Countryside: The Book Series

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J.T. Cope IV

7 episodes

1 month ago

What would you do if you suddenly became invisible to everyone except a mysterious stalker with completely black eyes? In this gripping serialized episode of Countryside: The Book of the Wise, young Luke finds himself in this exact terrifying situation. Walking home through familiar streets, Luke realizes something is terribly wrong. Mr. Branson doesn't return his wave. A man on a bench doesn't notice when Luke bumps his leg. A taxi nearly runs him over without stopping. The only beings that...

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Episodes (7/7)

Countryside: The Book Series

Shadows in Plain Sight

3 months ago

7 minutes

Countryside: The Book Series

Phantom Footsteps: Countryside Book of the Wise, Chapter 2

Something lurks in the shadows of Linwood Avenue, visible only to Luke as he makes his way home from school on a sweltering afternoon. The air shimmers purple-black around a strange man with flat, black eyes who seems to exist in plain sight yet remains unseen by everyone else on the busy street. Chapter 2 of "Countryside: The Book of the Wise" brings readers into a heart-pounding chase sequence as young Luke desperately tries to escape this mysterious stalker. With vivid, sensory deta...

3 months ago

8 minutes

Countryside: The Book Series

Into the Mist

Step into the shadows between worlds where destiny awaits an ordinary boy. In this gripping installment of Countryside's Book of the Wise, we witness young Luke Rayburn's startling encounter with a mysterious stranger who calls himself Saul. Surrounded by unnatural darkness in an empty lot, Luke faces a revelation that will forever alter his path. "Unlike any mortal before you," Saul tells him, "your choice will decide for the world between slavery and war or freedom and peace." The weight o...

3 months ago

8 minutes

Countryside: The Book Series

Shadows in the Park

The fragile world of a young boy unravels in today's reading from "Countryside: The Book of the Wise." Luke's life has been steadily changing—his beloved grandparents haven't visited in nearly a year despite his constant letters, and his father's recent job loss at the tire plant has cast a shadow over their home. Where once there was laughter, now bitter comments about "the economy" and "dimwits at the Capitol" fill the silence. In one heartbreaking moment, Luke watches his father throw away...

3 months ago

8 minutes

Countryside: The Book Series

Something strange is happening on Linwood Avenue

Step into the seemingly ordinary world of the Rayburn family on Linwood Avenue, where something extraordinary lurks just beneath the surface. In this serialized reading of "Countryside: The Book of the Wise," JT Cope brings to life the first chapter, "First Encounter," introducing us to a family that appears unremarkable at first glance. Meet the Rayburns—seven people crammed into less than 1,500 square feet in a Houston townhome. Mr. Rayburn is a military veteran, Mrs. Rayburn manages the h...

3 months ago

8 minutes

Countryside: The Book Series

Battle in the Hall: Quentin's Desperate Fight to Save Joe

JT Cope reads a powerful excerpt from "Countryside: The Book of the Wise" featuring Quentin's confrontation with Ishmael and Joe's decision to abandon his role in an ancient conflict. The scene unfolds with sword fights, magical elements, and a mysterious figure who warns of darkness threatening to flood the world if the gate is opened. • Intense sword battle between Quentin and a deceptive Ishmael • Joe gets injured in the conflict and decides to leave the fight behind • Quentin gives Joe h...

3 months ago

10 minutes

Countryside: The Book Series

The Book of the Wise Brings Christ-Centered Fantasy to Young Readers

Jesse Cope introduces his children's fantasy series "Countryside," created to fill a gap in the science fiction and fantasy genre with Christian values. The episode features a reading of the prologue from "The Book of the Wise," which depicts a confrontation between Quentin and the mysterious Ishmael as a storm approaches. • Series was written because science fiction and fantasy lacked books with Christian principles • "Countryside: The Book of the Wise" is the first book in the series • Pro...

3 months ago

9 minutes