A Voice After Hours

Short Stories from Global Dignity Canada, The Arts Incubator Winnipeg and Art Borups Corners Storytelling Club

What if your most private fears became the night’s biggest broadcast? By day, Arthur is just a shy teenager, tripping over his words and hiding behind books. But after midnight, he transforms into “The Night Owl,” a confident radio host whose smooth voice and quirky playlists captivate listeners across the city. The radio booth is his sanctuary, a place where he can finally be his true, unjudged self.

But one fateful night, a forgotten switch changes everything. Arthur accidentally broadcasts his deepest anxieties and most vulnerable thoughts to anyone still listening, shattering the illusion of his hidden world. Suddenly, his carefully guarded secrets are out there, forcing him to face the very fears he tried so hard to hide.

Will Arthur disappear into the shadows he knows so well, or will this accidental revelation push him to bravely embrace the dignity of his true self, flaws and all? “A Voice After Hours” is a heartfelt story about finding courage in unexpected places and learning that the greatest strength lies in sharing who you truly are. Perfect for young readers who know what it’s like to feel invisible, and the power of finding your own voice.

ISBN: 9798232573409
OCLC: 1540325211

About the Author

Jamie Bell is an interdisciplinary artist, writer, and a passionate believer in the power of shared stories. Based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, his work explores community and connection through creative projects and participatory research. When he’s not behind a pen or a camera, you can find him in the garden, a space where he finds inspiration in the quiet dignity of growth.

Supporting Storytelling and the Arts in Northwestern Ontario

The Art Borups Corners Storytelling Club library celebrates the incredible creativity and talent of our local Northern Ontario community. This special interdisciplinary arts and capacity building program ran in the summer of 2025, supported by the Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects program, The Arts Incubator Winnipeg Hub, Ottawa-based Global Dignity Canada, and the Minneapolis College of Art and Design Creative Entrepreneurship Program. We extend heartfelt thanks to the Local Services Board of Melgund and the many community members, artists, and creators who made this program possible.

Subjects: Adolescence, Electronic books, General, Juvenile fiction, Short stories

About the Author

Art Borups Corners

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Art Borup’s Corners is a northern arts incubator based in Melgund Township, Northwestern Ontario, where community-led creativity, land-based practice, and digital innovation come together. Rooted in the cultural rhythms of the boreal forest and shaped by years of grassroots organizing across Ontario, Manitoba, Nunavut, and Minnesota, Borup’s Corners supports artists, youth, and community members through participatory storytelling, climate-focused projects, and creative entrepreneurship. From wild blueberry walks to immersive AI-powered exhibitions, our seasonal programs and artist residencies foster connection, skill-building, and self-determined expression—all grounded in place, culture, and care.

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