Podcasts about post apocalyptic

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.

What happens after the end of the world? This week, we're diving into the anime that take place long after the fall when humanity's just trying to pick up the pieces. We'll talk about what makes a post-apocalyptic world work the atmosphere, the survival themes, the quiet humans and why the end of the world often brings out the best in storytelling.Socials:beacons.ai/theanimecornerpodcasthttps://www.tiktok.com/@animecornerpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/spenj15.bsky.social

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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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: 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Unlikely Alliances in the Ruins of Belgrade Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-11-08-08-38-20-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Никола је стојао на врху напуштене зграде, гледајући над разрушеним Београдом.En: Nikola stood on top of an abandoned building, looking over the ruined Belgrade.Sr: Јесењи ветар је носио хладноћу, која се увлачила у кости, али Никола није обраћао пажњу.En: The autumn wind carried a chill that seeped into the bones, but Nikola paid no mind.Sr: Морао је да пронађе довољно хране за своју групу - Ану и Бојана.En: He had to find enough food for his group - Ana and Bojan.Sr: Улице су биле пуне рушевина и кршених аутомобила.En: The streets were full of rubble and broken cars.Sr: Зграде су стајале као сенке прошлости, прекривене бршљаном и мраком.En: The buildings stood as shadows of the past, covered in ivy and darkness.Sr: Никола је сањао о данима када је Београд био пун живота и смеха.En: Nikola dreamed of the days when Belgrade was full of life and laughter.Sr: Али сада је све било другачије.En: But now everything was different.Sr: "Морамо да пожуримо", рекла је Ана, гледајући у Николу са забринутошћу.En: "We have to hurry," said Ana, looking at Nikola with concern.Sr: Бојан је само климнуо главом, држећи рушевину као да очекује напад у сваком тренутку.En: Bojan just nodded, holding onto the rubble as if expecting an attack at any moment.Sr: Николин план је био да претражи тржницу у центру, али знао је да је тај простор већ заузела друга група.En: Nikola's plan was to search the marketplace in the center, but he knew that space was already taken by another group.Sr: Та група није била пријатељска.En: That group was not friendly.Sr: "Можемо ли ризиковати и избећи их?En: "Can we risk it and avoid them?"Sr: ", упитао је Бојан.En: Bojan asked.Sr: Никола је у себи вагу можда истрпео одлуку.En: Nikola weighed the decision in his mind.Sr: Да се суочи с њима, потражи ново место, или покуша преговарати?En: Should he confront them, find a new place, or try to negotiate?Sr: Док су се приближавали, видели су сенку на тржници.En: As they approached, they saw a shadow in the marketplace.Sr: Био је то ривалски прегледач, са лицем упадљивим од глади и страха.En: It was a rival scavenger, with a face marked by hunger and fear.Sr: Обоје су застали, осећајући претњу у ваздуху.En: Both paused, sensing the threat in the air.Sr: "Треба ми храна за моју породицу", рече ривал.En: "I need food for my family," said the rival.Sr: Никола га је разумео.En: Nikola understood him.Sr: Исто је осећао.En: He felt the same.Sr: Успоставио је контакт очима са Аном и Бојаном, а затим поново погледао ривала.En: He made eye contact with Ana and Bojan, then looked back at the rival.Sr: "Можемо да поделимо шта нађемо", предложио је Никола, иако му је срце јако ударало.En: "We can share what we find," suggested Nikola, even though his heart was pounding.Sr: Ривал је размишљао, а затим климнуо главом.En: The rival thought for a moment, then nodded.Sr: "Добро.En: "Alright.Sr: Јесмо у овоме заједно.En: We're in this together."Sr: "Како су претражили тржницу заједно, Никола је схватио да је понекад највредније у хаосу било разумевање и сарадња.En: As they searched the marketplace together, Nikola realized that sometimes the most valuable thing in chaos was understanding and cooperation.Sr: Наставили су да прикупљају залихе, подељени, али сједињени.En: They continued to gather supplies, divided but united.Sr: Дан се завршио са сунцем које је тонуло изнад рушевина.En: The day ended with the sun setting over the ruins.Sr: Никола, Ана и Бојан су се враћали, осећајући се мало лакше, знајући да нису сами у овом тешком свету.En: Nikola, Ana, and Bojan returned, feeling a bit lighter, knowing they were not alone in this harsh world.Sr: Разумевањем и заједничким трудом, можда би могли једном поново изградити нешто нормално.En: Through understanding and joint effort, maybe they could one day rebuild something normal. Vocabulary Words:abandoned: напуштенеruined: разрушенимchill: хладноћуseeped: увлачилаrubble: рушевинаivy: бршљаномconcern: забринутошћуconfront: суочиnegotiate: преговаратиrival: ривалscavenger: прегледачhunger: гладиthreat: претњуcooperation: сарадњаchaos: хаосуsupplies: залихеunited: сједињениruins: рушевинамаeffort: трудомrebuilt: изградитиshadow: сенкеmarketplace: тржницуintent: намеруresilience: издржљивостjoint: заједничкимdivide: поделимоrare: реткоfate: судбинаstruggle: борбуperseverance: упорност

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.

