September 20, 2024

“A Fairy Tale for Adults” by Crystal Storm

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“A Fairy Tale for Adults” by Crystal Storm

Hello, Fictional Cafe Listeners, it’s me your friendly Barista Ruby and I’m back! (The vacation was lovely, I got a marvelous tan and now I am back with plenty of vim and vigor as well as plenty of audio adventures for you to enjoy! First up, “A Fairy Tale for Adults” by Crystal Storm. Colin and Nia are two ordinary parents going through a separation. They take their kids on a family outing… and are accidentally teleported to another world. Will Colin and Nia be able to find their way back home? Colin and Nia are arrested and have to plead their case before an Angelic Judge in a courtroom full of magical creatures. Will they be able to convince Raziel to set them free? Colin and Nia begin their quest to try and find…

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July 12, 2024

“The Invicta Collective” by Jermey Ashley Pair

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“The Invicta Collective” by Jermey Ashley Pair

Presenting, The Invicta Collective by Jermey Ashley Pair! When the tranquility of the small town of Monroville is suddenly shattered one morning by a mysterious earthquake, Sheriff Buckley and Deputy Fish head out to investigate. What they discover lurking among the ruins will soon threaten not only the lives of all in Monroville, but also the lives of those in the cities beyond. Trapped in the local library by forces they don’t understand, will Sheriff Buckley & a small group of civilians be able to decipher the mystery of what’s happening and escape the clutches of the dead or will the library become their tomb? Welcome, Adventurers! Imagine diving headfirst into a world where adventure knows no bounds, where history and fiction dance in the glow of archaeology’s spotlight. Romance flirts with danger, and every…

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April 12, 2024

“Throwing Shade” by Eclectic Full Contact Theater

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“Throwing Shade” by Eclectic Full Contact Theater

Chicago, 1934 In a city rife with crime and corruption, a hero emerges. The Shade, who rushes in where fools fear to tread…with predictable results. Luckily for Chicago, there’s the Vamp, female crimefighter replete with all the skill and talent the Shade lacks. Can the Shade save Chicago from crime? Can the Vamp save The Shade from himself? Eclectic Full Contact Theatre presents Throwing Shade, the 1930’s radio satire you’ve been dying for. Uploading every Wednesday on all your favorite podcast sites! Throwing Shade—the hero this city….never really asked for… Mayor Crane’s Secretary, Misty LeBlanc, has been abducted. Can the Shade and the Vamp rescue her? The Shade and the Vamp tangle with the Tallys. Can they prevail? Professor Edison Tesla discovers a new fuel source. What could go wrong? The Shade and the Vamp…

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March 22, 2024

“The Temp” by Michael Wilhelm

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“The Temp” by Michael Wilhelm

Follow the exploits of Bernie Pfelger, a clever man armed only with his wits, and a TEMP badge that opens the door to some of the most outlandish positions a man can get into. Each episode presents Bernie with a new, odd and sometimes bizarre assignment. The Pilot episode of a comedy series that documents the struggle of one man as he moves from one temp job to another hoping that one day he will be hired on. Bernie Pfelger finds himself temping at a very youth oriented gaming company. Bernie Pfelger finds himself working with a bevy of beauties who take his breath away with their line of cosmetics. We hope you have enjoyed listening to these episodes of “The Temp” by Michael Wilhelm. If you wish to hear more of these episodes, you…

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September 8, 2023

“Blue Dust” by Nicholas Dunkley

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“Blue Dust” by Nicholas Dunkley

BLUE DUST is a sci-fi audio-fiction series. We follow Max, a teenage boy, who has been stranded on a decaying Earth for over two years as he tries to return to his old home, a floating mega-city, to find his father. Upon his return, Max soon learns that his father is not only missing, but that he is central to the factional warfare that has gripped the city, with the old guards fighting against a new faction, lead by a girl with mysterious powers known as “The Red Queen.” In a city filled with lies and half-truths, where it’s either play or be played, truth is power, and Max has to come to terms with his past and where he belongs in this strange new world. In Max’s desperation to return to the city, he…

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April 22, 2022

“Caalo Xan” by Jude and Keith

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“Caalo Xan” by Jude and Keith

Welcome Fictional Cafe Listeners, this week we will be covering Caalo Xan, by Jude and Keith! Caalo Xan provides the listener with a fun-filled Audio Adventure, complete with Original Music, one of the largest diverse cast in Audio Drama, and cinematic style SFX. Twice a month for the last five years we have tried to provide that warm towel of Sci-Fi that comforts and arouses the creative mind. (And like Douglas Adams would always say – “A towel, [The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy] says, is about the most massively useful thing an interstellar hitchhiker can have…” After Caalo and Chuck’s mission in Drusk City goes awry, they are pursued by a pack of Norhounds. Caalo and Chuck are surrounded by a pack of Norhounds and must find a way to gain the upper hand. We hope you’ve…

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July 23, 2021

“Donald August Versus the Land of Flowers”

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“Donald August Versus the Land of Flowers”

Welcome Fictional Cafe Listeners to Donald August Versus the Land of Flowers by Emily Donovan and Benjamin Kern. Donald August is a fun 5-episode comedy fiction podcast with a dash of mystery. A 12-year-old boy named Donnie and his reluctant summer nanny Lex set out to play detective in South Florida and instead stumble into a real mystery: a supernatural palm plant.  In episode one August finds a mysterious plotted plant. Donnie and Lex need to study up on the suspicious flora they saw in Uncle Rowan’s yard yesterday, but, since Donnie doesn’t want to use up his screentime, they’ll have to do things the old fashioned way. Donnie spent the morning at his “usual joint” (his Uncle Rowan’s house) – but is there a darker reason why he’s drinking Capri Sun before noon? Perhaps…

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January 22, 2021

Ben & Sophie: Woby’s Secret – An Audio Adventure

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Ben & Sophie: Woby’s Secret – An Audio Adventure

From the desk of Catharina Graf and the dreams of Max Graf comes “Ben & Sophie: Woby’s Secret!” Two kids, a robot, and a missing professor… join in on this mysteriously funny audio adventure! “Ben and Sophie – Woby’s Secret” is the story of two friends, skilled at investigating all the secrets their world holds. Forced to find entertainment during their summer vacation, Ben and Sophie stumble upon Woby, a very philosophical robot, while walking Max, their dog, in the forest. From the start of their bizarre meeting, finding Woby turns the lamest, most boring summer vacation ever into an exciting adventure! Click to play Episode 1 Click to play Episode 2 In Episode 2, Ben, Sophie, and Woby discover a secret door in the professor’s lab – and learn a lot about illusions, crocodiles,…

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