Clarkesworld Magazine

Fiction & Audio Drama

About

Science fiction and fantasy stories from Clarkesworld, a Hugo and World Fantasy Award-winning digital magazine. Stories from Clarkesworld have been nominated for or won the Hugo, Nebula, World Fantasy, Sturgeon, Locus, BSFA, Ditmar, Aurora, Shirley Jackson, WSFA Small Press and Stoker Awards.

Episodes

  • The Profitable Sentience of Household Goods by Louis Inglis Hall (audio)

    This Clarkesworld Magazine episode presents "The Profitable Sentience of Household Goods" by Louis Inglis Hall. The story was published in the May 2026 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and is read by Kate Baker.

  • Human Studies 401 by Abby Nicole Yee (audio)

    This episode features the story "Human Studies 401" written by Abby Nicole Yee. It was published in the April 2026 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker.

  • The Forgetting Code by Malena Salazar Maciá (audio)

    This episode presents "The Forgetting Code" from the April 2026 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine, written by Malena Salazar Maciá and read by Kate Baker.

  • Shelter by Nadia W. Aldsen (audio)

    This Clarkesworld Magazine episode features "Shelter" by Nadia W. Aldsen, published in the April 2026 issue and read by Kate Baker.

  • Eternity in Their Hearts by Katherine Khan (audio)

    This episode presents "Eternity in Their Hearts" by Katherine Khan, originally published in Clarkesworld Magazine's April 2026 issue and read by Kate Baker.

  • The Trajectory of Memory is Forward by Rajeev Prasad (audio)

    This episode from Clarkesworld Magazine presents "The Trajectory of Memory is Forward" written by Rajeev Prasad. The story was published in the April 2026 issue and is read by Kate Baker.

  • D0G by Tania Fordwalker (audio)

    This episode features the short story "D0G" by Tania Fordwalker, originally published in the April 2026 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine. The story is read by Kate Baker.

  • Macaroni Art in the Age of Filtration by Ryan Cole (audio)

    This episode of Clarkesworld Magazine features the story "Macaroni Art in the Age of Filtration" by Ryan Cole, narrated by Kate Baker, as published in the April 2026 issue.

  • You Are Invited to Our SPRING CELEBRATION by Thoraiya Dyer (audio)

    This episode features a reading of the short story "You Are Invited to Our SPRING CELEBRATION" by Thoraiya Dyer. Available in the March 2026 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine, the story is narrated by Kate Baker.

  • Those Who Left History by Wanxiang Fengnian (audio)

    This episode of Clarkesworld Magazine features the story "Those Who Left History" by Wanxiang Fengnian, translated by Stella Jiayue Zhu and narrated by Kate Baker. It was originally published in the March 2026 issue of the magazine.

  • Scion: Afterword by Thomas Ha (audio)

    This episode of Clarkesworld Magazine features the story "Scion: Afterword," written by Thomas Ha and narrated by Kate Baker. It was published in the March 2026 issue.

  • Scion by Thomas Ha (audio)

    This episode of Clarkesworld Magazine features a reading of the science fiction story "Scion" by Thomas Ha, narrated by Kate Baker. Originally published in the March 2026 issue of the magazine.

  • Crosstalk, Elysium by Carolyn Zhao (audio)

    This episode of Clarkesworld Magazine features a reading of the science fiction story "Crosstalk, Elysium" by Carolyn Zhao, which was originally published in the March 2026 issue. The story is read by Kate Baker.

  • First Human Ghost on Mars by R.L. Meza (audio)

    This episode of Clarkesworld Magazine features the story "First Human Ghost on Mars" by R.L. Meza, narrated by Kate Baker. It was originally published in the March 2026 issue of the magazine.

  • Bend Like the Palm by David D. Levine (audio)

    This episode features a reading of the short story "Bend Like the Palm" by David D. Levine, originally published in the March 2026 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine. The story is read by Kate Baker.

  • Three Fortunes on Alcestis as Told by the Fraud Baeliss Shudal by Louis Inglis Hall (audio)

    This episode of Clarkesworld Magazine features the story "Three Fortunes on Alcestis as Told by the Fraud Baeliss Shudal" by Louis Inglis Hall, narrated by Kate Baker. The story was published in the February 2026 issue.

