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The forebearers left us roads and blueprints, but our animal instincts remain.

Today’s story is “Antiherd Tendencies” by Bighorn Bill, a student of the natural world.

Read for you by Rob MacWolf — werewolf hitchhiker.

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All of captain Soot's confidence is shaken when a shift starts to go horribly wrong, and the ghosts of the past demand attention…

Tonight’s story is “Code White” by Madison Rye Progress, whose graphomania occasionally gets the best of her. She is the author of a round dozen books, with her most recent, Idumea, telling of the escape from samsara in a digital world.

Read by Kergiby, a Full Time Panther.

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[18+] Can Igor fend off the threat of the (were)wolves and save his fellow foxes? Or will the feared wolf leader take control? 

Tonight’s story is the second and final part of “Beyond the Forest” by Ziegenbock, who a goat who wields both pen and sword (though rarely at the same time). He was the winner of the 2021 Sofurry Short Story Contest, and his work has been published by Thurston Howl Publications and Fenris Publishing. You can find more of his stories on Sofurry and Furaffinity

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[18+] Werewolves? Surely they don’t exist! But when Igor hears rumours of the beasts threatening a faraway fox clan, the creature-hunting vulpine sets out to investigate.

Tonight’s story is the first of two parts of “Beyond the Forest” by Ziegenbock, a goat who wields both pen and sword (though rarely at the same time). He was the winner of the 2021 Sofurry Short Story Contest, and his work has been published by Thurston Howl Publications and Fenris Publishing. You can find more of his stories on Sofurry and Furaffinity.

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The last man on earth, as far as he knows, is sitting alone in a room.

Tonight’s story is “There Was A Lock On The Door” by Rob MacWolf, which was originally published in Howlin' For You: A Werewolf Charity Anthology from Voices From the Mausoleum. If you prefer some more wholesome werewolves, you can get his book “You Look Lost, Pup,” as well as others, from Bewere Books.

Read by Solomon Harries, Cuddly Badger Dad.

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[18+]During the summer of 1985, a bear trucker has an erotic paranormal tryst at a random rest stop. However, this ghost has a personal vendetta.

Tonight’s story is “Just Another Echo Between Rest Stops” by Domus Vocis, who spends his free time listening to horror podcasts & working the graveyard shift while writing/reading furry fiction. He also recently published a historical romance novella titled “Two Souls of Fangcrest Manor” alongside co-author Fruitz in 2023. You can also find more stories on his Patreon.

Read by Kergiby, a Full Time Panther.

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In the full moonlight, two young coyotes are about to discover the legend of La Llorona is more than myth as the deadly spirit closes in.

Tonight’s story is the second and final part of “La Leyenda de Marisa Gritaluna” by Juan C. Moreno, who knows the mountains of Colorado like the back of his paw and will be your guide across a wilderness of action, adventure, and mystery. This reimagined folktale first appeared in Selections of Anthropomorphic Regalements: Volume 1, edited by the late K.C. Alpinus and published by Goal Publications but now available from Fenris...

The world is quieter now, but for two young coyotes, the night fills with the cries of a legend stalking the riverbanks searching for souls.

Tonight’s story is the first of two parts of “La Leyenda de Marisa Gritaluna” by Juan C. Moreno, who knows the mountains of Colorado like the back of his paw and will be your guide across a wilderness of action, adventure, and mystery. This reimagined folktale first appeared in Selections of Anthropomorphic Regalements: Volume 1, edited by the late K.C. Alpinus and published by Goal Publications but now available from Fenris Publis...

[18+] Detectives like to deal in facts and certainties. But those are luxuries, and sometimes you have to live without them...

Tonight’s story is “Victor Tremblay in: Mystery of Moon Lake” by Pascal Farful, who has been featured in two anthologies by the Furry Historical Fiction Society, and you can find more of his stories on his SoFurry page.

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David Steward is New York’s premier supernatural detective, and ghosts coming to him for help solving their own murders is just routine for him. The routine went out the door, however, in the combination of Steward’s ex, his adoptive mother-in-law, and centuries worth of Manhattan’s unquiet dead. Whatever the consequences, however, David Steward will not rest until he has learned the secret of the Other.

Tonight’s story is the second and final part of “The Other” by J.S. Hawthorne, who most likely isn’t speeding across the Midtown Tunnel like a thing possessed. J.S...

