Change is natural—beautiful, cathartic, necessary. But change is also painful, ugly, destructive. It’s one of life’s only constants. You can either embrace it or struggle against it. But it’s unlikely you’ll ever stop it.

This collection of 29 short stories, poems, and essays will take your breath away, break your heart, and even inspire transformation in your life. Because there’s no time like the present to break out of your shell, spread your wings, and embrace your own metamorphosis.

Written by members of The Ohio Writers’ Association. This is their second audio book collaboration with members of the Ohio Audiobook Narrators.

"Wild Animals" by James Siegel, narrated by Gretchen LaBuhn

"Upon The Zinnia Petal" by Curtis Deeter, narrated by Gary Smith

"The Hidden" by Ellen Austin-Li, narrated by Angus Freathy

"The Sisters" by Jamie Galioto, narrated by Danielle Muething

"Chaoyangia" by Dong Isbister, narrated by Doug McDonald

"A Place For My Brother" by Susan Oelbracht, narrated by Doug McDonald

"Spring Forward" by Elizabeth Barrickman, narrated by Angus Freathy

"Experiments In Living Chemistry" by Kelly Ferguson, narrated by Gretchen LaBuhn

"I Am Gilgamesh" by John Graham, narrated by Rob Reider

"On Seeing My Great Granddaughter In The Womb" by Robin Mullet, narrated by Becky White

"Lump" by Devon Ortega, narrated by Danielle Muething

"Transparent" by Heidi Heiby, narrated by Danielle Muething

"Miracle Of The Mass" by Charlene Fix, narrated by Angus Freathy

"My Patient, My Aunt" by Nadia Ibrashi, narrated by Becky White

"Mystery School" by Nadia Ibrashi, narrated by Becky White

"Negala Clouds" by Felicia Cameron, narrated by Rob Reider

"The Blown Harp Lesson" by Pamela Spence, narrated by Angus Freathy

"The Rift by Timothy Doyle" narrated by Doug McDonald

"The Guts That Come With Love" by Schyler Butler, narrated by Angus Freathy

"The Sheriff" by George Pallas, narated by Doug McDonald

"Unbecoming" by Devon Ortega, narrated by Gretchen LaBuhn

"Red: A Fairy Tale" by Jim Hodnett, narrated by Danielle Muething

"The Last Susan" by Christina Moore, narrated by Angus Freathy

"Aubade" by Karen Schubert, narrated by Becky White

"Grandma Teague And Me" by Stella Ling, narrated by Gretchen LaBuhn

"At The Crossing" by Kathy Nicklaus, narrated by Doug McDonald

"Eight Billion Wolves" by Jeffrey Mckee, narrated by Doug McDonald

"Fair Flip" by Charles O'Donnell, narrated by Gary Smith

"On The Way To Proximata" by Joseph Graves, narrated by Becky White & Gary Smith