The Skylark Bell

A Skylark Special - I Met Him on the Train

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello again dear listeners. I know it’s been some time since I released a new episode of The Skylark Bell, but I believe you’ll feel it was worth ...

A Skylark Special - Vol 4, The Man with a Storm in His Eyes

12 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Man with a Storm in His Eyes – Volume 4NOTE: If you have not listened to Volumes 1, 2 and 3 of this 4-part miniseries, please pause this episode...

A Skylark Special - Vol 3, The Man with a Storm in His Eyes

05 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Man with a Storm in His Eyes – Volume 3NOTE: If you have not listened to Volumes 1 and 2 of this 4-part miniseries, please pause this episode, a...

A Skylark Special - Vol 2, The Man with a Storm in His Eyes

29 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Man with a Storm in His Eyes – Volume 2NOTE: If you have not listened to Volume 1 of this 4-part miniseries, please pause this episode, and go l...

A Skylark Special - Vol 1, The Man with a Storm in His Eyes

22 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Man with a Storm in His Eyes – Volume 1Happy holidays dear listeners. I know it’s been some time since I released a new episode of The Skylark...

A Skylark + Boopod Special - La Corriveau (a tale of French-Canadian Lore)

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode was created as part of a collaboration with the Boopod network of true crime and paranormal podcasts. In it, we explore a deep, da...

A Skylark Halloween Special - The Cemetery Ghost

20 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Spooky Season, the most wonderful time of the year when all things ghost and unexplained take a front row seat. In today’s Skylark Specia...

Skyedive - Epilogue

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we read the final chapter of the Skylark Trilogy, the epilogue to SkyeDive, in which we catch a glimpse of the world after the timeloops have be...

Skyedive - Chapter 39, Nothing

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read the chapter 39 – Nothing – in which Magpie finds herself at a crossroads. This week's podcast partner is The Boo...

Skyedive - Chapter 38, Skye Dive

06 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read the chapter 38 – Skye Dive – in which Magpie and Farfalla's plan is set in motion.This week's podcast partner...

Skyedive - Chapter 37, Here's the Plan

06 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read the chapter 37 – Here’s the Plan – in which Magpie and Farfalla finally come face to face.Contact: theskylarkbell@g...

Skyedive - Chapter 36, Time Loops

29 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read the chapter 36 – Time Loops -  in which Farfalla devises a plan to preserve what little time she had with Marius, no ...

Skyedive - Chapter 35, Roadblocks

29 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week's podcast partner is Paranormal Exposed: https://linktr.ee/paranormalexposedContact: [email protected] Skylark Bell official ...

Skyedive - Chapter 34, Shelta

22 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read the chapter 34 – Shelta – in which Farfalla has an unexpected encounter that will stop her in her tracks. This week&...

Skyedive - Chapter 33, The Vanishings

22 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read the chapter 33 – The Vanishings – in which Farfalla fully steps into her role as the infamous Dealan-dèThis week&#39...

Skyedive - Chapter 32, Her Prison, Her Fate

15 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read the chapter 32 – Her Prison, Her Fate – in which Farfalla finds herself in a predicament that forces her to ask for h...

Skyedive - Chapter 31, Skipping Stones

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read the chapter 31 - Skipping Stones – in which Farfalla begins to devise a plan for revenge.This week's podcast partne...

Skyedive - Chapter 30, Back to the Cliffside

01 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read the chapter 30 – Back to the Cliffside – in which Faralla travels back to a pivotal point in her life.This week's...

Skyedive - Chapter 29, Embers to Ash

25 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read the chapter 29 – Embers to Ash – In which we discover the secret behind both The Ancient Oak, and Dealan-dè.This wee...

Skyedive - Chapter 28, Under The Same Sky

18 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read the chapter 28 – Under the Same Sky – in which Farfalla looks back on the path that brought her here as she picks up ...

Skyedive - Chapter 27, Trial by Fire

11 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read the chapter 27 – Trial by Fire – in which a betrayal has devastating consequences.This week's podcast partner is ...

Skyedive - Chapter 26, The Making of a Bell

04 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read the chapter 26 – in which we witness the creation of the mythical Skylark Bell.This week's podcast partner is Haunt...

Skyedive - Chapter 25, A Chaotic Swirl of a Dream

28 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read the chapter 25 – A Chaotic Swirl of a Dream – in which Farfalla has a dream with kaleidoscopic images of her past, pr...

Skyedive - Chapter 24, Time

21 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read the chapter 24 – Time, in which Farfalla learns to navigate her new surroundings.This week's podcast partner is Som...

Skyedive - Chapter 23, Deja Vue

14 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read the chapter 23 – Déjà vu – in which Farfalla finds herself in a horrifyingly familiar situation.This week's pod...