David Steward is New York’s premier supernatural private eye, so it’s no surprise when a ghost hires him to solve her own murder. Not so routine is the ancient terror which killed Steward’s client, or dealing with one of his exes, the cop assigned to investigate the case.

Tonight’s story is the first of two parts of “The Other” by J.S. Hawthorne, who almost definitely isn’t lurking in that dark alley across the street. J.S.’s most recent work can be found in the forthcoming The Wideness of the World, by the Furry Histo...

[18+] On the anniversary of his girlfriend’s death, a young man goes to pay his respects and is seduced by her spirit in equine form…

Tonight’s story is “Votive” by Packwolf Lupestripe. This is an exclusive tale for this year’s Ghost of Dog, but you can find more of her stories on SoFurry and check out her website for details of her published work.

Read by Ta’kom Ironhoof, the Equine Charmer.

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What do you do when you don’t believe in monsters until its too late?  Nyx finds out a folktale isn’t so much a tale as it is a warning.

Tonight’s story is “Faju” by TiberiusRings & Fruitz, authors of the Simon King trilogy: Come to Dust, Burn Down the Tower, and A Lonely Dragon.  Their new book, Between Two Blades, is set to release soon.

Read for you by Rob MacWolf — werewolf hitchhiker.

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[18+] Pete and Chaula are best friends with benefits, who are investigating a house on behalf of Chaula's real estate developer uncle.

Tonight’s story is “Housing Crisis” by Royce Day, author of The Red Vixen Adventures and Meeting Dominique, and you can find more of his stories on his Patreon page.

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After an unprecedented wait, Captain Howard's cargo ship finally gets the go-ahead to enter Chitterspace, with a warning that the things that lurk inside this dark stretch seem more agitated than usual.

Tonight’s story is “Where The Stars Gnash Their Teeth” by Corran Orreaux, who is a deer known to haunt local forests, terrorizing the commonfolk and writing between raids, and you can find more of his stories on Fur Affinity and Sofurry.

Read for you by Rob MacWolf — werewolf hitchhiker.

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[18+] After an intimate evening with Jude, Anthony has to deal with his emotional and religious baggage.

Tonight’s story is the second and final part of “Firsts” by TJ Minde, whose story first appeared in Fang 9, published by FurPlanet. Most recently, he was the lead editor for Altered States: Draconic Desires also published by FurPlanet. He is also currently working on his first novel.

Last time, outgoing and confident Jude took sheltered Anthony out on a day through the town with a corn maze and pumpkin picking. That evening, the two started drinking pumpkin ales and ha...

[18+] When sheltered Anthony tells Jude he’s never celebrated Halloween, the outgoing dhole makes it his mission to run Anthony through seasonal events.

Welcome back to The Ghost of Dog on the Voice of Dog. 

Tonight’s story is the first of two parts of “Firsts” by TJ Minde, whose story first appeared in Fang 9, published by FurPlanet. Most recently, he was the lead editor for Altered States: Draconic Desires also published by FurPlanet. He is also currently working on his first novel.

Read by Ta’kom Ironhoof, the Equine Charmer.

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A rabbit explorer finds himself at the mercy of a towering goddess that hides in the shadows. But not all is what it seems…

Today’s story is “A Shadow Over the Desert” by Rebecca Cascane, who enjoys writing stories about characters that are larger than life. She is the author of Under A Violet Sky, and you can find more of her stories on her Patreon. You can also find more of her work on FurAffinity.

Read for you by Rob MacWolf — werewolf hitchhiker.

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Wyatt is a reluctant modern-day werewolf, whose struggle with his beastly nature and keeping his identity secret are beginning to cause physical illness.

Today’s story is the second and final part of “Awake” by Jim Redfoot, who is an engineer, novice author and aspiring werewolf that loves to read and write. You can find this story in WEREWOLVES VERSUS: EVERYTHING, and you can find more of Jim and his other work on Bluesky and Furaffinity.

Last time, we left Wyatt as sunset was approaching, confronted by an unexpected stranger in the wilderness. Time is running...

Wyatt is a reluctant modern-day werewolf, whose struggle with his beastly nature and keeping his identity secret are beginning to cause physical illness.

Today’s story is the first of two parts of “Awake” by Jim Redfoot, who is an engineer, novice author and aspiring werewolf that loves to read and write. You can find this story in WEREWOLVES VERSUS: EVERYTHING, and you can find more of Jim and his other work on Bluesky and Furaffinity.

