The Glass Bird https://theglassbird.podbean.com Miss Alya Eerenbeck grew up in a household that nearly destroyed her. She is sold to a monstrous usurer to stave off her father's debt. She is not afraid. The pain and misery of her childhood might be the thing that prepares her to not only survive in this dangerous man's house--but thrive in his world.

Join Alya in a low-fantasy world of regency-esque gentility. This podcast is for fans of Jane Austen, Georgette Heyer, and also fantasy, low-fantasy, dark romances, and anti-heroes. The focus is on women finding their latent strength within. This is a fiction podcast and free audiobook by Miranda Mayer.

Disclaimer: This podcast contains mentions of violence, suicide, assault, and abuse. Please proceed with caution.

Please excuse the poor production quality. I am not a professional podcaster.

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]]> Sun, 31 May 2026 22:40:36 -0700 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en us Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. Fiction 1440 serial Miss Alya Eerenbeck grew up in a household that nearly destroyed her. She is sold to a monstrous usurer to stave off her father’s debt. She is not afraid. The pain and misery of her childhood might be the thing that prepares her to not only survive in this dangerous man’s house but thrive in his world. Miranda Mayer Miranda Mayer No false https://feed.podbean.com/theglassbird/feed.xml https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/16526321/Pod_Cover_copy9h1b9.png The Glass Bird https://theglassbird.podbean.com 144 144 The Glass Bird - Chapter 1 - Her Life The Glass Bird - Chapter 1 - Her Life https://theglassbird.podbean.com/e/the-glass-bird-chapter-1-her-life/ https://theglassbird.podbean.com/e/the-glass-bird-chapter-1-her-life/#comments Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:00:04 -0700 mirandamayer.podbean.com/e9ddd6c0-e237-3647-a4c2-668b25b0203d Alya lives under the roof of a family that hates her.

Warning: This episode may contain mentions of violence, suicide, assault, and abuse.

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The full song "Ruin Shines" 

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Warning: This episode may contain mentions of violence, suicide, assault, and abuse.

Miranda Mayer on Amazon.

The full song "Ruin Shines" 

]]> mirandamayer false No 1092 1 full The Glass Bird - Chapter 2 - Strife The Glass Bird - Chapter 2 - Strife https://theglassbird.podbean.com/e/the-glass-bird-chapter-2-strife/ https://theglassbird.podbean.com/e/the-glass-bird-chapter-2-strife/#comments Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:21:28 -0700 mirandamayer.podbean.com/24052b1c-6a0b-36d5-a72b-0c54bf3f0018 For Alya, family means pain.

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Warning: This episode may contain mentions of violence, suicide, assault, and abuse.

Ruin Shines (full theme song)

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]]> mirandamayer false No 868 2 full The Glass Bird - Chapter 3 - Hope The Glass Bird - Chapter 3 - Hope https://theglassbird.podbean.com/e/the-glass-bird-chapter-3-hope/ https://theglassbird.podbean.com/e/the-glass-bird-chapter-3-hope/#comments Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:25:57 -0700 mirandamayer.podbean.com/99ac68c7-5ee5-3072-ba41-c297731a457e Through a gauntlet of violence, Alya sees hope for escape.

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]]> Through a gauntlet of violence, Alya sees hope for escape.

Warning: This episode may contain mentions of violence, suicide, assault, and abuse.

Full Song "Ruin Shines"

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]]> mirandamayer false No 959 3 full The Glass Bird - Chapter 4 - Flight The Glass Bird - Chapter 4 - Flight https://theglassbird.podbean.com/e/the-glass-bird-chapter-4/ https://theglassbird.podbean.com/e/the-glass-bird-chapter-4/#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:09:19 -0700 theglassbird.podbean.com/9c5b07f9-3b78-353e-9a8a-b9c75409f48a A few hours by coach feels like a world away, as Alya puts distance between herself and her family and her past. Even terrified, she's relieved and exhilarated by the possibilities.

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]]> A few hours by coach feels like a world away, as Alya puts distance between herself and her family and her past. Even terrified, she's relieved and exhilarated by the possibilities.

Warning: This series may contain mentions of violence, suicide, assault, and abuse.

