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"Someone's" by Sam Baldassari is a fictionalized story of true events. After learning that their sons are missing in action, two mothers take matters into their own hands. This story is based loosely on the life of Jack Cummings, an American soldier. How far would you go for your children? The telegram worn from multiple readings, like the words would magically change to something else in time, to anything but your son "reported Missing in Action since 31st December 1944". Many share this same story. Telegrams from the Veteran's History Project and a few Victory letters have been added to give a voice to their children. Narrated by Sam Baldassari. Sound design by Anita Dime. Cast: Zev Wanerman, Lois Bell, Helene Simkin Jara, Justin Jones, Anita Dime, and Zo Anthony Shay. For full cast and crew credits visit coffeecontrails.com.

Meet award-winning authoress Sam Baldassari in this 2021 interview. She talks about her short story "Someone's", which is based on a true story.

"The Lawn" by Helene Simkin Jara is a sci-fi audio adventure about neighbors, being, well uh, neighborly? Harold looked forward to his writing group every Wednesday night. The prompts that people took turns giving were usually enough to get him going on a fun ride. The prompt was sort of science fiction like which wasn’t his forte, but well, why not? He figured he’d write about a couple of extraterrestrial beings wandering around in his next door neighbor’s backyard. Boy, she’d shit her pants if that really happened. Harold chuckled to himself at the thought of it. Narrated by Helene Simkin Jara. Sound design by Stephane Penate. For full cast and crew credits visit coffeecontrails.com.

Meet award-winning authoress Helene Simkin Jara in this 2021 interview. She talks about her books: "Because I Had To", "True Doll Stories We Remember"", and "Turn Left at the Gorilla and Go Down the Hall".

Meet Mark Sbani in this 2021 interview, where he discusses his two Coffee Contrails' features: Moon Man (2013) and Alley Cat (2021). He is a Denver producer, playwright, and short film enthusiast with his next musical "The Isle of Eigg" to be debuted in Scotland at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, 2023.

Meeeeow ~ This is Alley Cat, a radio crime thriller by Mark Sbani. Be on the lookout for. White female. Light brown hair, close-cropped. Medium build. Scarred complexion. Attempt to ID. Real name: unknown. Alias: Alley Cat.... Cast includes Jessie Rodriguez, Arlo White, and Dave Cato. Sound design by Haley Kay. Visit coffeecontrails.com for full credits. Listen to the story, here on Coffee Contrails.

Interview with emerging writer Thomas Throop, creator of Freddy Finn and the Catfish Burglar Matter. His short story "Selfless" can be found in the anthology "Unlocked Stories: Ten Stories, One Phone". He has also contributed "The Traitor’s Portrait" to the unofficial, Warhammer fan-fiction site Cold Open Stories. Learn more about his creative projects at unlockedstories.com.

Freddy Finn in the Catfish Burglar Matter is a sci-fi noir story by Thomas Throop. ...Attention: Marcellus Watkins, care of First Tri-State Insurance, New York City. The following is an account of expenses incurred during my investigation of the Catfish Burglar Matter... Listen to the story, here on Coffee Contrails. Visit coffeecontrails.com for full credits.

Interview with award-winning writer David Pirinelli: Recent Cinestory semifinalist with his story "Niagara Fell" and his advancement to the Second Round with "Hell Off Earth" at the Austin Film Festival, David's work continues to impress. His short story "NumbersFTW" can be found in the anthology "Unlocked Stories: Ten Stories, One Phone" or listen to his Coffee Contrail's adventure Reunion. Learn more about his creative projects at unlockedstories.com.

Interview with emerging writer Thomas Throop, creator of Freddy Finn and the Catfish Burglar Matter. His short story "Selfless" can be found in the anthology "Unlocked Stories: Ten Stories, One Phone". He has also contributed "The Traitor’s Portrait" to the unofficial, Warhammer fan-fiction site Cold Open Stories. Learn more about his creative projects at unlockedstories.com.