Read for you by Rob MacWolf — werewolf hitchhiker.

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[18+] A young human named Asa stumbles upon a secret: Wolfhead Trail is home to a real werewolf. Little does he know, Lyros is waiting for a mate.

Today’s story is “The Forest” by Rykar Thornpaw, a wheel-chair using liotter who loves science fiction and fantasy. He is currently outlining and drafting a trilogy of science-fantasy books set in his own world named Oros.

Read by BandanaDog, Unorthodox Spacetime Drifter.

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When Joe’s father dies, he must face the world without him.  But he soon discovers that strength comes from many places.

Today’s story is “Winterfall: Empty Places” by Lauren Rivers, Author of Blue Moon by Iridescence Studios, and you can find more of her stories on Furaffinity.

Read for you by Rob MacWolf — werewolf hitchhiker.

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A young woman who has decided to forgo humanity entirely must defend the decision to her father.

Today's story contains mention of Suicidal Ideation. Listener Discretion is advised.

Today’s story is “Dear Rabbit” by Str8aura, who draws on the side and very much prefers depicting animal subjects over humans, especially if they talk. She would like you to know she is NOT the Str8aura who draws Pokemon, that was an unfortunate coincidence. You can find more of her stories on AO3 and Furaffinity.

Read for you by Rob MacWolf — werewolf hitchhiker...

[18+] An exotic dancer comes to an epiphany regarding his lost boyfriend and his own loneliness.

Today’s story is “Icarus Dreams, a Glass Heart, and Slippers to Take Me Home” by Andrew “Aethan” French, who wrote the comic Circles and writes the weekly comic strip The Pigpen. You can find more of his stories on FurAffinity.

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A mother tells her daughter the tale of Urania, the biggest, greediest dragon that had ever lived, and the tiny thing that was her downfall.

Today’s story is “An Atomic Fairy Tale” by Chase Anderson, who is a speculative fiction writer, spreadsheet wrangler, and internet bird. This story was first printed in “The Lorelei Signal,” and you can find more of the author’s stories on his website, chasej.xyz.

Read by Apollo Brightflank, who still returns to the prairie.

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Today’s story is a collaborative piece with contributions by Partvoid, who still doesn’t know what to say about themselves, Pico, who hopes to write much more over the coming months, and whose upcoming stories can be found on FurAffinity, and J.S. Hawthorne, who can be found in “The Heavens Within Our Grasp” and other works from the Furry Historical Fiction Society.

Read by Rob MacWolf, Werewolf Hitchhiker, BP Rugger, the Ineffable Moo-Moon, and Yuugenshou, Wolf of Wanderlust.

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Garret and Barry should be manning the pizza restaurant they work at, but they can’t go five minutes without getting lost in pirates, spies, medieval wars, and space adventures.

Today’s story is “Dicking Around” by Dirt Coyote, whom it’ll take more than that to stop. You can find updates on his furaffinity and sofurry accounts.

Read for you by Rob MacWolf — werewolf hitchhiker.

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[18+] Five percent of teenage humans have abruptly started turning into werewolves, and Canadian society is struggling to contort itself around the new reality. Facing prejudice and fear, a mixed-species gay couple commit to continuing their relationship – whatever the cost.

Today’s story is “Unchained” by Anhedral, a music teacher and writer whose works have appeared in ROAR, Werewolves Versus, and Wolves Dot Gay. You can find more of his stories at his Furaffinity.

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Today we present a poem by Aetherwolf76, who is a writer, crafter, mechanic and author of Beneath A Silver Moon, and you can find more of his poems on Deviantart.

Read by Cider, the Library Marten.

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Across a tropical sea, the resident dragons have a unique way to keep in touch

You’re listening to The Voice of Dog.  This is Rob MacWolf, your fellow traveler, and Today's story is being read before a live audience at Furlandia 2025.

That story is “Carcinographic Classifieds” by Chase Anderson, a speculative fiction writer, spreadsheet wrangler, and internet bird. This story was first printed on “Androids and Dragons,” and you can find more of the author’s stories on his website, chase.xyz.

Read for you by Rob MacWolf — werewolf hitchhiker.

