Dark Softly Tales

Dark Softly Tales is a weekly podcast of horror, suspense and dark fantasy stories (mostly) written, produced and narrated by Mav Skye. The podcast will host dark fiction by guest authors and occasional interviews. Eventually, we will add additional weekly episode of true tales of the supernatural and fantastic.

Part Two—Spark Your Creative Fire: A Chat about Creative Inspiration and Perserverance

This is part two of Spark Your Creative Fire. Hopefully, it is helpful to those of you out there chomping at the bit to do something creative! Lots of love to everyone. Happy holidays! I hope to be back here soon.

12-19
24:28

Spark Your Creative Fire: A Chat about Creative Inspiration and Perserverance (Part One)

I am still website building, but wanted to assure everyone I am still here and so is the podcast. I decided to take a break to share one of my current frustrations about website building and respond to questions about creativity from your emails. This is broken into two parts since it's longer chat. Stay tuned next Monday for Part Two.Hope to be back here with stories soon!Hope everyone is doing well. <3 Mav

12-14
24:32

Announcement!

Quick announcement!

10-14
01:43

The Ebony Horse, Part Fifteen ~ Arabian Nights, Summer Bites

Welcome to Dark Softly Tales: Arabian Nights~Summer Bites.Our Summer Bites series centers around an unknown but dramatic and rather steampunk story called The Ebony Horse. The story features an enchanted wooden horse, an evil sage, very confused kings and, of course, love that survives the ages. "Time dies, but never dies the fondest love for you I bear; and in your love I'll die and in your love I'll arise again."I hope everyone enjoys the summer bites series and I'll be back again in the fall with the regular program. Music: Islamic Way by Serge Quadrado Arabic Dawn by Zen ManWebsite: www.darksoftlytalespodcast.com www.darksoftlytales.com

10-06
03:20

The Ebony Horse, Part Fourteen ~ Arabian Nights, Summer Bites

Welcome to Dark Softly Tales: Arabian Nights~Summer Bites.Our Summer Bites series centers around an unknown but dramatic and rather steampunk story called The Ebony Horse. The story features an enchanted wooden horse, an evil sage, very confused kings and, of course, love that survives the ages. "Time dies, but never dies the fondest love for you I bear; and in your love I'll die and in your love I'll arise again."I hope everyone enjoys the summer bites series and I'll be back again in the fall with the regular program. Music: Islamic Way by Serge Quadrado Arabic Dawn by Zen ManWebsite: www.darksoftlytalespodcast.com www.darksoftlytales.com

10-03
05:55

The Ebony Horse, Part Thirteen ~ Arabian Nights, Summer Bites

Welcome to Dark Softly Tales: Arabian Nights~Summer Bites.Our Summer Bites series centers around an unknown but dramatic and rather steampunk story called The Ebony Horse. The story features an enchanted wooden horse, an evil sage, very confused kings and, of course, love that survives the ages. "Time dies, but never dies the fondest love for you I bear; and in your love I'll die and in your love I'll arise again."I hope everyone enjoys the summer bites series and I'll be back again in the fall with the regular program. Music: Islamic Way by Serge Quadrado Arabic Dawn by Zen ManWebsite: www.darksoftlytalespodcast.com www.darksoftlytales.com

09-26
07:56

The Ebony Horse, Part Twelve ~ Arabian Nights, Summer Bites

Welcome to Dark Softly Tales: Arabian Nights~Summer Bites.Our Summer Bites series centers around an unknown but dramatic and rather steampunk story called The Ebony Horse. The story features an enchanted wooden horse, an evil sage, very confused kings and, of course, love that survives the ages. "Time dies, but never dies the fondest love for you I bear; and in your love I'll die and in your love I'll arise again."I hope everyone enjoys the summer bites series and I'll be back again in the fall with the regular program. Music: Islamic Way by Serge Quadrado Arabic Dawn by Zen ManWebsite: www.darksoftlytalespodcast.com www.darksoftlytales.com

09-19
05:57

The Ebony Horse, Part Eleven ~ Arabian Nights, Summer Bites

Welcome to Dark Softly Tales: Arabian Nights~Summer Bites.Our Summer Bites series centers around an unknown but dramatic and rather steampunk story called The Ebony Horse. The story features an enchanted wooden horse, an evil sage, very confused kings and, of course, love that survives the ages. "Time dies, but never dies the fondest love for you I bear; and in your love I'll die and in your love I'll arise again."I hope everyone enjoys the summer bites series and I'll be back again in the fall with the regular program. Music: Islamic Way by Serge Quadrado Arabic Dawn by Zen ManWebsite: www.darksoftlytalespodcast.com www.darksoftlytales.com