Nowhere to run! Erika leans on family loyalty as Vince's infection worsens in brutal snow. Cole ignites hope, TJ uncovers ally twists. Explosive drama hits hard—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

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.

he Changing Earth Season 3, Episode 7, based on the gripping Changing Earth novels by Sara F. Hathaway! Erika Moore (Sara Hathaway) relies on her family's loyalty as Vince's infection worsens amid endless rain. Cole (Phil Rabalais) gains hope from a friend's call, while TJ Swenson (L. Douglas Hogan) is aided by loyal allies. This episode blends raw emotion and high-stakes suspense. Visit https://www.changingearthseries.com to become a subscriber and grab exclusive Changing Earth 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

Dive into The Changing Earth Season 3, Episode 6: Wounded, based on the gripping Changing Earth novels by Sara F. Hathaway! Erika Moore (Sara Hathaway) and her family battle rain, wounds, and relentless pursuers to survive. TJ Swenson (L. Douglas Hogan) pushes through failures with brutal determination, while Major Virgis (Phil Rabalais) perseveres despite obstacles. This episode delivers heart-wrenching drama and suspense. Visit https://www.changingearthseries.com to become a subscriber and grab exclusive Changing Earth 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

Mad Max (1980) AIP Production #8001 Jeff and Cheryl tour the Australian post-apocalyptic hellscape of the near future by watching Mad Max.  Directed by George Miller Screenplay by James McCausland and George MillerStory by George Miller and Byron KennedyProduced by Byron Kennedy for Kennedy Miller Productions Starring: Mel Gibson as “Mad” Max Rockatansky Joanne Samuel as Jessie Rockatansky Hugh Keays-Byrne as Toecutter Steve Bisley as Jim "Goose" Rains Tim Burns as Johnny the Boy Roger Ward as Fred "Fifi" Macaffee David Bracks as Mudguts David Cameron as the Underground Mechanic Robina Chaffey as the Singer Stephen Clark as Sarse Reg Evans as Station Master Max Fairchild as Benno  Sheila Florance as May Swaisey  Vincent Gil as Crawford "The Nightrider" Montazano  Jonathan Hardy as Labatouche Brendan Heath as "Sprog" Rockatansky Paul Johnstone as Cundalini View the Mad Max trailer here. You can stream Mad Max on Tubi or Amazon Prime, or rent it on Apple TV+. 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) 

Welcome to the Thunderdome!Actually it's not it's just The Top 10 of Anything podcast but welcome anyway!Neil is back as we countdown the happy and positive subject of Post Apocalyptic movies! How cheery!So let Pav and Neil guide you through the burnt landscapes, charred cars and lands with no hope! That's enough about Swindon

Dive into The Changing Earth Season 3, Episode 5, based on the gripping Changing Earth novels by Sara F. Hathaway! Erika Moore (Sara Hathaway) and her family wrestle with trust, as Dexter and Star test their limits amidst danger. TJ Swenson (L. Douglas Hogan) faces a fall from his arrogant heights, while Major Virgis (Phil Rabalais) battles to save them despite skepticism. This episode delivers heart-wrenching drama and suspense. Visit https://www.changingearthseries.com to explore the novels, become a subscriber, and grab exclusive Changing Earth 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

Send us a textWelcome to You Heard it Here Last where we talk about news, you've already heard.Ever since Critical Roll announced that Brennen Lee Mulligan would be taking over as GM there has been a ton of buzz around the long running Actual Play show. We were going to see Daggerheart played by its creators, the Critical Roll team, with one of the best Actual Play game masters around at the helm.Then Critical Roll Announced they would be using Dungeons and Dragons, 2024 as the rule system for the upcoming season.https://www.enworld.org/threads/critical-role-to-use-d-d-2024-rules-for-campaign-four-expands-to-three-tables-and-thirteen-players.714934/I don't know about you, but that took the wind right out of my sails.Let's start with you Mike, What's all this then?[Kick to Mike]Christina, your thoughts?[Kick to Christina]Now on to Mike's favorite Post Apocalyptic setting, Fallout. Recently Amazon released the trailer for Fallout Season 2. Last year's hit streaming series is back for another season and this time they are headed to New Vegas.https://youtu.be/7TsP09cZA7o?si=6ryklSJ-C3G1MIenhttps://www.enworld.org/threads/modiphius-reveals-new-art-for-new-vegas-themed-fallout-rpg-expansion-exclusive.714947/Not to be left out Modiphius plans to release Fallout: The Roleplaying Game – Royal Flush in the last quarter of 2025. Modiphius just released some art from the upcoming release which is scheduled for the 4th quarter of 2025 which brings the Fallout setting to, you guessed it New Vegas. I love synergy, or at the very least organization. With the second season of the streaming show dropping in December and the new source book coming out at roughly the same time it looks like I should dust off the powered armor and head back out to the wasteland.Mike, since it's your favorite we will lead with you[Kick to Mike]Christina, Thoughts on the new Fallout stuff.[Kick to Christina]And there you have it, all the news, you've already heard.

Dive into The Changing Earth Season 3, Episode 4, based on the gripping Changing Earth novels by Sara F. Hathaway! Erika Moore leads her family through rugged terrain, battling soldiers and past traumas, with new allies at their side. TJ Swenson uncovers disloyalty in Chattanooga, while Major Virgis faces deadly hunters. This episode delivers heart-wrenching drama and suspense. Visit https://www.changingearthseries.com to become a subscriber, and grab exclusive Changing Earth swag! 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

The Changing Earth Season 3, Episode 3 is here! Join Erika Moore (Sara Hathaway) as her family clings to hope on a mysterious ship adrift in poisoned waters, facing illness and intruders. TJ Swenson (L. Douglas Hogan) confronts internal conflicts and production woes, while Major Virgis (Phil Rabalais) battles for survival in a deadly trap. Packed with heart and high stakes, this episode is a must-listen. Stream now at https://www.authorsarafhathaway.com/season-3 and follow @sarahathaway19 for more!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

