NEVER GUT-SHOOT A WAMPUS

Episode #4 · Written by Winston Marks · Narrated by Scott Miller

Never Gut-shoot A Wampus drops listeners into a world where wealth has erased restraint and danger has become a form of entertainment. What should be a simple expedition becomes something far more unsettling as bravado, entitlement, and cruelty take center stage.

The story thrives on tension built through character rather than spectacle alone. Winston Marks lets arrogance speak loudly, then patiently reveals its consequences. Humor flickers throughout, but it only sharpens the discomfort as the stakes grow more personal and irreversible.

At its core, this is a story about power and accountability. It asks how far someone can go when no one has ever told them no, and what happens when control finally slips away in a place where survival is never guaranteed.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Winston Marks was a prolific science fiction writer known for blending satire with sharp social critique. His work often explored human excess, moral blindness, and the thin line between confidence and cruelty. Never Gut-shoot A Wampus showcases his talent for wrapping hard truths in entertaining, unforgettable stories.

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Listen to Never Gut-shoot A Wampus by Winston Marks — a darkly satirical vintage science fiction short story where power, cruelty, and survival collide on an alien world.

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