09-12
06:31

The Ebony Horse, Part Ten ~ Arabian Nights, Summer Bites

Welcome to Dark Softly Tales: Arabian Nights~Summer Bites.Our Summer Bites series centers around an unknown but dramatic and rather steampunk story called The Ebony Horse. The story features an enchanted wooden horse, an evil sage, very confused kings and, of course, love that survives the ages. "Time dies, but never dies the fondest love for you I bear; and in your love I'll die and in your love I'll arise again."I hope everyone enjoys the summer bites series and I'll be back again in the fall with the regular program. Music: Islamic Way by Serge Quadrado Arabic Dawn by Zen ManWebsite: www.darksoftlytalespodcast.com www.darksoftlytales.com

09-08
05:24

The Ebony Horse, Part Nine ~ Arabian Nights, Summer Bites

Welcome to Dark Softly Tales: Arabian Nights~Summer Bites.Our Summer Bites series centers around an unknown but dramatic and rather steampunk story called The Ebony Horse. The story features an enchanted wooden horse, an evil sage, very confused kings and, of course, love that survives the ages. "Time dies, but never dies the fondest love for you I bear; and in your love I'll die and in your love I'll arise again."I hope everyone enjoys the summer bites series and I'll be back again in the fall with the regular program. Music: Islamic Way by Serge Quadrado Arabic Dawn by Zen ManWebsite: www.darksoftlytalespodcast.com www.darksoftlytales.com

09-05
03:49

The Ebony Horse, Part Eight ~ Arabian Nights, Summer Bites

Welcome to Dark Softly Tales: Arabian Nights~Summer Bites.Our Summer Bites series centers around an unknown but dramatic and rather steampunk story called The Ebony Horse. The story features an enchanted wooden horse, an evil sage, very confused kings and, of course, love that survives the ages. "Time dies, but never dies the fondest love for you I bear; and in your love I'll die and in your love I'll arise again."I hope everyone enjoys the summer bites series and I'll be back again in the fall with the regular program. Music: Islamic Way by Serge Quadrado Arabic Dawn by Zen ManWebsite: www.darksoftlytalespodcast.com www.darksoftlytales.com

08-29
07:56

The Ebony Horse, Part Seven ~ Arabian Nights, Summer Bites

Welcome to Dark Softly Tales: Arabian Nights~Summer Bites.Our Summer Bites series centers around an unknown but dramatic and rather steampunk story called The Ebony Horse. The story features an enchanted wooden horse, an evil sage, very confused kings and, of course, love that survives the ages. "Time dies, but never dies the fondest love for you I bear; and in your love I'll die and in your love I'll arise again."I hope everyone enjoys the summer bites series and I'll be back again in the fall with the regular program. Music: Islamic Way by Serge Quadrado Arabic Dawn by Zen ManWebsite: www.darksoftlytalespodcast.com www.darksoftlytales.com

08-22
07:05

The Ebony Horse, Part Six ~ Arabian Nights, Summer Bites

Welcome to Dark Softly Tales: Arabian Nights~Summer Bites.Our Summer Bites series centers around an unknown but dramatic and rather steampunk story called The Ebony Horse. The story features an enchanted wooden horse, an evil sage, very confused kings and, of course, love that survives the ages. "Time dies, but never dies the fondest love for you I bear; and in your love I'll die and in your love I'll arise again."I hope everyone enjoys the summer bites series and I'll be back again in the fall with the regular program. Music: Islamic Way by Serge Quadrado Arabic Dawn by Zen ManWebsite: www.darksoftlytalespodcast.com www.darksoftlytales.com

08-15
05:27

The Ebony Horse, Part Five ~ Arabian Nights, Summer Bites

Welcome to Dark Softly Tales: Arabian Nights~Summer Bites.Our Summer Bites series centers around an unknown but dramatic and rather steampunk story called The Ebony Horse. The story features an enchanted wooden horse, an evil sage, very confused kings and, of course, love that survives the ages. "Time dies, but never dies the fondest love for you I bear; and in your love I'll die and in your love I'll arise again."I hope everyone enjoys the summer bites series and I'll be back again in the fall with the regular program. Music: Islamic Way by Serge Quadrado Arabic Dawn by Zen ManWebsite: www.darksoftlytalespodcast.com www.darksoftlytales.com