The Changing Earth Season 3 is your next audio obsession! Erika Moore (Sara Hathaway) leads her family through a toxic, post-apocalyptic world, evading feds and bounty hunters. TJ Swenson (L. Douglas Hogan) faces leadership trials and personal tragedy, while Major Virgis (Phil Rabalais) battles shadowy forces. Packed with suspense and heart, this season is a must-listen. 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

I was very excited to have authors Brian Keene and Christopher Golden on the show to discuss The End of the World As We Know It: New Tales from the World of the Stand, an anthology they have teamed up to edit with a stellar list of contributing authors. We talk about the legacy of the Stand, how the anthology came to be and of course, we recommend some post-apocalyptic horror books Books Mentioned:  The End of the World As We Know It: New Tales from the World of the Stand edited by Christopher Golden and Brian Keene The Stand by Stephen King American Rapture by CJ Leede White and Other Tales of Ruin by Tim Lebbon The Silence by Tim Lebbon Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel Every Kingdom Divided by Stephen Kozeniewski On The Beach by Nevil Shute The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Send us a textIn this week's episode we discussed how a return to glacial conditions would reshape our planet, from shifting climates and mass migrations to food shortages and technological survival. Could humanity adapt, or would civilization freeze under pressure? What would happen if Earth plunged back into yet another Ice Age?Our Links:Retrospect

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Rising from Ruins: The Secret School of Survival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-08-23-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Langzaam zakt de zon achter de verweerde gebouwen van post-apocalyptisch Amsterdam.En: Slowly, the sun sets behind the weathered buildings of post-apocalyptic Amsterdam.Nl: In het hart van de stad, verborgen in de restanten van een ingestorte wolkenkrabber, is een geheime school ontstaan.En: In the heart of the city, hidden in the remnants of a collapsed skyscraper, a secret school has emerged.Nl: Het is een toevluchtsoord voor de overlevenden, die vastbesloten zijn om de kennis en cultuur van de mensheid te bewaren.En: It is a haven for the survivors, determined to preserve the knowledge and culture of humanity.Nl: In een klein, met planten overwoekerd lokaal zitten Lars en Fleur op de vloer.En: In a small room overgrown with plants, Lars and Fleur sit on the floor.Nl: Ze vouwen oude kaarten open en bestuderen de ingetekende routes met aandacht.En: They unfold old maps and study the drawn routes intently.Nl: Buiten suist een warme zomerbries door de lege straten, met de geur van wilde bloemen en verval als stille getuigen van een ooit levendige stad.En: Outside, a warm summer breeze whistles through the empty streets, with the scent of wildflowers and decay as silent witnesses to a once-vibrant city.Nl: Lars is jong, vastberaden, en droomt ervan om een leider te worden.En: Lars is young, determined, and dreams of becoming a leader.Nl: Hij voelt echter de druk van zijn eigen twijfels.En: However, he feels the pressure of his own doubts.Nl: Kan hij de verantwoordelijkheid aan?En: Can he handle the responsibility?Nl: Zou hij echt in staat zijn om anderen te leiden naar een nieuwe toekomst?En: Would he really be able to lead others to a new future?Nl: Zijn gedachten dwalen af.En: His thoughts drift away.Nl: Aan zijn zijde zit Fleur.En: At his side is Fleur.Nl: Ze is even oud als Lars, maar met een nieuwsgierigheid die haar van andere leeftijdgenoten scheidt.En: She is the same age as Lars, but her curiosity sets her apart from other peers.Nl: Ze is vastberaden om oude geheimen te ontrafelen en met verloren technologieën een stap voorwaarts te zetten.En: She is determined to unravel old secrets and move forward with lost technologies.Nl: Fleur is het licht in de donkere wereld die hen omringt.En: Fleur is