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We're going to explore Octavia Butler's 1993 release of the dystopian classic “Parable Of The Sower” set in America of the 2020s. Spoiler alert: It's even uglier than our disappointing reality, which is quite a feat. If you like our work, you can donate at Mixtapestories.net or at Patreon/MixtapeStories. Thank you!

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Survival Alliance: A Hopeful Concord Amidst Turmoil Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-01-24-08-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: In de grauwe schemer van een verlaten supermarkt dwaalde Bram door de kapotte gangen.En: In the gray twilight of an abandoned supermarket, Bram wandered through the broken aisles.Nl: Zijn adem was zichtbaar in de koude lucht, terwijl scherpe sneeuwwind zijn wangen kleurde.En: His breath was visible in the cold air, as the sharp snow wind colored his cheeks.Nl: Het was winter en ieder voedingsmiddel gaf een kans op overleving.En: It was winter, and every bit of food offered a chance at survival.Nl: De planken waren bijna leeg, met slechts een enkele blik bonen hier en daar.En: The shelves were almost empty, with only an occasional can of beans here and there.Nl: Bram schudde zijn hoofd, hij had meer nodig voor zijn groep.En: Bram shook his head; he needed more for his group.Nl: Zijn gedachten gingen uit naar Sanne, die hopeloos thuis op medicijnen wachtte.En: His thoughts went out to Sanne, who was hopelessly waiting at home for medicine.Nl: Ze was zwak, en ze had de medicijnen snel nodig.En: She was weak and needed the medicine quickly.Nl: De geluiden van krakend glas braken de stilte, en Bram verstijfde.En: The sounds of cracking glass broke the silence, and Bram froze.Nl: Hij trok zijn capuchon dichter om zijn gezicht.En: He pulled his hood tighter around his face.Nl: Hij had geruchten gehoord over andere groepen die hier rondneusden.En: He had heard rumors of other groups nosing around here.Nl: Gevaar loerde om elke hoek, en hij moest voorzichtig zijn.En: Danger lurked around every corner, and he had to be cautious.Nl: Bij het gangpad van de medicijnen stopte hij.En: At the medicine aisle, he stopped.Nl: Niets.En: Nothing.Nl: Alles was weg.En: Everything was gone.Nl: Hij zuchtte dieper dan de stille sneeuwstorm buiten.En: He sighed deeper than the silent snowstorm outside.Nl: Wat nu?En: What now?Nl: Hij keek om zich heen naar de gebarsten muren en doorweekte tegels.En: He looked around at the cracked walls and soaked tiles.Nl: En toen hoorde hij stemmen, laag en dralend, maar dreigend nabij.En: And then he heard voices, low and lingering, but threateningly close.Nl: Het was Kees en zijn groep.En: It was Kees and his group.Nl: Er was altijd een gespannen relatie geweest tussen hun groep en die van Bram.En: There had always been a tense relationship between their group and Bram's.Nl: Concurrentie om spullen kon snel uit de hand lopen, vooral nu er zo weinig was.En: Competition for supplies could quickly get out of hand, especially now that there was so little left.Nl: Bram klemde zijn hand om het mes in zijn zak.En: Bram gripped the knife in his pocket.Nl: In plaats van te vechten, zoals zijn instinct hem vertelde, haalde hij diep adem en stapte hij naar voren.En: Instead of fighting, as his instinct told him to, he took a deep breath and stepped forward.Nl: "Kees," begon hij, zijn stem verrassend vast, "we doen hier allemaal ons best om te overleven."En: "Kees," he began, his voice surprisingly steady, "we're all doing our best to survive here."Nl: Kees keek op, zijn gezicht half verborgen onder een dikke sjaal.En: Kees looked up, his face half-hidden under a thick scarf.Nl: "Wat wil je, Bram?"En: "What do you want, Bram?"Nl: "Een oplossing.En: "An answer.Nl: Samenwerking.En: Cooperation.Nl: Jij en ik weten dat er niet veel over is om voor te vechten.En: You and I both know there's not much left to fight for.Nl: Waarom niet delen?En: Why not share?Nl: Jouw mensen, mijn mensen, we kunnen het samen beter doen."En: Your people, my people, we can do better together."Nl: Kees was stil, zijn ogen zoekend naar een spoor van bedrog.En: Kees was silent, his eyes searching for a hint of deceit.Nl: Maar Bram's oprechtheid straalde helder in de donkere gang.En: But Bram's sincerity shone brightly in the dark aisle.Nl: Na een lange minuut knikte Kees langzaam.En: After a long minute, Kees nodded slowly.Nl: "Deal."En: "Deal."Nl: Die dag verlieten Bram en Kees, schouder aan schouder, de supermarkt, elk met een handvol schamal verzamelde benodigdheden, maar met iets veel waardevollers — hoop.En: That day, Bram and Kees, shoulder to shoulder, left the supermarket, each with a handful of scantily gathered supplies, but with something much more valuable—hope.Nl: Hoop op een betere wintervooruitzicht voor iedereen.En: Hope for a better winter outlook for everyone.Nl: Bram voelde de kou niet meer zo intens.En: Bram didn't feel the cold as intensely anymore.Nl: Er was een sprankje warmte in zijn hart, een nieuw besef dat samenwerken soms het beste wapen is tegen de vijandigheid van de wereld buiten.En: There was a spark of warmth in his heart, a new realization that cooperation is sometimes the best weapon against the hostility of the world outside.Nl: Het was een stap naar een nieuwe toekomst, een waarin overleven iets minder wreed leek in de harde wintermaanden.En: It was a step toward a new future, one in which surviving seemed a bit less cruel during the harsh winter months. Vocabulary Words:twilight: schemerabandoned: verlatenwandered: dwaaldevisible: zichtbaarsurvival: overlevingoccasional: enkelehopelessly: hopelooscracking: krakendlurking: loerdecautious: voorzichtigaisle: gangpadsoaked: doorweektelingering: dralendthreateningly: dreigendtense: gespannencompetition: concurrentiescantily: schamalspark: sprankjehostility: vijandigheidweapon: wapenoutlook: vooruitzichtrealization: besefgripped: klemdedeceit: bedrogsincerity: oprechtheidfrozen: verstijfderumors: geruchtencooperation: samenwerkingstep: stapgathered: verzamelde

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Surviving Silence: A Tale of Hope in a Deserted City Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-01-24-23-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De stad Amsterdam was niet meer wat het ooit was.En: The city of Amsterdam was no longer what it once was.Nl: De grachten waren stil en verlaten, geflankeerd door ruïnes van gebouwen met afbrokkelende gevels.En: The canals were silent and deserted, flanked by ruins of buildings with crumbling facades.Nl: De sneeuw bedekte alles met een bleke sluier.En: The snow covered everything with a pale veil.Nl: In deze koude, stille wereld liepen drie vrienden: Bram, Daan en Esmee.En: In this cold, quiet world, three friends walked: Bram, Daan, and Esmee.Nl: Bram hield stil en leunde even tegen een muur, hijgde zachtjes.En: Bram paused and leaned against a wall, breathing lightly.Nl: Hij voelde de hitte van de koorts, een constante herinnering aan de stralingsziekte die aan zijn lichaam knaagde.En: He felt the heat of the fever, a constant reminder of the radiation sickness gnawing at his body.Nl: Hij moest sterk blijven, voor Daan en Esmee.En: He had to stay strong, for Daan and Esmee.Nl: Zij rekenden op hem.En: They were counting on him.Nl: Daan, altijd met het hoofd vol plannen, boog zich naar hem toe.En: Daan, always full of plans, leaned towards him.Nl: "We moeten doorgaan, Bram," zei hij met aandrang.En: "We have to keep going, Bram," he said urgently.Nl: "De geruchten over een schuilplaats... misschien is het onze enige kans."En: "The rumors about a shelter... maybe it's our only chance."Nl: Bram knikte.En: Bram nodded.Nl: "Laten we gaan, voordat de scavengers ons vinden," zei hij.En: "Let's go, before the scavengers find us," he said.Nl: Ze waren niet ver weg; hun voetstappen soms hoorbaar in de verte.En: They weren't far behind; their footsteps sometimes audible in the distance.Nl: Esmee hield zijn hand even vast.En: Esmee held his hand for a moment.Nl: "We redden het, Bram," zei ze zachtjes, haar ogen vol hoop.En: "We'll make it, Bram," she said softly, her eyes full of hope.Nl: De drie vorderden door de straten, vastberaden.En: The three proceeded through the streets, determined.Nl: Ze volgden een oude kaart, die Daan had gevonden in een bibliotheek.En: They followed an old map that Daan had found in a library.Nl: Hun doel was een mysterieus gebouw dat een toevluchtsoord zou kunnen zijn.En: Their destination was a mysterious building that might be a refuge.Nl: Maar de scavengers zaten hen op de hielen.En: But the scavengers were on their heels.Nl: Ze achtervolgden de groep tot een verlaten ziekenhuis.En: They chased the group to an abandoned hospital.Nl: De ramen waren gebroken en de gangen stil, enkel gevuld met echo's van het verleden.En: The windows were broken and the corridors silent, filled only with echoes of the past.Nl: "Hier binnen," fluisterde Bram.En: "In here," whispered Bram.Nl: "Ik zal ze afleiden."En: "I'll distract them."Nl: Hij stond wankel, maar vastberaden.En: He stood unsteadily but determined.Nl: "Ga, kijk of er een uitgang is.En: "Go, see if there's an exit.Nl: Ik haal jullie in."En: I'll catch up with you."Nl: Daan en Esmee aarzelden, maar de urgentie in Bram's ogen dreef hen verder.En: Daan and Esmee hesitated, but the urgency in Bram's eyes drove them further.Nl: Ze dwaalden door donkere gangen, op zoek naar ontsnapping.En: They wandered through dark corridors, searching for escape.Nl: Bram bleef achter, zoekend naar iets dat zou kunnen helpen.En: Bram stayed behind, searching for something that might help.Nl: Zijn ogen vielen op een oud alarm.En: His eyes fell on an old alarm.Nl: Met zijn laatste krachten activeerde hij het, het geluid vulde het ziekenhuis.En: With his last strength, he activated it, the sound filling the hospital.Nl: Daan en Esmee vonden hun weg naar buiten, geleid door het instinct en de noodzaak te overleven.En: Daan and Esmee found their way outside, guided by instinct and the necessity to survive.Nl: Buiten gekomen zagen ze een deur, verborgen achter een enorme hoop sneeuw en puin.En: Once outside, they saw a door, hidden behind a massive pile of snow and debris.Nl: Het was de ingang naar de schuilplaats waar ze zo naar hadden gezocht.En: It was the entrance to the shelter they had been looking for.Nl: Ze wisten dat ze terug moesten naar Bram.En: They knew they had to return for Bram.Nl: Binnen vonden ze hem, neerliggend maar ademend.En: Inside, they found him, lying down but breathing.Nl: Rondom hem lagen de medische voorraden die hij nog net had kunnen openslaan.En: Around him lay the medical supplies he had just managed to open.Nl: Met de hulp van de bewoners van de schuilplaats, brachten ze Bram naar veilige plek.En: With the help of the shelter's residents, they brought Bram to a safe place.Nl: Langzaam kwam hij weer bij en glimlachte zwakjes toen hij zijn vrienden zag.En: Slowly, he came around and weakly smiled when he saw his friends.Nl: "Veilige haven," fluisterde Bram.En: "Safe haven," whispered Bram.Nl: Hij besefte dat hij niet alles alleen hoefde te dragen.En: He realized he didn't have to carry everything alone.Nl: Samen waren ze hier gekomen.En: Together they had come here.Nl: Samen zouden ze overleven.En: Together they would survive.Nl: De sneeuw viel nog steeds, maar nu was het geluid ervan geruststellend.En: The snow was still falling, but now its sound was comforting.Nl: Amsterdam, hoewel veranderd, bood een nieuw begin voor Bram, Daan en Esmee.En: Amsterdam, though changed, offered a new beginning for Bram, Daan, and Esmee.Nl: Hun reis had hen geleerd dat hoop en vriendschap hen verder bracht dan angst en wanhoop ooit zouden kunnen.En: Their journey had taught them that hope and friendship would take them further than fear and despair ever could. Vocabulary Words:canals: grachtendeserted: verlatenflanked: geflankeerdruins: ruïnescrumbling: afbrokkelendefacades: gevelsveil: sluierfever: koortsradiation: stralingsziektegnawing: knagendescavengers: scavengersaudible: hoorbaarsoftly: zachtjesdetermined: vastberadenrefuge: toevluchtsoordheels: hielencorridors: gangenechoes: echo'swhispered: fluisterdeunsteadily: wankelinstinct: instinctdebris: puinresidents: bewonershaven: havenfriendship: vriendschapdespair: wanhoopcorridors: gangenabandoned: verlatenheap: hoopsupplies: voorraden

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Hope in the Snow: A Tale of Survival and Unity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-01-24-23-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El vent bufava fred i tallant sobre les runes d'una ciutat oblidada, que Pau, Laia i Montserrat havien anomenat casa seva des de feia massa temps.En: The wind blew cold and biting over the ruins of a forgotten city, which Pau, Laia, and Montserrat had called home for far too long.Ca: Aviat arribaria la nit, i amb ella, el fred encara més intens.En: Night would soon arrive, and with it, even more intense cold.Ca: La neu cobria tota la terra, apagant qualsevol color que un cop va existir.En: The snow covered the entire land, extinguishing any color that once existed.Ca: Camí avall, les restes de cotxes abandonats i edificis derruïts es perfilaven com fantasmes silents.En: Down the road, the remains of abandoned cars and ruined buildings loomed like silent ghosts.Ca: Pau observava l'entorn amb ulls cautelosos.En: Pau watched the surroundings with cautious eyes.Ca: Necessitava trobar provisions.En: He needed to find provisions.Ca: Les seves mans, rugoses pel treball dur, es tancaven amb força sobre el mànec d'una motxilla mig buida.En: His hands, rough from hard work, gripped tightly onto the handle of a half-empty backpack.Ca: La idea de fallar la seva família li feia fora el son cada nit.En: The thought of failing his family kept him awake every night.Ca: Va treure l'entrellat amb Laia i Montserrat, que observaven des d'una petita foguera.En: He pondered with Laia and Montserrat, who watched from a small campfire.Ca: Les brases ballaven càlidament, contrastant amb el fred aclaparador.En: The embers danced warmly, contrasting with the overwhelming cold.Ca: "Hem de buscar a la ciutat", va dir Laia amb decisió, fregant-se les mans per entrar en calor.En: "We need to search the city," Laia said decisively, rubbing her hands to warm them.Ca: "A l'est hi ha un barri que podríem revisar".En: "To the east, there's a neighborhood we could check."Ca: Pau va assentir.En: Pau nodded.Ca: Sabia que era arriscat, però tampoc tenien gaire opció.En: He knew it was risky, but they didn't have much choice.Ca: Montserrat, innocent i amb ulls d'una esperança que semblava impossible en aquella desolació, somreia lleugerament.En: Montserrat, innocent and with eyes of hope that seemed impossible in that desolation, smiled slightly.Ca: "Trobarem el que necessitem; sempre ho fem."En: "We'll find what we need; we always do."Ca: Amb la primera llum de l'alba, els tres es van posar en marxa.En: With the first light of dawn, the three set out.Ca: La ciutat semblava una bèstia adormida, envoltada de silenci i neu.En: The city seemed like a sleeping beast, enveloped in silence and snow.Ca: Caminar era esgotador, però la urgència els empenyia endavant.En: Walking was exhausting, but urgency pushed them forward.Ca: Pau guiava amb precaució, desviant-se entre els carrers desolats, sempre atent al menor soroll.En: Pau led cautiously, weaving through the deserted streets, always alert to the slightest noise.Ca: Va ser quan van arribar a una plaça mig enfonsada que va veure el que buscava: una antiga tenda de queviures, ben oculta darrere d'un munt de runes.En: It was when they reached a half-collapsed square that he saw what he was looking for: an old grocery store, well-hidden behind a pile of rubble.Ca: Però no estaven sols.En: But they weren't alone.Ca: Una altra banda de supervivents es trobava ja allà, resguardada sota el porxo mig derruït de l'edifici.En: Another group of survivors was already there, sheltered under the half-ruined porch of the building.Ca: Els dos grups es van mirar amb sospita i tensió.En: The two groups eyed each other with suspicion and tension.Ca: Pau, amb el cor bategant fortament, sabia que la seva decisió era crucial.En: Pau, his heart pounding violently, knew his decision was crucial.Ca: Podia sentir la mirada interrogativa de Laia a la seva esquena i el tímid alè de Montserrat esperant una resolució.En: He could feel Laia's questioning gaze on his back and Montserrat's timid breath waiting for a resolution.Ca: Amb una inspiració profunda, Pau va fer un pas endavant.En: With a deep breath, Pau took a step forward.Ca: "Podem compartir", va dir amb veu ferma.En: "We can share," he said firmly.Ca: "Hi haurà prou per a tothom si treballem junts."En: "There will be enough for everyone if we work together."Ca: Les altres cares, al principi rígides amb desconfiança, es van començar a relaxar.En: The other faces, initially rigid with distrust, began to relax.Ca: Un home del grup contrari va assentir lentament, donant un pas més a prop.En: A man from the opposing group nodded slowly, stepping closer.Ca: Així van començar a treballar junts, sumant forces per recuperar el que poguessin del vell emmagatzematge.En: Thus, they began to work together, pooling their efforts to retrieve what they could from the old storehouse.Ca: A mesura que omplien les seves motxilles, Pau va sentir que liquidava el pes de la por.En: As they filled their backpacks, Pau felt the weight of fear lifting.Ca: Va aprendre que la cooperació podia ser més forta que qualsevol rivalitat.En: He learned that cooperation could be stronger than any rivalry.Ca: Havia trobat no només el que esperaven, sinó també una nova fe en la seva capacitat de liderar.En: He had found not only what they hoped for but also a renewed faith in his ability to lead.Ca: La neu seguia caient, però sota els seus peus se sentia la promesa d'un nou començament.En: The snow continued to fall, but beneath their feet lay the promise of a new beginning. Vocabulary Words:the wind: el ventthe ruins: les runesto blow: bufavabiting: tallantthe remains: les restesto loom: es perfilavencautious: cautelósprovisions: les provisionsrough: rugosesto grip: es tancavenbackpack: la motxillato ponder: treure l'entrellatthe embers: les brasesthe neighborhood: el barrito nod: assentirinnocent: innocentdesolation: la desolacióthe dawn: l'albato weave: desviar-sethe snow: la neuexhausting: esgotadora pile: un muntrubble: les runesthe porch: el porxotension: la tensióto shelter: resguardar-seto relax: relaxar-seto retrieve: recuperarthe storehouse: el magatzemfear: la por

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Surviving the Ruins: A Tale of Hope and Unity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-01-24-08-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A havazás megállt, de a jeges szél még mindig átfújt a leomlott épületek között.En: The snowfall stopped, but the icy wind still blew through the fallen buildings.Hu: Budapest romjai, amelyeket a hó vékony takarója borított, kísérteties csöndbe burkolóztak.En: The ruins of Budapest, covered by a thin layer of snow, were shrouded in an eerie silence.Hu: Az utak és hidak meglazultak, a régi fényűző város szelleme most alig maradványként szolgált.En: The roads and bridges had loosened, the spirit of the once-luxurious city now served merely as remnants.Hu: Áron megállt egy hajdan volt üzlet bejáratánál, és átfújta a levegőt a merev kezén.En: Áron stopped at the entrance of what was once a shop, breathing into his stiff hands.Hu: Dóra és László követték, Dóra fürkésző tekintettel, László pedig fáradt léptekkel.En: Dóra and László followed, Dóra with a searching gaze, and László with tired steps.Hu: Tudták, hogy az előttük álló út veszélyes, de a rejtett készletekről szóló hír a város másik végén kényszerítette őket, hogy tovább menjenek.En: They knew the path ahead was dangerous, but the news of hidden supplies on the other side of the city forced them to continue.Hu: „Áron, az irány lefelé, az alagúton keresztül,” mondta Dóra, mutatva a földalatti út lejáratát.En: "Áron, the direction is downwards, through the tunnel," said Dóra, pointing to the underground passage entrance.Hu: „Kockázatos, de gyorsabb.En: "It's risky but faster."Hu: ”Áron bólintott, miközben Dóra már elindult.En: Áron nodded as Dóra started moving.Hu: Agilis és ügyes, mindig megtalálta a legbiztonságosabb utakat.En: Agile and skillful, she always found the safest routes.Hu: De most, amikor a föld alatt haladt, egy régi boltív beomlott mögötte, és Dóra csapdába esett.En: But now, as she moved underground, an old arch collapsed behind her, trapping Dóra.Hu: Áron szíve gyorsan vert.En: Áron's heart raced.Hu: László odarohant, összes erejét felhasználva próbálta kiásni Dórát.En: László rushed over, using all his strength to try and dig Dóra out.Hu: „Várj, Áron!En: "Wait, Áron!"Hu: ” kiáltotta Dóra a kövek mögül.En: Dóra shouted from behind the stones.Hu: „A szellőzőn át tudok kijutni.En: "I can get out through the vent."Hu: ”Áron idegesen várt, amíg végül Dóra maszatolt arccal, de épen megjelent.En: Áron waited nervously until finally, Dóra appeared with a smudged face but unharmed.Hu: Az alagút sötétjében továbbindultak.En: They continued in the darkness of the tunnel.Hu: A feszültség tapintható volt.En: The tension was palpable.Hu: Az alagút végén szembetalálkoztak egy másik csapattal.En: At the end of the tunnel, they encountered another team.Hu: A riválisok ugyanazon készletek után kutattak.En: Rivals searching for the same supplies.Hu: Áron előlépett, közvetítő és vezető.En: Áron stepped forward, mediator and leader.Hu: „Két opció van,” kezdte.En: "We have two options," he began.Hu: „Osztozkodunk vagy harcolunk.En: "We share or we fight."Hu: ”Egy pillanatra mindkét fél csendben volt.En: For a moment, both sides were silent.Hu: A rivalizáló csapat vezetője végül bólintott.En: The leader of the rival team eventually nodded.Hu: „Rendben.En: "Alright.Hu: Osztozkodunk.En: We'll share."Hu: ”A feszültség feloldódott.En: The tension dissolved.Hu: Dóra ügyesen összeszedte, amit csak tudott, László figyelte a másik csapat lépéseit.En: Dóra skillfully gathered whatever she could, while László watched the other team's movements.Hu: Később, amikor visszatértek a felszínre, hideg és sápadt napfény fogadta őket.En: Later, when they returned to the surface, cold and pale sunlight greeted them.Hu: Áron érezte, hogy vezetőként erősebb lett, felismerte az összefogás fontosságát ezekben a zord időkben.En: Áron felt stronger as a leader, realizing the importance of cooperation in these harsh times.Hu: Dóra új célt talált, hogy megtalálja családját, és megértette a csapatmunkában rejlő erőt.En: Dóra found a new goal in finding her family and understood the power of teamwork.Hu: László pedig, habár továbbra is fáradt, újra védelmezővé vált és cselekvő kedvű.En: And László, although still tired, became protective and action-oriented once more.Hu: A hó még jobban hullott, elmosva a lábnyomaikat, de tudták, hogy a küzdelem megérte.En: The snow fell even more heavily, erasing their footprints, but they knew the struggle was worth it.Hu: Még egy nap, amit túléltek, még egy reménysugár a jövőre nézve.En: Yet another day they had survived, another ray of hope for the future.Hu: Az elhagyatott utcákon haladva újraélték saját túlélésüket, és a hideg halotti lepel alatt előremennének, ameddig csak bírják.En: Walking through the abandoned streets, they relived their own survival, and under the cold, deathly shroud, they would move forward as long as they could. Vocabulary Words:snowfall: havazásicy: jegesruins: romjaishrouded: burkolóztakeerie: kísértetiesremnants: maradványkéntgaze: tekintettelunderground: földalattiagile: agilisarch: boltívtrap: csapdába esettvent: szellőzőntension: feszültségpalpable: tapinthatómediator: közvetítőunharmed: épenrivals: riválisokpale: sápadtsmudged: maszatoltcooperation: összefogásharsh: zordteamwork: csapatmunkábanprotective: védelmezővéaction-oriented: cselekvő kedvűstruggle: küzdelemsurvival: túlélésüketabandoned: elhagyatottshroud: lepeldissolved: feloldódottsupplies: készletekről