Skyedive - Chapter 22, Trial by Water

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read the chapter 22 – Trial by Water – in which Farfalla’s actions catch up with her.This week's podcast partner is ...

Skyedive - Chapter 21, Sea Bird

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read the chapter 21 – Sea Bird – in which Farfalla uses new found skills to avenge the Carnifex children.This week's p...

Skyedive - Chapter 20, The Music Box

23 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read the chapter 20 – The Music Box – in which a day of celebration turns rather dark, rather quickly.This week's podc...

Skyedive - Chapter 19, The Beach

16 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read the chapter 19 – The Beach – in which Farfalla has a strange encounter with a young boy reminiscent of a scene in  ...

Skyedive - Chapter 18, Pocaid

09 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read the chapter 18 – Pocaid – in which Farfalla becomes close with the Carnifex children, Frannie and Felix.This week&#39...

Skyedive - Chapter 17, A Childhood Dream Come True

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read the chapter 17 – A Childhood Dream Come True – in which Farfalla embraces her new role as The Skye Lark Belle.This we...

Skyedive - Chapter 16, Selkie

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read the chapter 16 – Selkie, in which Farfalla is stunned to find herself as the star of a somewhat familiar story.This wee...

Skyedive - Chapter 15, The Dark, The Day

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read the chapter 15 – The Dark, The Day – in which we find out the unimaginable reality of what happened to Farfalla after...

Skyedive - Chapter 14, Look to the Skye

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read the chapter 14 – Look to the Skye, in which James and Farfalla make their way to the Isle of Skye to claim Carnifex Hou...

Skyedive - Chapter 13, A Night on the Town

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

n today’s episode we read the chapter 13 – A Night on the Town, in which James and Farfalla travel to Paloma’s home to drop off Elisabeth in pre...

Skyedive - Chapter 12, The Letter

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read the chapter 12 – The Letter – in which an unexpected letter will change the course of James and Farfalla’s lives......

Skyedive - Chapter 11, Elisabeth

21 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read the chapter 11 – Elisabeth, in which we meet James and Farfalla’s daughter, Magpie’s great grandmother, Elisabeth. ...

Skyedive - Chapter 10, A Wedding After All

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read the chapter 10 – A Wedding After All, in which James and Farfalla marry, but things don’t go quite as planned...This ...

Skyedive - Chapter 9, An Old Friend

07 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read the chapter 9 – An Old Friend – in which someone from Farfalla’s past makes a surprise appearance, just when she ne...

Skyedive - Chapter 8, The Silence

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read the chapter 8 – The Silence, in which we learn what sparked the mysterious silence at Meadow Lane.This week's podca...

Skyedive - Chapter 7, Marius' Disappearance

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read the chapter 7 – Marius’ Disappearance, where we relive the terrible events of the winter of 1925, this time from Farf...

Skyedive - Chapter 6, The Skylark Bell

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read the chapter 6 – The Skylark Bell – in which the mythical object finally makes its grand entranceThis week's podca...

Skyedive - Chapter 5, Marius

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read the chapter 5 – Marius – in which Farfalla and Marius finally meet for the first time.This week's podcast partner...

Skyedive - Chapter 4, The Aviary Finishing School for Girls of Distinction

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week's podcast partner is The Activity Continues: https://www.podpage.com/the-activity-continues/The Skylark Bell official website - http://w...

Skyedive - Chapter 3, The Dreamcatcher

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read the chapter 3 – The Dreamcatcher, in which Farfalla celebrates her 16th birthday.Something (rather than nothing) podca...

Skyedive - Chapter 2, The Nightmare

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read the chapter 2 – The Nightmare, in which we learn more about Farfalla’s strange and frightening reoccurring dream.Para...

Skyedive - Chapter 1, The Fabric of Nature

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read the chapter 1 – The Fabric of Nature, in which we are introduced to Farfalla’s vibrant childhood at meadow lane.The H...

Skyedive - Prologue: For the First Time, Again

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Skyedive is the third and final book in the Skylark Trilogy, and I am so excited to share it with you starting today!In today’s episode we read the ...

Skyedive - Season 1 & 2 Recap

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Skylark Bell is brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions.The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.th...

Skyedive - Teaser Trailer

20 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Teaser Trailer for Skyedive - Season 3 of The Skylark Bell podcast.The Skylark Bell is brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with ...

A Skylark Special - Elliot Under Glass (A Carefully Built Pretend)

30 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ll be reading a story called Elliot Under Glass. This story was originally released as part of my children’s podcast, A Carefully Built P...