Full Song "Ruin Shines"

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]]> Miranda Mayer false No 900 4 full The Glass Bird - Chapter 5 - Gratitude The Glass Bird - Chapter 5 - Gratitude https://theglassbird.podbean.com/e/the-glass-bird-chapter-5-gratitude/ https://theglassbird.podbean.com/e/the-glass-bird-chapter-5-gratitude/#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:04:30 -0700 theglassbird.podbean.com/03f1f7c2-c2ab-3806-906b-641ad3c7024a Alya arrives at Stone House. After a long and exhausting ride, she stands at last before the man she was sold to waylay a debt. Her fear aside, she can only feel gratitude.

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]]> Alya arrives at Stone House. After a long and exhausting ride, she stands at last before the man she was sold to waylay a debt. Her fear aside, she can only feel gratitude.

Warning: This audiobook may contain mentions of violence, suicide, assault, and abuse.

Full Song "Ruin Shines"

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]]> Miranda Mayer false No 719 5 full The Glass Bird - Chapter 6 - The Trade The Glass Bird - Chapter 6 - The Trade https://theglassbird.podbean.com/e/the-glass-bird-chapter-6-the-trade/ https://theglassbird.podbean.com/e/the-glass-bird-chapter-6-the-trade/#comments Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:04:15 -0700 theglassbird.podbean.com/7e7f0d17-073b-3530-9292-498b0347b8bb The manner in which Alya became a bridge payment for her father's loan is recalled by Bennik Stone. 

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]]> The manner in which Alya became a bridge payment for her father's loan is recalled by Bennik Stone. 

Warning: This audiobook may contain mentions of violence, gore, suicide, assault, and abuse.

Full Song "Ruin Shines"

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]]> Miranda Mayer false No 1140 6 full The Glass Bird - Chapter 7 - Sanctuary The Glass Bird - Chapter 7 - Sanctuary https://theglassbird.podbean.com/e/the-glass-bird-chapter-6-sanctuary/ https://theglassbird.podbean.com/e/the-glass-bird-chapter-6-sanctuary/#comments Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:44:04 -0700 theglassbird.podbean.com/301ae002-e959-3e50-9476-bb1b5657d93e Having survived the first meeting with her husband-to-be, Alya makes an almost frenetic effort to assimilate into the household.

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]]> Having survived the first meeting with her husband-to-be, Alya makes an almost frenetic effort to assimilate into the household.

Warning: This audiobook may contain mentions of violence, gore, suicide, assault, and abuse.

Full Song "Ruin Shines"

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]]> Miranda Mayer false No 854 7 full The Glass Bird - Chapter 8 - Fitting In The Glass Bird - Chapter 8 - Fitting In https://theglassbird.podbean.com/e/the-glass-bird-chapter-8-fitting-in/ https://theglassbird.podbean.com/e/the-glass-bird-chapter-8-fitting-in/#comments Sat, 02 May 2026 21:29:55 -0700 theglassbird.podbean.com/087731a1-4637-32c3-aadb-42f5d829626e Alya's intense desire to be accepted into the household surprises her husband-to-be, as she seems quite adaptable to the household's goings-on.

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]]> Alya's intense desire to be accepted into the household surprises her husband-to-be, as she seems quite adaptable to the household's goings-on.

Warning: This audiobook may contain mentions of violence, gore, suicide, assault, and abuse.

Full Song "Ruin Shines"

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]]> Miranda Mayer false No 997 8 full The Glass Bird - Chapter 9 - Indulgences The Glass Bird - Chapter 9 - Indulgences https://theglassbird.podbean.com/e/shards-of-silk-alias-first-fitting/ https://theglassbird.podbean.com/e/shards-of-silk-alias-first-fitting/#comments Wed, 06 May 2026 08:12:54 -0700 theglassbird.podbean.com/4a51bf37-172c-3ed0-8185-b4cf066d4245 Alya arrives in the bustling city of Djolla and is taken to a modiste, where she is fitted with new undergarments and simple gowns. The fittings expose the scars of her past.

Tensions rise as Alya's fear of being a burden conflicts with Mrs. Hallow's insistence on following Mr. Stone's generous commission.

 

Warning: This audiobook may contain mentions of violence, gore, suicide, assault, and abuse.

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]]> Alya arrives in the bustling city of Djolla and is taken to a modiste, where she is fitted with new undergarments and simple gowns. The fittings expose the scars of her past.

Tensions rise as Alya's fear of being a burden conflicts with Mrs. Hallow's insistence on following Mr. Stone's generous commission.

 

Warning: This audiobook may contain mentions of violence, gore, suicide, assault, and abuse.

