The Glass Bird
Miss Alya Eerenbeck grew up in a household that nearly destroyed her. She is sold to a monstrous usurer to stave off her father's debt. She is not afraid. The pain and misery of her childhood might be the thing that prepares her to not only survive in this dangerous man's house--but thrive in his world.
Join Alya in a low-fantasy world of regency-esque gentility. This podcast is for fans of Jane Austen, Georgette Heyer, and also fantasy, low-fantasy, dark romances, and anti-heroes. The focus is on women finding their latent strength within. This is a fiction podcast and free audiobook by Miranda Mayer.
Disclaimer: This podcast contains mentions of violence, suicide, assault, and abuse. Please proceed with caution.
Please excuse the poor production quality. I am not a professional podcaster.
Full song "Ruin Shines"
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Thank you to the contributors at freesound_community for helping to create the ambience for every episode.
Episodes
Apr 14, 2026
Apr 14, 2026
18 min
Alya lives under the roof of a family that hates her.
Warning: This episode may contain mentions of violence, suicide, assault, and abuse.
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The full song "Ruin Shines"
Apr 14, 2026
Apr 14, 2026
14 min
For Alya, family means pain.
Warning: This episode may contain mentions of violence, suicide, assault, and abuse.
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Apr 14, 2026
Apr 14, 2026
15 min
Through a gauntlet of violence, Alya sees hope for escape.
Warning: This episode may contain mentions of violence, suicide, assault, and abuse.
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Apr 20, 2026
Apr 20, 2026
15 min
A few hours by coach feels like a world away, as Alya puts distance between herself and her family and her past. Even terrified, she's relieved and exhilarated by the possibilities.
Warning: This series may contain mentions of violence, suicide, assault, and abuse.
Full Song "Ruin Shines"
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Apr 27, 2026
Apr 27, 2026
11 min
Alya arrives at Stone House. After a long and exhausting ride, she stands at last before the man she was sold to waylay a debt. Her fear aside, she can only feel gratitude.
Warning: This audiobook may contain mentions of violence, suicide, assault, and abuse.
Full Song "Ruin Shines"
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Apr 28, 2026
Apr 28, 2026
19 min
The manner in which Alya became a bridge payment for her father's loan is recalled by Bennik Stone.
Warning: This audiobook may contain mentions of violence, gore, suicide, assault, and abuse.
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Apr 30, 2026
Apr 30, 2026
14 min
Having survived the first meeting with her husband-to-be, Alya makes an almost frenetic effort to assimilate into the household.
Warning: This audiobook may contain mentions of violence, gore, suicide, assault, and abuse.
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May 2, 2026
May 2, 2026
16 min
Alya's intense desire to be accepted into the household surprises her husband-to-be, as she seems quite adaptable to the household's goings-on.
Warning: This audiobook may contain mentions of violence, gore, suicide, assault, and abuse.
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May 6, 2026
May 6, 2026
15 min
Alya arrives in the bustling city of Djolla and is taken to a modiste, where she is fitted with new undergarments and simple gowns. The fittings expose the scars of her past.
Tensions rise as Alya's fear of being a burden conflicts with Mrs. Hallow's insistence on following Mr. Stone's generous commission.
Warning: This audiobook may contain mentions of violence, gore, suicide, assault, and abuse.
Full Song "Ruin Shines"
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May 15, 2026
May 15, 2026
19 min
Alya's considerate, careful nature is not taken well by Mr. Stone.
Warning: This audiobook may contain mentions of violence, gore, suicide, assault, and abuse.
Full Song "Ruin Shines"
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