121 posts by Ruby Fink

March 28, 2025

Irish Science Fiction by Brian Sexton

Posted by Ruby Fink in Audio Arts, Featured Posts

Unique West of Ireland style jokes and Sci-Fi by writer & comedian Brian Sexton. The first episode of an audio space adventure book. Anthony McGinley was ten years old when his mother died. She was given full honours at a state funeral, but after that life in the McGinley household began to slowly fall apart. Untill Anthony found an unfinished novel among his mother’s things. It described an allegory for a flawed antihero. Written and Narrated by Brian Sexton Cover Art by Aly Fell This was hands down the best thing I’ve been involved in since I took up the creative arts. I’m a big fan of this show so it was an honour to get to narrate an episode. The writing and actors are at the top of their game, and MotA showcases the…

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March 14, 2025

“Ominous Thrill” by Jeff Schmidt

Posted by Ruby Fink in Audio Arts, Featured Posts

A multi-award winning anthology of horror, thrillers, and suspense brought to life with exceptional actors and vivid sound and music. Each episode delivers a thrilling new character-driven horror story that spans genres of psychological horror, thrillers, suspense, creature features, and grounded tales where obsession, love, rage, and revenge clash in the murky worlds of the supernatural and paranormal. It’s like Black Mirror meets American Horror Story, where the monster is always close to home. Every thrilling Ominous Thrill tale is fully dramatized with exceptional voice talent and created in Dolby Atmos for stunning 3D Spatial Audio to immerse you in these creepy and devious stories fully. For the most intense experience, we recommend listening on headphones or earbuds. Ominous Thrill is created by the acclaimed sound designer and director Jeff Schmidt, the creative force behind…

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February 28, 2025

“Chronicles of Eridul” by Good Ham Productions

Posted by Ruby Fink in Audio Arts, Featured Posts

Eridul, a land beyond our own, a magical place frozen in perpetual twilight and yearning to be set free from a struggle that has spanned generations. Charlie’s world collapsed the day her sister Cassie left for a prestigious boarding school. Lost between confusion and anger, Charlie, an eleven year old girl, finds herself magically transported to the middle of a dark forest where her sulking attitude swiftly leads to her captivity. As Charlie works to escape her confinement, she discovers that her presence in this new world has tipped the balance of power, threatening to destroy not only this new fantastical place, but her own as well. Cassie, on the other hand, has a whole new lease on life after being accepted into the prestigious Governor’s School for the Arts at Walnut Grove on full…

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February 14, 2025

“Madison on the Air” by Chrisi Talyn Saje

Posted by Ruby Fink in Audio Arts, Featured Posts

Happy Valentines Day Fictional Cafe Listeners! Do you love old time radio? Don’t know anything about old time radio? Well, if you enjoy comedy, we’re the show for you. Follow Madison Standish, a modern day influencer, as she gets zapped back into the Golden Age of Radio. Actual OTR scripts adapted! It’s as if the MST3K/Riff Trax guys were in the movies they riff. Every episode is stand-alone. Start at the beginning or jump to a title that grabs you. New episodes premiere the first of every month! When modern day twenty-something, Madison Standish, finds herself transported into old time radio dramas, her first stop is “Dragnet.” Partnering up with Sergeant Joe Friday, Madison must help track down a missing woman, and all evidence points to foul play. With the backdrop of 1950s Los Angeles,…

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January 22, 2025

“Less is Morgue” A Praeps Collective Production

Posted by Ruby Fink in Audio Arts, Featured Posts

Less is Morgue is an award-winning comedy fiction podcast that’s equal parts hilariously offbeat and unexpectedly heartfelt. At its core are two unlikely co-hosts: Riley, a paranoid and somewhat abrasive ghoul, and Evelyn, a bubbly ghost whose life ended in spectacularly ironic fashion at a Nickelback concert in 2004. Together, they broadcast their quirky basement talk show, where the supernatural is just another day in the office, and things rarely go as planned. Set in an alternate version of Tallahassee, Florida, where monsters roam freely and the paranormal is perfectly ordinary, the show delivers a wild mix of absurdist horror-comedy and heartfelt storytelling. Each episode introduces a parade of delightfully eccentric characters—from zombies and vampires to otherworldly entities—all while exploring surprisingly relatable themes. Beneath the layers of chaos and dark humor, Less is Morgue weaves…

