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Those who venture to the poles often tell tales of strange happenings under the aurora's light.

Today’s story is “Twenty Miles to McNair” by Mekyro, who is submitting their first short story. You can find more from him at Furaffinity.

Read for you by Rob MacWolf — werewolf hitchhiker.

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Today we present “Jueju: The Grackle” a poem by Michel-Vincent Corbeaux, who resides in Texas and has been writing poetry for over a decade; he has recently self-published a poetry chapbook, titled “Heraclitean Bird-Songs” which will soon be available for purchase in print or e-book form. You can find more of his poetry on his website, The Black Plume (www.black-plume.com), his Telegram poetry channel, or his FurAffinity userpage.

Read for you by Rob MacWolf — werewolf hitchhiker.

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Today we present “The Fourth Death” a poem by Utunu, author of ‘Rafts’ and ‘Far Flung’; you can find out more about him and his books at mapakuvillage.com.

Read for you by Rob MacWolf — werewolf hitchhiker.

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Today we present “Catch Them All” a poem by squidpizza, who writes mostly original short stories with a focus on gay sci-fi and fantasy, and also writes and publishes the gay fantasy web serial Gilded Rose on Royal Road. You can find more of his short stories on on bluesky and ao3.

Read by Apollo Brightflank, who Still Returns to the Prairie.

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Today we present “To the Last Memory of John and Syd” a poem by Rob MacWolf, who read the Ballad of Reading Gaol one time and couldn’t help himself. You can find this, alongside other poems, in the collection The Wind Remembers, which you can get, alongside other books, from Bewere Books. And you can find more of his stories right here on the Voice of Dog.

Read by William Dingo, the Sunrise Spectator.

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Today we present “Ink on Paws” a poem by NightEyes DaySpring, a known troublemaker who is rumored to have a penchant for coffee and an interest in dead, ancient civilizations. NightEyes is the author of two novels, two short story collections, and one poetry chapbook. Information about him and his writing can be found at nighteyes-dayspring.com.

Read by Cider, the Library Martin.

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Today we present the second and final part of “The Fourth Lunation” a poem by Anhedral, a music teacher and writer whose stories have appeared in ROAR, Werewolves Versus, and Wolves Dot Gay. You can find more of his work, including photos and explanatory notes, on his Furaffinity.

Last time, the poet’s werewolf partner took them out into the countryside to finally deliver the long-awaited transformative bite.

Read for you by Rob MacWolf — werewolf hitchhiker.

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Today we present the first of two parts of “The Fourth Lunation” a poem by Anhedral, a music teacher and writer whose stories have appeared in ROAR, Werewolves Versus, and Wolves Dot Gay. You can find more of his work, including photos and explanatory notes, on his Furaffinity.

Read for you by Rob MacWolf — werewolf hitchhiker.

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Today we present “He of Me” a poem by Fortain, who is a quiet and reserved otter, who writes mostly to himself. At times you may see him come out of his shell. This is his public poetry debut.

Read for you by Rob MacWolf — werewolf hitchhiker.

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Today we present “Tail Dream” a poem by A. Griffin, also known as SuperTrainStationH, an autistic YouTuber and Twitch Streamer who also writes creature poems, and you can find more of his stories on Furaffinity.

Read by Carrizo, your Coyote in the Court.

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This matched set of free-verse romance poems is about book collecting, and in the end love.

Today we present “With All Faults,” a poem by Tempo, staff writer at Furry Film Burrow and author of the Sixes Wild, Windfall, and Puplift series. You can buy his work from FurPlanet Productions, and you can find more of his stories on FurAffinity or Sofurry. This poem previously appeared in Heat 13 from Sofawolf Press.

Read by Apollo Brightflank, who Still Returns to the Prairie, and by Carrizo, your Coyote in the Court.

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Today we present “Old Hues” a poem by Tulip Farthing, who is an English teacher doing voice-acting, Japanese translations, and writing as a hobby, and you can find more of his stories and samples on Youtube.

Read for you by Rob MacWolf — werewolf hitchhiker.

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Today we present “Jesus Robbed A Liquor Store” a poem by Wyatt M, which you can find, among others, in their pay-what-you-want poetry collection Anal Fisting, which makes this, I believe, the first episode which must be marked adult listeners only not for the piece, but for the intro.

Read for you by Rob MacWolf — werewolf hitchhiker.

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Today we present “No One is Worthy” a poem by Nenekiri Bookwyrm, who makes games and writes stories. More of his poems can be found on his Furaffinity page. When he’s not reading from his hoard of To-Read books, he makes time to write some stories of his own. His debut short story collection, Tales of Scales, is available from Fenris Publishing. You can find more of his stories on www.nenekiri.com.

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Today we present “Hindsight” a poem 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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Welcome to Poetry Month on The Voice of Dog. This month, every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, we at the Fireside will be reading you poems from and for the furry community.