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Amid Ruins: Hope and Survival in Wounded Barcelona Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-01-24-08-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Barcelona no s'assemblava gens a la ciutat vibrant del passat.En: Barcelona did not resemble at all the vibrant city of the past.Ca: Les runes i els ecos d'una vida anterior feien del mercat un lloc ple de records i esperances perdudes.En: The ruins and echoes of a previous life made the market a place full of memories and lost hopes.Ca: Però dins d'aquest caos, Llorenç i Marina continuaven lluitant, caminant entre les parades improvisades i les façanes antigues que ara semblaven esquelets.En: But within this chaos, Llorenç and Marina continued fighting, walking among the improvised stalls and the ancient façades that now seemed like skeletons.Ca: El cel gris del fred hivern cobria la ciutat.En: The gray sky of the cold winter covered the city.Ca: Llorenç avançava ràpidament, mantenint-se vigilant.En: Llorenç moved quickly, staying vigilant.Ca: Marina el seguia amb passetes lentes, amagant una tos que amençava amb trair el seu secret.En: Marina followed him with small steps, hiding a cough that threatened to betray her secret.Ca: "És només esgotament," es deia Llorenç, convençut que alguna cosa en el mercat podria ajudar-la.En: "It's just exhaustion," Llorenç told himself, convinced that something in the market could help her.Ca: El destí els portà fins a la farmàcia derruïda.En: Fate led them to the ruined pharmacy.Ca: Estava vigilada per una banda rival, un grup d'escapcadors que jeien al sol, amb els ulls atents i les armes llestes.En: It was watched over by a rival gang, a group of scavengers lying in the sun, with watchful eyes and weapons ready.Ca: Llorenç es va aturar observant-los, mentre un pla començava a prendre forma al seu cap.En: Llorenç stopped, observing them, while a plan started to take shape in his head.Ca: "Han estat aquí massa temps, es confien," va murmurar a Marina.En: "They've been here too long, they are overconfident," he murmured to Marina.Ca: Marina assentí, la seva mirada plena de confiança en el seu company.En: Marina nodded, her gaze full of confidence in her companion.Ca: Sabia que la seva salut no era bona, però no volia afegir més preocupacions a Llorenç.En: She knew her health was not good, but she didn't want to add more worries to Llorenç.Ca: El moment d'actuar havia arribat.En: The moment to act had come.Ca: Llorenç agafà una llauna metàl·lica, la llançà amb força cap a una altra direcció.En: Llorenç grabbed a metal can, throwing it forcefully in another direction.Ca: El soroll reverberà per les parets i, en un instant, els vigilants es llençaren cap al lloc del soroll.En: The noise reverberated off the walls and, in an instant, the guards lunged towards the sound.Ca: "Ara!En: "Now!"Ca: " xiuxiuejà Llorenç.En: whispered Llorenç.Ca: Marina es va escórrer sigilosament cap a la farmàcia.En: Marina slipped silently towards the pharmacy.Ca: El cor li bategava amb força, però la determinació movia les seves passes.En: Her heart pounded hard, but determination drove her steps.Ca: Dins, cercà entre les restes, trobant finalment una caixa de medecines encara intacta.En: Inside, she searched among the remains, finally finding a box of medicines still intact.Ca: Amb el preuat tresor en mans, va tornar a trobar-se amb Llorenç, que la rebia amb un somriure d'alleujament.En: With the precious treasure in hand, she returned to meet Llorenç, who welcomed her with a smile of relief.Ca: Correren junts cap a la seguretat dels carrerons estrets, el so dels seus passos perdent-se en la distància.En: They ran together towards the safety of the narrow alleys, the sound of their footsteps fading into the distance.Ca: Una vegada a l'abast, s'aturaren, respirant profundament l'aire fred.En: Once in reach, they stopped, breathing deeply the cold air.Ca: Llorenç mirà Marina, agraint haver confiat en ella, i Marina sentí que encara hi havia esperança.En: Llorenç looked at Marina, grateful to have trusted her, and Marina felt that there was still hope.Ca: "Ara cal tornar," va dir Llorenç amb suavitat.En: "Now we have to return," Llorenç said softly.Ca: Marina assentí, sapient que ara els seus destins estaven lligats més que mai.En: Marina nodded, knowing that now their destinies were tied more than ever.Ca: Havien trobat el que necessitaven, però més important encara, havien trobat la força un en l'altre.En: They had found what they needed, but more importantly, they had found strength in each other.Ca: Enmig d'una Barcelona ferida, eren la seva pròpia petita font de llum en la foscor.En: Amidst a wounded Barcelona, they were their own small source of light in the darkness. Vocabulary Words:the ruins: les runesthe echoes: els ecosthe hopes: les esperancesthe market: el mercatthe stall: la paradathe façade: la façanathe skeleton: l'esqueletthe cough: la tosthe secret: el secretthe destiny: el destíthe gang: la bandathe scavenger: l'escapcadorthe weapon: l'armathe plan: el plathe noise: el sorollthe guard: el vigilantthe pharmacy: la farmàciathe box: la caixathe medicine: la medecinathe treasure: el tresorthe alley: el carreróthe distance: la distànciathe breath: la respiracióthe relief: l'alleujamentthe fate: el destíthe darkness: la foscorthe safety: la seguretatthe winter: l'hivernthe exhaustion: l'esgotamentthe strength: la força

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Chasing Hope: A Journey Through Oslo's Frozen Wilderness Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-01-24-08-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Den skarpe vinden blåste kaldt gjennom de tomme gatene i Oslo.En: The sharp wind blew cold through the empty streets of Oslo.No: Byen var dekket av et tykt lag snø, som skjulte de ødelagte restene av det som en gang var et livlig sted.En: The city was covered in a thick layer of snow, which hid the broken remnants of what once was a lively place.No: Over alt hang en tung stillhet, bare brutt av lyden av knasende snø under føttene til tre figurer.En: Everywhere hung a heavy silence, broken only by the sound of crunching snow under the feet of three figures.No: Eirik, Kari og Siv skrittet bestemt fremover, mot et sted som kun eksisterte i rykter.En: Eirik, Kari, and Siv strode determinedly forward, toward a place that existed only in rumors.No: Eirik ledet an.En: Eirik led the way.No: Han stammet inn kragen sin for å holde kulden ute, mens tankene hans beveget seg mellom håp og frykt.En: He turned up his collar to keep the cold out, while his thoughts moved between hope and fear.No: Håpet om å finne sikkerheten den ryktede bosetningen kunne gi, men også frykten for hva de ville miste på veien.En: The hope of finding safety in the rumored settlement, but also the fear of what they would lose along the way.No: Kari gikk ved siden av ham, øynene hennes skinnet med optimisme.En: Kari walked beside him, her eyes shining with optimism.No: Hun pratet om hvordan de kunne bygge opp samfunnet igjen, finne nye måter å klare seg på i denne nye verden.En: She talked about how they could rebuild society, find new ways to manage in this new world.No: Siv fulgte bak.En: Siv followed behind.No: Hennes våkne blikk vurderte omgivelsene for farer.En: Her watchful eyes assessed the surroundings for dangers.No: Hun stolte på instinktene sine, og de hadde reddet dem mer enn én gang før.En: She trusted her instincts, and they had saved them more than once before.No: De sto foran en avgjørelse.En: They faced a decision.No: Kartet de fant i en gammel butikk viste to veier.En: The map they found in an old store showed two roads.No: Den ene var lang og svingete, men ganske sikker.En: One was long and winding, but fairly safe.No: Den andre var kort, men potensielt farlig.En: The other was short but potentially dangerous.No: Eirik måtte velge.En: Eirik had to choose.No: Han kjente på ansvaret for gruppen, og han tenkte på det Kari hadde sagt.En: He felt the responsibility for the group, and he thought about what Kari had said.No: Noen ganger er det nødvendig å ta sjanser for å skape forbedringer.En: Sometimes it is necessary to take chances to make improvements.No: "Vi tar den korte veien," bestemte han seg til slutt, stemmen hans var stille men bestemt.En: "We'll take the short route," he finally decided, his voice quiet but firm.No: Siv kastet et skeptisk blikk, men sa ingenting.En: Siv cast a skeptical glance but said nothing.No: De gikk videre, vinden grov gropene i kinnene.En: They moved on, the wind carving grooves in their cheeks.No: På midten av ettermiddagen truet snøstormen dem.En: By mid-afternoon a snowstorm threatened them.No: Snøen danset vilt i luften og gjorde det nesten umulig å se.En: The snow danced wildly in the air, making it nearly impossible to see.No: De møtte en blokkert vei av kollapsede bygninger.En: They encountered a blocked road of collapsed buildings.No: Eirik frøs til.En: Eirik froze.No: Panikk truet med å gripe ham, men han tvang seg selv til å puste dypt og tenke klart.En: Panic threatened to seize him, but he forced himself to breathe deeply and think clearly.No: Han så på Kari og Siv, deres ansikter vage i snødrivet.En: He looked at Kari and Siv, their faces vague in the snowdrift.No: "Vi må finne ly," sa han.En: "We must find shelter," he said.No: I en velkjent stilling tok de tilflukt i et forfallent bygg.En: In a familiar position, they took refuge in a dilapidated building.No: De flyttet noe vrakgods for å tette en glippe mot vinden.En: They moved some debris to seal a gap against the wind.No: "Vi venter her til stormen legger seg," erklærte Eirik.En: "We'll wait here until the storm calms down," Eirik declared.No: Det tok flere timer før stormen nådig begynte å stilne.En: It took several hours before the storm began to graciously subside.No: De forlot tilfluktsstedet, litt vaklende, men bestemte på nytt.En: They left the shelter, a bit unsteady but resolute once more.No: Da de endelig nådde koordinatene til den sagnomsuste bosetningen, var det en kald og hul følelse som møtte dem.En: When they finally reached the coordinates of the legendary settlement, they were met with a cold and hollow feeling.No: Stedet var øde.En: The place was desolate.No: Bygningene tomme, ingen tegn til liv.En: The buildings empty, no sign of life.No: Eirik stirret på de hule strukturer, en knyttneve av skuffelse i magen.En: Eirik stared at the hollow structures, a fist of disappointment in his gut.No: Men så fant Siv noe—tegn som førte mot en ny retning.En: But then Siv found something—tracks leading in a new direction.No: Fotspor i snøen som tydet på at andre hadde vært her og beveget seg videre.En: Footprints in the snow indicating that others had been there and moved on.No: Kari smilte oppmuntrende til Eirik, hennes optimisme ustoppelig selv i møte med tomheten.En: Kari smiled encouragingly at Eirik, her optimism unstoppable even in the face of emptiness.No: "De har gått videre.En: "They've moved on.No: Vi kan finne dem.En: We can find them."No: "Med en ny gnist av håp begynte de igjen å marsjere.En: With a new spark of hope, they began marching again.No: Denne gangen visste Eirik noe han ikke hadde visst før: Våge kan være like viktig som å beskytte.En: This time Eirik knew something he hadn't known before: Daring can be as important as protecting.No: Veien videre var fortsatt ukjent, men nå hadde de både en retning og et nytt løfte om håp å jage.En: The road ahead was still unknown, but now they had a direction and a new promise of hope to chase.No: Med besluttsomhet og et nytt perspektiv, trosset de den kalde vinden som igjen hadde begynt å blåse.En: With determination and a new perspective, they defied the cold wind that had begun to blow once more.No: Det var ikke slutten de hadde forventet, men det var en begynnelse.En: It wasn't the ending they had expected, but it was a beginning.No: En ny start.En: A new start.No: En bevegelse mot noe bedre.En: A movement toward something better. Vocabulary Words:sharp: skarperemnants: restenesilence: stillhetcrunching: knasendedeterminedly: bestemtrumors: rykterfright: fryktoptimism: optimismeassessed: vurderteinstincts: instinktenedecision: avgjørelsewinding: svingetepotentially: potensieltskeptical: skeptiskgrooves: gropenesnowstorm: snøstormencollapsed: kollapsedefroze: frøspanic: panikkshelter: lydilapidated: forfallentdebris: vrakgodsgraciously: nådigdesolate: ødehollow: huldisappointment: skuffelsetracks: tegnfootprints: fotspordaring: vågeresolute: bestemte

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Hidden Treasures of Budapest's Silent Streets: A Tale of Hope Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-01-24-23-34-01-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Budapest jéghideg utcainak csendje nyomta rá bélyegét a világra.En: The silence of Budapest's ice-cold streets left its mark on the world.Hu: A szél zúgott a romos épületek között, a hó fátyolként borította be a romokat.En: The wind howled between the ruined buildings, and snow covered the debris like a veil.Hu: A város kísérteties árnyéka megmutatta a régi idők dicsőségét.En: The ghostly shadow of the city revealed the glory of bygone times.Hu: Bence, akit a múlt iránti vágy hajtott, fázósan húzta össze magát egy régi épületben.En: Bence, driven by a yearning for the past, shivered as he gathered himself in an old building.Hu: Egyetlen vágya volt: valamit találni, ami újra reményt ad.En: He had just one desire: to find something that would give hope once again.Hu: Ebben az omladozó épületben Bence egy régi térképre bukkant.En: In this crumbling building, Bence stumbled upon an old map.Hu: Poros és szakadozott, és ismeretlen szavak borították.En: Dusty and torn, it was covered with unfamiliar words.Hu: A térkép egy föld alatti páncéltermet mutatott, tele olyan dolgokkal, amelyek talán megmutatják a világot a katasztrófa előtt.En: The map showed an underground vault, full of things that might reveal the world before the catastrophe.Hu: Szemei felcsillantak, szíve gyorsabban vert.En: His eyes lit up, and his heart beat faster.Hu: Ez lehetett az, amire várt.En: This could be what he had been waiting for.Hu: A térkép rejtélyes volt.En: The map was mysterious.Hu: Nem értette minden részét, de a remény hajtotta.En: He didn't understand every part, but hope drove him.Hu: Ám Bence nem volt egyedül.En: Yet Bence was not alone.Hu: Zsuzsa, egy másik túlélő, szintén felfigyelt az ő kincsére.En: Zsuzsa, another survivor, had also taken notice of his treasure.Hu: Mindkettő tudta, csak egy esélyük van.En: Both knew they had only one chance.Hu: Vajon az út a régi metróalagúton át vezet?En: Might the path lead through the old metro tunnel?Hu: Bence eltökélte magát, hogy az alagutat használja, még ha veszélyes is.En: Bence resolved to use the tunnel, even if it was dangerous.Hu: Az alagút sötét volt és szűk, de az izgalom vezette lépteit.En: The tunnel was dark and narrow, but excitement drove his steps.Hu: Hozzá csatlakozott Zsuzsa, nem bízott benne, de a kényszer nagy úr.En: Zsuzsa joined him; she didn't trust him, but necessity was a great force.Hu: Az út során érződött a feszültség.En: Along the way, tension was palpable.Hu: Vajon melyikük éri el előbb a célt?En: Which of them would reach the goal first?Hu: A föld alatti világ csendje hirtelen megszakadt.En: The silence of the underground world was suddenly broken.Hu: Egy omlás rekedtette bent őket.En: A cave-in trapped them inside.Hu: Bence és Zsuzsa, ellenségből hirtelen társakká váltak.En: Bence and Zsuzsa, once enemies, suddenly became allies.Hu: Együtt dolgoztak, hogy kiszabaduljanak.En: They worked together to free themselves.Hu: Az idő szorított, és a túlélésért folytatott küzdelem kezdett átalakulni egy közös cél iránti vágyként.En: Time was pressing, and the struggle for survival began to transform into a desire for a common goal.Hu: Mikor végül elérték a páncélterem ajtaját, mindketten megpihentek.En: When they finally reached the door of the vault, both rested.Hu: Amit bent találtak, az több volt, mint amit reméltek.En: What they found inside was more than they had hoped for.Hu: Az ajtó mögött művészet és kultúra ereklyéi várták őket.En: Behind the door, relics of art and culture awaited them.Hu: Egy világ, amelyet már majdnem elfeledtek.En: A world that was almost forgotten.Hu: Bence és Zsuzsa szíve megtelt reménnyel.En: The hearts of Bence and Zsuzsa filled with hope.Hu: Megértették, hogy ezeket a kincseket meg kell osztaniuk.En: They understood that these treasures needed to be shared.Hu: A túlélők közösségében újra reményt ébreztettek.En: Hope was rekindled in the community of survivors.Hu: Együtt döntöttek úgy, hogy a jövő nemcsak a túlélésről, hanem az újjáépítésről is szól.En: Together, they decided that the future was not just about survival, but about rebuilding.Hu: Bence számára ez az út nemcsak az ismeretlen felfedezéséről szólt, hanem valami sokkal mélyebbről.En: For Bence, this journey was not just about discovering the unknown, but something much deeper.Hu: Megtanulta a bizalom és az együttműködés fontosságát.En: He learned the importance of trust and cooperation.Hu: Az út végén már nem egyedül állt.En: By the end of the journey, he was no longer alone.Hu: Zsuzsa mellett, együtt terveztek egy új jövőt Budapest elfeledett világában.En: Beside Zsuzsa, they together planned a new future in Budapest's forgotten world. Vocabulary Words:silence: csendjeice-cold: jéghideghowled: zúgottruined: romosveil: fátyolkéntghostly: kísértetiesshadow: árnyékayearning: vágyshivered: fázósangathered: összecrumbled: omladozóstumbled: bukkantdusty: porostorn: szakadozottunfamiliar: ismeretlenvault: páncélteremcatastrophe: katasztrófamysterious: rejtélyesresolved: eltökéltenarrow: szűknecessity: kényszerpalpable: érződöttcave-in: omlástrapped: rekedtetteallies: társakkápressing: szorítottrelics: ereklyéirekindled: ébreztetteksurvival: túlélésrőltrust: bizalom

