Join Chris for four fantastic Sci Fi stories, and some exciting updates on the future of One More Short Story.

As ever, please do click the links below if you would like to see a story's content warnings.

Oopsie Daisy Evolution by Alexis Hunter, narrated by Chris

A lapse in concentration leads to significant consequences for Qel in his mission to (gently) support the development of life on Earth. To be fair, he was dancing at the time.

A Cat Pilgrim vs The Worlds by B. D., narrated by Annie Benham

In a world where humans no longer tread, cats are the dominant species. Morpheus, the cat pilgrim, explores the human-cat relationship in a way nobody could ever have imagined...

Skystern Union Telegram by Alyx Barter, narrated by Rhys Allen

Multiple telegrams have been recovered from Major Ursa's desk after a military conflict. Things... did not go well.

Guidewire by Nick Smith, narrated by Chris

Ethan works with his mum, who processes animals for consumption. The animals all have implants in their heads which completely remove pain, fear and suffering. It's better this way. Isn't it?

Join Chris for three funny stories from recent Writing Battle competitions:

• Captain Asteroid and the Ashes of Diplomacy by David Roe, narrated by Sam James-A slack space captain, a less-than-helpful robot named Betasub, a Shmorpian politician... this story nailed the 'Space Farce' genre. You'll never look at dust the same way again.

• A Saw Point by Chris, narrated by Taurenelle-A big, brash lumberjack with a big, noisy chainsaw meets a tree that is simply not in the mood.
• A Notice from the Bridgewater Homeowners Association* by Ashleigh Adams, narrated by Ashleigh Adams, Melanie York and Regan Westergard-HOAs. They get a lot of bad press. This story might explain why.

* I mistakenly said that this story was in the Wonder contest last year- it was, in fact, in the Heart contest. Sorry Ashleigh!

Join Chris for five unsettling, engaging stories- but maybe don't listen to this one just before you go to sleep...

The Red Car by Casey Moss, narrated by Ryan Paige

Buying a car off Craigslist is a risky business, but as for this car... well. Once you get behind the wheel, life is never the same.

A Hard Bargain by R. L. Lynn, narrated by Emily Lange

Jason thinks he's hit the jackpot, he just needs to pull the wool over a frail old lady's eyes and millions will surely be his...

The Glass Ceiling by Eilish Forwells, narrated by Maverick Jones

Just how far would you go to advance your career? What would you do? What would you not do?

Lest Ye Be Judged by Allison Hall, narrated by Chris

The girl is surely a witch, and must be judged accordingly. What could go wrong?

Pay The Rent, written and narrated by Sam James

You'll never look at renting in quite the same way again...