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Today’s story is a collaborative piece with contributions by Pascal Farful, Norm, the Inadequate Cat, Marshe Summers, and Rob MacWolf.

Read by Dralen, the Dapper Dragonfox, Rhubarb, Feathered Starfarer, Cross, a Composed Hyena, Icefang, in the Cozy Corner of the Cafe, and Rob MacWolf, Werewolf Hitchhiker.

This concludes, for this year, Pride Month. But Pride, like the fire around which we tell our stories, is inextinguishable. So please return, perhaps next week as we resume our regular schedule, for another story, another time. You can find more stories on the web at thevoice.dog, or...

[18+] Derek and Frank have begun to ramp up their night. But bittersweetness sets in as reality slowly creeps back in…

Today’s story is the second and final part of “Last Night at the Whip and Boot” by Herr Wozzeck, who is a composer, violist, Thereminist, and writer based in Boston. They are the author of the novel Lost Inside the Blue Line, as well as the poetry collection The Enigma Letters. They are also the author of the novel Whip and Boot, which this story is a stand-alone follow-up to. You can see them perform with Trio Men...

[18+] Frank and Derek return to the Whip and Boot for a night of debauchery and merriment in the place their relationship began.

Today’s story is the first of two parts of “Last Night at the Whip and Boot” by Herr Wozzeck, who is a composer, violist, Thereminist, and writer based in Boston. They are the author of the novel Lost Inside the Blue Line, as well as the poetry collection The Enigma Letters. They are also the author of the novel Whip and Boot, which this story is a stand-alone follow-up to. You can see them perfor...

On the dry steppe of central Asia, an unlikely romance blossoms between a burly Grey Wolf army engineer and his Unit’s twinkish Indian Wolf translator.

Today’s story is “All Of The Stars In The Sky” by Anhedral, a music teacher and writer whose works have appeared in ROAR, Werewolves Versus, and Wolves Dot Gay. You can find more of his stories at his FurAffinity.

Read by BandanaDog, Unorthodox Spacetime Drifter.

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Belittled by their boss working a dead-end beat, this newspaper reporter calls up a friend and finds a story worth telling.

Today’s story is “Scooped Up” by Packwolf Lupestripe. This is one of 21 stories in the self-help furry short story collection Work "Fur" Hire, by Edwin@Work, this collection shares useful advice through short stories about animal people looking for work. In this book you will find a rich collection of genres, including slice-of-life, drama, comedy, light romance, horror, and dystopian. Each includes insights into the hiring practices of the United States and an activity to help r...

[18+] Today we present “Diagnosis Code: Z7253,” a poem by Nenekiri Bookwyrm, who makes games and writes stories. He has a short story collection that all feature dragons in some way titled “Tales of Scales” from Fenris Publishing. You can find more of his poems on his SoFurry page.

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When Theo and his friends break into his deceased grandfather’s house, they only intend to retrieve his childhood belongings. Things get more complicated when they realize they are not alone in the house.

Today’s story is “Reclamation” by TimberDonk, and is dedicated to the rat who helped edit it. TimberDonk is a comic artist and author. His current comic, The Devil of Altar Lake, is currently running on his Patreon. You can find more of his work on his Bluesky account.

Read by Ta’kom Ironhoof, the Equine Charmer.

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Today we present “Proud Lament” a poem by Rob MacWolf. You can get his book "You Look Lost, Pup" winner of a Cóyotl award, from Bewere Books, and you can find more of his books on Itchio.

Read for you by Rob MacWolf — werewolf hitchhiker.

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[18+] On an unassuming day, Rykar finds himself challenged by new desires awakened by going out to a leather bar with his friends.

Today’s story is the second and final part of “Desire’s Wings” by Rykar Thornpaw, he is a wheelchair-using liotter who loves science fiction and fantasy. He is currently outlining and drafting a trilogy of science-fantasy books set in his own world named Oros. 

Last time, Rykar found out he enjoys leather, and now he’s going to have to finally come to terms with his desires. 

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[18+] On an unassuming day, Rykar finds himself challenged by new desires awakened by going out to a leather bar with his friends.

Today’s story is the first of two parts of “Desire’s Wings” by Rykar Thornpaw, a wheelchair-using liotter who loves science fiction and fantasy. He is currently outlining and drafting a trilogy of science-fantasy books set in his own world named Oros.

Read by Greyloch, your Northwoods Guide.

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