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Surviving the Frost: Triumph Through Trust and Courage Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-01-24-23-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: I en verden, hvor sneen dækkede alt og kulden stjal al varme, levede Lars, Freja og Mikkel.En: In a world where the snow covered everything and the cold stole all warmth, lived Lars, Freja, and Mikkel.Da: De tre venner vandrede gennem den ødelagte by og søgte efter medicin til Lars' syge søster.En: The three friends wandered through the ruined city searching for medicine for Lars' sick sister.Da: Alt var forandret, efter verden faldt sammen.En: Everything had changed after the world collapsed.Da: Bygningerne var ruiner, og alle måtte arbejde hårdt for at overleve.En: The buildings were ruins, and everyone had to work hard to survive.Da: Lars havde hørt om sjældne mediciner, der kunne hjælpe hans søster.En: Lars had heard about rare medicines that could help his sister.Da: Men medicinen var i en isoleret zone.En: But the medicine was in an isolated zone.Da: En zone kendt for farlige fraktioner, der beskyttede deres territorier med voldsomt forsvar.En: A zone known for dangerous factions that defended their territories with fierce defense.Da: Lars vidste, at han ikke kunne klare det alene, så han havde brug for Frejas og Mikkels hjælp.En: Lars knew he couldn't do it alone, so he needed Freja's and Mikkel's help.Da: Freja var smart og kendte alle de skjulte ruter, hvor man kunne handle sikkert.En: Freja was smart and knew all the hidden routes where one could trade safely.Da: Hendes forhandlingsevner havde mange gange reddet dem.En: Her negotiation skills had saved them many times.Da: Mikkel, som var ingeniør, kunne reparere næsten alt, hvilket ofte kom de tre venner til gode.En: Mikkel, who was an engineer, could fix almost anything, which often benefited the three friends.Da: Da de nåede tæt på zonen, stod Lars overfor en alvorlig beslutning.En: As they approached the zone, Lars faced a serious decision.Da: Skulle han forsøge at tale med fraktionens leder?En: Should he attempt to talk to the faction's leader?Da: Eller skulle han snige sig ind?En: Or should he sneak in?Da: Freja mente, at forhandling kunne være farligt, men muligvis nødvendigt, mens Mikkel foreslog en anden tilgang.En: Freja thought negotiation could be dangerous, but possibly necessary, while Mikkel suggested another approach.Da: "Vi kan bruge gamle tunnelbaner," sagde Mikkel og pegede på et kort over området.En: "We can use old subway tunnels," said Mikkel, pointing to a map of the area.Da: "Det er risikabelt, men vi kan undgå mange vagter."En: "It's risky, but we can avoid many guards."Da: De besluttede sig til sidst for en kombination.En: They finally decided on a combination.Da: Freja gik for at forhandle, mens Mikkel og Lars brugte tunnelbanerne.En: Freja went to negotiate, while Mikkel and Lars used the subway tunnels.Da: Under jorden var det mørkt og koldt, men de to bevægede sig hurtigt gennem de smalle passager.En: Underground it was dark and cold, but the two moved quickly through the narrow passages.Da: Ovenfor mødte Freja lederen af fraktionen.En: Above, Freja met the faction's leader.Da: Det var en stor, skræmmende mand, som krævede en umulig handel: alle deres mad og ressourcer for lidt medicin.En: He was a large, intimidating man who demanded an impossible deal: all their food and resources for a little medicine.Da: Freja forblev rolig, men vidste, at hun måtte finde en anden løsning.En: Freja remained calm, but knew she had to find another solution.Da: Da Lars og Mikkel kom tættere på medicindepotet, fandt de en skjult gang fyldt med gamle forsyninger.En: As Lars and Mikkel came closer to the medicine depot, they found a hidden passage filled with old supplies.Da: Nogle af dem var medicinen, de havde brug for.En: Some of them were the medicines they needed.Da: Med hurtige hænder fyldte de deres tasker.En: With quick hands, they filled their bags.Da: Samtidig forstod Freja, at hun måtte trække ud forhandlingerne.En: Meanwhile, Freja understood that she needed to prolong the negotiations.Da: Hun lavede en distraktion, og de tre venner løb mod tunnelsystemet med deres fund.En: She created a distraction, and the three friends ran towards the tunnel system with their findings.Da: Da de kom ud på den anden side, vidste Lars, at de havde gjort det.En: When they emerged on the other side, Lars knew they had done it.Da: De havde fundet medicinen, og endda lidt mere.En: They had found the medicine, and even a bit more.Da: På deres vej mod sikkerhed delte vennerne triumfen, og Lars indså noget vigtigt.En: On their way to safety, the friends shared their triumph, and Lars realized something important.Da: At overleve handler ikke kun om en, men om at stole på hinanden og bygge et fællesskab.En: Survival is not just about one person, but about trusting each other and building a community.Da: Deres sammentømrede bånd havde reddet både hans søster og deres egen håb for fremtiden.En: Their strong bond had saved both his sister and their own hopes for the future.Da: De gik videre gennem sneen, med lysere fremtidsudsigter i sindet.En: They moved on through the snow with brighter prospects in mind. Vocabulary Words:wandering: vandrederuined: ødelagtesurvive: overleverare: sjældneisolated: isoleretfactions: fraktionerterritories: territorierfierce: voldsomtnegotiation: forhandlingapproach: tilgangsubway: tunnelbanerrisky: risikabeltguards: vagterintimidating: skræmmendeimpossible: umuligdistract: distraktionemerged: kom udtrusting: stolebond: båndprospects: fremtidsudsigtermedicine: medicincommunity: fællesskabroutes: ruterhidden: skjultedeal: handelprolong: trække udfindings: funddecision: beslutningresources: ressourcerengineer: ingeniør

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Finding Hope Beneath Venezia: A Tale of Unity and Resilience Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-01-24-08-38-20-it Story Transcript:It: La nebbia avvolgeva Venezia in un abbraccio gelido.En: The fog enveloped Venezia in an icy embrace.It: Il canale deserto sembrava un fantasma del passato, con le gondole mezze sommerse e i palazzi che minacciavano di crollare in qualsiasi momento.En: The deserted canal seemed like a ghost from the past, with gondolas half-submerged and palaces threatening to collapse at any moment.It: Luca camminava sulla riva scivolosa, i suoi passi riecheggiavano tra i muri.En: Luca walked along the slippery bank, his steps echoing between the walls.It: Nel suo cuore, un peso di errori passati lo seguiva ovunque andasse.En: In his heart, a weight of past mistakes followed him wherever he went.It: Sophia, al suo fianco, guardava l'acqua con attenzione.En: Sophia, by his side, watched the water attentively.It: La sua curiosità era una scintilla in quel mondo in rovina.En: Her curiosity was a spark in that crumbling world.It: Stava cercando qualcosa, qualcosa che potesse significare un nuovo inizio.En: She was searching for something, something that could mean a new beginning.It: "Dobbiamo trovarlo, Luca," disse con determinazione.En: "We have to find it, Luca," she said with determination.It: "Credo che questo artefatto nasconda segreti del passato."En: "I believe this artifact hides secrets of the past."It: Luca annuì.En: Luca nodded.It: Cercavano un misterioso oggetto che la leggenda diceva poter riportare speranza a un mondo perduto.En: They were searching for a mysterious object that legend said could bring hope to a lost world.It: Di recente, l'avevano localizzato, nascosto sotto la superficie del canale, ma anche altri scavengers avevano udito la stessa voce.En: Recently, they had located it, hidden beneath the canal's surface, but other scavengers had also heard the same rumor.It: Le risorse scarseggiavano.En: Resources were scarce.It: L'inverno era freddo e crudele.En: Winter was cold and cruel.It: Senza cibo e riparo, era difficile sopravvivere.En: Without food and shelter, it was difficult to survive.It: Ma questo artefatto poteva essere la risposta.En: But this artifact could be the answer.It: Mentre camminavano, incontrarono un uomo, Pietro, che disse di sapere qualcosa su quell'artefatto.En: As they walked, they encountered a man, Pietro, who claimed to know something about the artifact.It: Luca non sapeva se fidarsi.En: Luca didn't know whether to trust him.It: "Sophia, cosa facciamo?"En: "Sophia, what do we do?"It: chiese Luca.En: asked Luca.It: "Lui potrebbe aiutarci, o forse ingannarci."En: "He could help us or maybe deceive us."It: Sophia chinò la testa, pensierosa.En: Sophia bowed her head, thoughtful.It: "Credo che dobbiamo provarci.En: "I think we have to try.It: Con la giusta collaborazione, possiamo farcela."En: With the right collaboration, we can make it."It: Così, con riluttanza, decisero di fidarsi di Pietro.En: So, reluctantly, they decided to trust Pietro.It: Insieme si diressero verso il punto indicato, mentre il vento si alzava minaccioso.En: Together they headed towards the indicated spot, as the wind rose threateningly.It: Una tempesta improvvisa sconvolse la laguna.En: An unexpected storm disrupted the lagoon.It: Onde furiose battgevano le strutture fatiscenti.En: Furious waves battered the dilapidated structures.It: Luca e Sophia, insieme a Pietro, lavoravano senza sosta.En: Luca and Sophia, along with Pietro, worked tirelessly.It: Dovevano recuperare l'artefatto prima che la potenza dell'acqua lo inghiottisse per sempre.En: They had to retrieve the artifact before the power of the water swallowed it forever.It: Con uno sforzo eroico, riuscirono a portare alla luce l'oggetto misterioso.En: With heroic effort, they managed to bring the mysterious object to light.It: Era più di un semplice pezzo di metallo arrugginito.En: It was more than just a piece of rusted metal.It: Era una capsula del tempo.En: It was a time capsule.It: Mentre il vento urlava intorno, riuscirono ad aprirla.En: As the wind howled around them, they managed to open it.It: Dal suo interno emerse una registrazione.En: From inside emerged a recording.It: Una voce calda e antica che parlava di unità, resilienza e speranza.En: A warm, ancient voice that spoke of unity, resilience, and hope.It: Un messaggio dal passato che parlava al futuro.En: A message from the past that spoke to the future.It: Il mondo poteva essere ricostruito, la fiducia in ciò che restava dell'umanità era essenziale.En: The world could be rebuilt; trust in what remained of humanity was essential.It: Luca guardò Sophia e poi Pietro.En: Luca looked at Sophia and then at Pietro.It: Capì che non poteva affrontare tutto da solo.En: He realized that he couldn't face everything alone.It: La collaborazione, la fiducia, erano la via da seguire.En: Collaboration, trust, were the way forward.It: Un sorriso si aprì sul suo volto per la prima volta da molto tempo.En: A smile spread across his face for the first time in a long time.It: Sophia era al suo fianco, orgogliosa.En: Sophia was by his side, proud.It: Mentre la pioggia smetteva e il cielo si schiariva un po', Luca sentì che anche l'oscurità nel suo cuore si stava dissipando.En: As the rain stopped and the sky cleared a bit, Luca felt that even the darkness in his heart was dissipating.It: Insieme, avrebbero potuto ricominciare.En: Together, they could start again.It: Venezia, come il loro spirito, poteva tornare a vivere.En: Venezia, like their spirit, could come back to life. Vocabulary Words:the fog: la nebbiato envelop: avvolgereicy: gelidodeserted: desertohalf-submerged: mezze sommerseto collapse: crollarethe weight: il pesothe mistake: l'errorethe spark: la scintillacuriosity: la curiositàthe legend: la leggendathe scavenger: lo scavengerscarce: scarsoshelter: il riparoto survive: sopravvivereto deceive: ingannarereluctantly: con riluttanzato trust: fidarsithe storm: la tempestadilapidated: fatiscentetirelessly: senza sostaheroic: eroicothe effort: lo sforzoto retrieve: recuperarerust: arrugginitothe time capsule: la capsula del temporecording: la registrazioneresilience: la resilienzato rebuild: ricostruireto dissipate: dissipare

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Survival and Unity: Triumph in Post-Apocalyptic Roma Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-01-24-23-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Il vento freddo di Roma soffiava attraverso le arcate spezzate del Colosseo.En: The cold wind of Roma blew through the broken arches of the Colosseo.It: Il cielo grigio si specchiava nel vetro rotto e nel metallo arrugginito, testimoni di tempi ormai passati.En: The gray sky reflected on the shattered glass and rusty metal, witnesses of times long past.It: Una figura si muoveva silenziosa tra le ombre, seguita da due compagni.En: A figure moved silently among the shadows, followed by two companions.It: Giulia si fermò per un istante, il respiro condensandosi nell'aria gelida.En: Giulia stopped for a moment, her breath condensing in the icy air.It: Con lei c'erano Luca e Alessandro, i suoi fedeli compagni.En: With her were Luca and Alessandro, her faithful companions.It: "Dobbiamo trovare provviste," disse Giulia, il tono deciso.En: "We need to find supplies," said Giulia, her tone firm.It: "Senza cibo e acqua, non sopravvivremo all'inverno."En: "Without food and water, we won't survive the winter."It: Luca si aggiustò lo zaino con un sorriso incerto.En: Luca adjusted his backpack with an uncertain smile.It: "Forse stavolta saremo fortunati," disse, sperando di infondere un po' di coraggio al gruppo.En: "Maybe we'll be lucky this time," he said, hoping to instill some courage in the group.It: Alessandro, pragmatico come sempre, annuì.En: Alessandro, pragmatic as ever, nodded.It: "Dobbiamo rischiare di salire ai livelli superiori.En: "We need to risk going up to the upper levels.It: Le provviste là sono più probabilmente intatte."En: The supplies there are more likely to be intact."It: La salita era faticosa.En: The climb was strenuous.It: Scale di pietra si sgretolavano sotto i loro piedi.En: Stone steps crumbled beneath their feet.It: Il vento sibilava attraverso le fenditure.En: The wind whistled through the cracks.It: Non erano soli; rumori distanti indicavano la presenza di altri sopravvissuti, altre minacce.En: They were not alone; distant noises indicated the presence of other survivors, other threats.It: Arrivati in cima, scovarono un piccolo nascondiglio di cibo.En: Reaching the top, they uncovered a small stash of food.It: Una scatola di latta di fagioli, qualche pacchetto di biscotti, abbastanza per tirare avanti per un po'.En: A tin can of beans, a few packs of cookies, enough to get by for a while.It: Ma mentre stavano per raccoglierli, un'ombra si stagliò davanti a loro.En: But as they were about to gather them, a shadow loomed in front of them.It: "Quello è mio," ringhiò una voce rauca.En: "That's mine," growled a hoarse voice.It: Un uomo magro e con occhi accesi di febbre si fece avanti, un coltello stretto in mano.En: A gaunt man with feverish eyes stepped forward, a knife clenched in hand.It: "Andatevene!"En: "Leave!"It: Giulia sentì il cuore batterle in gola.En: Giulia felt her heart pounding in her throat.It: Ma non poteva fuggire; il cibo era troppo prezioso.En: But she couldn't flee; the food was too precious.It: "Possiamo dividere," propose, cercando di mantenere la calma nella sua voce.En: "We can share," she proposed, trying to keep the calm in her voice.It: L'uomo esitò, il coltello ancora alzato.En: The man hesitated, the knife still raised.It: Luca fece un passo avanti, un gesto azzardato di buona fede.En: Luca took a step forward, a bold gesture of goodwill.It: "Non siamo tuoi nemici," disse, cercando di apparire rassicurante.En: "We're not your enemies," he said, trying to appear reassuring.It: Alessandro osservò, pronto ad intervenire.En: Alessandro watched, ready to intervene.It: La tensione era palpabile nell'aria fredda.En: The tension was palpable in the cold air.It: Infine, l'uomo abbassò l'arma, il suo volto si fece meno ostile.En: Finally, the man lowered the weapon, his face becoming less hostile.It: "Va bene... ma solo a metà," concesse, il tono riluttante.En: "Fine... but only half," he conceded, his tone reluctant.It: La trattativa era fragile, ma era sufficiente.En: The negotiation was fragile, but it was enough.It: Dopo aver diviso le provviste, Giulia, Luca e Alessandro si allontanarono dal Colosseo, il cuore sollevato.En: After dividing the supplies, Giulia, Luca, and Alessandro moved away from the Colosseo, their hearts lifted.It: Il groviglio di emozioni svaniva sostituito dalla gratitudine.En: The tangle of emotions faded, replaced by gratitude.It: Avevano superato un'altra prova, insieme.En: They had passed another test, together.It: "Ci siamo riusciti," sussurrò Giulia, un sorriso appena accennato sulle labbra mentre guardava i suoi compagni.En: "We did it," Giulia whispered, a faint smile on her lips as she looked at her companions.It: Sentiva una forza nuova, una fiducia riacquistata.En: She felt a new strength, a regained confidence.It: E non era solo nei suoi confronti, ma anche nei confronti della piccola famiglia che erano diventati.En: And it was not just in herself, but also in the little family they had become.It: Luca, camminando al suo fianco, si sentì più leggero.En: Luca, walking by her side, felt lighter.It: Aveva contribuito al successo, e questo contava più di quanto avesse mai immaginato.En: He had contributed to the success, and that counted more than he had ever imagined.It: In quella Roma post-apocalittica, dove tutto sembrava perduto, era nato un nuovo spirito di unità e speranza.En: In that post-apocalyptic Roma, where everything seemed lost, a new spirit of unity and hope was born.It: La città poteva essere in rovina, ma negli occhi di Giulia, Luca e Alessandro, ardeva ancora una luce.En: The city might be in ruins, but in the eyes of Giulia, Luca, and Alessandro, a light still burned.It: Una promessa di sopravvivenza. Una promessa di futuro.En: A promise of survival. A promise of a future. Vocabulary Words:the wind: il ventothe arches: le arcatethe sky: il cielothe shadow: l'ombrathe companion: il compagnothe supplies: le provvistethe winter: l'invernothe backpack: lo zainothe climb: la salitathe step: la scalathe crack: la fenditurathe survivor: il sopravvissutothe threat: la minacciathe stash: il nascondigliothe can: la scatolathe bean: il fagiolothe cookie: il biscottothe voice: la vocethe knife: il coltellothe heart: il cuorethe throat: la golathe enemy: il nemicothe gesture: il gestothe goodwill: la buona fedethe tension: la tensionethe air: l'ariathe face: il voltothe negotiation: la trattativathe gratitude: la gratitudinethe ruin: la rovina

In Season 4, Episode 7 'Evacuating the West' of the Changing Earth Audio Drama, Erika battles melancholy worries about leaving Greg and Penni behind as the convoy pushes east through rising quakes. Bennet defies his superior and lands in jail to aid friends, Virgis organizes daring multi-person rescues from Hope town, and TJ ensures Gini has companionship while D'lores receives care. Rules bend when faith and right demand it in a world of tyranny and aftershocks.This episode adapts Sara F. Hathaway's Changing Earth novel series, including 'Battle For The South'—explore the full books and shop exclusive merch at ChangingEarthSeries.com. #PostApocalyptic #AudioDrama Discover the performers and musical attributes at authorsarafhathaway.com/season-4 Become a subscriber and get one-week commercial free early access at authorsarafhathaway.com/supportBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/prepper-broadcasting-network--3295097/support.BECOME A SUPPORTER FOR AD FREE PODCASTS, EARLY ACCESS & TONS OF MEMBERS ONLY CONTENT!Get Prepared with Our Incredible Sponsors! Survival Bags, kits, gear www.limatangosurvival.comThe Prepper's Medical Handbook Build Your Medical Cache – Welcome PBN FamilyThe All In One Disaster Relief Device! www.hydronamis.comJoin the Prepper Broadcasting Network for expert insights on #Survival, #Prepping, #SelfReliance, #OffGridLiving, #Homesteading, #Homestead building, #SelfSufficiency, #Permaculture, #OffGrid solutions, and #SHTF preparedness. With diverse hosts and shows, get practical tips to thrive independently – subscribe now!

In Season 4, Episode 6 'Back to Vegas' of the Changing Earth Audio Drama, Erika and Vince race toward Las Vegas to rescue trapped loved ones, while TJ restructures D'lores and isolates Gini for her safety amid growing threats. Virgis returns to the homesteads only to face Cassidy's departure for Texas, stealing their chance at togetherness. Every moment becomes a battle to protect what matters most in a world that devours time. This episode draws from Sara F. Hathaway's Changing Earth novel series—explore the full books like 'Battle for the South' and shop exclusive merch at ChangingEarthSeries.com. Learn more about performers and music at https://www.authorsarafhathaway.com/season-4 #PostApocalyptic #AudioDrama Become a subscriber and get one-week commercial free early access at https://www.authorsarafhathaway.com/supportBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/prepper-broadcasting-network--3295097/support.BECOME A SUPPORTER FOR AD FREE PODCASTS, EARLY ACCESS & TONS OF MEMBERS ONLY CONTENT!Get Prepared with Our Incredible Sponsors! Survival Bags, kits, gear www.limatangosurvival.comThe Prepper's Medical Handbook Build Your Medical Cache – Welcome PBN FamilyThe All In One Disaster Relief Device! www.hydronamis.comJoin the Prepper Broadcasting Network for expert insights on #Survival, #Prepping, #SelfReliance, #OffGridLiving, #Homesteading, #Homestead building, #SelfSufficiency, #Permaculture, #OffGrid solutions, and #SHTF preparedness. With diverse hosts and shows, get practical tips to thrive independently – subscribe now!

Erika confronts Bennet on loyalties while reuniting with family in Reno, only to face grueling training and heart-wrenching goodbyes to Daniel as the Vegas mission looms. TJ wrestles with releasing Patrice amid his empire's cracks, Virgis cherishes a brief reunion shattered by disaster, and Vince mends ties with Bennet for the greater fight. Sacrifices echo in a world torn between love and duty. This episode adapts Sara F. Hathaway's Changing Earth novel series, including 'Dark Days in Denver'—explore the full books and shop Changing Earth merch at ChangingEarthSeries.com. Become a subscriber and get one-week commercial free early access at ChangingEarthSeries.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/prepper-broadcasting-network--3295097/support.BECOME A SUPPORTER FOR AD FREE PODCASTS, EARLY ACCESS & TONS OF MEMBERS ONLY CONTENT!Get Prepared with Our Incredible Sponsors! Survival Bags, kits, gear www.limatangosurvival.comThe Prepper's Medical Handbook Build Your Medical Cache – Welcome PBN FamilyThe All In One Disaster Relief Device! www.hydronamis.comJoin the Prepper Broadcasting Network for expert insights on #Survival, #Prepping, #SelfReliance, #OffGridLiving, #Homesteading, #Homestead building, #SelfSufficiency, #Permaculture, #OffGrid solutions, and #SHTF preparedness. With diverse hosts and shows, get practical tips to thrive independently – subscribe now!

