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Echoes of the North: "This Day", a poem by Stephen Sinclair | Recited by Naya Nomikou

 A journey from shattered despair to defiant resilience.  A messege echoing across centuries "This Day", a narrative poem by Stephen Sinclair. Listen to my recitation on YouTube  This Day, a poem by Stephen Sinclair If you like my work you can support me by subscribing to my channel, leaving a comment or by sharing my videos!

The Auction, by Stephen Crane | A Short story read by Naya Nomikou

"Some said that Ferguson gave up sailoring because he was tired of the sea. Some said that it was because he loved a woman. In truth it was because..." Thus starts"The Auction" a story by Stephen Crane.  It tells us how shame can wound deeper than loss. The fear of being seen failing... As contemporary writer Stephen Sinclair notes, "Crane puts tragedy and the ridiculous funny on a razor's edge". 🎙️ Narrated by me 🔗 Full story on YouTube:  Listen here

The End of the World, by Ivan Turgenev | Narrated by Naya Nomikou

A country house. A group of strangers. A boy who cries, “Father, I’m frightened.” When I recorded this one… I could feel it.Not just in my voice, in my whole body. Listen to  The End of the World  voiced by me, from my little home studio, wheelchair and all.

Mrs. Keeper, by Stephen Sinclair | New literary fiction work

 ðŸš¨ New Story Alert! 🚨 MRS KEEPER by Stephen Sinclair. Narrated by yours truly. A forgotten woman. A legendary secret. The full audio story now on my YouTube channel.

The Dream Mold Wishing Well | A short story narration

 Just published this week's narration - "The Dream-Mold Wishing Well" by Nicholas Leonard. The story starts simple: old guy (Mr. Losefast) hires teenager (Vigo) to stack his wood. But, kid keeps falling asleep and having vivid dreams about a mysterious woman by the old well. Why does he have those detailed visions? What happens when Mr. Losefast loses consciousness right beside that same well? Listen to the story! Support me by subscribing to my channel, leaving a comment or by sharing my videos!

The Frogs Asking for a King - A cautionary Aesop Fable

 Last week's recording is a cautionary tale with political messaging. The moral lesson is subtle: be careful what you wish for, and perhaps appreciate moderate leadership. Listen here:  Now, there is a shorter version to this fable that i enjoyed much. That one collapses the story to its essential elements and adds an explicit conclusion: "DON'T HAVE KINGS." Listen here:  Which one do you prefer? Let me know in the comments on YouTube!

"The Lion at the Turn of the Tide" by Stephen Sinclair | A narration by Naya Nomikou

This week’s narration was intense — battle scenes, mythic echoes, and the pressure of getting the right rhythm in historical fiction. The Lion at the Turn of the Tide (by Stephen Sinclair) took me out of the everyday and into a place where history and horror blur. Listen to this exceptional story here:  the lion of the turn of the tide You can support me by subscribing to my channel, leaving a comment or by sharing my videos!