By Aural Traditions - An anthology of audio drama stories
A World of Stories
It’s time for Maya to move on. Her life left in shambles, she was hoping for a respite from the pain. Mr Brahms, however, has other plans for her. Rehab was written by Steven Cardinal and starred: * Edie Allen as Maya *...
Harland S. Biggs is a “very important man.” He’s also the proud owner of a Shimotaki Smart Home Excelsior 2200 Model 3. All is right with the world… Until it isn’t. Some electronics just don’t like backtalk. Smart Home was written...
Nancy is used to the strange and heartbreaking. She’s one of the best 911 operators around. On this night, though, Nancy gets a call that she never could have expected. Call from the Closet was written by Jodi Riley and stars,...
To some people, family means everything. And they’ll do anything to keep it together. The Amber Eyes was written by Erin Danly and starred (in order of appearance): * Ket Wensel as Tahlia * Samille Basler as Geraldine * Nat Jones as Donald * Jodi Riley...
Shorty’s Good Time Cafe is known for many things: friendly service, a great burger, a kickin’ breakfast special. But hunger isn’t reserved just for customers. The Toilet That Eats People was written by Doug Clinton and starred (in order of appearance): *...
There’s something special about a place where the bar manager goes out of his way to treat you well. Still, you may want to keep an eye on your drink at all times. Spiked was written by Steven Cardinal and starred,...
Santa’s Workshop is in turmoil – the number of kids on the nice list has dropped to 0 – the ListCheck 3000 says so! And, what’s worse, Santa is nowhere to be found. Can a plucky little housekeeping elf solve...
On All Hallow’s Eve, the walls between our world and those where the others dwell become thin, indeed. It is said that they can hear us and, if the proper price is paid, intercede on our behalf. Knock, Knock was written...
In the early days of the Roman republic, long before the empire or the Caesars who ruled it, there were two classes at war: the poor plebeians who voted on who would rule them, and the wealthy patricians who ruled....
Out of gas and running out of time to make a family wedding, Danny and Linda seek aid in an abandoned ranch in on old ghost town. Blank Stairs was written by Steven Cardinal and starred (in order of appearance): * Justin...
Ellie and Jake have returned to their hometown after many years, but the secret they hold that drove them away in the first place has a strange way of being found. No Good Deed was written by Jodi Riley and starred...
Just a quick announcement about upcoming projects, our recent nominations for the Audio Verse Awards, and a question for our listeners about developing more Crosswired. The Audio Verse Awards ballot is available at http://audioverseawards.net Our production company, Aural Traditions, got...
By audience request, Aural Traditions presents an Omnibus edition of Crosswired. This release contains episodes 16 through 21. There is no new content. Crosswired is a cyber-thriller that follows Simon, an NSA agent, who discovers he’s a cyborg. He must find...
By audience request, Aural Traditions presents an Omnibus edition of Crosswired. This release contains episodes 11 through 15. There is no new content. Crosswired is a cyber-thriller that follows Simon, an NSA agent, who discovers he’s a cyborg. He must find...
By audience request, Aural Traditions presents an Omnibus edition of Crosswired. This release contains episodes 6 through 10. There is no new content. Crosswired is a cyber-thriller that follows Simon, an NSA agent, who discovers he’s a cyborg. He must find...
By audience request, Aural Traditions presents an Omnibus edition of Crosswired. This release contains episodes 1 through 5. There is no new content. Crosswired is a cyber-thriller that follows Simon, an NSA agent, who discovers he’s a cyborg. He must find...
The Snow Valley Snow Jam is about to start and there’s been another murder. Can Charley figure out who the killer is, or will she have to take a back seat to the clueless Clu Blue? A Fragrance Most Foul Chapter...
This is where the rubber meets the road. Marius and Simon head to Washington to confront the sinister forces seeking to control all. Agent Abrahms and Dr Hadoop race to prevent the launch of a transmission satellite created to signal...
Some jumps are sweet, others are sick, but none of them are dead. Unless by jump you mean Lyle LeBeouf. Did Lucas Vinson kill him, or is there someone else with an even more sinister plan involved? A Fragrance Most Foul...
The consequences of Ms Aster’s rescue are still being felt, as Agent Abrahms tackles the issue of the encrypted message that Simon gave to her. Meanwhile, Gretchen, Bannister, and Jada make their way back to DC to try and recapture...
Lyle LeBoeuf is dead and accusations are flying like snow on… well, on a very snowy day. With so many people trying to win the Snow Valley Snow Jam, is this the start of a race war? A Fragrance Most Foul...
Simon and Dr Hadoop need the codes for the satellite, but they’re still in the possession of Hadoop’s assistant, Ellen Daniels. Lack of medical attention is taking a toll on Simon, though, raising concerns for both KANTO and the NSA....
Dr Hadoop is making his way to Kansas, hoping to find Simon. Boyle, Abrahms, and Marius, meanwhile, are working on a plan to sneak into Fort Meade to free Ms Aster, who is being held prisoner by Conway. Gretchen and...
There’s been a murder at the Diamond Mansion and all the usual suspects are conspicuously present. Will Charley figure out who the murderer is before he or she can “strike” again? A Fragrance Most Foul Chapter 6: The Scent of Suspicion,...
Dr Hadoop uses his connections to try and find Simon. Meanwhile, Simon and Gretchen are holed up in an abandoned farmhouse in Kansas, trying to get word to KANTO leadership about the enemy they must face together. Crosswired – Episode 17...