Today we present “The Wolves Are Always Walking” a poem by Corran Orreaux, who is a deer that bleats in common meter, and you can find more of his stories on Fur Affinity.

Read for you by Rob MacWolf — werewolf hitchhiker.

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Set during early Imperial Germany, a noble fox & blacksmith mouse forge a romantic relationship that transcends class, species, and gender.

Today’s story is the second and final part of “Dandelion Fox” by Domus Vocis, who spends his nights working the graveyard shift while writing/reading furry fiction. Besides writing “The Adventures of Peter Gray”, which “Dandelion Fox” serves as a standalone prequel to, he also recently published a historical romance novella titled “Two Souls of Fangcrest Manor” alongside his co-author Fruitz in 2023. You can also find more stories by Domus Vocis on his Patreon.

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Set during early Imperial Germany, a noble fox & blacksmith mouse forge a romantic relationship that transcends class, species, and gender.

Today’s story is the first of two parts of “Dandelion Fox” by Domus Vocis, who spends his nights working the graveyard shift while writing/reading furry fiction. Besides writing “The Adventures of Peter Gray”, which “Dandelion Fox” serves as a standalone prequel to, he also recently published a historical romance novella titled “Two Souls of Fangcrest Manor” alongside his co-author Fruitz in 2023. You can also find more stories by Domus Vocis on his Patreon.

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Facing incursions from beyond reality, two rabbits learn not all conflicts are against the supernatural. Some come from the closest of bonds.

Today’s story is “Gemini Lunae” by Aelius, who has had work published in FurPlanet’s Inhuman Acts and ROAR volume 8 anthologies, with further works found at both FurAffinity and SoFurry.

Read by Rhythm Bastard, Swole Raccoon Punk.

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In the far reaches of space, a Stellar Patrol officer answers a distress signal. But all is not as it seems.

Today’s story is “Shifting Winds: A Red Vixen Adventures Story” by Lauren Rivers, author of Blue Moon by Iridescence Studios, and you can find more of her stories on Furaffinity.

Set in the world of the Red Vixen Adventures by Royce Day

Red by Rhubarb, Feathered Starfarer.

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In a brand new world filled with snow and wonder, hunters arrive for a day of sport and take the wolf pups’ mother away. One wolf pup bravely follows, clearly disobeying his mother’s oft spoken “rule of threes” that she used to save their lives.

Today’s story is Lyra by Pushcart Prize winner Laura Rodley.

Read for you by Rob MacWolf — werewolf hitchhiker.

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[18+] In the world we live in, reality dictates that we will need to make life changing choices, but what happens when a wrong choice is made, leaving love to come looking for you?

Today’s story is “Love” by Vixyy Fox, who has been seriously writing since the turn of the century. Fur Affinity is her home, and you can find a whole gallery of stories there.

Read by Carrizo, your Coyote in the Court.

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[18+] In a world much like our own a curious student meets a young Kitsune with life-changing consequences for them both.

Today’s story is “Exchange Student” by Celtic Kitsune, who can usually be found with a notebook close at hand, she can be found at FurAffinity under the username Atomic_Alex. A regular participant in the Thursday Prompt where she often finds inspiration for her writing.

Read by BandanaDog, Unorthodox Spacetime Drifter.

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[18+]To have love torn away so quickly and without reason… How does one move on?

Today’s story is “I Hear Him Call” by Remus Solken (also known as Remus the Lion), an amateur writer and developer of the Visual Novel “Wild Harmonies”, which you can read a demo of over on Remus’ itchio page.

Read for you by Rob MacWolf — werewolf hitchhiker.

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The dragonslayer, a killer of great and deadly beasts of the air, a rainbow with a sword who has lain seven great dragons under his blade, is under quest given by his king. One that would pit him against a challenge that would define his life, or end in blood. He goes to face another dragon.

Today’s story is “The Dragonslayer’s Quest” by Ryx, who also goes by Nachtfangen, who once wrote prolifically but now needs a new starter, battery, and engine to get his words rolling again. As Ryx he helped spawn the Metamor Keep sto...

Igor is at the apex of his chess career but he has never been more dissatisfied. When he plays a rising star, Arun, he wonders: is there more to chess than winning?

Today’s story is “Mating Net” by Caesar, who wants to know where we go when we dream. You can find more of his stories on his blog, marginalia-oscure.neocities.org

Read for you by Rob MacWolf — werewolf hitchhiker.

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When the stars call Laika away, Yakul must face the ache of being left behind and the chance to belong again.

Today’s story is “The Eyes of a Ghost” by Klayton McCoy, who writes breath-driven fantasy about hope, silence, and found family in the world of Earos. You can find more of his stories on his Patreon.

Read by Carrizo, your Coyote in the Court.

