hates Hard Tacos Asked me to Write a Haunted Scalpel Story. Kira Showed up by J.M. Gooding * The Manor that Kept by Malrik Raithmoor—The Liturgist * SUBCLINICAL by Maryellen Brady 💗📚 * They Found a Way by Terrifying Tales * The Kiss of Peace by Hallie Jules * Power up Prompt #28 by Mercedes de Santiago Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

This is a continuation of my entry for Mina Howell’s Week 5 Micro Fiction March prompt. While not required to understand this one, I recommend reading or listening to that first. You can find it here.This is Jameson’s final story. I hope I did him justice… Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

Hello and welcome to episode 62 of The Saved as Draft Podcast! This week, my guest is J.M. Gooding, winner of the 2026 Flash Fiction February Middleweight bracket. Here are some links to J.M.’s work that we discussed during the interview: * Flash Fiction February Index* Still Water Table of Contents* At Night* Camellias* Loup des Ardennes * Loup des Ardennes IICommunity SpotlightThis week’s spotlight is on Richard Pack! As I mentioned in the show, Richard is a master worldbuilder. I highly recommend his book, Bloodsmith, but you really can’t go wrong with anything he writes. Richard was also my guest on Episode 44 of the podcast! Be sure to subscribe to his wife Daria as well! Her style of storytelling is equally immersive and always focused on historical accuracy. Weekly Shout Outs* The Condition by BentButTrue * Ours to Keep by Brennen Costa * Wine by Nimita Kaul * New Stanton Noir 5: The Neon Mirage Theater by Maxwell Vagus * The Creation of Fistbump the Sky by Fistbump the Sky Power up Prompt Stories* The People of Resonance by Malrik Raithmoor—The Liturgist * Node Fifty-Five by J.M. Gooding * Ascension by Terrifying Tales * Xenopaleobiology by Maryellen Brady 💗📚 * The Pilot by BentButTrue * Jellybots by Gracie * Biomech Bedazzled by Vonnie G. Clemens Jr. * What Wants to be Seen by Every Root, Every Thorn * The Human Element by Wendy Russell Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

Please enjoy this narration of The Order of the Pawn: Chapter Ten. Discover more stories from the realm of D"veen on The Writer's Journey, or head to bradleyramsey.substack.com. Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to episode 61 of the Saved as Draft Podcast! You can find links to all of this week’s featured stories and more information on this week’s guest below. This Week’s GuestThis week, I sat down with Lynn Harris, the CEO and Founder of GOLD Comedy! Lynn and I had an amazing discussion about the art of comedy writing and the journey she has been on throughout her 25-year career. Community SpotlightThis week’s community spotlight is a comedy writer in our own community! Hallie Jules, combines nuanced characters with relatable and hilarious comedy. I especially recommend her ongoing series It’s All Greek to Phil.Weekly Shout Outs * The Winter Council by lokikone * Still Water: Table of Contents by J.M. Gooding * Prodigy: Part One by Mina Howell * Letter #5 by Rebecca Watson (ReBe) and Jessie Laverton * A POEM | Cracks in the Flesh Fissure by Edward.Marlo.Ruiz Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

Hello everyone, and welcome to episode 60 of the Saved as Draft Podcast! This week’s guest was Daniel Coates, winner of the lightweight bracket in Flash Fiction February 2026! Daniel also asked me to shout out his friend and photographer, Victoria Pappas, as well as his writing mentor, James Breiner, who has a newsletter here on Substack! Here are links to Daniel’s stories mentioned in the interview, as well as his Flash Fiction February directory: * Flash Fiction February Story Finder* Make Your Choice* The Pride of Dwarves * Buy Daniel’s Book on AmazonThis Week’s Community SpotlightThis week’s spotlight is for Hazel, who recently rebranded their publication! Hazel is also the creator of BookStack.Weekly Shout Outs* The Roots of the Forest by Malrik Raithmoor—The Liturgist * The Doorway to Wonderings by J. Alleyn Winchester * It’s Alive! Flash Fiction February 2026 - The Book by Robert C. Worstell * Fragments of a Life by BentButTrue * Braids by PancakeSushi Weekly Writing Discussion A huge thank you to everyone who submitted responses to this week’s writing discussion! You can find the full thread here. Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

This is my entry for the week two prompt in Mina Howell’s Micro Fiction March challenge! You can learn more about it here. Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to episode 59 of The Saved as Draft Podcast! This week, my guest is Anton Anderson! You can check out his published works on his website, or if you’d like a quick snapshot of his universe, I highly recommend his new story, Edweena’s Muse, featuring original art and poetry from Mina Howell! Find links to everything else mentioned in today’s episode below! Community SpotlightThis week’s community spotlight is Derek James Kritzberg! As I mentioned in the episode, Derek recently celebrated the 50th issue of DREAD Reviews with a massive battle royale that I got to narrate! Check out the full post with audio here. This Week’s Shout Outs This week, I chose ten stories submitted by the community from Flash Fiction February: * Reflections on Flash Fiction February by J.M. Gooding * A Redo by Anton Anderson * Another Day in Paradise by Sarah Tinney * It’s Her Party After All by Robert C. Worstell * Water Over Whiskey by Sorin Cloud * Meeting Gramma by Daniel Coates * The Retirement Party by Daria & Richard Pack * Perk and Purge by Jonathan Hogue * The Vest Guy by T.P. Kaaos * Hellfire | Torn Asunder 17 | Bright Side by Margo Margan Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