In Season 4, Episode 3 'Southern Turmoil' of the Changing Earth Audio Drama, Erika faces a brutal knife duel with Cassidy amid Texas tensions, Dexter dodges fed hunters in shadowed hideouts, and TJ spins a deadly web of allies to snare the Lone Survivor. As battles rage and betrayals loom, family loyalty clashes with the fight for freedom. Based on Sara F. Hathaway's 'Battle for the South,' this episode explodes with suspense and raw intensity. Dive in now! #PostApocalyptic #AudioDramaSupport the show! Order your Changing Earth Novels and Merchandise at ChangingEarthSeries.com Discover the performers and musical attributes at ChangingEarthSeries.com Become a subscriber and get one-week commercial free early access at ChangingEarthSeries.comGet Prepared with Our Incredible Sponsors! Survival Bags, kits, gear www.limatangosurvival.comEMP Proof Shipping Containers www.fardaycontainers.comThe Prepper's Medical Handbook Build Your Medical Cache – Welcome PBN FamilyPack Fresh USA www.packfreshusa.comSupport PBN with a Donation https://bit.ly/3SICxEq

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In Season 4, Episode 2 of the Changing Earth Audio Drama, Erika and Vince arrive in the free zone of Texas, where they meet Governor Dixon amid whispers of hope and hidden agendas. As a massive hurricane bears down on Houston, they volunteer for evacuation efforts, but family pursuits close in—Dexter sneaks closer with Trucker, Virgis launches a daring refugee rescue in Bozeman, and TJ Swenson plots from the shadows. Will alliances hold against the storm and federal tyranny? Based on Sara F. Hathaway's 'Battle for the South,' this episode delivers high-stakes survival, political intrigue, and unyielding defiance. Listen now and join the fight for freedom! #PostApocalyptic #AudioDramaSupport the show! Order your Changing Earth Novels and Merchandise at https://www.authorsarafhathaway.com/shop Discover the performers and musical attributes at https://www.authorsarafhathaway.com/season-4 Become a subscriber and get one-week commercial free early access at https://www.authorsarafhathaway.com/supportGet Prepared with Our Incredible Sponsors! Survival Bags, kits, gear www.limatangosurvival.comEMP Proof Shipping Containers www.fardaycontainers.comThe Prepper's Medical Handbook Build Your Medical Cache – Welcome PBN FamilyPack Fresh USA www.packfreshusa.comSupport PBN with a Donation https://bit.ly/3SICxEq

Destruction of Jerusalem, Antichrist, Biblical prophecy, Millennial reign, historical evidence, Dark Ages, judgment, end times, Christian theology, Roman history, anti-Semitism, Christ's second coming, Satan's little season, eschatology, spiritual warfare, Job's trials, resurrection, 144,000, simulation hypothesis, Christian faithThis conversation delves into the complex themes of biblical prophecy, historical events, and theological interpretations surrounding the destruction of Jerusalem, the Antichrist, and the nature of the millennial reign. The speakers explore how historical accounts, particularly from Josephus and Tacitus, provide context for understanding these events and their implications for modern Christian theology. They also discuss the significance of the Dark Ages in relation to the loss of historical knowledge and the potential distortion of timelines that affects our understanding of biblical events. Ultimately, the conversation emphasizes the intricate relationship between faith, history, and prophecy. This conversation delves into complex theological themes, including anti-Semitism, the nature of Christ's second coming, and the concept of Satan's little season. The speakers explore the implications of free will in eschatology, the significance of generational timeframes, and the nature of spiritual beings. They also discuss the resurrection, the 144,000 in Revelation, and the simulation hypothesis, all while emphasizing the role of Christians in a troubled world and the importance of seeking truth and grace.Chapters00:00 The Destruction of Jerusalem and Prophecy10:06 Understanding the Antichrist and Historical Context19:55 The Role of the Temple and Biblical Chronology30:14 The Nature of the Millennial Reign39:59 Historical Evidence and the Dark Ages49:56 Theological Implications of Judgment and the End Times01:16:17 Understanding Anti-Semitism and Historical Accountability01:18:11 The Nature of Christ's Second Coming01:19:50 The Concept of Satan's Little Season01:22:10 Agency and Free Will in Eschatology01:25:31 The Significance of Generational Timeframes01:26:10 The Nature of Satan and Spiritual Warfare01:29:25 The Role of Evil in a Post-Millennial World01:32:00 The Complexity of Job's Trials01:36:39 The Nature of God and Spiritual Beings01:43:59 The Afterlife and Resurrection01:55:09 The 144,000 and the Remnant of Israel02:01:14 The Simulation Hypothesis and Biblical Interpretation02:13:22 The Role of Christians in a Troubled World02:22:12 The Search for Truth and Grace in FaithBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jt-s-mix-tape--6579902/support.Please support our sponsor Modern Roots Life: https://modernrootslife.com/?bg_ref=rVWsBoOfcFJESUS SAID THERE WOULD BE HATERS Shirts: https://jtfollowsjc.com/product-category/mens-shirts/WOMEN'S SHIRTS: https://jtfollowsjc.com/product-category/womens-shirts/

Erika and Vince's southbound paddle boat journey teems with whispered survival tales and militia offers—what alliance awaits in Texas shadows, and at what cost? Goodbyes linger as Bennet's grip fades, Star stays behind, and freedom's call intensifies amid waves and storms. What threat lurks on the horizon—and who dares chase it? A pulse-racing premiere of escape and purpose in audio drama form. Stream now at authorsarafhathaway.com/season-3—embark before the storm hits. Grab merch at changingearthseries.com.Based on the Changing Earth Series novels by Sara F. HathawayRuntime: 63 min | Rated: Mature (Tension, Peril) #PostQuakeSaga #AudioDramaAddictGet Prepared with Our Incredible Sponsors! Survival Bags, kits, gear www.limatangosurvival.comEMP Proof Shipping Containers www.fardaycontainers.comThe Prepper's Medical Handbook Build Your Medical Cache – Welcome PBN FamilyPack Fresh USA www.packfreshusa.comSupport PBN with a Donation https://bit.ly/3SICxEq

Northfield-based horror writer Benjamin Percy has a new novel out and it's unlike anything he's done before. To start, Percy's new book “The End Times” does not come in the form of a book — instead, it's being released as a series of 12 newspaper deliveries over the course of the year. The story follows the residents of a fictional Minnesota town called North End as they try to rebuild 12 years after a horrific plague nearly wiped out all of humanity. In true Percy fashion, weird and strange things start happening as they work to restart their lives. Percy joined Minnesota Now to give a preview of what readers can expect from “The End Times.”

Teenage Cave Man (1958) AIP Production #307 Directed by Roger Corman Written by R. Wright Campbell Produced by Roger Corman Cast:  Robert Vaughn as Symbol Maker's Teenage Son  Darah Marshall as Blonde Maiden  Leslie Bradley as Symbol Maker  Frank De Kova as Black-Bearded One  Charles Thompson as The Seer  June Jocelyn as Symbol Maker's Wife  Jonathan Haze as Curly-Haired Boy  Beach Dickerson as Fair-Haired Boy / Man from Burning Plains / Tom Tom Player / Bear  Ed Nelson as Blonde Tribe Member  Robert Shayne as The Fire Maker  Marshall Bradford as Tribe Member  Joseph H. Hamilton as Tribe Member  Barboura Morris as Young Tribe Member (uncredited)  A Malibu Production  An American International Picture View the Teenage Cave Man trailer here  You can stream Teenage Cave Man on Tubi, Pluto TV, Plex, or the Roku Channel, or you can rent it on Prime Video.  Visit our website - https://aippod.com/ and follow the American International Podcast on Letterboxd, Instagram and Threads @aip_pod and on Facebook at facebook.com/AmericanInternationalPodcast  Get your American International Podcast merchandise at our store. Our open and close includes clips from the following films/trailers: How to Make a Monster (1958), The Brain That Wouldn't Die (1962), I Was a Teenage Werewolf (1957), High School Hellcats (1958), Beach Blanket Bingo (1965), The Wild Angels (1966), It Conquered the World (1956), The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971), and Female Jungle (1955) 

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Unity in the Bunker: A Tale of Survival and Solidarity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-11-28-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: I mørket under jorden, i en bunker skabt til dårlige tider, var Anders, Karin og Lars travlt optaget.En: In the darkness underground, in a bunker created for tough times, Anders, Karin, and Lars were busy.Da: Det var efterår, og St. Andreas Dag nærmede sig.En: It was autumn, and St. Andreas Dag was approaching.Da: Denne dag markerer en tid for eftertanke og fællesskab, men i dag herskede der spændinger i bunkeren.En: This day marks a time for reflection and community, but today there were tensions in the bunker.Da: Anders bevægede sig hurtigt rundt blandt hylder fyldt med konserves og tæpper, hans blik vagtsomt.En: Anders moved quickly among shelves filled with canned goods and blankets, his gaze watchful.Da: "Vi har brug for mere," sagde han.En: "We need more," he said.Da: "Når vinteren rammer, skal vi være forberedte."En: "When winter hits, we need to be prepared."Da: Karin sukkede stille og kiggede op fra sit arbejde med at stable tæpper.En: Karin sighed quietly and looked up from her work stacking blankets.Da: "Anders, vi kan ikke beholde alt for os selv.En: "Anders, we can't keep everything for ourselves.Da: Vi har naboer, de har også brug for hjælp."En: We have neighbors, they need help too."Da: Lars, der stod ved siden af en kasse fuld af gammeldags brætspil, kiggede op.En: Lars, standing next to a box full of old-fashioned board games, looked up.Da: Han var den bekymrede, men pragmatiske.En: He was the worried but pragmatic one.Da: "Måske er der en mellemvej," foreslog han forsigtigt.En: "Maybe there's a middle way," he suggested cautiously.Da: Inde i den kolde, jordede bunker med blinkende lys, begyndte de at diskutere.En: Inside the cold, earthen bunker with flickering lights, they began to discuss.Da: Anders ønskede at besøge de lokale markeder og fylde endnu mere op.En: Anders wanted to visit the local markets and stock up even more.Da: Karin insisterede på, at de skulle dele noget med dem udenfor bunkeren.En: Karin insisted that they should share some with those outside the bunker.Da: Lars følte sig splittet, men vidste at en løsning måtte findes.En: Lars felt torn but knew a solution had to be found.Da: Efter mange samtaler fandt Lars sit mod.En: After many conversations, Lars found his courage.Da: "Vi skal have tilstrækkeligt til os selv, det er vigtigt.En: "We need enough for ourselves, that's important.Da: Men lad os også hjælpe vores naboer.En: But let's also help our neighbors.Da: Måske kan vi have en fælles reserve, alle kan bidrage til."En: Maybe we can have a common reserve that everyone can contribute to."Da: Denne idé mødte modstand, især hos Anders, men efter en heftig diskussion, hvor lageret pludselig så tommere ud, blev beslutningen truffet.En: This idea met with resistance, especially from Anders, but after a heated discussion, where the stockpile suddenly looked emptier, the decision was made.Da: De blev enige om at opbevare en nødforsyning, men også at støtte fællesskabet.En: They agreed to store an emergency supply but also to support the community.Da: Tiden gik, og den dag, da sneen faldt tung på jorden ovenfor, fejrede de St. Andreas Dag i troen på, at de gjorde det rigtige.En: Time went on, and the day when snow fell heavily on the ground above, they celebrated St. Andreas Dag believing they were doing the right thing.Da: Anders havde lært værdien af fællesskab, Karin så vigtigheden af forberedthed, og Lars opdagede sin evne til at lede.En: Anders had learned the value of community, Karin saw the importance of preparedness, and Lars discovered his ability to lead.Da: De fandt varme i hinandens selskab og visheden om, at de kunne klare de kolde måneder foran dem.En: They found warmth in each other's company and the knowledge that they could face the cold months ahead of them.Da: Det var ikke bare forsyningerne, der skulle holde dem sikre, men tilliden og samarbejdet iblandt dem.En: It was not just the supplies that would keep them safe, but the trust and cooperation among them. Vocabulary Words:darkness: mørketunderground: under jordenbunker: bunkertough: dårligeapproaching: nærmede sigreflection: eftertankecommunity: fællesskabtensions: spændingershelves: hyldergaze: blikwatchful: vagtsomtprepared: forberedtestacking: stablepragmatic: pragmatiskecautiously: forsigtigtearthen: jordedeflickering: blinkendestock: fylde opneighbors: naboertorn: splittetcourage: modresistance: modstandheated: heftigsupply: nødforsyningsupport: støttewarmth: varmetrust: tillidencooperation: samarbejdetknowledge: vishedenlead: lede

Fluent Fiction - French: Finding Solace in a Bunker: Love & Resilience Underground Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-11-28-08-38-20-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Dans les profondeurs de la terre, le bunker souterrain ressemblait à un sanctuaire de calme et de prévoyance.En: In the depths of the earth, the underground bunker resembled a sanctuary of calm and foresight.Fr: Les murs de béton froid protégeaient Éloise et Lucien des incertitudes du monde extérieur.En: The cold concrete walls shielded Éloise and Lucien from the uncertainties of the outside world.Fr: Les étagères en métal brillaient faiblement sous la lumière des lanternes dispersées ici et là, projetant des ombres dansantes sur le sol rugueux.En: The metal shelves glimmered faintly under the light of lanterns scattered here and there, casting dancing shadows on the rough floor.Fr: Éloise, une femme de haute stature avec des cheveux tirés en arrière dans un chignon strict, empilait méticuleusement des boîtes de conserve et des bouteilles d'eau.En: Éloise, a tall woman with hair pulled back into a strict bun, meticulously stacked cans and water bottles.Fr: Sa détermination était évidente dans chacun de ses mouvements.En: Her determination was evident in each of her movements.Fr: Lucien, son fidèle compagnon au regard doux, la regardait avec un mélange d'admiration et de scepticisme.En: Lucien, her faithful companion with a gentle gaze, watched her with a mixture of admiration and skepticism.Fr: « Éloise, » commença Lucien avec une voix apaisante, « pourquoi avons-nous besoin de tout ça ?En: "Éloise," started Lucien in a soothing voice, "why do we need all this?"Fr: » Elle arrêta de ranger un moment et soupira.En: She stopped organizing for a moment and sighed.Fr: « Lucien, avec l'hiver qui arrive, les tempêtes de neige peuvent nous piéger ici pendant des semaines.En: "Lucien, with winter approaching, snowstorms might trap us here for weeks.Fr: Il vaut mieux être prêts.En: It's better to be prepared."Fr: » Lucien fronça les sourcils.En: Lucien frowned.Fr: « Je comprends, mais tu ne penses pas que nous exagérons un peu ?En: "I understand, but don't you think we're overdoing it a bit?"Fr: » Il montra du doigt les rangées empilées de nourriture en conserve.En: He pointed to the stacked rows of canned food.Fr: « On pourrait passer l'hiver entier ici.En: "We could spend the whole winter here."Fr: » Éloise prit une pause, regardant autour d'elle, son regard durcissant face à ses peurs.En: Éloise paused, looking around, her gaze hardening in the face of her fears.Fr: « Mieux vaut être prudents que désolés, non ?En: "Better to be safe than sorry, right?"Fr: » Lucien hocha la tête, conciliant.En: Lucien nodded, conciliatory.Fr: Il se mit à aider Éloise, mais son esprit songeait à quelques douceurs.En: He began to help Éloise, but his mind drifted to some indulgences.Fr: Il proposa, souriant légèrement, « Et si nous faisions une pause ?En: He suggested, smiling slightly, "How about we take a break?Fr: Un bon chocolat chaud ?En: A nice hot chocolate?Fr: Un peu de musique ?En: Some music?Fr: Cela pourrait nous faire du bien.En: It might do us some good."Fr: » Éloise hésita, puis croisa le regard de Lucien.En: Éloise hesitated, then met Lucien's gaze.Fr: Elle voyait la sagesse dans ses yeux.En: She saw the wisdom in his eyes.Fr: Parfois, il fallait laisser la place aux plaisirs simples pour que la rigueur ne prenne pas toute la place.En: Sometimes, one had to make room for simple pleasures so that strictness wouldn't take over entirely.Fr: « D'accord, une pause, » dit-elle enfin, un sourire timide aux lèvres.En: "Alright, a break," she said at last, a shy smile on her lips.Fr: « Mais juste quinze minutes !En: "But just fifteen minutes!"Fr: » Le couple se retira de leur labeur, partageant un instant de douceur et de chaleur dans l'abri froid.En: The couple withdrew from their labor, sharing a moment of sweetness and warmth in the cold shelter.Fr: Tandis que le doux parfum du chocolat chaud emplissait l'air, ils se sentaient étrangement plus en sécurité.En: As the sweet aroma of hot chocolate filled the air, they felt strangely safer.Fr: Éloise comprenait peu à peu que même en temps difficile, il était essentiel de profiter des petits moments de tranquillité.En: Éloise gradually understood that even in difficult times, it was essential to enjoy small moments of tranquility.Fr: Ils retournèrent à leur inventaire, mais avec un nouvel équilibre.En: They returned to their inventory, but with a newfound balance.Fr: Éloise avait trouvé une valeur dans la prudence de sa préparation, mais aussi dans l'importance des instants de paix.En: Éloise had found value in the prudence of her preparation, but also in the importance of moments of peace.Fr: Et surtout, elle avait compris que Lucien avait raison : dans l'incertitude, il faut parfois s'autoriser à respirer.En: And above all, she had understood that Lucien was right: in uncertainty, sometimes one must allow oneself to breathe.Fr: Leurs cœurs étaient à présent synchrones, préparés à affronter l'hiver avec sagesse et sérénité.En: Their hearts were now in sync, prepared to face the winter with wisdom and serenity. Vocabulary Words:the depths: les profondeursthe bunker: le bunkerforesight: la prévoyancethe uncertainties: les incertitudesthe shelves: les étagèresscattered: disperséesthe shadows: les ombresstacked: empilaitthe determination: la déterminationthe companion: le compagnonthe skepticism: le scepticismeto trap: piégeroverdoing: exagéronsthe rows: les rangéesthe glance: le regardhardened: durcissantconciliatory: conciliantthe indulgences: les douceursthe break: la pausethe sweetness: la douceurthe shelter: l'abrithe aroma: le parfumthe tranquility: la tranquillitéthe inventory: l'inventairethe balance: l'équilibrethe prudence: la prudencethe moments: les instantsthe uncertainty: l'incertitudeto breathe: respirerthe serenity: la sérénité

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to discuss the 2024 film, 40 Acres. The film follows a Black and First Nation family in a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by famine. Their routine has kept the fed and safe for many years. The household is headed by Hailey (Danielle Deadwyler) who's connection to her family is put in peril when their farm is attacked by cannibals.

We just tuned into the first three episodes of Pluribus on Apple TV, and we're blown away! The show feels trippy, loopy, and totally absorbing, exactly what you'd expect from the creator of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Its atmosphere pulls you in, the story layers psychological sci-fi with sharp character work, and the visuals are top-notch. Rhea Seehorn absolutely commands the screen as Carol, giving a nuanced performance right in the middle of a bizarre, hive-mind world where individuality is on the line. The direction builds relentless tension, and each episode leaves you wanting more.As critics and fans point out, Pluribus is a rare, original television event. Its themes of individuality, AI, and collective consciousness are strikingly relevant, and it's already earning perfect ratings.​Are you loving the weird twists and unsettling world so far? Share your thoughts below and subscribe for more breakdowns and reactions, this is one series to watch as the mysteries unfold!

hosts Kevin Mumphrey, Victoria V.A. Jones, and Karsten Hyde-Fargason welcome filmmaking couple Kyle and Zuzu Weingart, the creative minds behind the feature film Cuisine de l'Apocalypse. The Weingarts discuss how their shared love for movies—from It's a Wonderful Life to Mel Brooks and B-movies like Tremors—inspired them to pursue filmmaking. Zuzu shares her unusual start in Japanese refrigerator commercials, and Kyle recounts how Zuzu motivated him to leave a gas station job to go to film school.They detail the challenges and dynamics of working together as a married couple and parents on projects like their first $5,000 feature film, The Waiting Game, which battled unexpected four feet of Montana snow. Zuzu also discusses the heartbreak and silver lining of having her scene with Nicolas Cage cut from the film Butcher's Crossing (which earned her a SAG card).Finally, they dive into their new project, Cuisine de l'Apocalypse. Kyle reveals the film was inspired by his love for cooking shows and Gilligan's Island, aiming to be a fun, unpretentious movie. Zuzu explains how they secured funding, including a $50,000 film grant and a supportive private investor, after starting their production company, 99 Productions, right before the 2020 pandemic.

