Start reading The Underlings here.

Episode list and everything a new reader needs to get started with our new series for kids and their parents!

Jun 19, 2024

The following serial story was created out of my personal love for reading & telling stories to my own children while they were growing up. Raising 13 intelligent and creative children is challenging enough, but my two youngest…Roman (age 9) and Ruby (age 5)…didn’t get the same story time their older siblings received.

I wanted to correct that.

When I asked them if they would help me craft some new stories, they were interested. When I told them I really wanted them to be the heroes of the story,…they were excited.

These stories are told in the same way I did decades ago. Perfect for any parent who would like to have similar, fun experiences with their own children.

Each episode includes the audio version, allowing you the option to:

YOU read the the story live to your children (highly recommended — and don’t forget to do the voices), or;
Play the story out loud and listen to it together, while I read it FOR you.

Best part is, both options are available through your smartphone or tablet, and you can use the substack app, if you prefer.

If you are looking for something for yourself, for older teens or YA materials, you might be interested in checking out our main Wanted Hero storyline.

In the magical Wild Lands, little Underlings Ro and Ru are the only ones who can hear the call of the I AM, the island's consciousness. Tasked with finding the 'Keys' to awaken the Guardian, they must race against time to prevent a spreading darkness from engulfing their world. Parents and children alike will be captivated by this delightful story of adventure, bravery, and the power of hope.

Don’t miss Roman & Ruby (Ro and Ru) on the Life of Fiction podcast!

Episodes

Season One (complete)

Episode 1: Tag, You’re It [live 7.2.24]- ...have you ever played when you didn't want to?
Episode 2: I AM? [live 7.9.24]- Now what would you do, young reader, if the world you stood on, started calling your name?
Episode 3: Please Listen [live 7.16.24]- Ro and Ru knew they needed to warn their family and their people, but what could they say?
Episode 4: Teeth & Tail [live 7.23.24]- Ro and Ru knew they needed to warn their family and their people, but what could they say?
Episode 5: It’s a Secret [live 7.30.24]- "I know why the enemy attacked us today," he said. "What they were looking for."
Episode 6: Ask Bopu [live 8.6.24]- "It is about what you KNOW," said Bopu, "…and what you DO with what you know."
Episode 7: The Test [live 8.13.24]- Ro stood quietly before a stone table set at the center of the Great Hall. Upon that table were three objects.
Episode 8: Runaways [live 8.20.24]- Ro continued to stare out the opening, jealous of the birds.