Hello and welcome to episode 58 of The Saved as Draft Podcast. This week, I’m excited to welcome Evil-izabeth to the show for a full interview about their work, creative journey, and much more. Don’t forget to check out Connor Mancuso’s new serial Seam Eater as well, if you’re a fan of his mythos, D’veen, or both! And, a shout out to our community spotlight this week, T.P. Kaaos! Here are links to everything mentioned in today’s episode: March Writing Challenges* PORTALS: New Beginnings Teaser* Micro Fiction March, hosted by Mina Howell * Worldbuilding Wednesdays, hosted by Maryellen Brady 💗📚 Flash Fiction February Leaderboards* Cosmic Inspiration - Local Representation by Dave Boyko * Science Fiction/Double Feature by Sarah Tinney * October Confessions (Now w/Voiceover) by Jeremy Lo * Such a fun game! by Anton Anderson * Evidence Item 66-B by Jon Mountjoy * The Life You’ll Get to Live by Richard Pack * The dragon stole my homework! by The Circus Dragon * Echo’s First Lie by J.M. Gooding * I Do Adore a Rebrand by Wendy Russell * A Survivor’s Letter by Terrifying Tales * The Hartford Collection by Sara da Encarnação * The Reliquary of Saint What’s His Face by Verdant Butterfly * We Had 300,000 Years by Rebecca Watson (ReBe) * This Cursed Collection by Maryellen Brady 💗📚 * An Echo of the Mother by Jenifer Jorgenson Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

Hello everyone, and welcome to this week’s episode of The Saved as Draft Podcast! Since we had two episodes this week, I don’t have a guest for this week’s episode. Even so, I hope you’ll join me for a look at the top 5 stories in each bracket for Flash Fiction February: Week 3! And, I’d like to formally welcome Mr Hallie Jules and Mr Circus Dragon to the community! They are both part of our Community Spotlight this week. And now, on to the leaderboards for week 3. Week 3 Lightweight Leaderboard* Gradient Descent by Sarah Rusch * A Matter of Scale by Dave Boyko * The New Update by Jeremy Lo * Make Your Choice by Daniel Coates * Mountain Music by Sarah Tinney Week 3 Middleweight Leaderboard* Alignment Field Coherence by J.M. Gooding * A Helpy Home Hand by Leeron Heywood * Atlantis by The Circus Dragon * Pet Management by Wendy Russell * The Watcher in the Wire by lokikone Week 3 Heavyweight Leaderboard* The New Update by Sara da Encarnação * In Death, No Redemption by Maryellen Brady 💗📚 * Lover Boy AI by A.M. Bowman * Evermore the Endless by Verdant Butterfly * The New Update by Mina Howell Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

Please enjoy this reading of my Flash Fiction February Day 18 story. Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

My friends! It’s Wednesday, and we somehow have an episode of the podcast?! Yes, indeed. This mini-episode (at almost 30 minutes) is a look at the top 10 stories from the D’veen Challenge I opened up as part of Flash Fiction February: Day 5. Now, if you want to know who won, you’re going to have to listen! Below are links to all the entries in no particular order. D’veen Challenge Entries (In No Particular Order)* The Memory Keepers by Maryellen Brady 💗📚 * Shards over Skar by Connor Mancuso * Mother Furnace by Rebecca Watson (ReBe) * Tourney of Fate by Mina Howell * The Registry of Ash by BentButTrue * What we do in the Bunker by Wendy Russell * Small Things by Jenifer Jorgenson * Anagnorisis by Verdant Butterfly * He Feared Anyway by Every Root, Every Thorn * Exile of Fire and Stone by T.P. Kaaos * The Pride of Dwarves by Daniel Coates * Letters to the Bard by The Circus Dragon * The Hollow Hammer by Graeme Brandham * Not while I can still write by Clara MacGauffin If you’d like to skip to the top 10 list in the episode, go to 8:40. Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

Hello and welcome to episode 56 of The Saved as Draft Podcast! Please find all the links to this week’s stories, indie release radar, and some information about this week’s guest below! This Week’s GuestOn this episode, I welcome Gabriel Garcia to the show! Gabriel is an author of historical fiction, alternate history, fantasy, and science fiction! The interview begins at 46:00. Here are some links to get to know him and his work: * Gabriel’s Official Author Website* Gabriel’s Published Books* The Wandering Scribe Podcast on YouTube* My Interview with Gabriel from 2025* The Wandering Scribe Newsletter on LinkedIn Community SpotlightThis week’s community spotlight is Possim Kingdom! I highly recommend their I was a Man Once poetry series! Check it out here. Flash Fiction February: Week 2 Leaderboards* #1) Carried in the Code by Sorin Cloud * #2) Do Simulated Bees Dream of Simulated Roses? by Dave Boyko * #3) It Tastes the Same by Every Root, Every Thorn* #4) Game Night by Sarah Tinney * #5) The Assassin’s of Dreadfall Moor by Luden Gray's Symposium * #1) The Annual Review by J.M. Gooding * #2) Star-eyes by The Circus Dragon * #3) The Conference of Knives by lokikoné * #4) That Dinner Party Episode by Felix Thornfell * #5) Tuesday Night by Wendy Russell * #1) Pardon Our Dust by Sara da Encarnação * #2) Pardon the Dust by Maryellen Brady 💗📚 * #3) Theo & Juno - VR Maintenance by Verdant Butterfly * #4) A Day in the Life by Mina Howell * #5) The Playpen Incident by Rebecca Watson (ReBe) Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

Please enjoy this reading of my new D'veen Tale: The Savior of Dragons. Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