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: From Ruins to Refuge: A Tale of Hope and Cooperation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-11-08-23-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon scheen fel boven het verlaten landschap.En: The sun shone brightly over the deserted landscape.Nl: De lucht was blauw, maar toch voelde alles somber aan.En: The sky was blue, yet everything felt somber.Nl: Er was niets anders dan stilte en wind.En: There was nothing but silence and wind.Nl: Bram en Jolien stapten voorzichtig over het barstende asfalt.En: Bram and Jolien cautiously stepped over the cracking asphalt.Nl: "Hier ergens moet er iets zijn," zei Bram, terwijl hij zijn ogen over de horizon liet gaan.En: "There must be something here somewhere," said Bram, as he let his eyes wander over the horizon.Nl: Zijn stem klonk vastbesloten, al verried een lichte trilling zijn vermoeidheid.En: His voice sounded determined, though a slight tremor betrayed his fatigue.Nl: Hij was altijd op zijn hoede voor gevaar.En: He was always wary of danger.Nl: Jolien keek naar hem op.En: Jolien looked up at him.Nl: "Denk je dat we het vandaag vinden?"En: "Do you think we'll find it today?"Nl: vroeg ze zacht.En: she asked softly.Nl: Ze waren een paar weken onderweg.En: They had been on the road for a few weeks.Nl: Alles wat ooit normaal was, leek nu gewoon een verre herinnering.En: Everything that was once normal now seemed like a distant memory.Nl: Bomen stonden als stille wachters langs de weg, en lege huizen stonden er als lege hulzen.En: Trees stood like silent sentinels along the road, and empty houses stood like hollow shells.Nl: Plotseling zagen ze in de verte een vervallen nederzetting.En: Suddenly, they saw a dilapidated settlement in the distance.Nl: "Daar," zei Bram, met een knikje.En: "There," said Bram, with a nod.Nl: Ze liepen ernaartoe, in de hoop op iets bruikbaars.En: They walked towards it, hoping for something useful.Nl: Het was een gok, maar ze hadden geen keuze.En: It was a gamble, but they had no choice.Nl: Jolien aarzelde even.En: Jolien hesitated for a moment.Nl: "Wat als daar anderen zijn?"En: "What if there are others there?"Nl: vroeg ze bezorgd.En: she asked worriedly.Nl: "We moeten het riskeren," antwoordde Bram.En: "We have to take the risk," replied Bram.Nl: "De kans dat we iets vinden, is het waard."En: "The chance of finding something is worth it."Nl: Bij het dorp aangekomen, zagen ze onmiddellijk beweging.En: Upon arriving at the village, they immediately saw movement.Nl: Een groep andere overlevenden bevond zich al in de nederzetting.En: A group of other survivors was already in the settlement.Nl: Bram en Jolien stapten voorzichtig naar voren.En: Bram and Jolien cautiously stepped forward.Nl: De spanning was voelbaar in de lucht.En: The tension was palpable in the air.Nl: Jolien keek haar broer aan, en hij wanhoopte snel in haar ogen.En: Jolien looked at her brother, and he quickly saw the despair in her eyes.Nl: Bram hief zijn hand op, als teken dat ze vrede wilden.En: Bram raised his hand, as a sign that they wanted peace.Nl: "We zoeken geen problemen," zei hij duidelijk.En: "We're not looking for trouble," he said clearly.Nl: "Misschien kunnen we elkaar helpen."En: "Maybe we can help each other."Nl: Een oudere man uit de andere groep stapte naar voren.En: An older man from the other group stepped forward.Nl: "Niemand kan nog alles alleen doen," zei hij.En: "No one can do everything alone anymore," he said.Nl: "Laten we praten."En: "Let's talk."Nl: Ze gingen zitten tussen de half omgevallen gebouwen.En: They sat down among the half-collapsed buildings.Nl: De onderhandelingen begonnen.En: The negotiations began.Nl: Bram was vastberaden om dit goed te doen.En: Bram was determined to make this work.Nl: Terwijl ze spraken, realiseerde Jolien zich dat er hoop was.En: As they spoke, Jolien realized there was hope.Nl: Misschien vonden ze hier een plek om te blijven.En: Maybe they found a place to stay here.Nl: De anderen stemden in om de voorraden te delen.En: The others agreed to share the supplies.Nl: Het was een riskante beslissing, maar het antwoord was positief.En: It was a risky decision, but the response was positive.Nl: Ze zouden samenwerken om een veilige plek te creëren.En: They would work together to create a safe place.Nl: Voor Bram was het een ontlading van spanning.En: For Bram, it was a release of tension.Nl: Hij realiseerde zich dat hij niet alleen hoefde te dragen.En: He realized he did not have to carry everything alone.Nl: Jolien voelde zich eindelijk deel van iets groters.En: Jolien finally felt part of something bigger.Nl: Ze glimlachte naar Bram.En: She smiled at Bram.Nl: "We hebben een start," fluisterde ze.En: "We have a start," she whispered.Nl: Samen met de anderen begonnen ze het dorp op te knappen.En: Together with the others, they began to renovate the village.Nl: Het was niet eenvoudig, maar het voelde juist.En: It was not easy, but it felt right.Nl: Langzaam maar zeker veranderde de ruïne in een plek die ze thuis konden noemen.En: Slowly but surely, the ruin transformed into a place they could call home.Nl: De zon ging onder terwijl de warme wind door de verlaten straten blies, en de wereld leek een beetje minder vijandig.En: The sun set as the warm wind blew through the deserted streets, and the world seemed a little less hostile.Nl: Bram leerde dat samenwerken de weg naar overleven was.En: Bram learned that cooperation was the key to survival.Nl: Jolien ontdekte haar eigen kracht en hoop.En: Jolien discovered her own strength and hope.Nl: De wereld was misschien veranderend en onvoorspelbaar, maar hier, in de ruïnes van het verleden, groeide een nieuw begin.En: The world might have been changing and unpredictable, but here, in the ruins of the past, a new beginning was growing.Nl: En onder de sterrenhemel beloofden ze elkaar dat ze elke uitdaging samen zouden aangaan.En: And under the starry sky, they promised each other that they would face every challenge together. Vocabulary Words:deserted: verlatensomber: sombercautiously: voorzichtigcracking: barstendehorizon: horizondetermined: vastbeslotentremor: trillingfatigue: vermoeidheidwary: op zijn hoedesentinels: wachtershollow: legedilapidated: vervallensettlement: nederzettinggamble: gokhesitated: aarzelderisk: riskerenpalpable: voelbaardespair: wanhooppeace: vredesurvivors: overlevendenrelease: ontladingtension: spanningnegotiations: onderhandelingencollaborate: samenwerkentransform: veranderenhostile: vijandigcooperation: samenwerkenunpredictable: onvoorspelbaarchallenge: uitdagingrenovate: opknappen

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: From Ruins to Reunion: A Journey of Hope and Survival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-11-08-08-38-20-he Story Transcript:He: האוויר היה קר ויבש.En: The air was cold and dry.He: עלים יבשים נרמסו תחת כל צעד של השלושה - עמית, זיו ומאיה.En: Dry leaves were crushed under each step of the three - Amit, Ziv, and Maya.He: העולם סביבם היה העולם שהם זכרו בילדותם, אבל עכשיו היה שונה מאוד.En: The world around them was the world they remembered from their childhood, but now it was very different.He: עיר שהייתה פעם מלאת חיים הפכה לעיר רפאים שנדמתה רק כצללים מול השמיים האפורים.En: A city that was once full of life had turned into a ghost town that appeared only as shadows against the gray sky.He: עמית, הגדול מהשלושה, הוביל את הדרך.En: Amit, the oldest of the three, led the way.He: פניו היו מרוכזות וחמורות.En: His face was focused and stern.He: הם חיפשו את הוריהם, שנעלמו לפני חודשים בזמן שאנדרלמוסיה השתלטה על העולם.En: They were searching for their parents, who had disappeared months ago when chaos took over the world.He: זיו צעד מאחוריו, ידו מחזיקה את ידו של מאיה הצעירה.En: Ziv walked behind him, his hand holding the hand of young Maya.He: היא חייכה אל שניהם, תכלה בעיניים מלאות תקווה שאולי היום ימצאו את משפחתם.En: She smiled at both of them, her eyes sky-blue and full of hope that perhaps today they would find their family.He: הם עברו בין הריסות בניינים, חוצים רחובות ריקים.En: They passed between the ruins of buildings, crossing empty streets.He: בכל פעם ששמעו רעש חשוד, הפסיקו והתלחשו.En: Every time they heard a suspicious noise, they stopped and whispered.He: פעמים רבות נאלצו לברוח או להתחבא מקבוצות של שורדים אחרים.En: Many times they had to run or hide from groups of other survivors.He: העולם היה מלא סכנות - אנשים רעבים, טבע פראי וחוסר ודאות מוחלטת.En: The world was full of dangers - hungry people, wild nature, and complete uncertainty.He: ביום אחד, בעת שהשמש התכסתה בענני סתיו כבדים, מצאו רמז חשוב.En: One day, as the sun was covered by heavy autumn clouds, they found an important clue.He: הייתה זו תמונה ישנה, מקומטת, של משפחתם, תלויה על אחד הקירות שבהם עברו.En: It was an old, crumpled picture of their family, hanging on one of the walls they passed.He: עמית הניח שידבריהם פזרו אותה שם, סימן לכך שלא היו רחוקים.En: Amit assumed their parents had left it there, a sign that they weren't far away.He: אבל היו שורדים עוינים קרובים.En: But there were hostile survivors nearby.He: הם הבחינו בעמית, בזיו ובמאיה וכעת חסמו את דרכם.En: They noticed Amit, Ziv, and Maya and now blocked their path.He: עמית עמד נחוש.En: Amit stood resolute.He: הוא ידע שעליו להגן על אחיו.En: He knew he had to protect his siblings.He: זיו לחש לו שאולי הם יוכלו לעקוף או למצוא דרך אחרת.En: Ziv whispered to him that perhaps they could bypass or find another way.He: בזהירות, בעזרת תכנון חכם של זיו והחיוך המרגש של מאיה לשכנע, הם הצליחו להערים על הקבוצה העוינת והמשיכו בדרכם.En: Carefully, with Ziv's smart planning and Maya's endearing smile to convince them, they managed to outsmart the hostile group and continued on their way.He: לבסוף, הם הגיעו לאזור מואר.En: Finally, they reached an illuminated area.He: במקום חיכה להם דבר טוב - קהילה חדשה ומשגשגת.En: Waiting for them was something good - a new and thriving community.He: ההורים שלהם חיכו שם, מתואמים ומחייכים, והכל עטוף באוויר של התחדשות.En: Their parents were there, coordinated and smiling, everything wrapped in an air of renewal.He: עמית למד באותו יום דבר חשוב.En: Amit learned something important that day.He: לפעמים אדם צריך להאמין ולסמוך גם על אחרים, לא רק על עצמו.En: Sometimes a person needs to believe and trust others, not just themselves.He: בזכות שיתוף הפעולה עם זיו ומאיה, וההבנה שאחרים יכולים להיות בני ברית, הם מצאו את הבית החדש שלהם.En: Thanks to the cooperation with Ziv and Maya, and the understanding that others could be allies, they found their new home.He: משפחתם התאחדה, והתקווה התחדשה בעולם שכמו מתחיל מההתחלה.En: Their family was reunited, and hope was renewed in a world that seemed to be starting anew. Vocabulary Words:crushed: נרמסוstern: חמורותseeking: חיפשוchaos: אנדרלמוסיהruins: הריסותsuspicious: חשודwhispered: התלחשוhostile: עויניםresolute: נחושbypass: לעקוףoutsmart: הערימוilluminated: מוארthriving: משגשגתcommunity: קהילהcoordinated: מתואמיםrenewal: התחדשותclue: רמזcrumpled: מקומטתendearing: מרגשair: אווירunified: התאחדהhope: תקווהsmothered: השמש התכסתהdisappeared: נעלמוuncertainty: חוסר ודאותsurvivors: שורדיםwild: פראיbelieve: להאמיןtrust: לסמוךconvince: לשכנעBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Journey to Hope: A Thrilling Quest Through Post-Apocalyptic Woods Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-11-08-08-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Az erdő mélyén, ahol a fák szinte égbe értek, a nap alig szűrődött át a kopár ágakon.En: In the depths of the forest, where the trees almost touched the sky, the sun barely filtered through the barren branches.Hu: Eszter, Balazs és Zoltan meneteltek az avarban.En: Eszter, Balazs, and Zoltan marched through the leaves.Hu: Levélzörgés kísérte minden léptüket, ahogy a világtól elzárt ösvényen haladtak előre.En: The rustling of leaves accompanied their every step as they proceeded along the path cut off from the world.Hu: A poszt-apokaliptikus táj idegen és rémisztő volt.En: The post-apocalyptic landscape was alien and frightening.Hu: Az egykor virágzó Erdélyi erdők most emlékeztették őket egy eltűnt világra.En: The once-flourishing Transylvanian woods now reminded them of a vanished world.Hu: Eszter járt elöl.En: Eszter walked in front.Hu: Ő volt a csapat lelke, bár félelmei közben ott motoszkáltak benne, hogy elveszítheti utolsó szeretteit.En: She was the soul of the team, though fears lingered within her that she might lose her last loved ones.Hu: Társai rábízták az irányítást, de a teher óriási volt.En: Her companions entrusted her with leadership, but the burden was enormous.Hu: Balazs, a mindig logikus és hidegfejű, két lépéssel előre gondolkodott.En: Balazs, always logical and level-headed, thought two steps ahead.Hu: Mindig volt terve, még a legnagyobb zűrzavarban is.En: He always had a plan, even in the greatest chaos.Hu: Zoltan, a csapat bátor, de kissé meggondolatlan tagja, lelkében súlyos titkokat cipelt.En: Zoltan, the brave but somewhat reckless member of the group, carried heavy secrets in his heart.Hu: Néha a múlt hibái utolérték őt, de ezt soha nem bírta megosztani a többiekkel.En: Sometimes the mistakes of the past caught up with him, but he could never share this with the others.Hu: Már két napja gyalogoltak, keresve a szentélyt, amiről a legendák suttogtak.En: They had been walking for two days, searching for the sanctuary whispered of in legends.Hu: A biztonságot, ami talán megmentheti őket.En: The safety that might save them.Hu: Az úton azonban mások is voltak, és nem mindenki barátsággal közelített hozzájuk.En: However, there were others on the road, and not all approached them with friendliness.Hu: A feszültség nőtt, a véleménykülönbségek szembetűnőek lettek.En: The tension grew, and the differences in opinions became noticeable.Hu: - Balazs, az út túl hosszú - mondta Zoltan türelmetlenül.En: - Balazs, the path is too long - said Zoltan impatiently.Hu: - Van egy rövidebb út, amit ismernek a helyiek.En: - There is a shorter route known to the locals.Hu: Ha szerencsénk van, még ma elérhetjük.En: If we're lucky, we can reach it by today.Hu: - Kockázatos - felelte Balazs.En: - It's risky - Balazs replied.Hu: - Jobb, ha biztonságosabb úton megyünk.En: - It's better to go by a safer route.Hu: Eszter figyelt, belül vitázva önmagával.En: Eszter listened, internally debating with herself.Hu: Rázós döntés volt, de a felelősség az övé volt.En: It was a risky decision, but the responsibility was hers.Hu: Mély levegőt vett, majd határozottan így szólt:- Kockáztassunk.En: She took a deep breath, then spoke decisively: - Let's take the risk.Hu: Zoltan útját választom.En: I choose Zoltan's route.Hu: Gyorsan és csendben kell mennünk.En: We need to move quickly and quietly.Hu: Ahogy haladtak a sűrűben, hirtelen egy csoport jelent meg az úton.En: As they proceeded through the thicket, suddenly a group appeared on the path.Hu: Idegenek voltak, fegyverrel és zordan.En: They were strangers, armed and grim.Hu: Az útjukat állták, és nem tűntek barátságosnak.En: They blocked their path and did not seem friendly.Hu: Eszter összeszedte minden bátorságát, előrébb lépett, még mielőtt Balazs megállíthatta volna.En: Eszter gathered all her courage, stepping forward before Balazs could stop her.Hu: - Nem akarunk harcot!En: - We don't want a fight!Hu: - mondta Eszter.En: - said Eszter.Hu: - Csak át akarunk menni.En: - We just want to pass through.Hu: A csoport vezetője figyelmesen nézett rá, majd intett embereinek, hogy engedjék tovább őket.En: The leader of the group looked at her intently, then signaled his people to let them pass.Hu: Feszült pillanat volt, de Eszter hangja megingathatatlan nyugalmával győzte meg őket.En: It was a tense moment, but Eszter's voice withstood them with unshakable calmness.Hu: Ahogy továbbjutottak, a nap lassan nyugodni kezdett.En: As they moved on, the sun slowly began to set.Hu: Az erdő fokozatosan nyugalmat árasztott magából.En: The forest gradually exuded tranquility.Hu: Rövidesen megérkeztek egy tisztásra, ahol a táj változást ígért.En: Shortly they arrived at a clearing where the landscape promised change.Hu: Kezdtek reménykedni, hogy valóban közel járnak a szentélyhez.En: They began to hope that they were truly close to the sanctuary.Hu: Este, a tábortűz mellett pihenve, Eszter csöndesen ült.En: In the evening, sitting by the campfire, Eszter sat quietly.Hu: Balazs és Zoltan mellette beszélgettek, de ő csak az elkövetkező útra gondolt.En: Balazs and Zoltan conversed beside her, but she only thought about the road ahead.Hu: Lehet, hogy újrakezdés vár rájuk.En: Perhaps a new beginning awaited them.Hu: Eszter végre rájött, hogy bármi is történjen, nem szabad félnie.En: Eszter finally realized that whatever happened, she must not be afraid.Hu: A döntéseik késleltetése ellenére megtanulta, hogy bízni kell az intuíciójában.En: Despite the delays in their decisions, she learned to trust her intuition.Hu: Együtt képesek lesznek szembenézni bármivel, ami jön.En: Together they could face anything that comes.Hu: Másnap reggel az erdő újra élettel telt meg.En: The next morning, the forest came alive again.Hu: Az avar zörgésével Eszter, Balazs és Zoltan tudták, hogy a szentély valahol ott van előttük.En: With the rustling of leaves, Eszter, Balazs, and Zoltan knew that the sanctuary was somewhere ahead.Hu: Elérhetetlen már nem tűnt – csak egy karnyújtásnyira.En: It no longer seemed unattainable—just an arm's length away.Hu: Ahogy elindultak, Eszter belül már nem rettegett.En: As they set out, Eszter no longer feared inside.Hu: Már nem volt egyedül a félelmeivel – a bátorsága megszületett.En: She was no longer alone with her fears—her courage was born.Hu: Az erdő talán maradt ugyanaz, de benne a változás megtörtént.En: The forest may have remained the same, but inside her, the change had occurred. Vocabulary Words:depths: mélyénbarren: kopárrustling: levélzörgésaccompanied: kísérteapocalyptic: poszt-apokaliptikusflourishing: virágzóvanished: eltűntentrusted: rábíztákburden: teherlevel-headed: hidegfejűreckless: meggondolatlansanctuary: szentélywhispered: suttogtaktension: feszültséginternally: belüldebating: vitázvathicket: sűrűbengrim: zordanintently: figyelmesenunshakable: megingathatatlantranquility: nyugalmatclearing: tisztásraintuition: intuíciójábanproceeded: haladtakcompanion: társaiburdensome: terhesrisky: kockázatosencountered: találkoztakreminiscent: emlékeztettékforeboding: baljós

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Rediscover Hope: A Journey Through København's Ruins Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-11-08-23-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Mikkel og Astrid gik forsigtigt gennem de ødelagte gader i København.En: Mikkel and Astrid walked cautiously through the ruined streets of København.Da: Det var efterår, og de knasende tørre blade lå spredt ud over brostenene.En: It was autumn, and the crunchy dry leaves lay scattered over the cobblestones.Da: En kold vind jog gennem luften og bragte minder om vinterens komme.En: A cold wind swept through the air, bringing reminders of the coming winter.Da: Mikkel havde været lærer i det gamle samfund.En: Mikkel had been a teacher in the old society.Da: Nu søgte han efter bøger.En: Now he was searching for books.Da: Han ønskede at bevare viden for fremtidige generationer.En: He wanted to preserve knowledge for future generations.Da: Astrid var ingeniør. Hun ledte efter teknologiske dele til at bygge en simpel energigenerator.En: Astrid was an engineer, looking for technological parts to build a simple energy generator.Da: For begge var byen et labyrint af ødelagte bygninger og knuste drømme.En: For both, the city was a labyrinth of destroyed buildings and shattered dreams.Da: De standsede ved en kæmpestor kollapset bygning.En: They stopped at a huge collapsed building.Da: "Det var engang et bibliotek," sagde Mikkel med et længselsfuldt blik.En: "This was once a library," said Mikkel with a longing look.Da: "Der kunne være bøger derinde."En: "There might be books in there."Da: Astrid tøvede.En: Astrid hesitated.Da: "Jeg hørte om et sted med brugbare dele i nærheden," sagde hun.En: "I heard about a place with usable parts nearby," she said.Da: Valget var svært.En: The choice was difficult.Da: Begge mål var vigtige, men tiden var knap.En: Both goals were important, but time was short.Da: "Vi går sammen til biblioteket," besluttede Mikkel.En: "We'll go to the library together," decided Mikkel.Da: "Hvis vi støder på andre, hjælper vi hinanden."En: "If we encounter others, we'll help each other."Da: De trådte forsigtigt ind i bygningen.En: They cautiously entered the building.Da: Indeni var alt dækket af skygger og støv.En: Inside, everything was covered in shadows and dust.Da: Pludselig hørte de en lyd.En: Suddenly, they heard a sound.Da: Stemmer.En: Voices.Da: Et andet hold af overlevende.En: Another group of survivors.Da: Mikkel og Astrid kiggede på hinanden.En: Mikkel and Astrid looked at each other.Da: Skulle de tage chancen og nærme sig?En: Should they take the chance and approach?Da: Mikkel tog en dyb indånding.En: Mikkel took a deep breath.Da: "Vi går hen til dem.En: "We'll go to them.Da: Vi viser, at vi ikke er en trussel."En: We'll show that we are not a threat."Da: De gik fremad, hænderne åbne.En: They moved forward, hands open.Da: "Vi vil ikke noget ondt," kaldte Astrid.En: "We mean no harm," called Astrid.Da: De fremmede standsede.En: The strangers paused.Da: I stedet for våben, så Mikkel papirer og teknologiske ting spredt omkring dem.En: Instead of weapons, Mikkel saw papers and technological items scattered around them.Da: Deres leder, en ældre mand, trådte frem.En: Their leader, an older man, stepped forward.Da: "Vi leder bare efter ressourcer," sagde han med en træt stemme.En: "We're just looking for resources," he said in a tired voice.Da: Mikkel og Astrid forklarede deres mission.En: Mikkel and Astrid explained their mission.Da: Til deres overraskelse begyndte de fremmede at samarbejde.En: To their surprise, the strangers began to cooperate.Da: De udvekslede bøger for teknologidele.En: They exchanged books for technological parts.Da: Det var en overraskende alliance, men den gav håb.En: It was a surprising alliance, but it brought hope.Da: Da Mikkel og Astrid til sidst forlod biblioteket, havde de ikke kun fundet de nødvendige bøger og dele.En: When Mikkel and Astrid finally left the library, they had not only found the necessary books and parts.Da: De havde også fundet noget endnu vigtigere – styrken i fællesskab.En: They had also found something even more important—the strength of community.Da: Mikkel følte glæde over fremtiden for viden.En: Mikkel felt joy about the future of knowledge.Da: Astrid fandt trøst i tanken om samarbejde.En: Astrid found comfort in the idea of collaboration.Da: Sammen gik de gennem efterårsløvet mod en ny begyndelse.En: Together, they walked through the autumn leaves toward a new beginning. Vocabulary Words:cautiously: forsigtigtruined: ødelagtecobblestones: brosteneneswept: jogreminders: mindergenerations: generationerlabyrinth: labyrintcollapsed: kollapsetlonging: længselsfuldtencounter: støder påshadows: skyggersurvivors: overlevendeapproach: nærme sigthreat: trusselscattered: spredtresources: ressourcercooperate: samarbejdealliance: alliancehope: håbnecessary: nødvendigestrength: styrkencommunity: fællesskabcomfort: trøstcollaboration: samarbejdeautumn: efterårcrunchy: knasendetechnological: teknologiskeengineer: ingeniørparts: delegenerator: energi generator