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You may have heard this story as a child, but you did not hear all of it. Wolves inhabit more than fairytales and folklore sprouts from real history…

Today’s story is “Appleseed” by Marisca Pichette, who has published more than a hundred short stories and three hundred poems, and whose eco-horror novella, EVERY DARK CLOUD, is out now from Ghost Orchid Press. Find links to all her work on mariscapichette.com. You can find this, alongside other wolf stories, in Spirit of the Wolf from Wolfsinger Publications, proceeds of which go to benefit a wolf sanctuary.

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[18+] During an intense heat wave, a couple, Flynn the fox and Sage the deer, finally share an intimate night for the first time in their relationship.

Today’s story is “Summer” by Lou le Loup, a biologist and internet wolf who writes in his free time as a hobby. He posts his work to his Furaffinity. This story is an excerpt from his longer work, Winter, a work with an overall tone much darker than that of this more lighthearted excerpt.

Read for you by Rob MacWolf — werewolf hitchhiker.

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A raccoon and a skunk try to summon the moon, but the results aren’t what they want…but maybe they’re what they both need.

Today’s story is “The Whole Moon” by K.C. Shaw, who lives in Atlanta with her lucky black cats, Dracula and Belladonna. You can find more of her stories on her Patreon, or in the collection Catfish and Other Stories.

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Hearken to a Winter’s Tale, from Olden Times, of Castles Cold and Firesides Warm, wherein may be reveal’d Secret Wisdom to those Fortunate enough to Discern it.

Today’s story is “Not to This Retreat of Mine” by Rob MacWolf, who wishes every other lone wanderer on the winter roads a fireside to rest at. He is author of You Look Lost, Pup and Of Late Belonging, and you can find more of his stories from both Bewere Books and Bad Dog Books.

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The holiday of Winterwreath has come once again, though not everyone is celebrating.

Today’s story is “Winterwreath” by J.S. Hawthorne, who keeps wandering off on sidequests, and whose work can be found in “The Wideness of the World” and other anthologies by the Furry Historical Fiction Society. You can read more about Micah and Tarr in Tales from the Guild: Blood and Water, available now from Fenris Publishing.

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

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Fideli’s first attempt at both romancing Kuniwin and securing his mother Luzia’s release has failed resoundingly. He resolves to try again.

Today’s story is the second and final part of Letters to Luzia by Casterway, a young ursine writer whose obsession with history influenced him to join the Furry Historical Fiction Society. You can find this story, among others, in the just-released anthology “The Wideness of the World.” Casterway originally entered the field of writing by way of fanfictions about Redwall and the Elder Scrolls which could be found on AO3, and he can also be co...

Fideli the fox is torn between his affection for the otter prince Kuniwin and his loyalties towards his imprisoned mother Luzia.

Today’s story is the first of two parts of Letters to Luzia by Casterway, a young ursine writer whose obsession with history led him to join the Furry Historical Fiction Society. You can find this story, among others, in the Early Modern anthology “The Wideness of the World,” available later this week. Casterway originally entered the field of writing by way of fanfictions about Redwall and the Elder Scrolls which could be found on AO3, and he...

[18+] As Petra, Mark, and Seth reach Thunder Hill, Petra struggles to suppress his desires, and the true nature of the Rapture is revealed.

Today’s story is the second and final part of “Rapture” by Shiloh Skye, writer, editor, dog. You can find more of his work, as well as book reviews, recommendations, and info about where to find more great furry fiction, on his website at ShilohSkye.com.

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[18+] When Petra, a 20 year old trans man, is baptised into the Gnostic church, the Rapture occurs, transforming him and his two lovers into beasts.

Today’s story is the first of two parts of “Rapture” by Shiloh Skye, writer, editor, dog. You can find more of his work, as well as book reviews, recommendations, and info about where to find more great furry fiction, on his website at ShilohSkye.com.

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Having intimidated the young Robin Valentine, John follows his bloody trail to where his first quarry - and his murderer - hides.

Today’s story is the second and final part of and excerpt from “Aces High” by J. Daniel Phillips, in 2021 the runner-up for a Coyotl Award for best novel. The full book is available from Amazon, or (preferably) from Fenris Publishing if you’re interested in learning how the story develops, and you can find more of his stories on FurAffinity and Amazon.

Read by Carrizo, your Coyote in the Court.

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A murdered bank robber is revived to enact otherworldly justice on his former companions. Tracking his first target, he heads into the Rockies…

Today’s story is the first of two parts of an excerpt from “Aces High” by J. Daniel Phillips, runner-up for the Coyotl Award for best novel in 2021. The full book is available from Amazon, or (preferably) from Fenris Publishing if you’re interested in learning how the rest of the story develops, and you can find more of his stories on FurAffinity and Amazon.

Read by Carrizo, your Coyote in the Court.

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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