*raising money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. (FANTASY) - All is well on Penelope's island, Sel, until a mysterious monster suddenly attacks the village and causes Penelope to fall unconscious. What this monster is and what it's after, she doesn't know. Yet, when those answers are discovered, the truth is even harder to grasp, and this journey will become the fight of Penelope's life.   Donate Here:  https://pages.lls.org/voy/nc/clt23/VictoriaDerek Buy a T-Shirt:  https://thepowerofp.itemorder.com/shop/home/   Reach me here…  Website: https://theroamingscholar.com/more-than-a-story-podcast/ Instagram:  http://instagram.com/derekhenig

(FANTASY) - Holokai has a golden coin that, when he casts it into the magical well, will grant him a single wish by their god, Ekewaka. In fact, all the children on the islands are born with these coins. It’s an amazing miracle, yet Holokai is stuck and unable to think of a wish. His friends and everyone his age have already cast their coins into the well, and Holokai is afraid he’ll never think of a wish. However, an accident will force Holokai to come to terms with what he wants and move beyond the events from his past that are holding him back. With the help of the energetic and quirky, Ekewaka, Holokai will face his deepest fears and long-held pain.   Buy the e-book files, special pdf with room to make illustrations, and the audio file without interruptions for only $2.50:https://theroamingscholar.com/one-wish/#goods   If you enjoyed the story, please consider leaving a review and subscribing. Thanks!   Website: https://theroamingscholar.com/more-than-a-story-podcast/ Instagram:  http://instagram.com/theroamingscholar Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp4yOQjGC0Zt8ZgvbnIuWbA/

(ADVENTURE) - Sam has a unique connection to a group of invisible friends, and they’re annoying him. He’s a senior in High School and they are trying to convince him to skip school, leave home, and go on an adventure to save a young girl; someone they say has the potential to change the world. If he goes, it’ll most likely trigger his mother to bring him back to the doctors for evaluation like she did when he was eight. If he stays, a young girl will suffer, and the world might suffer as well…   If you enjoyed the story, please consider leaving a review and subscribing. Thanks!   Today’s episode is sponsored by Audible.  Want to learn more about this concept of the Mastermind in Napoleon Hill’s book Think & Grow Rich—as discussed in this episode’s takeaway idea? Well, now you can with this episode’s sponsor:  Audible! Audible is full of audiobooks of every genre, podcasts, and audible originals. Thanks to their sponsorship, you can get a free one-month subscription, including a credit for a free audiobook by going to www.audibletrial.com/morethanastory . I’ve had an Audible subscription for years now, and I listen to books and Audible Originals while I’m at the gym, on a run, cooking dinner, and going on long car rides. I love using audiobooks to get me through some of the mundane tasks like grocery shopping too. I get done what needs to get done, all while listening to something like Think & Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill.!     Website: https://theroamingscholar.com/more-than-a-story-podcast/   Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/morethanastorypod   Instagram:  http://instagram.com/morethanastorypodcast   Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp4yOQjGC0Zt8ZgvbnIuWbA/

(SCI-FI) - Barry’s normal morning routine is quickly steered off course by an impossible scene. Cars are blocking his path on the highway, but it isn’t the normal traffic. These cars are all empty—running, and placed in drive, but empty. Soon, Barry finds himself on a search for answers—fueled by the persistence of his closest friend, Rachel—and what they find is beyond what either expects…   If you enjoyed the story, please consider leaving a review and subscribing. Thanks!   Today’s episode is sponsored by Audible.  There’s no better time than the present to expand our minds and learn something new, which is why you’ve listened this far, and I’ve always found that audiobooks and podcasts make that easier. I’ve had an Audible subscription for years now, and I listen to books and Audible Originals while I’m at the gym, on a run, cooking dinner, and going on long car rides. I love using audiobooks to get me through some of the mundane tasks like grocery shopping too. I get done what needs to get done, all while listening to something like The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy. A personal favorite of mine all about making small, minor tweaks in your life, that accumulate to massive changes. I highly recommend it as it’s a book I can listen to on repeat. Thanks to our sponsor, you can get a free one-month trial of Audible, which includes a free book download. Just go to www.audibletrial.com/morethanastory  Again, I recommend you check out The Compound Effect!   Website: https://theroamingscholar.com/more-than-a-story-podcast/   Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/morethanastorypod   Instagram:  http://instagram.com/morethanastorypodcast   Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp4yOQjGC0Zt8ZgvbnIuWbA/

