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Worlds Within

Worlds Within

By: Alyssa Curtis & Ash Christine
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Welcome to Worlds Within — where story becomes space.


Every episode we explore fictional worlds that don’t just live on the page—they pull you in, build themselves around you, and let you wander through them.


This is a podcast for readers who don’t just love books—they live in them. We dive deep into sensory storytelling, character perspectives, and the world-building mechanics that turn fiction into a fully immersive experience.


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  • Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher | Bone Dogs, Goblin Markets, and Fairytale Logic | Worlds Within, Ep. 2
    Oct 28 2025

    Join us for Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher. This dark fairytale doesn’t ease you in; it drops you straight into the quest, where magic hums quietly, power lives in women’s hands, and the world feels both familiar and strange.

    In this episode, we discuss:

    • How fairytale logic shapes the world
    • An in media res start and being dropped into Marra's quest
    • The power of women — godmothers, dust-wives, queens, and sisters
    • World-building that relies on what’s known rather than what’s explained
    • Portal moments that make the story come alive: bone dogs, goblin markets, and...dancing teeth?

    If you love atmospheric fantasy, folklore retellings, or immersive fairytales with a sharp edge, this episode will feel like stepping into the mist.

    Follow us wherever you get your podcasts, and if you loved this episode, leave a review — it helps new listeners find our worlds!

    For sensory guides and more bookish content, follow us on Instagram and TikTok @worlds.within.pod on both

    Hosted by Alyssa Curtis & Ash Christine. Theme song by Magiksolo. Recording studio provided by Garden Groove

    Until next time, keep wandering - we'll see you in the next world!

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    43 mins
  • Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning | Exploring the Fae, the Glamour, and the Grit of Dublin | Worlds Within, Ep. 1
    Oct 14 2025

    Welcome to Worlds Within, the podcast where story becomes space. In our debut episode, we dive deep into the darkly seductive world of Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning—a cornerstone of urban fantasy and early romantasy. We explore how Moning uses sensory storytelling, mythic Fae lore, and the streets of Dublin to create a world that feels both tangible and dangerous.

    Join us as we unpack:

    • How the city itself becomes a character in the story
    • Mac's transformation and grief as a lens for world immersion
    • The hidden rules of the Fae world—what’s seen, what’s glamoured, and what’s real
    • “Portal moments” where the story feels most alive

    If you love ACOTAR, The Serpent and the Wings of Night, or any story that blurs the line between the real and the magical, this episode is for you.

    ✨ Subscribe to Worlds Within — for readers who don’t just love books…they live in them


    Follow us wherever you get your podcasts, and if you loved this episode, leave a review — it helps new listeners find our worlds!

    For sensory guides and more bookish content, follow us on Instagram and TikTok @worlds.within.pod on both

    Hosted by Alyssa Curtis & Ash Christine. Recording studio provided by Garden Groove

    Until next time, keep wandering - we'll see you in the next world!

    Show More Show Less
    44 mins
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