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.
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Thank you to the contributors at freesound_community for helping to create the ambience for every episode.
Episodes
Jul 19, 2026
Jul 26, 2026
Jul 26, 2026
18 min
Stone House welcomes scores of celebrants for the auspicious occasion of the wedding. Some guests, however, are more welcome than others.
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Aug 2, 2026
Aug 2, 2026
16 min
Alya experiences the joy of dancing and the capacity for others to ruin it.
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Aug 9, 2026
Aug 9, 2026
17 min
Bennik's sister is both what Alya thought she would be and also wholly unexpected.
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Aug 16, 2026
Aug 16, 2026
14 min
Bennik offers Alya a priceless wedding gift in a mysterious place known as The Assay.
Warning: This episode contains scenes of violence and mentions of CSA and assault.
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Aug 23, 2026
Aug 23, 2026
12 min
Alya and Bennik reach the consummation of their marriage.
Note: Mild sexual themes.
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Aug 30, 2026
Aug 30, 2026
24 min
The morning after the wedding, Alya and her new sister-in-law, Tevra, embark upon a lark of a shopping excursion.
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Sep 6, 2026
Sep 6, 2026
20 min
Alya finally discovers there is warmth and comfort only true family can provide.
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