Full Song "Ruin Shines"

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]]> Miranda Mayer false No 953 9 full The Glass Bird - Chapter 10 - Insistence The Glass Bird - Chapter 10 - Insistence https://theglassbird.podbean.com/e/the-glass-bird-chapter-10-insistence/ https://theglassbird.podbean.com/e/the-glass-bird-chapter-10-insistence/#comments Fri, 15 May 2026 09:55:27 -0700 theglassbird.podbean.com/0371f156-10ad-309a-972b-ab63d5161d0c Alya's considerate, careful nature is not taken well by Mr. Stone. 

 

Warning: This audiobook may contain mentions of violence, gore, suicide, assault, and abuse.

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]]> Alya's considerate, careful nature is not taken well by Mr. Stone. 

 

Warning: This audiobook may contain mentions of violence, gore, suicide, assault, and abuse.

Full Song "Ruin Shines"

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]]> Miranda Mayer false No 1142 10 full The Glass Bird - Chapter 11 - To Belong The Glass Bird - Chapter 11 - To Belong https://theglassbird.podbean.com/e/the-glass-bird-chapter-11-to-belong/ https://theglassbird.podbean.com/e/the-glass-bird-chapter-11-to-belong/#comments Tue, 19 May 2026 10:19:08 -0700 theglassbird.podbean.com/ab03e5e7-7fa3-30e6-a1a3-9d225dd3d2fa Alya finds belonging in simple things and Bennik contends with his distractions.

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]]> Alya finds belonging in simple things and Bennik contends with his distractions.

Warning: This audiobook may contain mentions of violence, gore, suicide, assault, and abuse.

Full Song "Ruin Shines"

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]]> Miranda Mayer false No 1233 11 full The Glass Bird - Chapter 12 - A Shield The Glass Bird - Chapter 12 - A Shield https://theglassbird.podbean.com/e/the-glass-bird-chapter-12-a-shield/ https://theglassbird.podbean.com/e/the-glass-bird-chapter-12-a-shield/#comments Thu, 21 May 2026 22:55:59 -0700 theglassbird.podbean.com/386b8aba-36d9-3ec0-a411-ae46b9f07415 Bennik Stone bestows two gifts to Alya: one of gems and another of action. Alya glimpses firsthand at last, the side of Bennik that everyone fears.

Warning: This audiobook may contain mentions of violence, gore, suicide, assault, and abuse.

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]]> Bennik Stone bestows two gifts to Alya: one of gems and another of action. Alya glimpses firsthand at last, the side of Bennik that everyone fears.

Warning: This audiobook may contain mentions of violence, gore, suicide, assault, and abuse.

Full Song "Ruin Shines"

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]]> Miranda Mayer false No 1172 12 full The Glass Bird - Chapter 13 - Acceptance The Glass Bird - Chapter 13 - Acceptance https://theglassbird.podbean.com/e/the-glass-bird-chapter-13-acceptance/ https://theglassbird.podbean.com/e/the-glass-bird-chapter-13-acceptance/#comments Wed, 27 May 2026 09:28:26 -0700 theglassbird.podbean.com/1f3d1fd6-5ca9-3bd2-82a7-560a8d2eba62 Alya demonstrates where her loyalties lie after the encounter with Mr. Venks. Preparations begin for the wedding.

Warning: This audiobook may contain mentions of violence, gore, suicide, assault, and abuse.

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]]> Alya demonstrates where her loyalties lie after the encounter with Mr. Venks. Preparations begin for the wedding.

Warning: This audiobook may contain mentions of violence, gore, suicide, assault, and abuse.

Full Song "Ruin Shines"

Author on Amazon

]]> Miranda Mayer false No 948 13 full The Glass Bird - Chapter 14 - Encounter The Glass Bird - Chapter 14 - Encounter https://theglassbird.podbean.com/e/the-glass-bird-chapter-14-encounter/ https://theglassbird.podbean.com/e/the-glass-bird-chapter-14-encounter/#comments Sun, 31 May 2026 22:40:36 -0700 theglassbird.podbean.com/4dacbcd8-eda5-3675-a142-3c200cb37a95 While preparing for the wedding, Alya discovers that escaping a toxic family isn't as simple as one would hope.

Warning: This audiobook may contain mentions of violence, gore, suicide, assault, and abuse.

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]]> While preparing for the wedding, Alya discovers that escaping a toxic family isn't as simple as one would hope.

Warning: This audiobook may contain mentions of violence, gore, suicide, assault, and abuse.

Full Song "Ruin Shines"

Author on Amazon

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