the light in the dark world surrounding them.Nl: De twee hebben vaak discussies.En: The two often have discussions.Nl: Fleur heeft ideeën die Lars's visie uitdagen.En: Fleur has ideas that challenge Lars's vision.Nl: Ze wil bouwen op de resten van wat ooit was, terwijl hij het gevoel heeft dat voorzichtigheid geboden is.En: She wants to build on the remnants of what once was, while he feels that caution is necessary.Nl: Deze spanning zorgt voor wrijving, maar ook voor groei.En: This tension causes friction, but also growth.Nl: De dreiging van schaarste hangt altijd in de lucht.En: The threat of scarcity always looms in the air.Nl: Er zijn niet genoeg voorraden en de meningen over hoe de gemeenschap heropgebouwd moet worden, verschillen sterk.En: There are not enough supplies, and opinions differ greatly on how the community should be rebuilt.Nl: Lars voelt de druk om zich te bewijzen.En: Lars feels the pressure to prove himself.Nl: Hij wil laten zien dat hij de bescherming van de gemeenschap aankan.En: He wants to show that he can protect the community.Nl: Dan komt het moment van de waarheid.En: Then comes the moment of truth.Nl: Lars en Fleur brengen de gemeenschap samen voor een expeditie.En: Lars and Fleur gather the community for an expedition.Nl: Hun doel: een oude bibliotheek die misschien nog intact is onder het puin.En: Their goal: an old library that might still be intact under the rubble.Nl: Daar kunnen waardevolle boeken en technologie liggen die helpen bij de wederopbouw van de samenleving.En: There, valuable books and technologies might lie that will help in the rebuilding of society.Nl: De tocht is gevaarlijk.En: The journey is dangerous.Nl: Ruïnes storten soms in, en de duisternis is verraderlijk.En: Ruins sometimes collapse, and the darkness is treacherous.Nl: Maar Lars en Fleur combineren hun krachten.En: But Lars and Fleur combine their strengths.Nl: Hij zorgt voor de veiligheid; zij navigeert met precisie.En: He ensures safety; she navigates with precision.Nl: Samen overwinnen zij onverwachte obstakels.En: Together they overcome unexpected obstacles.Nl: Bij de bibliotheek vinden ze meer dan ze hadden durven hopen.En: At the library, they find more than they dared hope for.Nl: Waterdichte tassen vol boeken en, verborgen onder puin, een doos vol antieke gadgets.En: Watertight bags full of books, and hidden under debris, a box of antique gadgets.Nl: Het is een schat die hun gemeenschap zal helpen overleven en groeien.En: It is a treasure that will help their community survive and grow.Nl: Wanneer ze terugkeren, voelt Lars een nieuwe rust over zich komen.En: When they return, Lars feels a newfound calm come over him.Nl: Hij beseft dat echte leiderschap gaat over luisteren en samenwerken.En: He realizes that true leadership is about listening and collaboration.Nl: Fleur en hij verenigen hun visies en winnen het vertrouwen en de bewondering van hun gemeenschap.En: Fleur and he unite their visions and earn the trust and admiration of their community.Nl: De versteende gezichten van de overlevenden verzachten.En: The stony faces of the survivors soften.Nl: Hoop straalt in hen.En: Hope radiates within them.Nl: In de ruïnes van Amsterdam, bloeit nu niet alleen een school, maar de kiem van een nieuwe samenleving, vastberaden om het verleden te eren terwijl zij een betere toekomst opbouwen.En: In the ruins of Amsterdam, not only does a school now thrive, but the seed of a new society determined to honor the past while building a better future. Vocabulary Words:weathered: verweerdeapocalyptic: apocalyptischremnants: restantenhaven: toevluchtsoordovergrown: overwoekerdwhistles: suistdecay: vervalpeers: leeftijdgenotenunravel: ontrafelenfriction: wrijvingscarcity: schaarstesupplies: voorradenexpedition: expeditierubble: puinintact: intacttreacherous: verraderlijkobstacles: obstakelsprecision: precisiewatertight: waterdichtegadgets: gadgetscalm: rustcollaboration: samenwerkenearn: winnenstony: versteendethrive: bloeitseed: kiemhonor: erennavigate: navigerenemerged: ontstaancollapse: instorten

