The Common Tongue Magazine

The Choosing by Len Berry

The Choosing, written by Len Berry & narrated by Carl Walmsley.
Rakkan always wanted to pilot one of the living giants that saved his life. When he approaches his dream, he sees the ravenous hunger of a newborn giant.
First appearing in The Common Tongue Magazine, Issue #5 (October 30th, 2021).

Adversary Mine by Avra Margariti

Adversary Mine, written by Avra Margariti & read by Brittany Hause.
A villain attempts to convince his long-time adversary to leave the side of the heroes and join his own.
First appearing in The Common Tongue Magazine, Issue #1 (March 31st, 2021).

Living by Nick Maynard

Living, written by Nick Maynard & read by Brittany Hause.
What does it mean to live?
First appearing in The Common Tongue Magazine, Issue #4 (August 30th, 2021).

Forbidden by Carl Walmsley

Forbidden, written & narrated by Carl Walmsley.
Brother Tristan has exchanged a life of soldiering for the solitude of a monastery. Valtyr Redhand is a Northman raider, determined to claim the glory denied to his maimed brother. On an island where blasphemous books are hidden, worlds collide. If either man hopes to survive, they will need to stand together.
First appearing in The Common Tongue Magazine, Issue #4 (August 30th, 2021).

Waning by B. Morris Allen

Waning, Written by B. Morris Allen, Narrated by Carl Walmsley.
The old king is dying, his wife long gone, his victories long faded. His knights have turned grey, and the axe he took from the fabled Blue Lady is hung on a dusty wall. Only now the Lady is back, offering another cruel bargain and a bitter truth. The Lady's offers always have a price. But who pays it?
First appearing in The Common Tongue Magazine, Issue #4 (August 30th, 2021).

Riga by David Dixon

Riga, Written by David Dixon, Narrated by Carl Walmsley.
Riga has hunted monsters since she was a teen, but when she investigates a series of grisly attacks in a small village, she will face something far more ancient and terrifying than a mere beast.
First appearing in The Common Tongue Magazine, Issue #3 (June 30th, 2021).

The Bells of Kraeden by Evan Davis

The Bells of Kraeden, Written by Evan Davis, Narrated by Carl Walmsley.
The curse over the knighthood won't stop. Won't relent. Won't be satiated.
First appearing in The Common Tongue Magazine, Issue #3 (June 30th, 2021).
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Rain of Bones by Elana Gomel

Rain of Bones, Written by Elana Gomel, Narrated by Carl Walmsley.
The drought that killed their family was bad. The magic rain, when it came, was worse.
First appearing in The Common Tongue Magazine, Issue #2 (April 30th, 2021).
The Mage's Den Podcast features all of the fiction in audio form. Each episode is hosted by our audiobook narrators, and features a story from our current issue.

Ash by Liam Hogan

Ash, Written by Liam Hogan, Narrated by Carl Walmsley.
A page steals his master's armor and answers the call for a hero. But is that what the beguiling damsel in distress desires?
First appearing in The Common Tongue Magazine, Issue #2 (April 30th, 2021).
The Mage's Den Podcast features all of the fiction in audio form. Each episode is hosted by our audiobook narrators, and features a story from our current issue.

The Exhibit by Sam Warner

The Exhibit, Written by Sam Warner, Narrated by Carl Walmsley.
Venture into a lonely castle, and discover the ghosts that haunt the count and his exotic exhibit of savages.
First appearing in The Common Tongue Magazine, Issue #1 (March 31st, 2021).
The Mage's Den Podcast features all of the fiction in audio form. Each episode is hosted by our audiobook narrators, and features a story from our current issue.