(HORROR) - Mother Midnight comes to you in the night. She searches your mind for what you want. You'll certainly get it, what you desired, but the price you'll pay will leave you begging for her to stop, to leave you alone, to help you no more. There's nothing to be afraid of, though. It's just a kid's cautionary tale. A message to be careful of what you wish for, and to take responsibility for what goes wrong in your life. It's just a cautionary tale...   If you enjoyed the story, please consider leaving a review and subscribing. Thanks!   Today’s episode is sponsored by Audible.  You can go to audibletrial.com/morethanastory and sign up for a FREE one-month subscription to Audible, which includes one free download.  I’ve been an Audible subscriber for years, and I love listening to audiobooks when I work out, run, go food shopping, or cook dinner. It’s also an essential road trip companion! And Audible isn’t just audiobooks either. They have podcasts, exclusive Audible Originals, and more. You will be entertained, and you can learn new things along the way. I recommend The Practicing Mind in this episode, but go where your heart leads you. Other favorites of mine are The Compound Effect and The 4-Hour Work Week. Again, go to audibletrial.com/morethanastory to claim your free one month trial of Audible, and your free download.   Check out Prince Ea’s Mind Detox Program: https://princeea.com/mind-detox/     Website: https://theroamingscholar.com/more-than-a-story-podcast/   Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/morethanastorypod   Instagram:  http://instagram.com/morethanastorypodcast   Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp4yOQjGC0Zt8ZgvbnIuWbA/

(MYSTERY) - SAMUEL PRICE, Special Agent of the FBI, awakes while on his flight from Munich to New York, and something's wrong. For one, the sleeping pills he took are causing him to see what's not there. Then, there's the fact that all the passengers around him are whispering about a murder on the plane. All he wants is to sleep, but he won't. Will he rise to the occasion, or will his addled mind let a killer walk free?   Read along: https://theroamingscholar.com/more-than-a-story-podcast/ Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/morethanastorypod Instagram:  http://instagram.com/morethanastorypodcast Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp4yOQjGC0Zt8ZgvbnIuWbA/

(SCI-FI) - A PLANET IN DARKNESS, flower people starving from lack of sunlight, and a dark myth nearly as old as he was. John must face down against these monumental forces while reclaiming his true identity, a title and reputation he’d walked away from 118 years ago. This is a Doctor Who fan-fiction story without saying “The Doctor.” All the details are altered, but also still the same. Fans of the show, or not, you’ll enjoy this adventure!    For 10% off my course, use code:  IAMTHEDOCTOR at checkout.  Learn more about the course, here:  https://theroamingscholar.com/design-your-life/   Read along: https://theroamingscholar.com/more-than-a-story-podcast/ Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/morethanastorypod Instagram:  http://instagram.com/morethanastorypodcast Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp4yOQjGC0Zt8ZgvbnIuWbA/

(COMEDY/FANTASY) - THE THREE-LEGGED KNIGHT returns for another adventure! After saving a young man named Stenly, the two join forces with a mysterious woman, Blair, to vanquish a dark witch who plagues the area. They must acquire three ancient artifacts to assemble a powerful magical staff, but along the way, the darkness finds them.    Read along: https://theroamingscholar.com/more-than-a-story-podcast/#readhere Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/morethanastorypod Instagram:  http://instagram.com/morethanastorypodcast Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp4yOQjGC0Zt8ZgvbnIuWbA/

(MYSTERY/SCI-FI) - DETECTIVE NATE ORION was told the scene would be unlike anything he'd ever witnessed before. Rookies, he thought. Yet, when he arrives, he's forced to agree. Orion's investigation leads to a disgraced Professor and his former TA, Emilia Eaves. Together, Orion and Eaves try to track down Professor Müller, because the one thing they are both sure of, is that Müller will strike again...   Read along: https://theroamingscholar.com/more-than-a-story-podcast/#readhere Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/morethanastorypod Instagram:  http://instagram.com/morethanastorypodcast Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp4yOQjGC0Zt8ZgvbnIuWbA/

(SCIENCE FICTION) - RICK thought he could leave it all behind, all the fighting, the war, the violence. Yet, in the peaceful and serene Sequoia National Forest, an ancient war, and a secret technology of world-ending proportions draw Rick back into a life of conflict. Soon, he's forced to make a choice:  stand by his convictions and leave the fate of the universe to chance, or do the thing he swore to never to do again--kill in the name of saving life.   Read along: https://theroamingscholar.com/transference-you-have-to-choose/ Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/morethanastorypod Instagram:  http://instagram.com/morethanastorypodcast

(MYSTERY/DRAMA) - KATIE, upon returning from her mother's funeral, finds a letter in the mail from her mother. In the letter is a treasure map full of riddles, but the treasure will not end up being what Katie imagines... it'll be so much more! Enjoy this feel-good story!   Read along: https://theroamingscholar.com/hidden-treasures-always-be-yourself/#more-2202 Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/morethanastorypod Instagram:  http://instagram.com/morethanastorypodcast Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp4yOQjGC0Zt8ZgvbnIuWbA/

(HORROR) EMBER tells us his story of his journey, "through Hell and back." He asks us one thing, and that's to simply reserve our judgment until the end. After all, he knows how insane it all sounds to start! But, by the time you reach the end, you'll understand more clearly. It's time to turn off the lights. Light a candle if you're scared, and dive into, "The Devil's Tri-Tone."   Read along: https://theroamingscholar.com/2019/10/30/the-devils-tri-tone-horror/ Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/theroamingscholar Instagram:  http://instagram.com/theroamingscholar Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp4yOQjGC0Zt8ZgvbnIuWbA/

