“Arctic”, by Nathan Alling Long, was recorded as a sample Portable Story. Nathan’s work has appeared in many literary journals and anthologies. The recipient of a Mellon Foundation Fellowship, a Truman Capote Literary Trust Scholarship, and a Virginia Commission of the Arts grant, Nathan is now an Associate Professor of creative writing at Stockton University. “Arctic” is part of his short story collection, “Everything Merges with the Night”, which is currently seeking publication.

“How You Like”, by Jari Chevalier, is the winning story for our inaugural contest theme: HUNGER. A story about woman trying to come to terms with deception and betrayal takes a cathartic journey to India with her teenage son.Thank you to author Kate Christensen for judging our inaugural contest and to Charles Ricciardi for recording footage.

“Cubby”, by Christi Nogle, is the winning story for our inaugural contest theme: TIME TRAVEL. A story about a mother who finds a routine journey into the past more dangerous than she anticipates. Thank you to author Paul Levinson for judging our inaugural contest.

“Falling in love at the Lipstick Lagoon”, by Mary Liza Hartong, is the winning story for our inaugural contest theme: TIME TRAVEL. A story about a shy square-dancer finds love at the lagoon. Thank you to author Kate Bolick for judging our inaugural contest. This story was performed by Becky Ann Baker.