Hello and welcome to episode 55 of The Saved as Draft Podcast! This week’s guest is BentButTrue! Find links to some of the things mentioned in the show below: * An Invitation to the Hollow Realm* The Indie Ink FundIndie Release Radar: Powered by BookStack* Bloodlines by Carly Bryant Black* String of Fate by Simran Kaur* Golden Boy by M.E. SammWeek 1 Lightweight LeaderboardThe Lightweight bracket is for authors with 0-100 subscribers. Here’s the top 5 stories from this bracket for week 1: * Love in the Stars by Dave Boyko * Guess the Liar by Daniel Coates * For the Love of Hot Water by Mariah K. Porter * 37 Degrees of Violence by Graeme Brandham * Alphabetical Order by Sarah Week 1 Middleweight LeaderboardThe middleweight bracket is for authors with 101-300 subscribers. Here’s the top 5 stories from this bracket for week 1: * Xenophilia by The Cursed Dragon * Daisy of the Stacks by J.M. Gooding * Crashing, Together! by Richard Pack * The Other Little Miss Psychopomp by LM Sypher * Confessions of the Bookshop Marquis by Felix Thornfell Week 1 Heavyweight LeaderboardThe heavyweight bracket is for authors with 300 or more subscribers. Here’s the top 5 stories from this bracket for week 1: * The Morning Star by Maryellen Brady 💗📚 * Defrost by Tamsin E. * STILL by BentButTrue * Red to Play, Red to Stay by Verdant Butterfly * N’gha ahor n’fhtagn—shugg uaaah by Connor Mancuso What About Author Scores? Leeron Heywood and I are tracking all of your total author scores behind the scenes! In the middle of the month, we’ll reveal the current leaderboard across all authors participating in the challenge in each of the three brackets. Then, at the end of the month, we’ll find out who took home the grand prize in each bracket. You all voted, and the prize this year is a special interview on The Saved as Draft Podcast, including questions from me and questions submitted by the community! Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to episode 54 of The Saved as Draft Podcast! A huge thank you to Hallie Jules for joining me this week. Here are links to her ongoing challenge, her series It’s All Greek to Phil, and a look at her upcoming novel: * Slice of Life Valentine’s Day Contest * It’s All Greek to Phil * The Making of a “Bad” RomantasyCommunity SpotlightThis week’s community spotlight is on Verdant Butterfly! Be sure to check out her amazing work and all of her art. Weekly Shout Outs* Not Quite Home by Natasha Johnson * Houseguest by Rebecca Watson (ReBe) * Tuned to Tomorrow by Sarah * We Let The Dark In: Chapter One by Alex Jeter * Stormkeepers by Rachel Tribble Wandering Prompt Winners* Grand Prize: Turning in the Ring of Never by lokikone * Runner-up 1: The Rest of the Day by Jenifer Jorgenson * Runner-up 2: Ambivalence by Verdant Butterfly Indie Release Radar: Powered by BookStack* Little Wolf in the Storm by Adik Graves* Frost and Iron by Edale Lane* Perfect Strangers by J. RhysPower up Prompt Poems * From Rise to Ride by James Mayes * Boxed In by Nimita Kaul * Alteration (Wings in a Case) by Nicholaus Bairley * Drumming to Youth Gone Wild at 3:000 in the Afternoon by Mel Ruth * Shake Me Out by Hallie Jules * Not Poetry by J.M. Gooding * Identity by Theresa Greene * The Ravishing New Me by Gregory Blair * A Puppet With No Handler by Malrik Raithmoor—The Liturgist * The Note That Stayed by Dblkrose of BSP * Verdant & Sable by Verdant Butterfly * Ghosts by Mina Howell * Where Colors Hide by Mariah K. Porter * Haiku by Suparna Chakraborti * Mirror Mirror by Maryellen Brady 💗📚 * Cognisolitude by Tamsin G. * The Architecture of a Ghost by Rebecca Watson (ReBe) * The Weight of Roads Untrod by lokikone * Identity is a Scam by Happy Nielsen * Punk Rock Mike by Every Root, Every Thorn * A Short Poem by Asteria Geisterblum * A NAME IS A DOOR YOU FORGOT YOU OPENED by Connor Mancuso Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

Please enjoy this reading of my D'veen Tale, The Sable Sapphire Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

Hello, and welcome to episode 53 of The Saved as Draft Podcast! This week, I was traveling for work, so a lot of usual segments are missing. Even so, this is still a fun episode, because it features an interview with yours truly conducted by the Prompt Goddess herself, Sarah Rusch! And the best part? All of the questions were submitted by the community. Sarah even threw in a few surprise questions of her own at the end. We’ll be back to our usual episode structure next week, so don’t fret! In the meantime, I’d love to know what you think of this week’s weird and wonderful interview, so let me know in the comments. Shout out to Mina Howell, J.M. Gooding, Hallie Jules, J. Alleyn Winchester, Rebecca Watson (ReBe), Jenifer Jorgenson, Theresa Greene, Nimita Kaul, Mariah K. Porter, and Verdant Butterfly for submitting questions! Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

