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…
“A Bit of Time Travel” by Ben Kempf
Welcome back to Fictional Cafe and “A Bit of Time Travel” by Ben Kempf. What would you do if you had a time machine? Would you use it for something important? Or would you use it to do something a bit trivial or even a bit silly? Join us as we hear the stories of those who’ve traveled through time . . . and the lessons they learned along the way. It’s time for A Bit of Time Travel! “The Ostrich and Anchor” In today’s episode, we’ll hear about how two friends, Tom and Gary, experienced the best night ever in the small town of Greycourt, Alberta . . . and what happened when their co-worker, Melvin Marcus, who didn’t. “The Snowball Effect” In today’s episode, we’ll hear the story of how Timothy Llewellyn performed…