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Forsaken Streets: When Trust Blooms in Ruin's Shadow Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-11-08-23-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A levelek susogtak a repedezett aszfalton, ahogy Zoltán halkan lépkedett a romos utcákon.En: The leaves rustled on the cracked asphalt as Zoltán quietly walked through the ruined streets.Hu: Budapest most kísértet járta hely volt, az élet nyomai már alig emlékeztettek arra, amit valaha ismert.En: Budapest was now a haunted place, the traces of life barely reminded him of what it once was.Hu: Mindenhol omladozó épületek, burjánzó növényzet.En: Crumbling buildings everywhere, luxuriant vegetation.Hu: Az ősz lassan átvette a hatalmat, és a hideg szél megcsípte az arcát.En: Autumn slowly took over, and the cold wind nipped at his face.Hu: Zoltán egyetlen célja az volt, hogy elegendő élelmet és vizet találjon a közeledő télre.En: Zoltán's sole aim was to find enough food and water for the approaching winter.Hu: Egy másik reménye még erősebben hajtotta: valahol itt lehet a húga, akit keres.En: Yet, another hope drove him even more strongly: somewhere here might be his sister, whom he was searching for.Hu: Óvatos volt, mindig a Rejtőző utcákban mozgott, elkerülte az ismeretleneket.En: He was cautious, always moving through the Hidden Streets, avoiding strangers.Hu: A köd mindent elnyelt, de nem rejthette el a magányosságot, ami folyamatosan ott lebegett körülötte.En: The fog swallowed everything but couldn't hide the loneliness that constantly hovered around him.Hu: Egy napon, amikor egy régi szupermarket maradványait kutatta át, Zoltán hangokat hallott.En: One day, while searching through the remnants of an old supermarket, Zoltán heard voices.Hu: Megfordult, készen állva a menekülésre vagy a harcra, de egy nő állt előtte.En: He turned around, ready to flee or fight, but a woman stood before him.Hu: Eszter gyorsan hátralépett, látva Zoltán védekező testtartását.En: Eszter quickly stepped back upon seeing Zoltán's defensive posture.Hu: „Nem akarok ártani” – mondta csendesen.En: "I don't want to harm you," she said quietly.Hu: „Én is túlélő vagyok.En: "I'm a survivor too.Hu: Csak menedéket keresek.En: Just looking for shelter."Hu: ”Zoltán nem bízott benne rögtön.En: Zoltán didn't trust her right away.Hu: Túl sokszor látott már árulást ebben az új világban.En: Too often he'd seen betrayal in this new world.Hu: Eszter azonban más volt.En: However, Eszter was different.Hu: Nem próbált ráerőltetni semmit, csak megosztotta vele céljait.En: She didn't try to impose anything on him, just shared her goals.Hu: Szeretett volna társaságot, egy biztonságos helyet, ahol újra emberi érzéseket élhet át.En: She longed for company, a safe place where she could experience human emotions again.Hu: Beszélgetni kezdtek, mindketten a helyzetükről, a családjukról és a reményeikről meséltek.En: They began to talk, both sharing their situations, about their families and their hopes.Hu: Zoltán elmondta Eszternek a húga eltűnéséről, Eszter pedig megosztotta, mennyire hiányoznak neki a családjaival töltött ünnepek.En: Zoltán told Eszter about his sister's disappearance, and Eszter shared how much she missed the holidays spent with her family.Hu: Az emlékek között ott volt a Mindenszentek napja, amikor virágokkal borították a sírokat és gyertyát gyújtottak az elhunytak emlékére.En: Among the memories was All Saints' Day, when they covered the graves with flowers and lit candles in memory of the departed.Hu: Hirtelen futólépteket hallottak a közelben.En: Suddenly, they heard running footsteps nearby.Hu: Zoltán érzelmei elárasztották, de most nem volt idő tétovázásra.En: Zoltán was flooded with emotions, but there was no time for hesitation.Hu: „Együtt kell maradnunk” – mondta.En: "We have to stick together," he said.Hu: Eszter bólintott.En: Eszter nodded.Hu: Összefogtak, elmúlt a bizonytalanság perce.En: They joined forces, and the moments of uncertainty passed.Hu: A támadók gyorsan közeledtek, de Zoltán és Eszter együtt szálltak szembe velük.En: The attackers approached quickly, but Zoltán and Eszter faced them together.Hu: Egyesített erejükkel sikerült elkergetniük a veszélyt.En: With their combined strength, they managed to drive away the danger.Hu: Ahogy a támadók eltűntek a ködben, ketten összenéztek, végre megértve egymást.En: As the attackers disappeared into the fog, the two of them exchanged glances, finally understanding each other.Hu: „Talán együtt könnyebb lesz” – mondta Eszter fáradtan, de bizakodón.En: "Maybe it will be easier together," Eszter said tiredly but optimistically.Hu: Zoltán elmosolyodott.En: Zoltán smiled.Hu: Tudta, hogy a bizalom lassan épül, de úgy döntött, hogy ad egy esélyt ennek az új szövetségnek.En: He knew that trust builds slowly, but he decided to give this new alliance a chance.Hu: Így kezdődött valami új.En: Thus began something new.Hu: Zoltán és Eszter megállapodtak, hogy megsegítik egymást a tél folyamán, mégis külön célokkal bírtak.En: Zoltán and Eszter agreed to help each other through the winter, yet they had separate goals.Hu: Zoltán kereshette tovább húgát, míg Eszter remélhette, hogy a magány eltűnik az életéből.En: Zoltán could continue searching for his sister, while Eszter could hope the loneliness would vanish from her life.Hu: A romok közepette újjászületett a bizalom apró magva.En: Amidst the ruins, the tiny seed of trust was reborn.Hu: Egy új remény sugárzott a kihalt utcák felett.En: A new hope shone over the deserted streets. Vocabulary Words:rustled: susogtakcracked: repedezetthaunted: kísértet jártatraces: nyomaicrumbling: omladozóvegetation: növényzetnipped: megcsípteapproaching: közeledőhovered: lebegettremnants: maradványaitposture: testtartásátsurvivor: túlélőbetrayal: árulástimpose: ráerőltetniemotions: érzéseketdisappearance: eltűnésérőlfootsteps: futóléptekethesitation: tétovázásraalliance: szövetségnekshelter: menedéketcautious: óvatosloneliness: magányosságotfog: ködshared: megosztottacandles: gyertyátwandered: elnyeltvanish: eltűnikattacker: támadókcombined: egyesítettdeserted: kihalt

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Journey Through Silence: A Search for Refuge and Hope Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-11-08-23-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: En un món on el silenci dominava les ruïnes, l'antiga estació de metro abandonada només tenia com a companys les fulles seques de la tardor que entraven lleugerament pel portal obert.En: In a world where silence dominated the ruins, the old abandoned metro station only had the dry autumn leaves as companions, gently entering through the open portal.Ca: La claror trencada dels llums reflectia les ombres dels perduts anys de glòria.En: The broken light from the lamps reflected the shadows of lost years of glory.Ca: Guillem, Laia i Marc es van amagar darrere d'un antic banc, intentant mantenir el silenci encara que el seu cor bategava ràpid.En: Guillem, Laia, and Marc hid behind an old bench, trying to maintain silence even though their hearts were beating fast.Ca: Havien escoltat rumors d'un refugi segur.En: They had heard rumors of a safe haven.Ca: Un lloc on l'esperança tornava a florir.En: A place where hope was blossoming again.Ca: Guillem, sempre al cas, observava l'estació amb ulls atents.En: Guillem, always vigilant, observed the station with keen eyes.Ca: Havia perdut molt: la seva família es va esfumar amb el primer caos.En: He had lost much: his family vanished with the initial chaos.Ca: Ara només desitjava un lloc segur per a ell i els altres.En: Now, he only wished for a safe place for himself and the others.Ca: "Hem de moure'ns", va dir Guillem en veu baixa, trencant el silenci.En: "We have to move," Guillem said quietly, breaking the silence.Ca: Laia i Marc van assentir, conscients de la precarietat del moment.En: Laia and Marc nodded, aware of the moment's precariousness.Ca: Però el camí no era fàcil.En: But the path was not easy.Ca: Els rumors eren precisos: el refugi estava en algún lloc més enllà del barranc.En: The rumors were accurate: the refuge was somewhere beyond the ravine.Ca: Dos camins els esperaven.En: Two paths awaited them.Ca: Un era llarg però segur, seguint les vies antigues; l'altre més curt però amb riscos desconeguts.En: One was long but safe, following the old tracks; the other shorter but with unknown risks.Ca: "Hem d'anar pel camí curt", va decidir Guillem, tot i que sabia que era arriscat.En: "We must take the short path," decided Guillem, even though he knew it was risky.Ca: El temps era un luxe que no tenien.En: Time was a luxury they did not have.Ca: La seva decisió es va provar ràpidament.En: His decision was quickly tested.Ca: Mentre travessaven el territori desconegut, unes ombres es van moure de sobte entre les runes.En: As they traversed the unknown territory, shadows suddenly moved among the ruins.Ca: Hostils.En: Hostile.Ca: Altres supervivents, però no amics.En: Other survivors, but not friends.Ca: Enfrontaments de mirades tenses i armas improvisades, les dues bandes es van trobar cara a cara.En: Tense stares and improvised weapons, the two sides met face to face.Ca: Guillem sabia que no podien guanyar per força.En: Guillem knew they could not win by force.Ca: "Només volem passar", va dir Guillem amb veu ferma però calmada.En: "We just want to pass," Guillem said in a firm yet calm voice.Ca: Es va produir un silenci aclaparador, abans que un dels homes davant d'ells assentís, permetent-los seguir.En: An overwhelming silence ensued before one of the men in front of them nodded, allowing them to proceed.Ca: Amb el cor encara bategant fort, van sortir de la trobada amb les esperances intactes.En: With hearts still beating strongly, they left the encounter with hopes intact.Ca: Passades unes hores, el grup finalment va veure el refugi.En: After a few hours, the group finally saw the refuge.Ca: Els rumors eren certs.En: The rumors were true.Ca: Una comunitat, petita però vibrant, els va acollir amb calidesa.En: A small but vibrant community welcomed them warmly.Ca: Soroll de rialles, perfum de fum de llenya.En: Sound of laughter, scent of wood smoke.Ca: Guillem va mirar al seu voltant, sentint per primer cop des de feia temps que un futur era possible.En: Guillem looked around, feeling for the first time in a long while that a future was possible.Ca: La pèrdua encara pesava, però el futur semblava menys solitari.En: The loss still weighed heavily, but the future seemed less lonely.Ca: Guillem, Laia i Marc es van integrar a poc a poc, la seva determinació transformada en resiliència renovada.En: Guillem, Laia, and Marc gradually integrated, their determination transformed into renewed resilience.Ca: La incertesa del camí havia passat.En: The uncertainty of the path had passed.Ca: El món podia tornar a començar.En: The world could begin anew.Ca: Contra totes les adversitats, Guillem havia trobat més que un refugi.En: Against all odds, Guillem had found more than a refuge.Ca: Havia reconquerit l'esperança.En: He had reclaimed hope. Vocabulary Words:the ruins: les ruïnesdominated: dominavaabandoned: abandonadacompanions: companysportal: portallight: clarorreflected: reflectiashadows: ombresglory: glòriabench: bancsilence: silencirumors: rumorshaven: refugihope: esperançavigilant: al caschaos: caosprecariousness: precarietatravine: barrancunknown: desconegutsrisky: arriscatterritory: territorishadows: ombreshostile: hostilssurvivors: superviventsnod: assentiroverwhelming: aclaparadorencounter: trobadacommunity: comunitatlaughter: riallesfirewood smoke: fum de llenya

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Echoes in the Shadows: A Journey Through Barri Gòtic Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-11-08-08-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Els carrers del Barri Gòtic de Barcelona semblaven fantasmes del seu passat.En: The streets of the Barri Gòtic of Barcelona seemed like ghosts of their past.Ca: El vent d'octubre bufava suau, arrossegant fulles seques per les voreres cobertes de ruïnes.En: The October wind blew gently, dragging dry leaves across the sidewalks covered with ruins.Ca: Enmig d'aquest silenci trencat només pel llunyà retruny de perill, caminaven Jordi i Marta.En: Amid this silence, broken only by the distant rumble of danger, walked Jordi and Marta.Ca: Jordi, el germà gran, sempre anava davant.En: Jordi, the older brother, always walked in front.Ca: Els seus ulls vigilaven qualsevol moviment, qualsevol ombra.En: His eyes watched for any movement, any shadow.Ca: Després del desastre, ell i Marta s'havien quedat sols.En: After the disaster, he and Marta had been left alone.Ca: Havien sentit rumors que el seu pare encara era viu, amagat en algun lloc entre les ombres de la ciutat.En: They had heard rumors that their father was still alive, hiding somewhere among the shadows of the city.Ca: Mai no va deixar de buscar-lo, mai sense Marta.En: He never stopped searching for him, never without Marta.Ca: "Jordi, anem per aquí!", va dir Marta, assenyalant un carreró estret.En: "Jordi, let's go this way!" Marta said, pointing to a narrow alley.Ca: El seu esperit aventurer la feia desitjar explorar cada racó.En: Her adventurous spirit made her want to explore every corner.Ca: Jordi va dubtar, la protecció d'ella era prioritat, però no podia ignorar el seu instint.En: Jordi hesitated; protecting her was a priority, but he couldn't ignore his instinct.Ca: El carreró els va conduir a una plaça petita.En: The alley led them to a small square.Ca: Al centre, una font tancada per l'esllavissada dels edificis a mitges caiguts.En: In the center, a fountain was enclosed by the landslide of semi-collapsed buildings.Ca: Uns individus es veien des de lluny, reunits al voltant d'un foc feble.En: Some individuals could be seen from afar, gathered around a weak fire.Ca: Jordi va reconèixer immediatament la situació: una altra banda de buscadors de supervivència.En: Jordi immediately recognized the situation: another band of survival seekers.Ca: Segons els seus records, Jordi tenia dues opcions: enfrontar-se o negociar.En: According to his memories, Jordi had two options: confront or negotiate.Ca: Per a Marta, la decisió era diferent; seguir el seu instint o escoltar en Jordi.En: For Marta, the decision was different; follow her instinct or listen to Jordi.Ca: Sentí la decisió en el seu interior, com un fuet que bufetejava el rostre.En: She felt the decision within her, like a whip slapping her face.Ca: De sobte, Marta es va avançar. "Pareu!", va cridar, la seva veu va ressonar a les parets dels edificis mig derruïts.En: Suddenly, Marta moved forward. "Stop!" she shouted, her voice echoing off the walls of the half-destroyed buildings.Ca: Aquesta acció va sorprendre Jordi, però va veure la determinació als ulls de la seva germana.En: This action surprised Jordi, but he saw the determination in his sister's eyes.Ca: Es va encetar una conversa tensa, un intercanvi de paraules, on Marta, contra tot pronòstic, va oferir part del que tenien a canvi d'informació.En: A tense conversation began, an exchange of words, where Marta, against all odds, offered part of what they had in exchange for information.Ca: Els buscadors, suspitosos al principi, van acceptar.En: The seekers, suspicious at first, accepted.Ca: Van donar una pista sobre una cambra subterrània, on el vell home que descrivien podria ser el pare dels germans.En: They gave a clue about an underground chamber, where the old man they described could be the siblings' father.Ca: Caminant després, el Jordi, que sempre l'havia protegit, mirà la Marta amb una nova admiració.En: Walking afterward, Jordi, who had always protected her, looked at Marta with newfound admiration.Ca: Va entendre el seu valor i la seva capacitat per a afrontar realitats perilloses.En: He understood her courage and her ability to face dangerous realities.Ca: I Marta va sentir el pes de la responsabilitat que Jordi carregava, respectant la seva prudència.En: And Marta felt the weight of the responsibility Jordi carried, respecting his prudence.Ca: Amb aquest nou coneixement, el seu coratge es va fusionar amb la confiança mútua.En: With this new knowledge, their courage fused with mutual trust.Ca: Sabien que el camí era llarg, però el seguirien junts, amb cada pas més decidit que l'anterior.En: They knew the road was long, but they would follow it together, with each step more determined than the last.Ca: A la llunyania, una llum difusa del sol tardorenc il·luminava el camí a través del Barri Gòtic, prometent sota les runes una mica d'esperança.En: In the distance, a diffuse light from the autumn sun illuminated the path through the Barri Gòtic, promising a bit of hope under the ruins. Vocabulary Words:ghosts: fantasmesleaves: fullesruins: ruïnessidewalks: voreresrumble: retrunydisaster: desastreshadows: ombresalley: carreróspirit: esperitlandsldie: esllavissadasurvival seekers: buscadors de supervivènciainstinct: instintwhip: fuetdecision: decisiósquare: plaçaexchange: intercanviinformation: informacióclue: pistachamber: cambraunderground: subterràniaadmiration: admiraciócourage: valorprudence: prudènciaknowledge: coneixementtrust: confiançalight: llumhope: esperançafountain: fontindividuals: individusdetermination: determinació

Fluent Fiction - Italian: From Spices to Smiles: How an Ice Cream Contest Revived Hope Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-11-08-08-38-20-it Story Transcript:It: Nel cuore di un mondo cambiato, proprio in una piccola strada acciottolata, si trovava la gelateria di Lorenzo.En: In the heart of a changed world, right on a small cobblestone street, there was Lorenzo's ice cream shop.It: L'autunno abbracciava l'Italia con colori caldi, ma la vita era ancora grigia.En: Autumn embraced Italy with warm colors, but life was still gray.It: L'aria che sapeva di castagne e terra umida riempiva ogni angolo.En: The air, redolent of chestnuts and damp earth, filled every corner.It: Lorenzo, il proprietario della gelateria, aveva un'idea.En: Lorenzo, the owner of the ice cream shop, had an idea.It: "Farò una gara di gelato!".En: "I'll organize an ice cream competition!"It: Con un sorriso contagioso, anche se aveva solo un po' di gelato sciolto e frutta in scatola, decise di portare un po' di felicità al suo quartiere.En: With a contagious smile, even though he had just a bit of melted ice cream and canned fruit, he decided to bring some happiness to his neighborhood.It: Giulia, una ragazza ingegnosa, era scettica.En: Giulia, a resourceful girl, was skeptical.It: Lei diceva, "Lorenzo, non possiamo fare gelato con così pochi ingredienti!".En: She said, "Lorenzo, we can't make ice cream with so few ingredients!"It: Matteo, il musicista eccentrico, alzò un sopracciglio: "Come facciamo senza latte e panna?"En: Matteo, the eccentric musician, raised an eyebrow: "How do we do it without milk and cream?"It: Ma Lorenzo non si arrese.En: But Lorenzo did not give up.It: La vetrina della gelateria era colorata, un piccolo angolo di speranza nel mondo desolato.En: The shop's window was colorful, a small corner of hope in a desolate world.It: "L'importante non è avere gli ingredienti migliori.En: "The important thing is not to have the best ingredients.It: È fare del nostro meglio con quello che abbiamo."En: It's to do our best with what we have."It: Così inizia il concorso.En: And so the contest begins.It: Lorenzo, con il suo entusiasmo contagioso, coinvolge tutti.En: Lorenzo, with his infectious enthusiasm, involves everyone.It: Giulia portò spezie trovate nei mercatini abbandonati.En: Giulia brought spices found in abandoned markets.It: "Queste daranno sapore," disse.En: "These will add flavor," she said.It: Matteo, con un sorriso strano, iniziò a suonare una melodia allegra con il suo violino.En: Matteo, with a peculiar smile, began to play a cheerful melody on his violin.It: Le mani si muovevano veloci, mescolando gelato liquido con pezzi di frutta e spezie.En: Hands moved quickly, mixing liquid ice cream with pieces of fruit and spices.It: Le risate riempivano l'aria quando una mela scappò dal tavolo, finendo per terra.En: Laughter filled the air when an apple escaped from the table, ending up on the floor.It: Un momento di creatività, un attimo di normalità.En: A moment of creativity, a touch of normalcy.It: E infine, il momento dell'assaggio.En: Finally, the tasting moment arrived.It: Lorenzo presentò con orgoglio i gelati improvvisati.En: Lorenzo proudly presented the improvised ice creams.It: Sapori strani, ma unici.En: Strange but unique flavors.It: Cioccolato e peperoncino, vaniglia con cannella e frutta.En: Chocolate and chili, vanilla with cinnamon and fruit.It: Una piccola folla si radunò, incuriosita.En: A small crowd gathered, intrigued.It: Morsi e primi sorsi, risate e commenti.En: Bites and first sips, laughs and comments.It: Il gelato non era perfetto, ma in quei momenti, la comunità trovava gioia.En: The ice cream wasn't perfect, but in those moments, the community found joy.It: La gelateria di Lorenzo si riempì di calore umano, ricominciando a vivere.En: Lorenzo's ice cream shop filled with human warmth, coming back to life.It: L'aria si riempiva di speranza.En: The air was filled with hope.It: Lorenzo guardò Giulia e Matteo.En: Lorenzo looked at Giulia and Matteo.It: "Vedi?En: "See?It: Felicità è fare il meglio con ciò che abbiamo."En: Happiness is doing the best with what we have."It: E in un mondo che sembrava aver perso tutto, Lorenzo, Giulia e Matteo crearono un nuovo ricordo.En: And in a world that seemed to have lost everything, Lorenzo, Giulia, and Matteo created a new memory.It: Un ricordo fatto di risate e gelato strano.En: A memory made of laughter and strange ice cream.It: E, per quel momento, era abbastanza.En: And, for that moment, it was enough. Vocabulary Words:the heart: il cuorecobblestone: acciottolatato embrace: abbracciareredolent: profumato/adamp: umida/othe shop: la gelateriaan idea: un'ideato organize: organizzarecontagious: contagioso/aresourceful: ingegnosa/oskeptical: scettica/oto raise an eyebrow: alzare un sopracciglioto give up: arrendersithe window: la vetrinadesolate: desolato/ato involve: coinvolgerespices: speziethe melody: la melodiacheerful: allegra/opeculiar: strano/athe apple: la melathe floor: il pavimentocreativity: creativitàtasting: l'assaggioimprovised: improvvisati/eflavor: saporeunique: unico/ato gather: radunarsithe bite: il morsothe sip: il sorso