Hello, and welcome to this week’s episode of The Saved as Draft Podcast! This week, my featured guest is Tom Schecter, author of THE SHIELDBREAKER SAGA. The interview begins at 55:46 if you’d like to skip straight to it! Here are some links to get you acquainted with Tom’s work: * Start Here * Fiction Is Culture Presents: THE DAUGHTERS OF VEICommunity SpotlightThis week’s community spotlight is the wonderful Asteria Geisterblum, who had a birthday this past week. Shout out to KJ Harlow and Happy Nielsen for organizing the wonderful birthday posts, which you can check out here and here. Wandering Prompt Winner Last week’s Wandering Prompt winner was Mariah K. Porter with her story My Son the Beast. The Tendrils of the Cosmic Piper by Malrik Raithmoor—The Liturgist was our runner-up. Indie Release Radar, Powered by BookStack* Little Wolf by Adik Graves* Frost and Iron by Edale Lane* Perfect Strangers by J. RhysWeekly Shout Outs * The Notebook of Moriah Bend by lokikone * The Phantom of Nibelheim Act I by J. Alleyn Winchester * Chocolate Truffle Surprise by imarkanx || istvan markan 🍁 * Gone Viral, Send Help by Sarah* Poetic Melancholy by Rebecca Watson (ReBe) * Bradley Ramsey Presents…. by Verdant Butterfly Power up Prompt Stories* The Lightkeeper of a Bloody Heart by Dblkrose of BSP * For Now by Wendy Russell * Keeping the Light by Jenifer Jorgenson * The Siren’s Lighthouse by Mercedes de Santiago * Crescent and Cross by Nicholaus Bairley * Emotional Codeine: Infernis by Malrik Raithmoor—The Liturgist * The Altar of Blackrock by Rebecca Watson (ReBe) * The Light by J.M. Gooding * Angel’s Envy by Mina Howell * Sanguis Memorans by Mariah K. Porter * Between Worlds by Maryellen Brady 💗📚 * Salt and Rust by Elizabeth Hagenlocher * The Case of the Haunted Lighthouse by Robert C. Worstell * Pharus Mortuorum by Matthew E Meurer * The Lighthouse by Jada Halliday * The Mercy of Refusal by Connor Mancuso * The Keeper Counts by Abhishek Banerjee * Memory is the Lock by Daniel Coates Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

Please enjoy this reading of The Order of the Pawn: Chapter Nine. The series will return in March 2026. Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

Hello and welcome to episode 51 of The Saved as Draft Podcast! This week, our community spotlight was on J. Alleyn Winchester so be sure to check out all the amazing work he’s doing, including his Hearth of a Writer Podcast, and his paid tier options!My guest this week on the show is A.M. Bowman, and trust me when I say it’s one of the best interviews yet. His work that spans across fiction and non-fiction is truly special, and his perspectives on important topics like male vulnerability are extremely insightful.Be sure to subscribe to his new publication, Beneath the Armor, as well, so you never miss any of his new non-fiction pieces.Weekly Shout Outs* I was a Man Once VI - Love by Possim Kingdom * Effigy by PancakeSushi * Best Offer by M. Majeris * Sausagefest by J.M. Gooding * The Call of Lazarus by Coral Evermore Wandering Prompt WinnersOur grand prize winner this week was Connor Mancuso with What the Water Keeps. Our runner-up submissions was also fantastic, and it is In a Single Moment by Verdant Butterfly. Be sure to check out both, they are amazing entries.Indie Release Radar (Powered by BookStack)* The Perfect Assist by Jillian Arly* When Death Gives You Lemons by Alice G. Brooks* Sugar and Scars by Kalindi KriPower up Prompt Stories A huge thank you to Connor Mancuso for helping write this week’s Power up Prompt, and for reviewing the majority of the stories this week as well! * Thirty-Four Times She Came Back by Luna Asli Kolcu * Alder Hallow by Luna Asli Kolcu * Quick Hand by Ed the Editor * A Clean Start by Gregory Blair * Bradley Ramsey and Connor Mancuso Made Me Write Cosmic Horror by J.M. Gooding * Power Denied/Poem by Suparna Chakraborti * The Pedagogue of Recurring Hours by Abhishek Banerjee * Containment by Marius Creed * First by Mariah K. Porter * Seams, Seen by Connor Mancuso * The Wish by Nicholaus Bairley * Cloudy-Eyed Curse by Mina Howell * Walkaway Blues - The Vault by Robert C. Worstell * The Tear by Daniel Coates * The Surveyor by lokikone * Over the Precipice by Richard Loader Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

Please enjoy this reading of The Order of the Pawn: Chapter Eight. Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to episode 50 of the Saved as Draft Podcast! This week, I welcome Maryellen Brady 💗📚 to the show for her first-ever interview! This week’s community spotlight is also Connor Mancuso! As I mentioned, Connor recently launched a Kickstarter for his upcoming novel. Click below to check it out and contribute: BookStack Indie RadarA huge thank you to BookStack and Hazel for helping get the word out about new indie releases. Here’s links to the stories from this episode: * Bludeye Beach by Eliwood S. Gheist * Heart Scars by Cal Bowen* The Libra Legacy by Willa HollisWandering Prompt WinnerThis past week’s prompt winner was Connor Mancuso! You can check out his winning story Component Tested right here. Weekly Shout Outs * The Great Exchange by Asterion * The Light Traveler’s Child by Muirae D Kenney * The Aswang - The Neighbor with the Upside-Down Eyes by The Blasphemous Herald * The (Mostly) True Adventures of Harold the Christmas Mouse by Jenifer Jorgenson * The Curse of the Scottish Play by Judith Klinger Power up Prompt #23 Stories Don’t forget that these stories are eligible for a review in DREAD Reviews by Derek James Kritzberg! Also, a huge thank you to Luna Asli Kolcu for helping with the shout outs for this week’s Power up Prompt entries. * Three Tongues by Nicholaus Bairley* Taking Measure by Jenifer Jorgenson * Silver and Ash at Red Hollow by Terrifying Tales * Wanted… by Maryellen Brady 💗📚* The Ledger by J.M. Gooding * Under Another Name by Wendy Russell * Out Here, Justice Eats First by Connor Mancuso * The Courthouse at Witness Stand by lokikone * The Mile He Didn’t Take by BentButTrue * The Last Law by Abhishek Banerjee * The Ballad of Enoch The Endless by Richard Loader * The Exile by Suparna Chakraborti * HOUNDS OF EDEN by Clara MacGauffin * Perdido SecOf: the case of Trainur Salaimort by Mercedes de Santiago * The western End of Mars by j̵o̷h̴a̶n̸n̸a̵ Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

