These are some short stories and writing exercises that I have recorded and posted on SoundCloud.
Most of these recordings are based on writing exercises I did based on the title. The title was generated randomly on the page: https://dynamiclethargyfilms.ca/random-title-generator/
“Ted Writes a Novel” Recording Demonstration
This video demonstrates how I prepared the audio recordings on my audio page. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ffwmb9_XIs
The Enchanted Baronet and the Evocative Marketer
2024 3:53
Sir Charles Triptee-Smythe needs the advice of a good marketer. Can Angela evoke the connection he wants.
Character voices by Voice.ai: Ian-McKellen and Olivia-v20
The Desire of the Ageless Handyperson
2024 3:59
Alice wonders about George, the handyperson fixing her garage door.
Character voices by Voice.ai
Just-aBritishGuy
Olivia
The Happy Man and the So-Called Windmill
2024 3:07
Harland is impressed when his friend shows him the so-called windmill near his house.
Note: this story turned out to be sillier than I intended.
Character voices by Voice.ai: Just-aBritishGuy and Morgan
Promoting a Joyous Baker
2024 3:18
A wisp of an aroma floating on the air galvanizes Jessica is into action.
Character voices by Voice.ai
Arnold
Olivia
Betty
The Joy of the Parsimonious Alchemist
2024 4:04
Alphonso the alchemist was having a bad day. He hoped the next day would be better.
Character voices by Voice.ai
Politician-Ultrafast
Hillary
The Chatty Astroturf Political Consultant and the Unobtrusive Educator
2024 3:33
Alfred seeks advice and support from Bernice to make his goal a reality.
Character voices by Voice.ai
Arnold
Olivia
My Opinion on the Sophisticated Tape
2024 3:43
Alice and Jeff discuss Jeff’s new product proposal.
Character voices by Voice.ai
Arnold
Renee-v10
Collapsing Into the Arms of a Pale Hitman
2024 3:54
Ursula notices a pale man following her. She confronts him.
Character voices by Voice.ai: Olivia-V20, Arnold
The Notion of the Dirty Pot
2024 3:57
Rachel, an archaeology graduate student finds an unusual pot on a dig. Professor Albert Shannon is also baffled.
Character voices by Voice.ai
Politician
Sam-v30 – real woman (trained on 100 hours of HQ audio)
Betty-White
The Dreadful Baseball Player and the Wide-eyed Biologist
2023 3:19
Carrie’s experience with speed dating wasn’t going well. Then Oliver sat down across from her.
The Last Thing He Said to the Late Great Chef
2023 3:13
As the end nears, two old friends recall high lights of their relationship.
The Mystery of the Resourceful Chiseller
2023 3:43
Jeffery recalls the life of Ralph, a notorious conman and chiseller he locked horns with in the past.
The Revenge of the Buried Athlete
2023 2:47
Alfred must face the consequences of his past deeds.
The Offensive Restaurateur and the Bellicose Connoisseur
2023 2:17
Two unpleasant people in a restaurant do not get along well.
A Secret History of the Mischievous Mafioso
2023 2:24
Parker was onto a major scoop. The burly man across from him had secrets to tell.
The Manipulative Virtual Assistant
2023 2:37
Jeff is having a bad day, when his virtual assistant suggests a better way.
The Fate of the Experimental Musician
2023 3:15
Detectives discuss the case of Experimental Musician Lewis van der Graaf.
The Unthreatening Dancer and the Resistant Flutist
2023 4:03
A flutist and a dancer negotiate the music she will dance to.
The Rueful Agent and the Nicer Cryptographer
2023 3:52
Agent C91Q57 needed help. Would the man he went to be willing to do what he needed? The last time didn’t go well.
The Wisdom of the Annoyed Accountant
2023 3:13
Clara had a question for her accountant, but he was not happy to see her in his office. At least, not at first.
Note: I do not recommend the advice given in this story.
The Old House and the Desperate Baroness (Revised)
2023 5:56
A once wealthy Baroness dreads a visit from a certain young man.
This is a revised recording. I used the Voice.ai voice changer to replace the character voices.
I used voices for two well know people. See if you can identify them.
The Quest of the Valuable Fugitive
2022 4:01
George Potter lives in fear. He goes on a short quest to seek his release.
The Lighter Darkness
2022 4:17
In an old haunted house, George must overcome fear if he is to succeed..
This recording is based on a writing exercise I did based on the title “Complaining About the Jittery Phantom”. I felt a change in the title was appropriate.
The Courage of the Laidback Librarian
2022 5:51
A librarian’s concern about the welfare of an odd young man leads her into a dangerous situation.
The Old House and the Desperate Baroness
https://soundcloud.com/dynamiclethargy/the-old-house-and-the-desperate-baroness
2022 6:08
A once wealthy Baroness dreads a visit from a certain young man.
The Werewolf and the Self-satisfied Negotiator
2022 4:05
A man walking late at night in a dark forest feels no fear when he encounters a werewolf.
Down and Out with the Apologetic Captain
https://soundcloud.com/dynamiclethargy/down-and-out-with-the-apologetic-captain
2022 3:26
A man down on his luck talks to two sailors.