  • Painstaking by Rich Larson (audio)

    This episode of Clarkesworld Magazine features a reading of the short story "Painstaking" by Rich Larson, narrated by Kate Baker. Originally published in the magazine's February 2026 issue.

  • The Iron Piper by Fiona Moore (audio)

    Listen to "The Iron Piper" by Fiona Moore, a story published in the February 2026 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine. This episode is narrated by Kate Baker.

  • A Sleeper Ship Is Like a Game of Go by Claire Jia-Wen (audio)

    In this episode of Clarkesworld Magazine, Kate Baker reads the story "A Sleeper Ship Is Like a Game of Go" by Claire Jia-Wen, originally published in the February 2026 issue.

  • Think of Me Before I Disappear by Raahem Alvi (audio)

    This episode features a reading of the science fiction story "Think of Me Before I Disappear" by Raahem Alvi, originally published in the February 2026 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine. The story is read by Kate Baker.

  • Chip by D.A. Xiaolin Spires (audio)

    This episode of Clarkesworld Magazine features a reading of the short story "Chip" by D.A. Xiaolin Spires, narrated by Kate Baker. The story was originally published in the February 2026 issue of the magazine.

  • Remember Me in the Meat by Sarah Pauling (audio)

    This episode of Clarkesworld Magazine features a reading of the short story "Remember Me in the Meat" by Sarah Pauling, as published in the February 2026 issue. The story is narrated by Kate Baker.

  • Space is Deep by Seth Chambers (audio)

    This episode of Clarkesworld Magazine features a reading of the short story "Space is Deep" by Seth Chambers, originally published in the January 2026 issue. The story is read by Kate Baker.

  • The Desolate Order of the Head in the Water by A. W. Prihandita (audio)

    This episode features the short story "The Desolate Order of the Head in the Water" by A. W. Prihandita, originally published in the January 2026 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine. The story is read by Kate Baker.

  • Tomorrow's Beautiful Dream by Ju Chu (audio)

    This episode of Clarkesworld Magazine features a reading of the science fiction story "Tomorrow's Beautiful Dream" by Ju Chu, translated by Carmen Yiling Yan and narrated by Kate Baker.

  • Je Ne Regrette Rien by James Patrick Kelly (audio)

    This episode of Clarkesworld Magazine features a reading of the short story "Je Ne Regrette Rien" by James Patrick Kelly, narrated by Kate Baker. The story was originally published in the January 2026 issue of the magazine.

  • Donor Unknown by Nika Murphy (audio)

    In this episode of Clarkesworld Magazine, Kate Baker performs the story "Donor Unknown" by Nika Murphy, originally published in the January 2026 issue.

  • Down We Go Gently by M. L. Clark (audio)

    This episode features a reading of the science fiction story "Down We Go Gently" by M. L. Clark, which originally appeared in the January 2026 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine. The story is read by Kate Baker.

  • The Stars You Can't See by Looking Directly by Samantha Murray (audio)

    This episode of Clarkesworld Magazine features the story "The Stars You Can't See by Looking Directly" by Samantha Murray, read by Kate Baker. It was originally published in the magazine's January 2026 issue.

  • Home Grown by Madeleine Vigneron (audio)

    This episode features a reading of the science fiction story "Home Grown" by Madeleine Vigneron, published in the December 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine. The story is read by Kate Baker.

  • This Sepulchral Aegis by Rob Gillham (audio)

    This episode of Clarkesworld Magazine features a reading of the short story "This Sepulchral Aegis" by Rob Gillham, narrated by Kate Baker. It was originally published in the December 2025 issue of the magazine.

  • Between Here and Everywhere by Robert Reed (audio)

    This episode of Clarkesworld Magazine features a reading of the science fiction story "Between Here and Everywhere" by Robert Reed, narrated by Kate Baker. It was originally published in the December 2025 issue of the magazine.