Hello and welcome to episode 49 of The Saved as Draft Podcast! A huge thank you to Tamsin G. for joining me on this week’s episode. Thank you as well, to her, and everyone involved with the recent release of The First Indulgence: A Tasting Menu of Terror. You can get your copy by clicking below, and if you do, be sure to leave a review. It really helps!A huge shout out to Mina Howell, who was our featured author this week! Be sure to check out her work, her latest book, and of course, her amazing podcast! Wandering Prompt WinnerThis week, the grand prize winner of the Wandering Prompt was Jenifer Jorgenson with her amazing story An Epitaph. Shout out to our runner-up as well, Andy Scotts, who submitted A Stern but Caring Friend. Indie Release Radar, Powered by BookStackJust one new indie release this week, but it’s out on New Year’s Eve! * The Book Daddy by K.M Avery Weekly Shout Outs* Lost by Richard Loader* Glass Slippers and Iron Fists by BentButTrue * The Apollon Curse - Marie Berger by J. Alleyn Winchester * Samantha’s Song - Chapter One by L.G. Wells * Foxe Manor (Part Two) by Artemis Power up Prompt #22 StoriesA huge thank you to J.M. Gooding for not only writing this week’s Power up Prompt elements, but also reviewing the stories for the show as well! * Canto II by Nicholaus Bairley * Don’t Feed the Snickerkat by Dblkrose of BSP * The Pale Ones by Maryellen Brady 💗📚 * Heimchen’s Vigil by J.M. Gooding * Spirit in the Woods by Suparna Chakraborti * A Story About the Forest by E. H. Lau * The Forest by Terrifying Tales * The Birch Line by Abhishek Banerjee * The Forest Keeps by Jenifer Jorgenson * Grief’s Bargain by Verdant Butterfly * The Fourth Bell by Connor Mancuso * The Lost Colony by Mina Howell Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

Please enjoy this reading of The Order of the Pawn: Chapter Seven! Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

Hello and welcome to this week’s episode of The Saved as Draft Podcast! This week, my featured guest is J. Alleyn Winchester, who I met through AudioMazes earlier this year. Here are links to Jaden’s published works: * Artemis of the Dodekatheon * Nature Calls, Spring* Meet me by the Thorn (Requires an AudioMazes subscription) Featured Community AuthorAs mention in the intro, I’ll be highlighting members of the community each week going forward! Our first author is Spencer D.W. who writes incredible horror and offers superb feedback. Feel free to reach out if you’d like him to check out your work and offer meaningful and constructive critiques to help you improve! Indie Release Radar, Powered by BookStack* She’s a Catch by Temper Sapphire * Challenging the Heart by R. Katze * No Love in L.A. by Katta Kis Wandering Prompt #4 Winner A huge congratulations to J.M. Gooding for winning last week’s Wandering Prompt. Check out his winning story here. Weekly Shout Outs* The Muse by L.G. Wells * Untitled Poem by Rebecca Watson (ReBe) * Chapter 1: Alexandra Maxine Bradley by Kevin Mahoney * Riders on the Storm by Alex Cosgrove * The Ferryman’s Toll by Luna Asli Kolcu Power up Prompt #21 Stories * Consequence by Terrifying Tales * Razor’s Edge, Bullet’s Heart by Jonathan Hogue * Power up Prompt #21 by Mercedes de Santiago * The Wall by J.M. Gooding * The Other Side by Jenifer Jorgenson * After The Walls by Abhishek Banerjee * That’s Enough by Wendy Russell * The Deepest Pit by Mina Howell * The Salt in the Circuitry by Graeme Brandham * A Door Made of Grief by Connor Mancuso * The Volunteer by lokikone * The Fall of the Icarites by TaleSpinner Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

Hello and welcome to episode 47 of the Saved as Draft Podcast! This week, I’m excited to share my interview with E. H. Lau, who is a writer who combines mythology and classic fairy tales to create exciting new versions of classic stories.He also has a handy post to help you navigate his library of content, which you can check out right here. As mentioned in the show’s introduction, I also encourage everyone to check out what L.G. Wells is doing. You can learn more about how to support him and his leap to full-time writing here. Find all the links to this week’s stories and new releases below: Indie Author Release Radar: Powered by BookStack* Tap Out: A Dark Taboo Romance by Atanasia Mazzitelli* Sowing Spells: A Field Guide to Becoming a Wizard’s Apprentice by Cay Fletcher* I Dare You: A Small Town Romance by Isla StelmarkWandering Prompt #3 Winner Congratulations to J.M. Gooding who took home the win for our third Wandering Prompt with his story The Quiet Hours. Weekly Shout Outs * The Quiet Occupants by Abhishek Banerjee * Holiday Cheer by Suparna Chakraborti * Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go by Jenifer Jorgenson * Fracture I: Scapula by lokikone * SuperNova & The Nomad - Fashionably Deadly by E. J. Ritter * Fragment From the Void: Hadal by Connor Mancuso * The Water Thief: Part 2 by Daniel Coates * Inside the Sun & Moon #1: Moonlit Queen by Hazel Power up Prompt #20 Stories* From Above, To Below (Power up Prompt #19) by Matthew * The Vowel in the Blood by Abhishek Banerjee* Livingston’s Final Victim by Suparna Chakraborti * The Tide Within by Luna Asli Kolcu * The Blackwater Rosary by lokikone * The Captain’s Suspects by Felix Thornfell * Sunken Memories by Mina Howell * White Star — The Meora Detective. Chapter III. NG+ by Anton Anderson * The Gilded Abyss by L.G. Wells * The Lady and the List by Jenifer Jorgenson * Unmoored by TaleSpinner * Chains of Conscience by Daniel Coates * Three Days to Cherbourg by Connor Mancuso Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