A (Haunted) Skylark Special - Return to Manor Ridge Farm (with The Haunted UK Podcast)

23 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode of The Skylark Bell was made in collaboration with The Haunted UK podcast. It is a little different than what you’ve become used t...

A Skylark / Boopod Special - Mrs. B's Haunted Trinket Shoppe (The Carriage and Other Curiosities)

16 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we will hear the fictional story of Mrs. B’s Haunted Trinket Shoppe. Betty Brandon, better known as Mrs. B, owns an antique sh...

A Skylark Special - One year anniversary of Songs from The Skylark Bell

09 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's hard to believe an entire year has gone by since the release of Songs from The Skylark Bell, the official soundtrack to the podcast. In this ...

A Skylark Special - The Christmas Ghost

02 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s special episode features an original story called The Christmas Ghost. This story was inspired by a song I wrote a few years ago, also calle...

A Skylark Special - The Gathering

25 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s special episode I will share my original story, The Gathering. This story was inspired by childhood Thanksgiving gatherings, which we cel...

A Skylark Special - Black Dog Waiting (A Carefully Built Pretend)

18 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ll be reading a story called Black Dog Waiting. This story was originally released as part of my children’s podcast, A Carefully Built Pr...

A Skylark Special - The Day the Sun Fell (A Carefully Built Pretend)

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ll be reading a story called The Day the Sun Fell. This story was originally released as part of my children’s podcast, A Carefully Built...

A Skylark Special - When the Night Came (A Carefully Built Pretend)

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ll be reading a story called “When The Night Came”. This story was originally released as part of my children’s podcast, A Carefully ...

A (Haunted) Skylark Special - The Cellar (with The Haunted UK Podcast)

28 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

**Trigger warning - This fictional story contains vague mention of alcoholism and abuse***Today’s Halloween Special Episode was inspired by a real-l...

A Skylark Special - The Tales of Ledia Roy

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's Skylark Special episode features the first 4 chapters of the new book I am writing titled The Tales of Ledia Roy.As you may know, in Janua...

A Skylark + Boopod Special - The Redheaded Hitchhiker (Bridgewater Triangle Series)

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we will hear the story of The Redheaded Hitchhiker. There have been many counts of this apparition over several decades spanning...

Wingspan - Epilogue (featuring Embers & Ash)

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is the final chapter of Wingspan, closing out Magpie and Luca's story, and opening us up to Farfalla's... but that will come at another t...

Wingspan - Chapter 37, The Beginning of The End

30 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read Chapter 37 – The Beginning of the End - in which Magpie, still living as Farfalla and knowing she is running out of tim...

Wingspan - Chapter 36, Crossing the Line

23 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read Chapter 36 – Crossing the Line - in which Magpie, after decades of living in Pocket under Farfalla’s identity, finall...

Wingspan - Chapter 35, Closure

16 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read Chapter 35 – Closure - in which Magpie discovers the identity of the person who sent the letter.The Skylark Bell is bro...

Wingspan - Chapter 34, The Letter

09 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read Chapter 34 – The Letter - in which Magpie receives a mysterious letter requesting she visit a nearby care home.The Skyl...

Wingspan - Chapter 33, Sparking Silence

02 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read Chapter 33 – Sparking Silence - in which Lucas tries desperately to find a way to put his and Magpie’s timelines back...

Wingspan - Chapter 32, Today's Special

26 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read Chapter 32 – Today’s Special - in which Magpie once again finds herself in the town of Pocket, where she comes to a s...

Wingspan - Chapter 31, Dealan-dè

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read Chapter 31 – Dealan-de - in which Lucas has a terrifying encounter with the mysterious woman that has been flitting in ...

Wingspan - Chapter 30, Crash

12 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read Chapter 30 – Crash - in which Magpie finds herself involved in a situation she had a psychic vision of years prior.The ...

Wingspan - Chapter 29, Next Steps

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read Chapter 29 – Next Steps - in which Magpie and Lucas try to find a way out of the tangled strings of time and space.Brou...

Wingspan - Chapter 28, All That Could Have Been

29 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read Chapter 28 – All that Could have Been - in which Lucas once again finds himself transported, this time back to Carnifex...

Wingspan - Chapter 27, Mirror Pond

22 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read Wingspan Chapter 27, Mirror Pond - in which Lucas experiences the terrible winter of 1925 and Marius Corbeau's myster...

Wingspan - Chapter 26, Happy Holidays

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read Chapter 26 – Happy Holidays - in which Magpie celebrates the season with the Sarcelles and is in for a heartwarming sur...

Wingspan - Chapter 25, A Fête and a Feather

08 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read Chapter 25 – A Fete and a Feather - in which Lucas joins Farfalla for a memorable celebration at Meadow LaneBrought to ...