(DRAMA + MUSIC BONUS) Drake comes home late after his latest gig to find his wife, Tess, up waiting for him. His father, Hank, is sick and they need to head back to Colorado. Yet, his father's illness isn't the only thing on Drake's mind. A different feeling, that he experienced when he saw Tess waiting for him after the gig is bugging him. Drake figure's out what it's all about, with help from his father, and the rest of his family. Join the ride for this episode, and also hear TWO ORIGINAL SONGS that are also available for purchase! See below if you're interested. As always, I hope you enjoy, and that this Podcast keeps being a source for you to fill your day with something good.   Read along: https://theroamingscholar.com/2019/09/22/break-a-leg/ Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/theroamingscholar Instagram:  http://instagram.com/theroamingscholar  Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp4yOQjGC0Zt8ZgvbnIuWbA/

(MYSTERY) A Mystery is afoot! Detective Arthur Broon is on the case to figure out who killed Mr. Henry Tish. Four suspects sit before him. A Chef, a Florist, a Musician, and Mr. Tish's right hand herself. Join me for the ride, and in the end, you'll also discover how to solve any problem, or any mystery, that life throws at you. Let's get to it!   Read along: https://theroamingscholar.com/2019/08/21/whos-who/   Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/theroamingscholar   Instagram:  http://instagram.com/theroamingscholar   Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp4yOQjGC0Zt8ZgvbnIuWbA/

(COMEDY) It's time to laugh as you listen to the ridiculous tale of Sir Morgandundunston, Lady Clara, and the forgotten land of Nussex. What was the rustling in the trees all about? And why does history not remember Nussex? Listen and discover how Sir Morgandundunston becomes a legend!    Read along: https://theroamingscholar.com/2019/07/23/the-three-legged-knight/   Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/theroamingscholar   Instagram:  http://instagram.com/theroamingscholar   Youtube:  https://youtu.be/H-ctZzBkLbY

(THREE STORY INTROS + YOU VOTE!)  From the dozen or so submissions I received of story starters, I created this episode. Today, you'll hear three stories... or rather, three beginnings to three different stories and you get to vote for which one I'll finish for the next episode! Of course... there's a reason why I'm doing this, but you'll have to listen to find out, why?! I might not have started these stories with the starter you submitted, but listen closely as there's a piece of almost every single submission embedded in these stories. Enjoy, "The Three-Legged Knight," "The Villa Roma Mystery," and "Cigar, Necklace, and Son."   Read along: https://theroamingscholar.com/2019/06/18/you-will-never/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theroamingscholar Instagram: http://instagram.com/theroamingscholar Youtube: https://youtu.be/T_MvbhGJ4Gc

(MYSTERY) Short stories have returned! This episode, and this story, has something a little extra special to it. When you've listened to the whole story, you're going to want to listen again! Things are not as they seem...   Read along: https://theroamingscholar.com/2019/05/28/the-man-from-nowhere/   Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theroamingscholar   Instagram: http://instagram.com/theroamingscholar   Youtube: https://youtu.be/n7TdTthrbdM

(MY NOVEL UPDATE)  This weekend I attended the Writers Workshop in Charlotte, NC and it gave me some great knowledge and insight into the World of Publishing. I also took away a thought, and an overall attitude, that I think we all can benefit from adopting. That attitude comes from the GOAT!   Read along: https://theroamingscholar.com/2019/04/16/show-and-tell/   Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theroamingscholar   Instagram: http://instagram.com/theroamingscholar   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp4yOQjGC0Zt8ZgvbnIuWbA/

(MY NOVEL UPDATE) Last we left off, it was time to put up or shut up, right? Time to write! Well, I, of course, did that. There were definitely some ups and downs during the last two weeks. Times of progress, and times locked in a stand-still; me versus the blank screen. There was an important lesson though that comes out of it all. Something we can learn from the life of a flower, or the birth of a child. Tune in, and I'll explain! Also... you finally get to read what I've been working on! Let's get to it!     Read Here: https://theroamingscholar.com/2019/04/02/all-in-time/   Youtube: https://youtu.be/E14Cb0rgbpM   Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theroamingscholar   Instagram: http://instagram.com/theroamingscholar

(MY NOVEL UPDATE)  The journey towards writing my first novel is well underway. Listen in and find out where I'm at, and learn two really amazing lessons I've learned and incorporated into my journey so far. One of them is a lesson from Dan Brown!    Read along:  https://theroamingscholar.com/2019/03/19/the-corner/   Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/theroamingscholar   Instagram:  http://instagram.com/theroamingscholar   Youtube:  https://youtu.be/xZDlW4IjrSk