Please enjoy this reading of The Order of the Pawn: Chapter Six! Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to this week’s episode of The Saved as Draft Podcast! A huge thank you to Connor Mancuso for joining me on the show this week. Don’t forget, the Oblivion Index magazine is accepting submissions until December 15th! As mentioned early in the episode, this week also marks the 2nd anniversary of Hazel Allen’s poetry collection Inside the Sun and Moon. Learn more here! And lastly, a huge congratulations to our Wandering Prompt #2 winner: Maryellen Brady 💗📚! Her story, The Weight of Wishes is an amazing read. Find all the other links mentioned in the show below: Indie Release Radar: Powered by BookStack* The Court of Lost Faith: Ethalena Series by Hanna K. Scaalez * Land of Heart and Shadows: Of Gods and War by Olivia Gold* Eli: Blood + Chrome by R.J MilnerWeekly Shout Outs* The Lawmen by Jenifer Jorgenson * Nothing Compares by Leanne Shawler * Selected Memories by Nigel Code, Author * The Stars Look Very Different Today by Sarah * The Singular Point of Gravity by Rebecca Watson (ReBe) * Selenophile - Melinda Cohen by J. Alleyn Winchester * NAT 20 by Brennen Power up Prompt #19 Stories* A Parting Tale by Daniel Coates * The Paper Fence by J.M. Gooding * Change of Plan by Suparna Chakraborti * Providence Episode III by L.G. Wells * The Water Thief by Daniel Coates * The Lower City by Anton Anderson * Redemption is Overrated by Mina Howell * Bequest: Part 1 by Jenifer Jorgenson * Emerald Heights by Brenda - A Voice that Wonders * Are Good Intentions Enough After the Apocalypse? by Felix Thornfell Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

CONTENT WARNING: this piece contains themes of grief, addiction, and self-harm. To those who are struggling with loss: If you ever need to talk, I’m always here. Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

Hello and welcome to episode 45 of The Saved as Draft Podcast! A huge thank you to J.M. Gooding for joining me on this week’s episode. Here are some stories of his that I would recommend checking out: * Unquiet World: Jessica* Under the Witte Wieven* Mara* The HollowDon’t forget to also check out the submissions page for The Oblivion Index! And of course, shout out to Hazel and BookStack! Very excited to partner with them to showcase new releases weekly going forward. Please find links to all the stories from the show below: Wandering Prompt #1 Winner! Huge congrats to E. J. Ritter for winning last week’s prompt with After.Jenifer Jorgenson also submitted a story just after, so check out Next… as well! Unquiet World Shout OutsThree stories from Jenifer Jorgenson’s ongoing event! Learn more about how you can submit here. * The Old Blood of Bjornfjell by J.M. Gooding * Beast of Chicago by Matthew* The Haunted Happenings at Muckleby House: The Roman and the Roomba by Verdant Butterfly Weekly Shout Outs Five stories selected from my weekly shout outs thread! * Language of the Reeds by Danny Maldonado * When Sin Triumphs by Daniel Coates* Honey Eyes in the Winter Fog by Wild K. Nebula * The Curse of the Crafter by Daria* Leeches by Horror With A Grin Power up Prompt Stories A huge thank you to Wild K. Nebula for helping me with some of the romance story shout outs this week! Be sure to check out her Tides of the Soul romance prompts, which come out every Friday! * I Was Editing a Battle Scene When My Muse Dragged Me Back to a Romance I’ve been Avoiding for Weeks by J.M. Gooding * Ledger of the Unknown by Dblkrose of BSP* The Pages by Fiona Bridges* Susheela by Words She Keeps* Trope, Interrupted by Wendy Russell * Original Composition by Suparna Chakraborti * Perfectly, unwritten by Sincerely, Sarah S. 🧚🏻‍♀️ * Evermore Unscripted by Jonathan Hogue * Awakening Maryellen Brady 💗📚 * A Heart’s Regret by Andy Scotts * Final Draft: A Short Story by Ryan Kunz * Iridium & Ichor by L.G. Wells* Er(Ror) by Richard Pack * Unwritten by Mina Howell * The Unwritten Girl by Sarah* The Unwritten by Brenda - A Voice that Wonders Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