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January 8, 2025

“From Now” by Rhys Wakefield and William Day Frank

Posted by Ruby Fink in Audio Arts, Featured Posts

If you’re a sci-fi fan, this podcast deserves a spot on your playlist. The story begins with a spaceship that mysteriously vanished in 2025, only to reappear in 2060. When the ship’s door opens, the world is left speechless as crew member Eddie steps out, looking exactly as he did 35 years ago. Experts are baffled, unable to make sense of what’s happened. The only person who might have answers is Eddie’s identical twin, Hunter, now an aging man with a lifetime of distance between him and his brother. The podcast follows their reunion as they piece together the mystery of Eddie’s disappearance and grapple with the implications for their future. Starring Richard Madden and Brian Cox, the show features exceptional performances and immersive sound design that bring the story to life. It’s an easy…

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December 27, 2024

“Rescuing Ravenstocke” by Svenska Spindlar

Posted by Ruby Fink in Audio Arts

Happy Holidays, Fictional Cafe listeners! To celebrate this special time of year, we’re thrilled to present a feature-length, full-cast audio drama: Rescuing Ravenstocke. This captivating story masterfully weaves romance, mystery, and speculative fiction into an unforgettable experience. It all begins with artist and designer Ava, who agrees to house-sit for her friend George in his eclectic London apartment. Amid his intriguing collection of vintage TVs and radios, one peculiar item stands out: the Ravenstocke Transopticator—a stunning, mysterious device from the 1930s with a distinct Dieselpunk flair. Drawn in by its intricate design and enigmatic aura, Ava becomes fascinated with the tragic story of its inventor, a young prodigy whose life was cut short under mysterious circumstances. Her curiosity about the device and its creator soon takes on a life of its own, leading Ava on…

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December 13, 2024

“Counterbalance” by Blighthouse Studio

Posted by Ruby Fink in Audio Arts

“Counterbalance” by Blighthouse Studio is a high fantasy audio drama set in a world disrupted by a catastrophic tear in the magical weave. This rupture allows malevolent spirits to invade the mortal realm, threatening its very existence. The story follows three protagonists, each with unique abilities and secrets, united in their perilous quest to repair the fabric of magic. Along the way, they face trials that test their strength, resolve, and trust, all while uncovering a deeper mystery: who or what caused the tear? As they delve into a world of ancient secrets and magical conflict, each revelation brings new dangers, forcing them to confront choices that could restore balance—or plunge their world into chaos. Aþæanuka – 95th day of Bäkkos, 5th year of the Vær, 101st Generation The journey to the Skundr begins—a perilous…

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November 22, 2024

“Armageddon Series” Season 2! By Terry Tibke

Posted by Ruby Fink in Audio Arts

As much fun as it is to dive into new stories (and, let’s be honest, get totally lost in them), it’s just as thrilling to welcome back ones we already know and love. So, even if I’m a bit late to the party (sorry, Terry—I swear I’ll get my timing right someday), I’m excited to present The Armageddon Series, Season 2! I didn’t create this audio adventure, but I’m more than happy to be your enthusiastic tour guide through the mayhem. Season 2 promises just as much fun, drama, and apocalyptic chaos as the first—if not more. So, whether you’re revisiting or tuning in for the first time, brace yourself. The end of the world has never been so entertaining! On a planet of feuding dragon tribes, a young dragonrider named Turim Gliderlance has become…

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November 8, 2024

“Punching Out” by Jenni Stukin and Ruby Fink

Posted by Ruby Fink in Audio Arts

It’s been a while since I promoted my own work, but “Punching Out” was a fun project that I think people might enjoy. Although Halloween has come and gone, there’s no reason we can’t extend the spooky vibes a bit longer, right? So, what possessed me to join the 11th Hour Challenge this year? Honestly, I’m still trying to figure that out. It’s a special form of insanity to voluntarily add more work to an already full schedule, but for some reason, I thought, “Why not?” The challenge? Team up with new people, whip out a 30-page story in a month, and somehow try to survive with some semblance of sanity. Spoiler alert: sanity was not on the final list of accomplishments. It was wildly stressful, and my caffeine intake reached legally questionable levels. But…

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