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The Wicked Library

TWL 1009: "Arbor Day", by Kelli Perkins

The Wicked Library

9th Story Studios LLC

Books, Fiction, Drama, Arts

4.6684 Ratings

🗓️ 5 July 2020

⏱️ 57 minutes

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Summary

Season 10 continues as we dive deep into dark fantasy with today's tale by returning author, Kelli Perkins. This dark tale was written just for The Wicked Library, and is a prequel to Kelli's novel,  This Mortal Coil.

In a time where Oru was still figuring out its delicate Balance, one little wood nymph is charged with a vital task. But is she up to the challenge?

Told by: Mary Murphy

Custom Score: Nico Vettese

Voice of the Librarian: Nelson W. Pyles | Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W. Pyles, Nico Vettese, Scarlett R. Algee Lead Editor: Scarlet R. Algee

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Main Theme: “The Library Awakens” Nico Vettese
Final Audio Mix: Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios LLCz

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Produced by: Daniel Foytik
Hosted by: Daniel Foytik

Transcript

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0:00.0

9th Story Studios, giving story a voice.

0:12.2

You're listening to the Wicked Library. Hello, and welcome to Episode 1009 of the Wicked Library.

0:35.0

I'm Daniel Foytek, and I thank you for listening.

0:38.1

A big thank you to those who took the time to rate us five stars and write a short review

0:41.6

for us on iTunes.

0:43.1

Your ratings do help others find the show, and of course, we love hearing from you.

0:47.8

The librarian told me that if you haven't yet picked up our first written anthology,

0:52.1

13 Wicked Tales, available on Amazon in print and Kindle,

0:56.6

he thinks you're very wicked and not in a good way.

1:00.1

To become wicked in a good way, you can grab your copy at thewickedlibrary.com

1:04.6

forward slash read.

1:06.3

It's packed with great tales by some of your favorite authors from the show, including

1:10.0

today's author,

1:11.1

Kelly Perkins. The book also features beautiful cover art and illustrations by Jeanette

1:16.3

Andromeda. It's a fantastic collection, and we know you'll want a copy for your own

1:21.3

Wicked Library. Again, get yours now at thewickedlibrary.com forward slash read.

1:28.3

As always, before we get started today, a big thank you to those of you who are supporting the show.

1:33.6

Without you, this show would not be possible.

1:37.0

On behalf of our authors and everyone else involved in making the show,

1:41.2

a sincere thank you for your support of this show and of independent horror fiction.

1:46.5

If you're not yet supporting the show, you can do that at patreon.com forward slash wicked library.

1:52.6

Today's episode features a dark fantasy tale by multiple-time T.WL.

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