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Stories from the Borders of Sleep

A semi-regular podcast, featuring original stories, fantastic fables and curious tales written and read by your host, Seymour Jacklin. Each episode takes the listener on an imaginative and thought-pro... Read more

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The Night of the Nipperquins

The Night of the Nipperquins

Writting for the wedding of a friend, this story recounts the strangest wedding night of all time.

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One Stormy Night

One Stormy Night

What are archaeologists really looking for? This one is digging up his own soul. This week's story is longer than the u... Read more

27 May 2011

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My Journey

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