Wingspan - Chapter 24, The Lark & Bell Artist's Retreat

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read Chapter 24 – The Lark and Bell Artist’s Retreat - in which Mrs. Phaeton gives Magpie a tour of the house at Meadow La...

Wingspan - Chapter 23, The Birthday Bell

24 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read Chapter 23 – The Birthday Bell - in which Lucas visits the Shearwaters at Meadow Lane to celebrate Farfalla’s birthda...

Wingspan - Chapter 22, Goodbye Gemma

17 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read Chapter 22 – Goodbye Gemma - in which Magpie flies back to Pocket to visit her mother and attend a memorial for someone...

Wingspan - Chapter 21, Moving Forward Looking Back

10 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read Chapter 21 – Moving Forward, Looking Back - in which Magpie and Lucas come to terms with their respective situations.Br...

Wingspan - Chapter 20, Moonlight

03 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read Chapter 20 – Moonlight - in which Magpie and Lucas live parallel lives across time and spaceBrought to you by: Phaeton ...

Wingspan - Chapter 19, One Step Forward One Century Back

27 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read Chapter 19 – One Step Forward, One Century Back - in which Lucas comes to terms with the fact that he has travelled bac...

Wingspan - Chapter 18, The Vanishings

20 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read Chapter 18 – The Vanishings - in which Manon elaborates on past instances of people disappearing from Carnifex HouseBro...

Wingspan - Chapter 17, Le Corbeau

13 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read Chapter 17 – Le Corbeau - in which Lucas has a strange dream, and wakes up to an even stranger reality.Brought to you b...

A Skylark Special - The Other Rachel

06 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

**DISCLAIMER - This episode contains mention of smoking and death and may not be appropriate for younger children**In today’s special episode we wil...

Wingspan - Chapter 16, Nightfall

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read Chapter 16 – Le Nightfall - in which Magpie begins to worry after Lucas and Cormorant don’t return from their ride, a...

Wingspan - Chapter 15, Gateway

22 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read Chapter 15 – Gateway - in which Lucas and Cormorant take a turn that will change the course of their lives, and Magpie’...

Wingspan - Chapter 14, Swan Dive

15 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read Chapter 14 – Swan Dive – where Lucas explores the land surrounding Carnifex House with Cormorant, and is shocked to f...

Wingspan - Chapter 13, Love Dad

08 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read Chapter 13 – Love, Dad - in which Magpie reads a letter from her estranged father.Brought to you by: Phaeton Starling P...

Wingspan - Chapter 12, A Special Guest

02 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read Chapter 12 – A Special Guest -in which Magpie and Lucas entertain someone very special at Carnifex House, and Magpie ge...

Wingspan - Chapter 11, The Skye Lark Belle

25 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read Chapter 11 – The Skye Lark Belle - in which Magpie returns to the Lark Festival with Manon and has a bizarre and terrif...

Wingspan - Chapter 10, Night Magic

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read Chapter 10 – Night Magic - in which Magpie, Lucas, Manon and Alfred enjoy dinner on the patio, a perfect evening with t...

Wingspan - Chapter 9, The Lark Festival

11 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read Chapter 9 – The Lark Festival - in which Magpie and Lucas explore the Lark festival of Skye, where Magpie is reminded o...

Wingspan - Chapter 8, Carnifex House

04 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read Chapter 8 – Carnifex House - in which Magpie and Lucas finally reach their destination, and lay eyes on Carnifex House ...

Wingspan - Chapter 7, Pòcaid

25 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read Chapter 7 – Pocaid - in which Magpie and Lucas arrive in the quaint little Scottish town of Pocaid, but the welcome isn...

Wingspan - Chapter 6, Skylarks Over Scotland

18 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read Chapter 6 – Skylarks over Scotland - in which Magpie has a deeply unsettling vision as she and Lucas travel on to Scotl...

Wingspan - Chapter 5, The Clawfoot Gallery

11 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read Chapter 5 – The Clawfoot Gallery – where mysterious occurrences continue as we join Magpie and Lucas for the grand op...

Wingspan - Chapter 4, The End is the Beginning is the End

04 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we read Chapter 4 – The End is the Beginning is the End - in which Magpie has a strange, and rather frightening experience on...

Wingspan - Chapter 3, The Blue Dress

28 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Skylark Bell Season 2 - WingspanIn today’s episode we read Chapter 3 – The Blue Dress - in which Magpie and Lucas discover an odd vintage shop...

Wingspan - Chapter 2, Birds of a Feather Fly Together

21 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Skylark Bell - Wingspan, by Melissa OliveriIn today’s episode we read chapter 2 – Birds of a feather fly together – where Magpie has an eeri...