08-08
06:31

The Ebony Horse, Part Four ~ Arabian Nights, Summer Bites

Welcome to Dark Softly Tales: Arabian Nights~Summer Bites.Our Summer Bites series centers around an unknown but dramatic and rather steampunk story called The Ebony Horse. The story features an enchanted wooden horse, an evil sage, very confused kings and, of course, love that survives the ages. "Time dies, but never dies the fondest love for you I bear; and in your love I'll die and in your love I'll arise again."I hope everyone enjoys the summer bites series and I'll be back again in the fall with the regular program. Music: Islamic Way by Serge Quadrado Arabic Dawn by Zen ManWebsite: www.darksoftlytalespodcast.com www.darksoftlytales.com

08-01
05:34

The Ebony Horse, Part Three ~ Arabian Nights, Summer Bites

Welcome to Dark Softly Tales: Arabian Nights~Summer Bites.Our Summer Bites series centers around an unknown but dramatic and rather steampunk story called The Ebony Horse. The story features an enchanted wooden horse, an evil sage, very confused kings and, of course, love that survives the ages. "Time dies, but never dies the fondest love for you I bear; and in your love I'll die and in your love I'll arise again."I hope everyone enjoys the summer bites series and I'll be back again in the fall with the regular program. Music: Islamic Way by Serge Quadrado Arabic Dawn by Zen ManWebsite: www.darksoftlytalespodcast.com www.darksoftlytales.com

07-25
08:30

The Ebony Horse, Part Two ~ Arabian Nights, Summer Bites

Welcome to Dark Softly Tales: Arabian Nights~Summer Bites.Our Summer Bites series centers around an unknown but dramatic and rather steampunk story called The Ebony Horse. The story features an enchanted wooden horse, an evil sage, very confused kings and, of course, love that survives the ages. "Time dies, but never dies the fondest love for you I bear; and in your love I'll die and in your love I'll arise again."I hope everyone enjoys the summer bites series and I'll be back again in the fall with the regular program. Music: Islamic Way by Serge Quadrado Arabic Dawn by Zen ManWebsite: www.darksoftlytalespodcast.com www.darksoftlytales.com

07-18
05:21

The Ebony Horse, Part One ~ Arabian Nights, Summer Bites

Welcome to Dark Softly Tales: Arabian Nights~Summer Bites.Our Summer Bites series centers around an unknown but dramatic and rather steampunk story called The Ebony Horse. The story features an enchanted wooden horse, an evil sage, very confused kings and, of course, love that survives the ages. "Time dies, but never dies the fondest love for you I bear; and in your love I'll die and in your love I'll arise again."I hope everyone enjoys the summer bites series and I'll be back again in the fall with the regular program. Music: Islamic Way by Serge Quadrado Arabic Dawn by Zen ManWebsite: www.darksoftlytalespodcast.com www.darksoftlytales.com

07-15
15:31

Introduction to Arabian Nights Summer Bites 2022

We kick off the 2022 Summer Bites with an introduction to Arabian Nights and the story I'll be narrating over the summer called The Ebony Horse.Summer Bites are shorter episodes than our normal program without an intro or commentary from the host. I hope you enjoy and I'll be back with the regular program in the fall! Music: Islamic Way by Serge Quadrado Arabic Dawn by Zen ManWebsite: www.darksoftlytalespodcast.com www.darksoftlytales.com

07-14
06:31

Neverwas of Koppleburg Hill by Mav Skye

Following in the footsteps of the Pied Piper series, I wrote my own story based off a dream I had:Neverwas is trapped in an abusive relationship with her mother. When she meets the Pied Piper, a beautiful hero who calls to her with his silver whistle, she transforms into the very essence of beauty and freedom. She follows the Pied Piper into the forest where he shows her the deep, dark secrets of his cave. You can read this story in Three Tales to Chill Your Bones, Volume 3: Shapeshifters.Music: Dark Streets by Ambient SoundscapesWebsite: www.darksoftlypodcast.com www.darksoftlytales.com

07-04
29:48

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