Please enjoy this reading of The Order of the Pawn, Chapter 5. Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to episode 44 of the Saved as Draft Podcast! This week, I’m very excited to welcome Richard Pack onto the show to talk about his creative journey, his work with AudioMazes, and much more! And, don’t forget, you can listen to Worldspark for free on AudioMazes! Submissions are Open at The Oblivion Index!The Oblivion Index Issue #1 is open for submissions! Click here to learn more and submit your work! Unquiet World Shout OutsJenifer Jorgenson’s ongoing event allows anyone to write stories set in her shared universe. Check out the overview here, and then take a look at this week’s story set in her universe: * Our Dinner at the Bar by Felix Thornfell * Guest at the Table by Suparna Chakraborti * Unquiet World: Jessica by J.M. Gooding Weekly Shout OutsFive stories selected at random from my weekly shout outs thread in my subscriber chat! * Flight HVA 311: The Vale Divergence (Click here for Audio) by Sylvienne Ethara * Welcome to the Event Horizon Coffee House by Richard Loader * The Editor Part V by Anton Anderson * Folly and Laments by Daniel Coates * What She Won’t See by Ashes Of Love Poetry 🔥 Power up Prompt #17 StoriesAll the submissions for this week’s sci-fi prompt, and a few from last week as well! * The Tale of the Wallmen by Andy Scotts * A Son of Reach by Terrifying Tales * War Zone: The Bridge Out There by Becky Hayward * The Choice by Emma Steel * The Crater’s Edge by Maryellen Brady 💗📚 * The Fracture by J.M. Gooding * The Anomaly by E. J. Ritter * Echoes of the Crater by Jonathan Hogue * Waves and Wires by Graeme Brandham * Hoping Against Hope by Jenifer Jorgenson * The Temporal Paradox of One-Seven by Rebecca Watson (ReBe) * Opportunity Cost by Felix Thornfell * The 47th Variable by L.G. Wells * The Fracture Equation by A.M. Blackmere * Petey Perfect by Andy Scotts * All the Seconds We Never Lived by Connor Mancuso * Have you ever had a friend? by Words She Keeps Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

This story is set within my Synaptic Sprawl Mythos and is directly connected to Last Call for Agent Reyna Philips. I recommend both, in whatever order you choose. Time and space work differently in my horror multiverse. Past, present, and future lose all meaning here.Please enjoy… Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

Please enjoy this reading of my new poem, Simpler Times. Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

Hello, and welcome to episode 43 of the Saved as Draft Podcast! First off, let’s all give a warm welcome to Luna Asli Kolcu’s husband Victor Uslu, who recently joined our community! I’m super excited he’s here. Also, click below to check out Tim Jagodzinski’s ongoing giveaway: Okay, and here are links to all this week’s shout outs: Unquiet World Shout OutsFirst, our three stories from Jenifer Jorgenson’s ongoing event, which you can read more about here. * A House With Character by Verdant Butterfly * They Remembered the Way Home by Maryellen Brady 💗📚 * The Last Fräulein by Aurelian Ashmore Weekly Story Shout Outs And now, our five stories randomly selected from my subscriber chat thread! * Talia the Tyrant by Richard Loader * Negative Feedback? Here’s How to Handle It by Wild K. Nebula* Substack burns you out while pretending to be your mate by Suswati Basu * The Moon Talker by Martin Grace * The Workplace is Not Enough by Amy Evans Power up Prompt #16 StoriesAll the stories from this week’s Power up Prompt. The next one is out tomorrow!* The War That Remembered Itself by Connor Mancuso * Bandage White by E. J. Ritter* The Fight for Peace by Emma Steel * A Bullet Stained Blue by Anton Anderson * The Truce by Brenda - A Voice that Wonders * Under the Witte Wieven by J.M. Gooding * The Circuit by Jonathan Hogue * A Trellis Grown From Ashes by Leeron Heywood * No Winter For Hungry Things by Asteria Geisterblum * Anton’s War by Gil Nobodi Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

Please enjoy this reading of The Order of the Pawn: Chapter Four. Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

Hello and welcome to episode 42 of The Saved as Draft Podcast! This week’s featured segment is a full narration of Maryellen Brady 💗📚’s First Indulgence story, Ancient Aliens Anonymous! This is, of course, her prize for winning The First Indulgence challenge, and I hope you enjoy it! Here’s links to all this week’s featured stories: The Unquiet World Shout Outs As part of Jenifer Jorgenson’s ongoing shared universe event, I’ll be sharing three shout outs for stories submitted to her challenge each week. You can learn more about The Unquiet World here. * Generational Echoes: The Return of Lao Lao by Unforgotten Books* The Mesopotamian Bull by Gil Nobodi * The Listener by Felix Thornfell Weekly Shout OutsA huge thank you to Mina Howell for assisting with some of the shout outs this week! * Dance of the Scarecrow by Verdant Butterfly (featuring art from Thomas Cargen) * “X” Marks the Spot by E. J. Ritter* At the Threshold of the Void by J.M. Gooding * The Other Side by Richard Loader* The Locke Paradox Episode 1: The Ballad of Julian Locke by T.S. MorganNarrative Feast #4 Stories* Blood Pools Ripple by Ashes Of Love Poetry 🔥 * The Schumann Gospel by BentButTrue * Roanoke by Terrifying Tales * The Equalization by Connor Mancuso * The Hollow Takes by Jenifer Jorgenson * The Silence Collector by Leeron Heywood * The Sleeper by Maryellen Brady 💗📚 * TFW You Know the Words by Richard Pack* The Invader by Tom Coombe * The Shrine Maiden by Verdant Butterfly * The Clockmaker’s Inheritance by Brenda - A Voice that Wonders Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