  • The Hole by Ferenc Samsa (audio)

    This episode of Clarkesworld Magazine features a reading of the story "The Hole" by Ferenc Samsa, narrated by Kate Baker. It was originally published in the December 2025 issue of the magazine.

  • The Cold Burns by Anne Wilkins (audio)

    This episode of Clarkesworld Magazine features a reading of the science fiction story -The Cold Burns- by Anne Wilkins, narrated by Kate Baker from the December 2025 issue.

  • Imperfect Simulations by Michelle Z. Jin (audio)

    This episode of Clarkesworld Magazine features the story "Imperfect Simulations" by Michelle Z. Jin, narrated by Kate Baker. Originally published in the magazine's December 2025 issue.

  • Tomorrow. Today. by R.T. Ester (audio)

    This episode of Clarkesworld Magazine features a reading of the short story "Tomorrow. Today." by R.T. Ester, narrated by Kate Baker. The story was originally published in the December 2025 issue of the magazine.

  • The Fire Burns Anyway by Kemi Ashing-Giwa (audio)

    This episode of Clarkesworld Magazine features the short story "The Fire Burns Anyway" by Kemi Ashing-Giwa, read by Kate Baker. It was originally published in the November 2025 issue of the magazine.

  • Ratlines by Brent Baldwin (audio)

    This episode of Clarkesworld Magazine features a reading of the short story "Ratlines" by Brent Baldwin, narrated by Kate Baker. Originally published in the November 2025 issue, the story is also available in text format on the magazine's…

  • Prerequisites for the Creation of a Possible Predicted World by Chisom Umeh (audio)

    This episode features the short story "Prerequisites for the Creation of a Possible Predicted World" by Chisom Umeh, read by Kate Baker. Originally published in the November 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine.

  • Trees at Night by Ramiro Sanchiz (audio)

    This episode of Clarkesworld Magazine features a reading of the short story "Trees at Night," written by Ramiro Sanchiz, translated by Sue Burke, and narrated by Kate Baker. Originally published in 2021, the story appeared in the November…

  • The Apologists by Tade Thompson (audio)

    This episode features a reading of the short story "The Apologists" by Tade Thompson, published in the November 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine. The story is read by Kate Baker.

  • Jade Fighter by D.A. Xiaolin Spires (audio)

    This episode of Clarkesworld Magazine features a reading of the science fiction story "Jade Fighter" by D.A. Xiaolin Spires, narrated by Kate Baker. It was originally published in the November 2025 issue of the magazine.

  • The Stone Played at Tengen by R.H. Wesley (audio)

    This episode of Clarkesworld Magazine presents "The Stone Played at Tengen," a story by R.H. Wesley, read by Kate Baker. The story was originally published in the November 2025 issue.

  • In Luck's Panoply Clad, I Stand by Phoebe Barton (audio)

    This podcast episode features the story "In Luck's Panoply Clad, I Stand" by Phoebe Barton, read by Kate Baker. The story was published in the October 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine.

  • The Job Interview by Carrie Vaughn (audio)

    This episode of Clarkesworld Magazine features a reading of the science fiction story The Job Interview by Carrie Vaughn, narrated by Kate Baker. It was originally published in the October 2025 issue of the magazine.

  • Giant Grandmother by Liu Maijia (audio)

    This episode of Clarkesworld Magazine features the story "Giant Grandmother" by Liu Maijia, translated by Blake Stone-Banks and read by Kate Baker. It was originally published in the magazine's October 2025 issue.

  • Understudies by Greg Egan (audio)

    Greg Egan's short story "Understudies" was published in the October 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and is read by Kate Baker.

  • Crabs Don't Scream by H.H. Pak (audio)

    This episode presents the short story "Crabs Don't Scream" by H.H. Pak, read by Kate Baker. It was published in the October 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine.

  • The Cancer Wolves by Fiona Moore (audio)

    This episode presents "The Cancer Wolves," a story by Fiona Moore. It was read by Kate Baker and originally appeared in the October 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine.

  • Wire Mother by Isabel J. Kim (audio)

    This episode of Clarkesworld Magazine features a reading of the short story "Wire Mother" by Isabel J. Kim, narrated by Kate Baker, as featured in the October 2025 issue.