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Survival Bonds: Trust and Bravery in a Ruined World Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-08-23-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: העולם הסובב את יעל, נדב ושירה היה מלא שקט פוסט-אפוקליפטי.En: The world surrounding Yael, Nadav, and Shira was filled with a post-apocalyptic silence.He: אמצע ניו יורק, עיר שהייתה פעם שוקקת חיים, הפכה למקום עזוב ומוזנח.En: The middle of New York, a city that was once bustling with life, had turned into an abandoned and neglected place.He: כבישים סדוקים ושדות דשא צמיחים בין בניינים חרבות היו עדות לזמן שרוצה להשתקם.En: Cracked roads and grass fields growing between ruined buildings were a testament to a time yearning for restoration.He: נדב סבל משריטה שהזדהמה, והזמן הלחיץ.En: Nadav suffered from an infected scratch, and time was pressing.He: "אנחנו חייבים למצוא אנטיביוטיקה," אמרה יעל בתקיפות.En: "We have to find antibiotics," Yael said firmly.He: למרות פחדיה לסכן את חבריה, היא ידעה שאין ברירה.En: Despite her fears of endangering her friends, she knew there was no choice.He: "אני אלך לבדוק בבית המרקחת שמעבר לפינה," הציעה שירה, קולה מלא קור רוח.En: "I'll go check the pharmacy around the corner," Shira suggested, her voice full of calmness.He: היה ברור שהיא מתגעגעת למשפחתה, אבל המצב דרש ממנה להילחם על ההווה.En: It was clear she missed her family, but the situation demanded that she fight for the present.He: יעל ונדב החלו לפסוע לעבר המרפאה שזיהו על המפה.En: Yael and Nadav started walking toward the clinic they identified on the map.He: הרחובות השקטים לחשו דברים לא ברורים, אך הם המשיכו ללא פחד, אף על פי שבליבם רבצה דאגה עמוקה.En: The quiet streets whispered unclear things, but they continued without fear, although a deep worry rested in their hearts.He: עם כניסתם למרפאה, הריח הבלתי נסבל של קור תקף אותם.En: Upon entering the clinic, the unbearable smell of rot assaulted them.He: לפתע, חבורת אנשים עוינת הקיפה אותם.En: Suddenly, a hostile group of people surrounded them.He: "מה אתם רוצים כאן?En: "What do you want here?"He: " שאל אחד מהם, חושפני כולו.En: one of them asked, openly aggressive.He: "אנחנו צריכים תרופות," השיבה יעל, מנסה לשמור על קול יציב.En: "We need medicine," Yael replied, trying to maintain a steady voice.He: המתח באוויר היה מוחשי, אך היא לא נסוגה.En: The tension in the air was palpable, but she did not retreat.He: נדב הביט בה, נאחז בתקווה.En: Nadav looked at her, clinging to hope.He: בסופו של דבר, הם הצליחו לשאת ולתת.En: Eventually, they managed to negotiate.He: החבורה רצתה מזון, ויעל נתנה להם חלק מהמעט שנשאר להם בתקווה שזו לא טעות.En: The group wanted food, and Yael gave them part of the little they had left, hoping it wasn't a mistake.He: כשעזבו, נדב נשם לרווחה.En: As they left, Nadav breathed a sigh of relief.He: "תודה לך, יעל," אמר בגודל לב למרות כאבו.En: "Thank you, Yael," he said wholeheartedly despite his pain.He: עכשיו, הייתה בהם הבנה שברגעים הקריטיים, הם קבוצה אחת, משפחה אחת.En: Now, they understood that in critical moments, they were one group, one family.He: שירה חיכתה להם בכבישים החרבים עם תגליות משלה.En: Shira waited for them on the ruined roads with her own discoveries.He: היא הביאה אמצעי הגנה וכמה פריטי מזון.En: She brought means of protection and some food items.He: ביחד, הם הרגישו מוכנים להמשך המסע.En: Together, they felt ready to continue the journey.He: מפגש זה חיזק את הקשר ביניהם.En: This encounter strengthened the bond between them.He: יעל הבינה שתקווה משותפת דורשת אמון הדדי ופעולה משותפת.En: Yael realized that shared hope requires mutual trust and joint action.He: בזמן שראשם פונה לעבר העתיד הלא בטוח, ליבם היה מלא בנוגע לאומץ ולעבודה בצוות שהחזיק אותם יחד בעולם קשה זה.En: While their minds were turned toward the uncertain future, their hearts were full of bravery and teamwork that held them together in this harsh world. Vocabulary Words:surrounding: הסובבpost-apocalyptic: פוסט-אפוקליפטיsilence: שקטbustling: שוקקתabandoned: עזובneglected: מוזנחtestament: עדותyearning: רוצהinfected: שהזדהמהpressing: הלחיץfirmly: בתקיפותendangering: לסכןcalmness: קור רוחdemanded: דרשunclear: לא ברוריםunbearable: הבלתי נסבלrot: קורhostile: עוינתaggressive: חושפניpalpable: מוחשיretreat: נסוגהnegotiate: לשאת ולתתcritical: הקריטייםrelief: לרווחהheartily: בגודל לבdiscovery: תגליותprotection: הגנהbond: הקשרmutual: הדדיtrust: אמוןBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Against the Heat: A Village's Fight for Survival and Hope Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-08-23-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Adrià caminava per una terra plena de pols i calor.En: Adrià walked through a land full of dust and heat.Ca: El sol era implacable, i les poques ombres que quedaven s'allargaven amb mandra.En: The sun was relentless, and the few shadows that remained lazily stretched out.Ca: Darrere d'ell, el poble lluitava per sobreviure: estructures improvisades, vehicles rovellats i edificis mig enderrocats.En: Behind him, the village struggled to survive: improvised structures, rusted vehicles, and half-collapsed buildings.Ca: La situació era crítica.En: The situation was critical.Ca: El sistema solar de la comunitat estava trencat després de l'última tempesta.En: The community's solar system was broken after the last storm.Ca: Sense energia, no hi havia refrigeració ni filtració d'aigua, essentials per l'estiu que s'acostava.En: Without power, there was no refrigeration or water filtration, essentials for the approaching