Hello my friends! Halloween falls on a Friday this year, so it’s only natural that I would do a special Halloween episode of the podcast. I’m extremely excited to welcome Spencer D.W. to the show for the first time. Our interview is an incredible look into him and his work. Don’t forget to check out Jenifer Jorgenson’s new challenge starting right NOW as well. You can learn more about the Unquiet World here. Read on for a look at the top 10 stories from The First Indulgence, but remember… The grand prize winner of The First Indulgence has yet to be announced, and will be decided based on which author obtained the highest score across ALL their submissions…Here’s a look at the top 10 stories based on individual score (as of October 22nd) * Abscission by Jenifer Jorgenson * The Warmth Remains by Maryellen Brady 💗📚 * The Architect by Verdant Butterfly * The Bone Choir by BentButTrue * Champoeg Road by Javier Mixco * Upon The Crimson Veil by Connor Mancuso * Ophiocordyceps Drive by Brenda - A Voice that Wonders * The Mist by Artemis * Frying Bacon by Terrifying Tales * Out of Ashes by Ashes Of Love Poetry 🔥 Thank you again to everyone who participated in the challenge this month! Stay tuned for the grand prize winner announcement and a full story narration from them on next week’s episode! Oh and one more thing… Lord Devereaux the Devourer Will Return… Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

As I mentioned in the episode, it has been a very long week. A huge thank you to the community for showing up to support me as always. If you can, please share the link to my new Ko-Fi page as well. Also, a HUGE shout out to Leeron Heywood for helping out with the challenge in these last couple weeks. They are truly a lifesaver, and their stories are well worth your time. Here’s a link to the spreadsheet they helped me put together of prompts and submissions thus far. This Week’s GuestThis week, I welcomed Terrifying Tales to the show! Find links to his book on Amazon, and a link to his YouTube channel as well below: * Eden - War of the Wolf: Book 1 * Terrifying Tales on YouTube * Check out a new original story from C.J. Knight in The Dread Literary Review October 2025: Horror in the MundaneThe First Indulgence Week 4 Leaderboard* Reliquary of Malevolence by Connor Mancuso * The Watcher in the Glass by BentButTrue * Too Far Gone by Mina Howell * Fragments of the Divine Maryellen Brady 💗📚 * Tear in the Eye by Jenifer Jorgenson Narrative Feast #3 Stories * What Remains of the Knowing Sylvienne Ethara * The Chronometer of Doubt by Rebecca Watson (ReBe) * Crescent Convergence by Maryellen Brady 💗📚 * The Fire Tunnel by BentButTrue * Withdrawl by Jenifer Jorgenson * Zombism or Hypothermia? by Leeron Heywood * I need My Husband by Terrifying Tales * The Mothman’s Really Real by Richard Pack * The Seamstress by Brenda - A Voice that Wonders * Haunting by Artemis * It Crawled Beneath by Verdant Butterfly * The Voice Between Mirrors by Connor Mancuso * All Over. Again. by Jonathan Hogue Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to this week’s episode of The Saved as Draft Podcast! A huge thank you to Morana In Chaos for joining me on this week’s episode. And, don’t forget to enter Hazel’s BookStack giveaway. Click the button below to learn more. Please find all the links from the show below. Morana’s Featured Poetry* Elegy Beneath the Pines* The Girl With One Eye* Limbo (Unholy Trinity - Part One)As mentioned in the interview, a lot of Morana’s work is inspired by Eric LaRocca, so be sure to check out his work as well. I know I will! This Week’s Top First Indulgence Stories* Forgive Me by Connor Mancuso* Just One More by Mina Howell * The Return by Maryellen Brady 💗📚 * Variance Within Tolerance by BentButTrue* One More Hit by Wild K. NebulaNarrative Feast #2 Stories* Frying Bacon by Terrifying Tales * The Witness Tree by Maryellen Brady 💗📚 * The Winged Men by Tom Coombe * SAINT NUMB by BentButTrue * Marked and Taken by Leeron Heywood * Beauty Marks by Jenifer Jorgenson * The Architect by Verdant Butterfly * Cursed by Blood by Ashes Of Love Poetry 🔥 * Tokolshe by Brenda - A Voice that Wonders * Hunger by Norm DePlume * The Bearer of the Scythe by Richard Pack* The Binding of Kor’tythr by Connor Mancuso * Dwellers Tomb by Spencer D.W. Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

CONTENT WARNING: This poem contains discussion of addiction and self-harm. Please use discretion when reading or listening. Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

Please enjoy this narration of The Order of the Pawn: Chapter Three. Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

A huge thank you to M. Anne Avera for joining me on this week’s episode! It’s a fantastic interview, and if you’d like to submit to her online horror magazine or purchase a copy of her poetry collection, you’ll find links to both below! Find links to all this week’s stories below! This Week’s Paranormal Horror Leaderboard* Upon the Crimson Veil by Connor Mancuso* Champoeg Road by Javier Mixco * Sins of the Father by Mina Howell * The Mystigian Woods by Maryellen Brady 💗📚* The Chapel of Echoes by BentButTrue Congratulations to the top five Paranormal horror stories this week! Narrative Feast Stories* Ashen Memories by Hadean Veridicus * Breath of The Clockwork Heart by Leeron Heywood * The Bone Choir: The Days The Lies Died by BentButTrue * The Warmth Chronicles by Maryellen Brady 💗📚 * Blood Moon by Norm DePlume* Abscission by Jenifer Jorgenson * Optimization by Tina Crossgrove * In Haven’s Shadow by Richard Pack * Fragments Against the Ruins by Jack * The Receipt by no-one* Deception by Mina Howell* Life After Ashes by Brenda - A Voice that Wonders * The Remembering of Mara by Verdant Butterfly* Reclamation by Javier Mixco* When the Black Star Sang by Connor Mancuso Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe