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A story about the end of the world.Inspiration: Life in quarantine seems to repeat the same day, over and over. How would that repetitiveness feel... permanently? I was interested to explore a married couple and how they'd survive – both mentally and physically – in a world where every day must be the same. Learn more: Enjoyed this story? I would really appreciate a review on Apple Podcasts. You can also listen on Spotify and follow Two Minute Stories on Twitter.

A story about future journalists. InspirationWe rely on journalists to deliver the truth... but what if we also relied on them for justice? In this story, I explore the idea of journalists playing the role of judge, jury, and... well, you know the other one. Learn moreEnjoyed this story? I would really appreciate a review on Apple Podcasts. You can also listen on Spotify and follow Two Minute Stories on Twitter.

A story about cancel culture. InspirationHow do we feel about litigating past actions with today's social norms? In this story, I explore an extreme version involving two married couples and how one wrong thought or sentence can change everything. Is it fair? Learn moreEnjoyed this story? I would really appreciate a review on Apple Podcasts. You can also listen on Spotify and follow Two Minute Stories on Twitter.

A story without a home. InspirationWhat's the opposite of having a home? In this story, I explore the idea of folks living in shipping containers, consistently waking up to a new world across the oceans. No property tax, no problem. Learn moreEnjoyed this story? I would really appreciate a review on Apple Podcasts. You can also listen on Spotify and follow Two Minute Stories on Twitter.

A story about delivering the past.InspirationWhat happens to our digital libraries when power is no more? I'm a paying customer for an online backup service and I was curious to know – what does a  company like that look like when we're no longer connected to the grid? Learn moreEnjoyed this story? I would really appreciate a review on Apple Podcasts. You can also listen on Spotify and follow Two Minute Stories on Twitter.

A story about life at home. InspirationIn our current climate, it's expected that some folks might find quarantine life to equate to paranoia. This story explores life under house arrest and how the unknown is our greatest fear. Learn moreEnjoyed this story? I would really appreciate a review on Apple Podcasts. You can also listen on Spotify and follow Two Minute Stories on Twitter.

Guest storyteller! JB Lion joins the show for a fourth time to discuss “The Seventh Spark,” his new fantasy book series. JB talks about who inspires him and also gives listeners another glimpse of his work through an excerpt from the story. Learn more about JB and “The Seventh Spark” at jblion.com.Listen to more stories on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and follow Two Minute Stories on Twitter.

Guest storyteller! JB Lion joins the show for a third time to discuss “The Seventh Spark,” his new fantasy book series. JB talks about the challenges and obstacles he faces as a black fantasy author and also peels back the curtain on his work through another excerpt from the story. He'll join future episodes to talk more about his project.Learn more about JB and “The Seventh Spark” at jblion.com.Listen to more stories on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and follow Two Minute Stories on Twitter.

Guest storyteller! JB Lion joins the show for a second time to discuss “The Seventh Spark,” his new fantasy book series. JB discusses his creative process for the project and also gifts us with another excerpt from the story. He'll join future episodes to talk more about his project.Learn more about JB and “The Seventh Spark” at jblion.com.Listen to more stories on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and follow Two Minute Stories on Twitter.

Guest storyteller! JB Lion joins the show to discuss “The Seventh Spark,” his new fantasy book series. JB shares how he got started on the idea and also reads an excerpt from the story. He'll join future episodes to talk more about his project.Learn more about JB and “The Seventh Spark” at jblion.com.Listen to more stories on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and follow Two Minute Stories on Twitter.