summer.Ca: La Laia, amb el front arrugat per la preocupació, s'apropà a Adrià mentre ell revisava el grup d'eines desgastades.En: Laia, with her forehead wrinkled with worry, approached Adrià as he was examining the worn-out tool set.Ca: "Adrià, què farem?En: "Adrià, what will we do?Ca: Sense energia, no aguantarem gaire temps.En: Without power, we won't last long."Ca: "Jordi, l'altra figura clau del poble, va arribar corrents.En: Jordi, the other key figure of the village, arrived running.Ca: "He escoltat rumors sobre un magatzem antic a prop de l'antiga ciutat.En: "I've heard rumors about an old warehouse near the ancient city.Ca: Potser trobem peces útils allà", va dir, la seva veu plena d'esperança.En: Maybe we can find useful parts there," he said, his voice full of hope.Ca: Adrià sabia que aquesta era una decisió difícil.En: Adrià knew this was a difficult decision.Ca: El lloc podia estar ple de perills, però calia arriscar-se.En: The place could be full of dangers, but they had to take the risk.Ca: "Ho intentarem.En: "We'll try.Ca: No tenim altres opcions", va afirmar amb determinació.En: We don't have other options," he affirmed with determination.Ca: L'endemà al matí, el sol començava a escalfar el paisatge.En: The next morning, the sun began to heat the landscape.Ca: Adrià, Laia i Jordi van sortir cap al magatzem abandonat.En: Adrià, Laia, and Jordi set out for the abandoned warehouse.Ca: El camí era ple d'obstacles i l'aire carregat de tensió.En: The path was full of obstacles and the air was thick with tension.Ca: Arribats al magatzem, van trobar l'entrada parcialment col·lapsada.En: Arriving at the warehouse, they found the entrance partially collapsed.Ca: Adrià va ser el primer a entrar, amb la llanterna il·luminant el pols i les ombres.En: Adrià was the first to enter, with the flashlight illuminating the dust and shadows.Ca: A dins, van trobar almenys algunes peces, però també van descobrir que la zona estava infestada de criatures hostils.En: Inside, they found at least some parts, but they also discovered the area was infested with hostile creatures.Ca: Els cors bategaven amb força, però era necessari mantenir la calma.En: Their hearts beat fast, but it was necessary to stay calm.Ca: Adrià va revisar ràpidament, escollint els objectes més útils.En: Adrià quickly went through, selecting the most useful objects.Ca: La Laia vigilava mentre Jordi romania alerta per si les criatures s'acostaven massa.En: Laia kept watch while Jordi remained alert in case the creatures got too close.Ca: Amb una decisió ràpida i eficient, van carregar les peces en un carro improvisat.En: With a quick and efficient decision, they loaded the parts into an improvised cart.Ca: Quan van sortir, les criatures els van seguir, però van lograr despistar-les.En: When they left, the creatures followed them, but they managed to lose them.Ca: El viatge de tornada al poble va ser nerviós però sense incidents.En: The journey back to the village was tense but incident-free.Ca: Amb les peces a les seves mans, Adrià va treballar dur per arreglar el sistema solar.En: With the parts in his hands, Adrià worked hard to repair the solar system.Ca: Tota la comunitat s'havia reunit al voltant, seguint els seus moviments amb esperança i expectació.En: The whole community had gathered around, watching his movements with hope and anticipation.Ca: Després de diverses hores de feina, el sistema va començar a funcionar.En: After several hours of work, the system started functioning.Ca: La llum va tornar a il·luminar el poble i un crit d'alegria va omplir l'aire.En: Light once again illuminated the village, and a cheer of joy filled the air.Ca: La refrigeració es va posar en marxa, i l'aigua va començar a filtrar-se pròpiament.En: The refrigeration kicked in, and the water began to filter properly.Ca: Adrià, cansat però satisfet, va veure la felicitat en les cares dels veïns.En: Adrià, tired but satisfied, saw the happiness on the villagers' faces.Ca: Va comprendre que, malgrat les seves limitacions, havia aconseguit liderar el seu poble en un moment crític.En: He realized that despite his limitations, he had managed to lead his village in a critical moment.Ca: Ara sabia que amb perseverança i treball en equip, no hi havia obstacle massa gran.En: Now he knew that with perseverance and teamwork, no obstacle was too great.Ca: Aquell dia, sota l'implacable sol d'estiu, la comunitat va aprendre a creure en la seva capacitat de sobreviure i prosperar.En: That day, under the relentless summer sun, the community learned to believe in their ability to survive and thrive.Ca: Adrià havia trobat no només les peces mecàniques, sinó també la confiança perduda.En: Adrià had found not only the mechanical parts but also their lost confidence. Vocabulary Words:the dust: la polsthe heat: la calorthe shadow: l'ombrarelentless: implacablethe storm: la tempestathe forehead: el frontthe tool set: el grup d'einesworn-out: desgastadesthe rumor: el rumorthe warehouse: el magatzemfull of dangers: ple de perillsthe landscape: el paisatgethe obstacle: l'obstaclethe tension: la tensiócollapsed: col·lapsadathe flashlight: la llanternathe creature: la criaturahostile: hostilsthe heart: el corto beat fast: bategar amb forçato stay calm: mantenir la calmato select: escollirthe cart: el carroto follow: seguirto load: carregarthe journey: el viatgeto repair: arreglarthe community: la comunitatexpectation: l'expectacióilluminated: il·luminada