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Surviving the Skyscraper: Courage Amidst Stockholm Ruins Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-11-08-23-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Marken var täckt av spräckliga löv.En: The ground was covered with speckled leaves.Sv: Lars gick försiktigt, med Elin i släptåg, genom det kvarliggande kaoset i Stockholms kvarter.En: Lars walked carefully, with Elin in tow, through the lingering chaos in Stockholm's districts.Sv: Byggnaderna stod som brutna monument, ruiner av en tid som en gång varit full av liv och rörelse.En: The buildings stood like broken monuments, ruins of a time that was once full of life and movement.Sv: Hösthimmeln var mörk och lovade en kall, hård vinter.En: The autumn sky was dark and promised a cold, harsh winter.Sv: Lars var orolig.En: Lars was worried.Sv: Maten tog slut.En: The food was running out.Sv: Vattnet de samlat var på upphällningen.En: The water they had collected was dwindling.Sv: Hans ansvar var att skydda Elin, hans yngre syster.En: His responsibility was to protect Elin, his younger sister.Sv: Hans tankar tyngdes av misstag han gjort förut.En: His thoughts were weighed down by mistakes he had made before.Sv: Ingrid, deras nyfunna vän, gick bredvid dem.En: Ingrid, their newfound friend, walked beside them.Sv: Hon hade en plan.En: She had a plan.Sv: Den kändes farlig, men hoppet om att hitta något användbart fanns kvar.En: It felt dangerous, but the hope of finding something useful remained.Sv: Ingrid pekade mot en byggnad.En: Ingrid pointed towards a building.Sv: "Den där skyskrapan har en källare," sa hon.En: "That skyscraper has a basement," she said.Sv: "Vi kan kanske hitta något där som ännu inte blivit plundrat."En: "We might find something there that hasn't been looted yet."Sv: Lars tvekade.En: Lars hesitated.Sv: Deras traditionella rutt genom de norra kvarteren hade alltid varit säkrare.En: Their traditional route through the northern quarters had always been safer.Sv: Men så var det själva saken — världen var inte samma plats längre.En: But that was the whole point—the world was no longer the same place.Sv: Safe betydde inte alltid överlevnad, och han visste det.En: Safe didn't always mean survival, and he knew it.Sv: "Vi borde försöka," sa Elin tyst, nästan viskande.En: "We should try," said Elin quietly, almost whispering.Sv: Hennes ögon bad, med en beslutsamhet han inte kunde säga nej till.En: Her eyes pleaded, with a determination he couldn't say no to.Sv: De tog sig långsamt fram mot skyskrapan.En: They slowly made their way toward the skyscraper.Sv: Vinden rev i deras kläder, och kylan skar genom höstluften...En: The wind tore at their clothes, and the cold cut through the autumn air...Sv: Inne i byggnaden stod tiden stilla.En: Inside the building, time stood still.Sv: Korridorerna var täckta av damm och stillhet.En: The corridors were covered in dust and stillness.Sv: Hjärtat dunkade i Lars öron när de rörde sig inåt.En: Lars' heart pounded in his ears as they moved inward.Sv: Plötsligt kom ljudet av röster.En: Suddenly the sound of voices came.Sv: Ett annat gäng skyttar.En: Another group of shooters.Sv: Den framväxande spänningen var nästan outhärdlig.En: The rising tension was almost unbearable.Sv: Lars tog en djup andning, mötte Ingrids blick, och tillsammans beslutade de sig för att smyga bort, i hopp om att undvika konfrontation.En: Lars took a deep breath, met Ingrid's gaze, and together they decided to sneak away, hoping to avoid confrontation.Sv: Men ödet ville annorlunda.En: But fate had other plans.Sv: De blev upptäckta.En: They were discovered.Sv: "Vi vill inget illa!En: "We mean no harm!Sv: Vi söker bara mat," ropade Ingrid med klar och lugn röst.En: We're just looking for food," called Ingrid with a clear and calm voice.Sv: Den främmande gruppen tvekade men backade till slut undan, ovilliga att starta en konflikt.En: The strange group hesitated but eventually backed off, unwilling to start a conflict.Sv: Lars och hans grupp tog chansen och rusade mot källan där vatten och mat fortfarande bröt freden.En: Lars and his group took the chance and rushed to the source where water and food still broke the peace.Sv: De samlade allt de kunde bära innan ljudet av skrik på avstånd fick dem att inse faran.En: They gathered everything they could carry before the sound of screams in the distance made them realize the danger.Sv: Det var dags att ge sig av.En: It was time to leave.Sv: Deras hjärtslag lugnade sig först när de åter var ute i den kyliga luften.En: Their heartbeat only calmed when they were back out in the chilly air.Sv: De trotsade både hunger och skräck.En: They defied both hunger and fear.Sv: De hade klarat sig.En: They had made it.Sv: "Bra jobbat," sa Lars slutligen, med en tacksam blick mot Ingrid.En: "Well done," said Lars finally, with a grateful look at Ingrid.Sv: Han hade varit fel.En: He had been wrong.Sv: Ibland behövdes mer än säkerhet för att överleva.En: Sometimes more than safety was needed to survive.Sv: Det krävdes tillit, och mod att ta risker när rat sprängda väggar verkade tysta deras hopp.En: It required trust, and the courage to take risks when shattered walls seemed to silence their hope.Sv: Tillsammans fann de ro, i vetskapen att de inte längre var rivaler, utan allierade i en trasig värld.En: Together they found peace, in the knowledge that they were no longer rivals but allies in a broken world.Sv: Tillsammans kunde de möta mörkret — och kanske, bara kanske, övervintra det.En: Together they could face the darkness—and maybe, just maybe, survive it. Vocabulary Words:speckled: spräckligacovered: täcktlingering: kvarliggandechaos: kaosetdistricts: kvartermonuments: monumentruins: ruinersky: himmelnpromised: lovadedwindling: upphällningenweighed: tyngdesnewfound: nyfunnawhispering: viskandepleaded: baddetermination: beslutsamhettore: revcorridors: korridorernadust: dammstillness: stillhetpounded: dunkadetension: spänningenunbearable: outhärdlighesitated: tvekadebacked off: backadeconfrontation: konfrontationsilence: tystascreams: skrikdefied: trotsadegratitude: tacksamhettrust: tillit

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: From Solitude to Solidarity: Hiroshi's Autumn Odyssey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-11-08-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 秋の風が吹き抜ける荒れ果てたショッピングモールは、過去の賑わいを完全に失っていた。En: The autumn wind swept through the desolate shopping mall, which had completely lost its former bustling energy.Ja: 粉々になったガラス天井から薄暗い光が差し込み、長い間沈んでいた落ち葉が埃と共に舞い上がっていた。En: Dim light streamed in through the shattered glass ceiling, and fallen leaves that had been resting for a long time danced up with the dust.Ja: 広い通路にはかつての喧騒はもうなく、静寂だけが残っている。En: The wide corridors were devoid of their past clamor, leaving only silence in its place.Ja: ヒロシはその通路を静かに歩く。En: Hiroshi walked quietly through the corridor.Ja: 一人で生き抜くことに慣れていた彼は、今日もまた冬に備えて物資を集める。En: Having grown accustomed to surviving on his own, today again he gathered supplies in preparation for winter.Ja: 周りには他の生存者の気配が漂い、油断は禁物だ。En: The presence of other survivors lingered around, making it crucial not to let his guard down.Ja: 彼は物陰に隠されていたいくつかの缶詰を見つけ、慎重に手に取った。En: He found a few canned goods hidden in the shadows and carefully picked them up.Ja: その時、背後から声が聞こえた。En: At that moment, a voice came from behind.Ja: 「やあ、ヒロシ。En: "Hey, Hiroshi.Ja: 食料を手に入れたのか？En: Did you get some food?"Ja: 」声の主はユキという女性だった。En: The voice belonged to a woman named Yuki.Ja: 彼女は彼と同じく、ここで生き抜こうとしている一人だ。En: Like him, she was trying to survive here.Ja: 「そうだ、いくつか見つけた」とヒロシは答えた。En: "Yes, I found a few," Hiroshi replied.Ja: ユキは少し困った表情を浮かべる。En: Yuki wore a slightly troubled expression.Ja: 「私たちのグループに来ないか？En: "Why don't you join our group?Ja: 安全な場所がある。En: We have a safe place.Ja: そこなら一緒に冬を乗り切れるかもしれない。En: Together, we might be able to get through the winter.Ja: 物資を分け合おう」と提案する。En: Let's share our supplies," she suggested.Ja: ヒロシはためらった。En: Hiroshi hesitated.Ja: 一人での自由と独立は、彼の生き残りの戦略だった。En: Freedom and independence alone had been his survival strategy.Ja: しかし、心のどこかで孤独を感じていた。En: However, deep down somewhere, he felt lonely.Ja: 彼にとってユキの申し出は魅力的だが、簡単には信用できないのが現実だ。En: Yuki's offer was enticing, but trust did not come easily in this reality.Ja: その瞬間、遠くから叫び声と足音が聞こえてきた。En: At that moment, screams and footsteps could be heard in the distance.Ja: 敵対するグループが彼らに近づいている。En: A hostile group was approaching them.Ja: 「物資を差し出せ！En: "Hand over your supplies!"Ja: 」と冷酷な声が響く。En: a cold voice echoed.Ja: ヒロシは考える。En: Hiroshi contemplated.Ja: 戦って独立を守るべきか、それともユキと新しい道を選ぶべきか。En: Should he fight to maintain his independence, or choose a new path with Yuki?Ja: その時、彼はユキの目を見て決断した。En: At that moment, he looked into Yuki's eyes and made a decision.Ja: 「分かった。En: "Alright.Ja: 一緒に行こう。En: Let's go together."Ja: 」ヒロシはユキにそう答えると、二人は急いで隠れた出口へと向かった。En: With this reply to Yuki, the two quickly headed toward a concealed exit.Ja: そこでユキのグループと合流し、敵と対峙する準備をした。En: There, they met up with Yuki's group and prepared to confront the enemy.Ja: 新しい仲間たちと協力し、ヒロシは敵を撃退することに成功した。En: With the cooperation of his new comrades, Hiroshi successfully repelled the enemy.Ja: 彼は今、ユキたちと共に生きる道を選んだ。En: He chose the path of living with Yuki and her group.Ja: 孤独ではなく、協力と信頼こそが新たな生き方を創り出すことを理解したのだ。En: He realized that cooperation and trust, rather than solitude, forged a new way of living.Ja: ヒロシは群れの中で安心感を感じる。En: Hiroshi felt a sense of security within the group.Ja: これからは一人ではない。En: From now on, he was not alone.Ja: 仲間と共に歩む秋の風は、どこか温かく心地よいものに感じられた。En: The autumn wind, walking with his comrades, felt somehow warm and comforting.Ja: 秋は終わり、冬が来る。En: Autumn ended, and winter arrived.Ja: だが、彼はもう恐れない。En: But he no longer feared.Ja: 彼には仲間がいるから。En: Because he had his comrades with him. Vocabulary Words:swept: 吹き抜けるdesolate: 荒れ果てたbustling: 賑わいshattered: 粉々になったdevoid: なくclamor: 喧騒accustomed: 慣れていたsupplies: 物資linger: 漂いcrucial: 禁物だcanned goods: 缶詰troubled: 困った表情enticing: 魅力的screams: 叫び声hostile: 敵対するrepelled: 撃退solitude: 孤独strategy: 戦略concealed: 隠れたcomrades: 仲間たちsecurity: 安心感confront: 対峙forged: 創り出すことcollaborated: 協力instinct: 本能mistrust: 信用できないgrim: 冷酷echoed: 響くdistant: 遠く

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: From Ruins to Radiance: A Tale of Diwali's Revival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-11-08-23-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: मुंबई का यह मॉल कभी लोगों की भीड़ से गुलजार रहा करता था।En: This mall in Mumbai was once bustling with crowds.Hi: आज उसकी दीवारें टूट चुकी हैं, दुकानों के संकेत धीमे-धीमे बुझ चुके हैं, और फर्श पर पड़ा मलबा बीते समय की गवाही देता है।En: Today, its walls have crumbled, shop signs have dimmed gradually, and the debris on the floor testifies to bygone times.Hi: यह पतझड़ का मौसम था, मगर आसपास हरियाली देखने को नहीं मिलती।En: It was the fall season, yet greenery was nowhere to be seen.Hi: दीवाली करीब थी, पर इस बिखरे हुए शहर में रोशनी की कोई उम्मीद नहीं थी।En: Diwali was near, but in this shattered city, there was no expectation of light.Hi: अरजुन, मीरा, और करण इस बेजान मॉल में आपूर्ति खोजने आए थे।En: Arjun, Meera, and Karan had come to the desolate mall in search of supplies.Hi: अरजुन बहुत होशियार था, मगर अपने परिवार को न बचा पाने का अपराधबोध उसके मन को खाए जा रहा था।En: Arjun was very smart, but the guilt of not being able to save his family was eating away at him.Hi: वह चाहता था कि इस दीवाली के अवसर पर अपने समूह के लोगों के चेहरे पर थोड़ी सी खुशी ला सके।En: He wanted to bring a little joy to the faces of his group this Diwali.Hi: "यह जगह खतरे से भरी है," मीरा ने धीमी आवाज़ में कहा।En: "This place is full of danger," Meera said in a low voice.Hi: "लेकिन हमें यहाँ से जरूरत का सामान मिल सकता है," करण ने जवाब दिया।En: "But we can find necessities here," Karan replied.Hi: उनका लक्ष्य था कि इतना सामान इकट्ठा कर लें कि दीवाली की एक रोशनी जगाई जा सके।En: Their goal was to collect enough supplies to light up the Diwali.Hi: मगर मॉल में अन्य समूहों का होना इसे कठिन बना रहा था।En: However, the presence of other groups in the mall was making it difficult.Hi: अरजुन के सामने एक मुश्किल निर्णय था - क्या वह सीधे रास्ते पर जाकर जोखिम उठाए या फिर एक लंबा किन्तु सुरक्षित विकल्प चुने।En: Arjun faced a difficult decision - should he take the risky direct route or choose a longer yet safer option?Hi: अरजुन ने जल्दी से निर्णय लिया, "हम खतरे का सामना करेंगे।En: Arjun quickly decided, "We will face the danger.Hi: यह दीवाली हर हाल में मनानी ही है।En: We must celebrate this Diwali at any cost."Hi: "वे सावधानी से मॉल में आगे बढ़े।En: They cautiously moved forward in the mall.Hi: अचानक, अरजुन का सामना एक विरोधी समूह के सदस्य से हो गया।En: Suddenly, Arjun faced a member of a rival group.Hi: दोनों गरजती आंखों से एक-दूसरे को देख रहे थे।En: Both were glaring at each other with fierce eyes.Hi: आसपास खाद्य सामग्री और मोमबत्तियों का स्टॉक था।En: Nearby were stocks of food items and candles.Hi: तनाव बढ़ रहा था, पर अरजुन ने एक नया तरीका अपनाया।En: Tension was rising, but Arjun adopted a new approach.Hi: उसने विरोधी समूह के व्यक्ति से कहा, "हम लड़ सकते हैं, मगर क्यों न हम मिलकर दीवाली मनाएं?En: He said to the rival group member, "We can fight, but why not celebrate Diwali together?Hi: हम यह सामग्री बांट सकते हैं।En: We can share these supplies."Hi: "उसके इस प्रस्ताव ने सबको आश्चर्यचकित कर दिया।En: His proposal surprised everyone.Hi: लेकिन धीरे-धीरे, विरोधी व्यक्ति ने हामी भर दी।En: But slowly, the opposing member agreed.Hi: इस तरह अरजुन ने जो खतरनाक स्थिति थी, उसे एक सांझा उत्सव में बदल दिया।En: In this way, Arjun turned a dangerous situation into a joint celebration.Hi: इस घटना ने अरजुन को यह सिखाया कि बुरे वक्त में भी समुदाय की शक्ति अद्वितीय होती है।En: This event taught Arjun that even in bad times, the power of community is unique.Hi: उसके चेहरे पर संतोष था, क्योंकि उसने दोष के बोझ से छुटकारा पाकर अंधेरे में एक छोटा सा दीपक जलाने में सफलता पाई।En: There was satisfaction on his face because he managed to light a small lamp in the darkness, freeing himself from the burden of guilt.Hi: इस दीवाली ने बिखरे हुए मॉल और दिलों को फिर से जोड़ दिया, और भविष्य के लिए नया प्रकाशदान किया।En: This Diwali reconnected the scattered mall and hearts, providing new light for the future. Vocabulary Words:bustling: गुलजारcrumbled: टूट चुकीdebris: मलबाtestifies: गवाही देता हैdesolate: बेजानguilt: अपराधबोधnecessities: जरूरतsupplies: आपूर्तिopposing: विरोधीtension: तनावfierce: गरजतीrival: विरोधीglimmer: रोशनीburden: बोझapproach: तरीकाsatisfaction: संतोषcommunity: समुदायcelebration: उत्सवscattered: बिखरेdecision: निर्णयdisconnect: जोड़ दियाcautiously: सावधानीpropose: प्रस्तावreconnected: फिर से जोड़ दियाshattered: बिखरे हुएdimmed: धीमे-धीमे बुझ चुकेrisk: जोखिमunique: अद्वितीयfreeing: छुटकाराreignite: प्रकाशदान