It’s the opening ceremonies for the Snow Valley Snow Jam and everyone in town will be there. Including a murderer. Fortunately, Charley has two dates to keep safe. A Fragrance Most Foul Chapter 5: A Flicker of Doubt, was written by...
Dr Hadoop is desperately seeking help to figure out what he’s really been doing for the NSA and Mr Conway. Marius, meanwhile, is safely in the hands of Agents Boyle and Abrahms. Can they convince him to lead them to...
Simon and Gretchen have headed west to find KANTO, but Simon’s activities with the NSA weigh heavily upon them both. Meanwhile, having gotten out of a speeding ticket, Agents Boyle and Abrahms race to free Marius from his captors. Crosswired –...
Dr Hadoop and his assistant, Ellen Daniels, wrestle with the reality of the secret project they’ve been working on and the danger it puts them in. Meanwhile, Simon and Gretchen have escaped those who hunted them and must take their...
Allie Allison is out of jail, a fancy Firebolt has been wrecked, and there’s a new detective on the trail of something suspicious. You may need some coffee to keep up, just be sure to maintain your caffeine balance. A Fragrance...
The people of Hamelin were plagued with rats until a feisty piper came to town with a promise to rid them of their problem… for a fee. Please enjoy our adaptation of the Robert Browning poem that teaches the lesson...
Simon and Gretchen have escaped and now hold the horrifying answer to the question of who the enemy is. Boyle and Abrahms, meanwhile, are faced with a decision: continue to chase Simon or rescue Marius and the information he holds...
Can a convicted killer be rehabilitated through bowling? Can a Firebolt snowmobile be repaired with candle wax and duct tape? Can Snow Valley keep hiring new detectives for their murder-solving needs? Can we get any answers at all or can...
Spoiler Alert – This special episode recaps the first 12 episodes. If you have not yet listened to the first 12, you may wish to start with Episode 1. Simon Dougherty is a cyber offensive specialist working for the NSA. He’s...
Simon and Gretchen go underground, trying to avoid the hunting party led by NSA Agents Kazin and Brown. Boyle and Abrahms, meanwhile, are trying to tap into the El Coco comm channel to gather intel on the hunt. * Nakeisha Daniel...
The Snow Valley Snow Jam is getting closer, and Charley’s past keeps coming back to haunt her. Lester LaBeouf is seemingly alive and Allie Allison, Lester’s murderer, is fresh from jail after an early release for leading her prison mates...
As Kazin arrives upon the scene of the foiled ambush, Boyle and Abrahms try to make sense of the situation. Meanwhile, Gretchen and Simon flee into the mountains, seeking refuge. * Steven Cardinal as Agent Brown * Jay Harper as Kazin * Eric...
The Snow Valley Snow Jam is the third largest snow mobile race in Western Massachusetts. It’s very dangerous and highly competitive, perhaps murderously so. Join sleuth-by-accident Charley Chandler as she takes candle-making and crime-solving to new heights. A Fragrance Most Foul...
In the middle of Hurricane Norris, Marius is determined to move his captive Simon to a safer location. Can those who follow them keep up? * Chelsey Rogers as Gretchen * Eric Johnson as Marius * Steven Cardinal as Agent Brown * Jay Harper...
Hurricane Norris continues to rage as Boyle and Abrahms track Dr Bannister to KANTO, hoping she’ll lead them to Simon. Crosswired – Episode 9 was written by Steven Cardinal and stars (in order of appearance): * Chris Melton as Simon * Tara Holwegner...
Boyle and Abrahms are trying to pick up Simon’s trail in the middle of Hurricane Norris, hunting for answers. Simon, meanwhile, is seeking answers of his own… from the woman who betrayed him. Crosswired – Episode 8 was written by Steven...
The NSA’s investigation continues as they search for Simon. Meanwhile, Drs Hadoop and Warkovsky retreat to Cambridge ahead of Hurricane Norris. Crosswired – Episode 7 was written by Steven Cardinal and stars (in order of appearance): * David Loar as Conway * Heather Jane...
With Simon and Gretchen on the run again, the NSA is in turmoil. Agents are scheming against agents and KANTO? They’re beginning to turn up the heat. Crosswired – Episode 6 was written by Steven Cardinal and stars (in order of...
The running has ended and Simon has been captured, but by whom? Is he due to be deactivated or destroyed? Crosswired – Episode 5 was written by Steven Cardinal and stars (in order of appearance): * Chris Melton as Simon * Steven Cardinal as...
Barely keeping ahead of those who hunt him, Simon and Gretchen accompany Dr Hadoop in search of answers. Can Dr Warkovsky, MIT’s director of biological and computational learning, provide them? Crosswired – Episode 4 was written by Steven Cardinal and stars...
After an explosive meeting with his mother, Simon flees north to meet his old mentor at MIT, Dr Hadoop. Will he get any answers? Crosswired – Episode 3 was written by Steven Cardinal and stars (in order of appearance): * Chris Melton...
On the run after killing his doctor, Simon joins forces with the only person he trusts as they go to seek answers to who he is. Crosswired – Episode 2 was written by Steven Cardinal and stars (in order of appearance): * Chris...
When Simon Dougherty, a cybersecurity expert, discovers his very being is a lie, he races to find the truth before his enemies close in. Crosswired – Episode 1 was written by Steven Cardinal and stars (in order of appearance): * Chris Melton as...
The little town of Snow Valley, Massachusetts is noted for its quiet beauty, its friendly people, its candles… and murder. And there’s only one person able to solve the crime: Charley Chandler, the town’s candlemaker. If you’re a fan of Hallmark...