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Chasing Relics: A Journey of Hope in Ruined Budapest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-08-23-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A nap alacsony sugarainak árnyai táncoltak a romos Budapest utcáin.En: The shadows of the low rays of the sun danced on the ruined streets of Budapest.Hu: Az egykor pezsgő város most csendes volt, csupán a szél susogása és néhány madár dalolása törte meg a némaságot.En: The once bustling city was now silent, broken only by the whisper of the wind and the songs of a few birds.Hu: Az omladozó épületek és az elvadult növényzet között Ágnes, Bálint és Zoltán haladt előre lassan.En: Among the crumbling buildings and wild vegetation, Ágnes, Bálint, and Zoltán moved forward slowly.Hu: Ágnes szíve hevesen vert, de nem a félelemtől.En: Ágnes's heart was pounding, but not from fear.Hu: A remény tartotta mozgásban.En: Hope kept her moving.Hu: A legenda egy ősi ereklyéről szólt, amely visszahozhatja a reményt, békét és újjáépítheti a közösségüket.En: The legend spoke of an ancient relic that could bring back hope, peace, and rebuild their community.Hu: És ő elhatározta, hogy megtalálja ezt az ereklyét.En: And she was determined to find this relic.Hu: Különösen most, hogy Bálint egyre jobban elmerült a kétségbeesésben.En: Especially now that Bálint was increasingly consumed by despair.Hu: "Biztos vagy benne, hogy Zoltánban megbízhatunk?" Bálint kérdezte halkan, mialatt egy hatalmas omladékon másztak át.En: "Are you sure we can trust Zoltán?" Bálint asked quietly as they climbed over a massive pile of rubble.Hu: "Olyan keveset tudunk róla."En: "We know so little about him."Hu: Ágnes röviden megállt és visszanézett.En: Ágnes paused briefly and looked back.Hu: A szemében csillogott az eltökéltség fénye.En: Determination shone in her eyes.Hu: "Muszáj megbíznunk benne.En: "We have to trust him.Hu: Ő tudja, hol van az ereklye."En: He knows where the relic is."Hu: Zoltán hallgatagon vezette őket.En: Zoltán led them silently.Hu: Sötét köpenyébe burkolózva suttogva mesélt a régi történetekről és legendákról, amelyek csak fokozták Ágnes vágyát.En: Cloaked in a dark cape, he whispered tales of old stories and legends, which only intensified Ágnes's desire.Hu: Ám Bálint sosem hagyta el teljesen éber figyelmét.En: Yet Bálint never let go of his vigilance completely.Hu: Jó oka volt rá.En: He had good reason to.Hu: Ahogy leszállt az est, megpillantották a céljukat: a Gellért-hegyi barlang templomának bejáratát.En: As night fell, they caught sight of their destination: the entrance to the cave church on Gellért Hill.Hu: Zoltán megállt, és titokzatos mosollyal fordult feléjük.En: Zoltán stopped and turned to them with a mysterious smile.Hu: "Itt van az ereklye." mondta, de valami kihívás volt a hangjában.En: "Here is the relic," he said, but there was a challenge in his voice.Hu: Mire Ágnes reagálhatott volna, a templom bejáratából előléptek a túlélők egy csoportja, Zoltán kísérteties nevetése visszhangzott a falakon.En: Before Ágnes could react, a group of survivors emerged from the entrance of the church, Zoltán's eerie laughter echoing off the walls.Hu: Ágnes érezte, hogy Bálint megragadja a kezét.En: Ágnes felt Bálint grab her hand.Hu: Az ellenségük közeledett.En: Their enemies approached.Hu: Ám Ágnes nem hagyta, hogy a pánik úrrá legyen rajta.En: But Ágnes did not let panic overwhelm her.Hu: A gyors eszével hamar átfogta a helyzetet.En: With quick thinking, she quickly grasped the situation.Hu: Eszébe jutott valami, amit Zoltán korábban említett a barlangról.En: She remembered something Zoltán had mentioned earlier about the cave.Hu: Egy régi mesére alapozva elkotyogott valamit, hogy hol lehetne megtalálni egy titkos rejtekhelyet a bejárat mögött.En: Based on an old tale, he had blurted out something about where a secret hideout might be found behind the entrance.Hu: "Meg kell próbálnunk," súgta Bálintnak.En: "We must try," she whispered to Bálint.Hu: Végül bátorságukat összeszedve lopakodtak be az egyik sötét folyosóra.En: Finally, gathering their courage, they sneaked into one of the dark corridors.Hu: A közelgő veszély okozta izgalom közepette végül Ágnes rátalált a sírkő mögötti kis üregre benyúlva megtapintotta az ereklyét.En: Amidst the excitement caused by the impending danger, Ágnes found the small cavity behind the tombstone and felt the relic.Hu: Ekkor Zoltán és emberei hangjára lett figyelmes.En: Then she became aware of the voices of Zoltán and his men.Hu: Azonban a titkos kijáraton menekülve sikerült megszerezniük az ereklyét.En: However, escaping through the secret exit, they managed to seize the relic.Hu: Ahogy elhagyták a barlangot, Zoltán haragja miatt, Ágnes tudta, hogy a sikerük még nem biztos, de a hírből eredő remény hirtelen érezhető volt.En: As they left the cave, despite Zoltán's anger, Ágnes knew that their success was not yet certain, but the hope arising from the tale was suddenly tangible.Hu: Visszatértek a romos városba, immár kezükben az ereklyével, amely misztikus fényt árasztott.En: They returned to the ruined city, now with the relic in hand, which emitted a mystical light.Hu: "Lehet, hogy valóban megvan benne az a hatalom," tűnődött Bálint, arcán először mutatkozott valódi remény.En: "It might really possess that power," Bálint pondered, true hope showing on his face for the first time.Hu: Ágnes szívében a félelem helyét most már a világ változásának lehetősége foglalta el.En: In Ágnes's heart, the possibility of changing the world now replaced fear.Hu: A közösségre való megérkezésük ünnepléssel töltötte meg az arckifejezéseket és a szívveréseket.En: Their arrival back to the community filled faces and heartbeats with celebration.Hu: Az ereklye lassan elkezdett ragyogni, mintha válaszként mindarra az áldozatra és hitre, amit belé helyeztek.En: The relic slowly began to glow, as if in response to all the sacrifice and faith placed in it.Hu: Ez volt a kezdet.En: This was the beginning.Hu: A reményé.En: The beginning of hope. Vocabulary Words:shadows: árnyaiwhisper: susogásabustling: pezsgőcrumbling: omladozópounding: hevesen vertrelic: ereklyedespair: kétségbeesésrubble: omladékondetermination: eltökéltségcloaked: köpenyébe burkolózvavigilance: éber figyelmétcorridors: folyosóracavity: üregrelurking: leskelődőechoing: visszhangzottpanic: pánikdawn: hajnaltombstone: sírkőmystical: misztikusfaith: hitlegend: legendasurvivors: túlélőkchallenge: kihívásemerged: előlépteksneaked: lopakodtakexcitement: izgalomgathering: összeszedveoverwhelm: úrrá legyentangible: érezhetőcelebration: ünnepléssel