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: From Ruins to Hope: A Tale of Survival in a Silent Stockholm Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-11-08-08-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Stockholm låg tyst under den grå himlen.En: Stockholm lay silent under the gray sky.Sv: Höstvinden drog genom de tomma gatorna som en sorgsen viskning.En: The autumn wind swept through the empty streets like a sorrowful whisper.Sv: Husen, en gång fyllda med liv, stod nu som kalla skuggor mot det dystra landskapet.En: The houses, once filled with life, now stood like cold shadows against the gloomy landscape.Sv: Bland ruinerna rörde sig Linnea och Sofia försiktigt framåt.En: Among the ruins, Linnea and Sofia moved cautiously forward.Sv: Linnea, med sitt långa mörka hår och bestämda blick, ledde vägen.En: Linnea, with her long dark hair and determined gaze, led the way.Sv: Vid hennes sida höll Sofia ett hårt grepp om sin systers hand.En: At her side, Sofia held a tight grip on her sister's hand.Sv: "Vi måste hitta mat idag," sa Linnea, hennes röst låg men tydlig.En: "We have to find food today," Linnea said, her voice low but clear.Sv: "Vintern kommer snart."En: "Winter is coming soon."Sv: Sofia, endast tolv år gammal, nickade tyst.En: Sofia, only twelve years old, nodded silently.Sv: Hon visste att hennes stora syster bar en stor börda.En: She knew that her big sister carried a heavy burden.Sv: Deras föräldrar hade försvunnit i kaoset, och kvar fanns bara minnen och drömmar om ett bättre liv.En: Their parents had disappeared in the chaos, and all that was left were memories and dreams of a better life.Sv: De nådde kanten av det forna centrumet.En: They reached the edge of the former downtown.Sv: Här fanns skyskrapor som reste sig mot den ödesmättade himlen, deras glasfönster krossade och skelettstrukturen blottad.En: Here, skyscrapers rose against the doom-laden sky, their glass windows shattered and skeletal structures exposed.Sv: Ryktet sa att det fortfarande fanns konserver och andra förnödenheter i byggnaderna längre in, kvarlämnade i paniken.En: Rumor had it that there were still canned goods and other supplies in the buildings further in, left behind in the panic.Sv: "Vi går," sade Linnea till slut efter en kort tvekan.En: "We go," said Linnea finally after a brief hesitation.Sv: "Men var beredd att springa."En: "But be ready to run."Sv: De smög sig fram genom gatorna och undvek att göra ljud.En: They crept through the streets, avoiding making noise.Sv: Högar av löv och skräp dämpade deras steg.En: Piles of leaves and debris muffled their steps.Sv: I ett ögonblick av tystnad hörde de plötsligt ett ljud, något som skramlade mot sten.En: In a moment of silence, they suddenly heard a sound, something rattling against stone.Sv: Linnea såg snabbt runt hörnet.En: Linnea quickly looked around the corner.Sv: Där stod Erik, en ensam överlevare, med en ryggsäck full av burkar.En: There stood Erik, a lone survivor, with a backpack full of cans.Sv: Han hade inte sett dem än, så Linnea tog ett djupt andetag och klev fram.En: He hadn't seen them yet, so Linnea took a deep breath and stepped forward.Sv: "Vänta," ropade hon, strategiskt avslöjande deras närvaro för att undvika en fientlig reaktion.En: "Wait," she called, strategically revealing their presence to avoid a hostile reaction.Sv: Erik, en man i trettioårsåldern med kortklippt hår och ansträngda ögon, snurrade runt.En: Erik, a man in his thirties with short-cropped hair and strained eyes, spun around.Sv: Hans hand greppade instinktivt om ett rostigt järnrör.En: His hand instinctively gripped a rusty iron rod.Sv: "Vem är ni?"En: "Who are you?"Sv: frågade han skarpt.En: he asked sharply.Sv: "Vi är bara här för mat," svarade Linnea.En: "We're only here for food," Linnea replied.Sv: "Vi behöver det för att överleva vintern."En: "We need it to survive the winter."Sv: Stämningen var spänd, men Linnea höll blicken stadigt i Eriks ögon.En: The atmosphere was tense, but Linnea held her gaze steady in Erik's eyes.Sv: Efter några sekunder av tystnad slappnade han av lite.En: After a few seconds of silence, he relaxed a little.Sv: "Jag också," sade han.En: "Me too," he said.Sv: "Men kanske kan vi dela?"En: "But maybe we can share?"Sv: Linnea nickade långsamt, lättad.En: Linnea nodded slowly, relieved.Sv: De började sortera innehållet i ryggsäcken, Tomatsoppa, bönor och konserverad frukt.En: They began sorting the contents of the backpack, tomato soup, beans, and canned fruit.Sv: Erik såg över på Sofia och sa, "Var är ni på väg?"En: Erik glanced over at Sofia and said, "Where are you headed?"Sv: "Vi behöver hitta en plats där vi kan vara säkra," svarade Linnea.En: "We need to find a place where we can be safe," replied Linnea.Sv: Hennes röst mjuknade, inte ovillig att tro på människlighetens vänlighet.En: Her voice softened, not unwilling to believe in humanity's kindness.Sv: "Vet du någonstans?"En: "Do you know anywhere?"Sv: Erik funderade en stund och nickade sedan.En: Erik thought for a moment and then nodded.Sv: "Det finns grupper längre söderut.En: "There are groups further south.Sv: De söker sällskap, och det är säkrare där."En: They seek company, and it's safer there."Sv: Tillsammans satte de av mot gryningen.En: Together they set off toward the dawn.Sv: Linnea insåg att i denna värld var ensamhet farligare än någon annan hot.En: Linnea realized that in this world, loneliness was more dangerous than any other threat.Sv: Hon kände sig lättare, inte ensam längre, när hon och Sofia nu hade Erik vid deras sida.En: She felt lighter, no longer alone, as she and Sofia now had Erik by their side.Sv: Tillsammans skulle de finna en väg framåt i denna nya värld.En: Together they would find a way forward in this new world. Vocabulary Words:silent: tystautumn: höstsorrowful: sorgsenwhisper: viskninggloomy: dystraruins: ruinernacautiously: försiktigtdetermined: bestämdahesitation: tvekanmuffled: dämpaderattling: skramladesurvivor: överlevareinstinctively: instinktivtrusty: rostigtrod: järnröratmosphere: stämningentense: spändsorted: sorteracontents: innehålletrelieved: lättadmemories: minnenburden: bördaexposed: blottadrumor: ryktetcanned: konserversupplies: förnödenheterpanic: panikenhostile: fientligsharply: skarptrelaxed: slappnade av

Fluent Fiction - French: Quiet Courage: Navigating Peril in Post-Apocalyptic Paris Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-11-08-23-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Le vent soufflait fort dans les arbres, emportant avec lui les dernières feuilles de l'automne.En: The wind blew strongly through the trees, carrying away the last leaves of autumn.Fr: Le parc d'attractions abandonné, aux abords d'un Paris post-apocalyptique, se dressait comme un spectre silencieux.En: The abandoned amusement park, on the outskirts of a post-apocalyptic Paris, stood like a silent specter.Fr: Un avion de couleurs défraîchies grinçait sous les poussées du vent.En: A weathered airplane creaked under the gusts of the wind.Fr: Les bâtiments délabrés et les manèges rouillés donnaient à l'endroit une ambiance inquiétante.En: The dilapidated buildings and rusty rides gave the place an eerie atmosphere.Fr: Luc, Élise, et Marcel marchaient prudemment dans ce décor désolé.En: Luc, Élise, and Marcel walked cautiously through this desolate scene.Fr: Il faisait froid, et Luc sentait l'urgence dans chaque pas.En: It was cold, and Luc felt the urgency in every step.Fr: Il devait trouver de quoi manger et un abri pour la nuit.En: He needed to find something to eat and a shelter for the night.Fr: Élise frissonna et Marcel lui posa une main réconfortante sur l'épaule.En: Élise shivered, and Marcel placed a comforting hand on her shoulder.Fr: "Regardez, là-bas", dit Marcel en désignant le grand huit qui se découpait dans le ciel gris.En: "Look, over there," said Marcel, pointing at the roller coaster silhouetted against the gray sky.Fr: "Peut-être qu'on peut trouver quelque chose là."En: "Maybe we can find something there."Fr: Luc hésitait.En: Luc hesitated.Fr: Le parc était dangereux, infesté de charognards prêts à tout pour quelques miettes.En: The park was dangerous, infested with scavengers ready to do anything for a few scraps.Fr: Leur dernier espoir : explorer le train fantôme ou le labyrinthe de miroirs.En: Their last hope was to explore the ghost train or the mirror maze.Fr: Luc savait que choisir entre le danger imminent et ces lieux mystérieux n'était pas facile.En: Luc knew that choosing between imminent danger and these mysterious places wasn't easy.Fr: Ils s'approchèrent doucement du train fantôme.En: They cautiously approached the ghost train.Fr: Les cris du métal rouillé se mêlaient au murmure du vent.En: The screams of rusty metal mingled with the whispering wind.Fr: Mais Luc décida autrement.En: But Luc decided otherwise.Fr: "Allons au labyrinthe", déclara-t-il.En: "Let's go to the maze," he declared.Fr: "Il pourrait y avoir des provisions là-bas."En: "There might be provisions there."Fr: Marcel fronça les sourcils.En: Marcel furrowed his brows.Fr: "Tu es sûr, Luc ?"En: "Are you sure, Luc?"Fr: "Il faut essayer", répondit Luc, une détermination nouvelle dans la voix.En: "We have to try," Luc replied, a new determination in his voice.Fr: Dans l'obscurité du labyrinthe, leur torche éclairait les éclats brisés des miroirs.En: In the darkness of the maze, their flashlight illuminated the shattered shards of mirrors.Fr: Ils avançaient avec précaution, les oreilles à l'affût du moindre bruit suspect.En: They moved cautiously, ears attuned to the slightest suspicious noise.Fr: Soudain, des ombres mouvantes surgirent non loin d'eux.En: Suddenly, moving shadows emerged not far from them.Fr: Une bande de charognards approchait.En: A group of scavengers was approaching.Fr: Luc se tenait prêt.En: Luc stood ready.Fr: Il devait protéger Élise et Marcel.En: He had to protect Élise and Marcel.Fr: Les charognards étaient nombreux, mais Luc, agile et rusé, parvint à les distraire.En: The scavengers were numerous, but Luc, agile and cunning, managed to distract them.Fr: Quelques coups rapides, et ils se dispersèrent dans la nuit.En: A few swift blows, and they scattered into the night.Fr: Le cœur battant, Luc trouva un sac de provisions caché derrière une cloison.En: With his heart pounding, Luc found a bag of provisions hidden behind a partition.Fr: Peut-être oublié par d'autres aventuriers.En: Perhaps forgotten by other adventurers.Fr: "Regardez !En: "Look!Fr: On l'a !"En: We've got it!"Fr: Avec des vivres entre les mains, Luc guida ses amis hors du labyrinthe.En: With supplies in hand, Luc led his friends out of the maze.Fr: Près de la maison des horreurs, ils découvrirent une trappe secrète qui menait à une salle cachée sous terre.En: Near the haunted house, they discovered a secret hatch that led to a hidden underground room.Fr: Le trio s'y réfugia, essoufflé mais en sécurité, entouré d'ombres familières et de l'écho lointain du vent.En: The trio took refuge there, breathless but safe, surrounded by familiar shadows and the distant echo of the wind.Fr: Cette nuit-là, autour d'une faible lumière, ils partagèrent le peu qu'ils avaient cueilli, avec un futur un peu plus clair.En: That night, around a dim light, they shared the little they had gathered, with a slightly clearer future.Fr: Luc regarda Élise et Marcel.En: Luc looked at Élise and Marcel.Fr: "On a réussi", murmura-t-il, plus confiant que jamais.En: "We did it," he murmured, more confident than ever.Fr: Dans ce silence retrouvé, Luc sentit que l'espoir renaissait.En: In the newfound silence, Luc felt hope rekindle.Fr: Demain serait un autre jour, mais pour l'heure, ils étaient ensemble et en vie.En: Tomorrow would be another day, but for now, they were together and alive. Vocabulary Words:the wind: le ventstrongly: fortabandoned: abandonnéthe outskirts: les abordspost-apocalyptic: post-apocalyptiquethe specter: le spectreweathered: défraîchiescreaked: grinçaitthe gusts: les pousséesdilapidated: délabrésrusty: rouilléseerie: inquiétantedesolate: désoléshivered: frissonnathe urgency: l'urgenceinfested: infestéthe scavengers: les charognardsthe hope: l'espoirthe maze: le labyrintheprovisions: les provisionsdetermination: déterminationcautiously: prudemmentthe shards: les éclatssuddenly: soudainthe shadows: les ombressuspicious: suspectemerged: surgirentswift: rapidesscattered: dispersèrentthe partition: la cloison

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Hope Beyond Ruins: Sofia's Quest for a New Beginning Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-11-08-08-38-20-es Story Transcript:Es: Bajo el cielo vasto de la Patagonia, el viento soplaba con fuerza, acariciando las ruinas de una antigua ciudad.En: Under the vast sky of Patagonia, the wind blew strongly, caressing the ruins of an ancient city.Es: Las raíces de los árboles rompían el concreto, reclamando su espacio perdido.En: The tree roots broke the concrete, reclaiming their lost space.Es: Entre estas ruinas, Sofia caminaba con paso firme, los ojos llenos de determinación.En: Among these ruins, Sofia walked with a determined stride, her eyes full of determination.Es: El mundo había cambiado, pero su esperanza de encontrar a su familia seguía viva.En: The world had changed, but her hope of finding her family was still alive.Es: Sofia escuchó rumores de un refugio seguro entre las sombras de la ciudad, un lugar donde la vida empezaba de nuevo.En: Sofia had heard rumors of a safe haven among the shadows of the city, a place where life was beginning anew.Es: Ella sabía que debía encontrar ese refugio.En: She knew she needed to find this refuge.Es: La primavera traía un aire diferente, fresco y suave, pero también recordaba todo lo que se había perdido.En: Spring brought a different air, fresh and soft, but it also reminded her of all that had been lost.Es: Sofia avanzaba, atenta a cada sonido, cada movimiento.En: Sofia moved forward, attentive to every sound, every movement.Es: En su camino, encontró a Javier y Emilia.En: On her way, she encountered Javier and Emilia.Es: Dos rostros desconocidos, pero con una luz de sobreviviente similar a la suya.En: Two unfamiliar faces, but with a survivor's light similar to her own.Es: Javier, un hombre de pocas palabras, tenía la mirada de alguien que había visto demasiado.En: Javier, a man of few words, had the look of someone who had seen too much.Es: Emilia, por otro lado, aún sonreía a menudo, como si quisiera recordar los buenos tiempos.En: Emilia, on the other hand, still smiled often, as if trying to remember the good times.Es: Ellos le ofrecieron su ayuda.En: They offered her their help.Es: "Conocemos un camino seguro," dijeron.En: "We know a safe path," they said.Es: Sofia vaciló, no era fácil confiar, pero sabía que en este mundo, la unión hacía la fuerza.En: Sofia hesitated; it wasn't easy to trust, but she knew that in this world, unity was strength.Es: Juntos, siguieron avanzando.En: Together, they continued forward.Es: Pero el camino no era fácil.En: But the path wasn't easy.Es: Restos del pasado bloqueaban el paso y otros sobrevivientes, llenos de desesperación y desconfianza, acechaban.En: Remnants of the past blocked their way and other survivors, filled with desperation and distrust, lurked.Es: Ahora, un grupo los estaba amenazando.En: Now, a group was threatening them.Es: Sofia sabía que no podían retroceder.En: Sofia knew they couldn't turn back.Es: Tenía que pensar rápido.En: She had to think quickly.Es: Recordó el mapa del lugar que había encontrado, con rutas secretas.En: She remembered the map of the place she had found, with secret routes.Es: Usó su ingenio para despistarlos, llevándolos por un camino peligroso que evitó el enfrentamiento.En: She used her wit to mislead them, taking them down a dangerous path that avoided confrontation.Es: Finalmente, llegaron al sitio rumoroso.En: Finally, they arrived at the rumored site.Es: Las puertas del refugio eran enormes y bien guardadas.En: The gates of the refuge were enormous and well-guarded.Es: Los recibieron con sorpresa pero sin hostilidad.En: They were received with surprise but without hostility.Es: Dentro, había gente, huertos, risas.En: Inside, there were people, gardens, laughter.Es: Era más que un refugio, era una pequeña comunidad, viva y próspera.En: It was more than a refuge; it was a small community, alive and thriving.Es: La emoción de Sofia creció; sintió que su búsqueda llegaba a buen término.En: Sofia's excitement grew; she felt that her quest was coming to a fruitful end.Es: Y mientras cruzaba las puertas junto a sus nuevos amigos, Sofia sintió que algo cambiaba en su interior.En: And as she crossed the gates with her new friends, Sofia felt something changing within her.Es: Aprendió que confiar en otros no era una debilidad, sino una fuerza.En: She learned that trusting others wasn't a weakness, but a strength.Es: La soledad había sido su escudo, pero también su prisión.En: Loneliness had been her shield, but also her prison.Es: Allí, en medio de un mundo quebrado que renacía, Sofia empezó a dejar el pasado atrás, con la esperanza aún latiendo en su corazón.En: There, in the midst of a broken world reborn, Sofia began to leave the past behind, with hope still beating in her heart.Es: La primavera, con su cálida promesa, marcaba un nuevo comienzo para todos ellos.En: Spring, with its warm promise, marked a new beginning for all of them. Vocabulary Words:the roots: las raícesthe ruins: las ruinasthe concrete: el concretothe haven: el refugiothe shadows: las sombrasthe refuge: el refugiothe path: el caminothe remnants: los restosthe survivors: los sobrevivientesthe map: el mapathe gates: las puertasthe community: la comunidadthe quest: la búsquedathe promise: la promesathe strength: la fuerzathe shield: el escudothe prison: la prisiónthe determination: la determinaciónthe desperation: la desesperaciónthe distrust: la desconfianzathe hostility: la hostilidadthe laughter: las risasthe wit: el ingeniothe threat: la amenazathe unity: la uniónthe confrontation: el enfrentamientothe surprise: la sorpresathe rumor: el rumorthe air: el airethe garden: el huerto

What if the path to power demanded a blood price you never saw coming? In a world scarred by the Great Quake's endless storms—where sterilized refugees chase fractured freedoms across divided lands—Episode 11: "The Walls of Freedom" pulls you through the breach. Erika's family nears their throne... but shadows strike without mercy. TJ's unyielding hand offers shelter laced with steel; Virgis's whispers hint at cracks in the calm. Drawn from Sara F. Hathaway's Changing Earth novels—explore more with books & swag at changingearthseries.com. Can you trust the walls that promise everything?Get Prepared with Our Incredible Sponsors! Survival Bags, kits, gear www.limatangosurvival.comEMP Proof Shipping Containers www.fardaycontainers.comThe Prepper's Medical Handbook Build Your Medical Cache – Welcome PBN FamilyPack Fresh USA www.packfreshusa.comSupport PBN with a Donation https://bit.ly/3SICxEq

As volcanic tremors fade and spring's defiant bloom cracks the endless night, one arrow reclaims the hunt, a newborn's cry defies the freeze, and tempered blades signal rebirth amid oil-scarce ruins. Based on Sara F. Hathaway's Changing Earth novels—grab the books and swag at changingearthseries.com. Tune in for the thaw.Get Prepared with Our Incredible Sponsors! Survival Bags, kits, gear www.limatangosurvival.comEMP Proof Shipping Containers www.fardaycontainers.comThe Prepper's Medical Handbook Build Your Medical Cache – Welcome PBN FamilyPack Fresh USA www.packfreshusa.comSupport PBN with a Donation https://bit.ly/3SICxEq

In this episode, Mat the Storm Wizard shares his experiences at the immersive airsoft event Zone 37, held in an abandoned paper mill. He discusses the thematic elements, gameplay mechanics, and the unique interactions between players and factions. The event featured a radiated zone with artifacts, fostering a sense of community and roleplay among participants. --- If you're looking to support the channel, check out our merch store here: https://stormriders.threadless.com/ And join our discord by following this link: https://discord.gg/ZdaftDDYaZ

Episode 289 welcomes back UK author, Peter Germany, for a sample reading from his latest book, Penal Earth! If you haven't already, be sure to click the link below for last week's interview with Peter to learn more about him! Episode 288 interview with Peter Peter Germany's website with social media links Peter Germany's books on Amazon Learn more about Jason Contact the show at samplechapterpodcast@gmail.com

In the quake-shattered world's endless white, Erika unravels without Vince, cabin whispers turning to fractures under storm's fury. TJ's compound shadows deepen with Theresa's hidden illness confided to Susan; Serge's frustrations erupt, Margaret forges through Mr. Lee's pain fires, Virgis maps eastward for her spring chain-break.Fragile hope in the rebuild's white void—based on Sara F. Hathaway's Changing Earth novels! Visit https://www.changingearthseries.com to subscribe and snag swag! Stream now at https://www.authorsarafhathaway.com/season-3 and follow @sarahathaway19 for updates!Get Prepared with Our Incredible Sponsors! Survival Bags, kits, gear www.limatangosurvival.comEMP Proof Shipping Containers www.fardaycontainers.comThe Prepper's Medical Handbook Build Your Medical Cache – Welcome PBN FamilyPack Fresh USA www.packfreshusa.comSupport PBN with a Donation https://bit.ly/3SICxEq

Episode 288 journeys to the United Kingdom for a visit with horror, post-apocalyptic, and sci-fi writer, Peter Germany! The conversation is a blast as Jason and Peter discuss turning story ideas into short stories, knowing the end vs exploring, getting the reader to feel emotions, movies that scared us, and their mutual admiration for a long-gone podcast. All this and more are only a click away! Peter Germany's website with social media links Peter Germany's books on Amazon Learn more about Jason Contact the show at samplechapterpodcast@gmail.com  

Celebrate the spooky season with this chilling compilation of Halloween horror stories, featuring vengeful zombies, vampire legends, cursed portals, haunted hospitals, and bloodthirsty creatures. Perfect for fans of dark legends, quick scares, and spooky tales, this episode delivers seven chilling stories designed to haunt your dreams and fuel your Halloween mood.If you love creepy legends, supernatural monsters, and atmospheric horror, these stories are your perfect late-night companion. Brace yourself for suspense, terror, and a few surprises that embody the spirit of Halloween.

Oh, Canada... So, while Derek and Tito prepare to head down to the Big Apple for New York Comic Con next week, Marc an Brien jumped in the escape-pod and headed up North to the Big Smoke (that's Canadian slang for Toronto) to meet up with friends-of-the-show (and fellow podcasters) Christopher and Tristan Ham of the Get Your Shinebox podcast. While we were there, we took in a couple of Toronto Blue Jays baseball games and hung out to drink copious amounts of alcohol, eat poutine and watch lots of movies...two of which we talk about in this week's episode, Blood of Heroes (starring Rutger Hauer, Delroy Lindo, Vincent D'Onofrio and Joan Chen) and Turbo Kid (featuring Michael Ironside).

In this episode, we dive deep into Wonder Woman: Dead Earth, one of DC Black Label's most brutal and emotionally gripping comics. Written and illustrated by Daniel Warren Johnson, this post-apocalyptic Wonder Woman story pushes Diana to her limits like never before. We review the plot, characters, twists, artwork, and darker tone of this four-part series. From Wonder Woman awakening to a ravaged “Dead Earth” to her desperate fight for humanity alongside a group of survivors, this story redefines Diana in a bleak but powerful way. Johnson's unique artwork and storytelling style perfectly capture the mix of tragedy, brutality, and hope that makes this book unforgettable. Joining me for this review is special guest Loren from Coffee & Lore, who brings her own perspective and insight into the story's themes and emotional weight. Together, we break down what makes Wonder Woman: Dead Earth one of the most unique DC Black Label comics and why fans of Wonder Woman, DC Comics, and post-apocalyptic storytelling should not miss it.

“A Bad Day For Sales” by Fritz Leiber: A grinning mechanical salesman roams the streets, desperately trying to make a sale—unaware that the world around him has just ended.Originally published by Galaxy Science Fiction, July 1953