The Rise of the Venerable Villain
https://soundcloud.com/dynamiclethargy/the-rise-of-the-venerable-villain
2022 3:20
A reporter and a policeman discuss a villain.
The Chronicles of the Natural Mobster
https://soundcloud.com/dynamiclethargy/the-chronicles-of-the-natural-mobster
2022 2:40
Was this James Smith a natural mobster?
The Rival of the Luminous Video Artist
2022 3:49
At a gallery, a video artist looks at new works by a man he considers his main rival.
A Journal for the Silly Soil Scientist
2022 3:11
A panel of Scientists are taken aback by an unexpected request.
Time Enough for the Anxious Social Media Manager
2022 3:01
Albert meets with his social media manager. Derek is anxious about the new campaign.
The Dread of the Daring Rocketeer
2022 3:02
Circumstances forces a rocket scientist to take a risky chance. He hopes he won’t regret it.
The Desperation of the Wretched Senator
2022 3:08
A politician tries to keep his past deeds from coming back to haunt him.
I turned this into a short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isWKL7U34CI
The Riddle of the Magnificent Director
2022 4:02
A film fanatic gets to interview a movie director he greatly admires.
The Metamorphosis of the Sixth Space Traveler
https://soundcloud.com/dynamiclethargy/the-metamorphosis-of-the-sixth-space-traveler
2022 – 3:52
On the country’s sixth mission to space, the space traveller makes an important discovery..
The Princess and the Elated Tax Collector
https://soundcloud.com/dynamiclethargy/the-princess-and-the-elated-tax-collector
2022 – 3:05
The princess does not want to pay her taxes. The tax collector has other ideas.
The Magnificent River
https://soundcloud.com/dynamiclethargy/the-magnificent-river
2021 – 2:49
Paul wants to see Laura, who is on the opposite side the magnificent river.
Playing a Trick on an Odd Electrician
https://soundcloud.com/dynamiclethargy/playing-a-trick-on-an-odd-electrician-edited
2021 – 2:44
An old man who thinks he has a sense of humor decides to play a trick on an electrician.
The Lover and the Chivalrous Paladin
https://soundcloud.com/dynamiclethargy/the-lover-and-the-chivalrous-paladin
2021 – 4:37
Sir Robert de Rockfort takes on a dangerous assignment to please the woman he loves, Lady Delfinia..
A Clandestine Meeting with a Selfish Patsy
https://soundcloud.com/dynamiclethargy/a-clandestine-meeting-with-a-selfish-patsy
2021 – 3:19
George didn’t want to go back to jail. He thought Cecil would do it for him.
The Fortitude of the Adventuresome Husband
https://soundcloud.com/dynamiclethargy/the-fortitude-of-the-adventuresome-husband
2021 3:25 minutes
An adventuresome Husband leads his wife on what is supposed to be a short walk in the evening.
I turned this into a short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjprDHcL_ZM
The Depression of the Illegitimate Climate Scientist
https://soundcloud.com/dynamiclethargy/the-depression-of-the-illegitimate-climate-scientist
2021 3:10 minutes
Martha takes a break from making dinner to talk with her husband Sidney about their problems.
The Sad Lady and the Hesitant Father-in-law
https://soundcloud.com/dynamiclethargy/the-sad-lady-and-the-hesitant-father-in-law
2021 3:23 minutes
What seems to be a chance encounter in the park turns out not to be random.
I turned this into a short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2Vk0ym8B6Y
The Hysteria of the Uppity Guru
https://soundcloud.com/dynamiclethargy/the-hysteria-of-the-uppity-guru
2021 5:04 minutes
Two young people seek an audience with a great guru. What they learn is not what they expected.
I turned this into a short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUQR1SYGDyA
The Sadness of the Cautious Goon
https://soundcloud.com/dynamiclethargy/the-sadness-of-the-cautious-goon
2021 3:46 minutes
Albert hires a bodyguard. He begins to wonder about the man.
The Maze of the Rich Emperor
2021 3:24 minutes
A rich emperor gives a humble gardener a great opportunity.
The Sorcery of the Powerful Videographer
2021 3:16 minutes
A movie director fights with a videographer and with his own ego.
A Romantic Interlude with a Svelte Teamster
2021 4:15 minutes
A woman at a truck stop meets an interesting truck driver.
The Enigma of the Insolent Castrato
2021 3:43 minutes
An investigator has an odd client and an even odder assignment. Will he uncover the secret in time?
The Tyranny of the Hungry Bookkeeper
2021 3:43 minutes
A writer fears the approach of the bookkeeper.
The Secret City
2021 3:30 minutes
A scientist searches for a secret city.
Carla’s Dinner
2021 3:13 minutes
A woman struggles with money problems.
The Jolly Doll
2021 3:28 minutes
A detective interviews a suspect.
The Last Crow
2021 3:34 minutes
Two ornithologists seek a special bird in a wildlife sanctuary.
Two Friends
2014 4:02 minutes
A fable about two friends and the tragedy of greed.