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Journey of Hope: Finding Light in a Forgotten World Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-08-23-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Under solen som steg opp over den ødelagte byen, begynte Eirik og Astrid sin lange reise mot det ryktede trygge stedet.En: Under the sun that rose over the ruined city, Eirik and Astrid began their long journey toward the rumored safe haven.No: Det var sommer, men luften var kjølig, med en vind som bar duften av ruinene.En: It was summer, but the air was cool, with a breeze carrying the scent of the ruins.No: Gater som en gang var fulle av liv, lå nå stille, som om tiden hadde glemt dem. Evige minner fra verden før verden brøt sammen.En: Streets that were once full of life now lay silent, as if time had forgotten them—enduring memories from the world before the world fell apart.No: Eirik gikk foran, med sterke skritt og øyne som holdt vakt.En: Eirik walked ahead, with strong strides and eyes that kept watch.No: Han hadde overlevd på grunn av sin evne til å holde følelsene i sjakk.En: He had survived due to his ability to keep his emotions in check.No: For ham var håp en farlig ting.En: For him, hope was a dangerous thing.No: Astrid gikk ved hans side.En: Astrid walked by his side.No: Hun gikk ikke like fort, men hvert steg hun tok var fylt med noe Eirik manglet—troen på bedre dager.En: She didn't walk as fast, but every step she took was filled with something Eirik lacked—the belief in better days.No: "Vi må ta denne veien," sa Eirik og pekte mot en smal sti som ledet oppover mot fjellene.En: "We must take this path," said Eirik, pointing toward a narrow trail leading up toward the mountains.No: "Det er kortere, men farligere."En: "It's shorter, but more dangerous."No: Astrid så skeptisk på ham.En: Astrid looked at him skeptically.No: "Vi kan følge elven lenger ned, det er tryggere," foreslo hun.En: "We can follow the river further down, it's safer," she suggested.No: Hennes stemme var mild, men besluttsomheten var tydelig.En: Her voice was gentle, but the determination was clear.No: Eirik ristet på hodet.En: Eirik shook his head.No: "Vi har ikke tid. Vinteren kommer snart igjen, og vi kan ikke risikere å bli fanget her."En: "We don't have time. Winter is coming soon again, and we can't risk getting trapped here."No: Motvillig ga Astrid etter, og de satte kurs gjennom den farlige ruten.En: Reluctantly, Astrid relented, and they set their course through the dangerous route.No: Terrenget var vanskelig, med bratte skrenter og skarpe steiner som minnet dem om naturens kraft.En: The terrain was difficult, with steep slopes and sharp rocks reminding them of nature's power.No: Alt omkring dem syntes stille, men de visste at farene lurte i skyggene.En: Everything around them seemed silent, but they knew dangers lurked in the shadows.No: Da de nådde et trangere parti av stien, ble stillheten brutt.En: When they reached a narrower part of the trail, the silence was broken.No: En gruppe fremmede dukket opp foran dem.En: A group of strangers appeared in front of them.No: Eirik grep straks en stein som våpen, men Astrid strakte ut armen for å stagge ham.En: Eirik immediately grabbed a rock as a weapon, but Astrid extended her arm to restrain him.No: "Vent," sa hun og trådte fremover.En: "Wait," she said, stepping forward.No: "Vi vil ikke skade dere. Vi er bare på reise."En: "We don't want to harm you. We are just travelers."No: Med ord full av vennlighet, brukte Astrid sine forhandlingsferdigheter.En: With words full of kindness, Astrid used her negotiation skills.No: Hun snakket om håp og vilje til å overleve, om et felles ønske om trygghet.En: She spoke of hope and the will to survive, of a shared desire for safety.No: Gruppen, rørt av hennes ord, tillot dem å passere uten skade.En: The group, moved by her words, allowed them to pass unharmed.No: Da de endelig nådde høyden, glitret lyset fra en sol som begynte å gå ned over horisonten.En: When they finally reached the summit, the light from a sun beginning to set glittered over the horizon.No: Foran dem lå det ryktede tilfluktstedet.En: Before them lay the rumored sanctuary.No: Men hva som møtte øynene deres var en spøkelsesby.En: But what met their eyes was a ghost town.No: Tom.En: Empty.No: Forlatt.En: Abandoned.No: Astrid sank ned på en stein og så sorgtung bortover de tomme gatene.En: Astrid sank down on a rock and looked sorrowfully across the empty streets.No: Eiriks hjerte slo hardt av skuffelse.En: Eirik's heart pounded hard with disappointment.No: Men da han så på Astrid, innså han hvor langt håpet hadde brakt dem.En: But when he looked at Astrid, he realized how far hope had brought them.No: "Vi klarte det hit," sa han stille.En: "We made it here," he said quietly.No: "Og vi vil fortsette."En: "And we will continue."No: Astrid så opp, med et svakt smil.En: Astrid looked up, with a faint smile.No: "Vi vil finne et sted," sa hun.En: "We will find a place," she said.No: "Et sted som gir mening."En: "A place that makes sense."No: De satt der mens solen sakte forsvant bak fjellene.En: They sat there as the sun slowly disappeared behind the mountains.No: Naturen—selv i sin øde skjønnhet—begynte å omslutte dem på ny.En: Nature—even in its desolate beauty—started to envelop them anew.No: I denne tause enigheten, forstod de at reisen var langt fra over, men de hadde hverandre og styrken i både forsiktighet og håp.En: In this silent agreement, they understood that the journey was far from over, but they had each other and the strength in both caution and hope.No: Sammen ville de finne sitt hjem.En: Together, they would find their home. Vocabulary Words:ruined: ødelagtehaven: stedbreeze: vindenduring: evigeterrain: terrengetstrides: skrittskeptically: skeptiskreluctantly: motvilligslopes: skrentershadows: skyggernarrower: trangererestraint: staggenegotiation: forhandlingsferdighetersummit: høydensanctuary: tilfluktstedetghost town: spøkelsesbysorrowfully: sorgtungheart pounded: hjerte slo hardtdisappointment: skuffelseglittered: glitretenvelop: omsluttedesolate: ødeagreement: enighetencaution: forsiktighetshared desire: felles ønskeabandoned: forlattdangers lurked: farene lurtesummit: høydendetermination: besluttsomhetenrelented: ga etter

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