Narratives with Gabriel N Elizondo

A story of interwoven lives, deaths, and strangers, October’s Suicides follows the tragic night of Melinda’s planned death. With her finger on the trigger of her ex-boyfriend’s gun, she recalls her father’s smiling face from earlier that day. However, her father was murdered 5 years prior and the kind expression belonged to a stranger who helped her on the last day of her life.

Unbeknownst to Helios, his generosity may have shifted the fate of the desperate girl in the grocery store that afternoon. Unfortunately, he can’t remember his grocery list or the name of the young man in the Subway polo that helped him change a flat tire earlier that afternoon.

Leo struggles with his new found homelessness and tries not to cry as he fills orders at Subway. Brought out of his sorrow by a compassionate voice from a customer, the two explore their troubled pasts and confess more than they ever have before.

Hilda wakes up from a close-call overdose of prescription narcotics to confront the inner nightmares that have followed her for years. On her first day of sobriety, she decides to offer her shoulder to cry for a young man lost in his own life. As her night begins, without the pills, she continues to transform her life, making decisions she should have made years ago.

“October’s Suicide” was written and performed by Gabriel N Elizondo.

Music and effects provided by Epidemic Sound.

Narratives with Gabriel N Elizondo is a Crowne & Coil Production All written content and performances are exclusive properties of Crowne & Coil Productions. 

For additional content, a full list of featured songs in this episode, and to connect with Gabriel, please visit www.gabrielnelizondo.com 

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“What is a Man Without His Strength?” was written and performed by Gabriel N Elizondo.

Music was “Muted Rain” by Amaranth Cove

For additional content, please visit www.gabrielnelizondo.com or click the link in the show notes.

Narratives with Gabriel N Elizondo is a Crowne & Coil Production. All written content and performances are exclusive properties of Crowne & Coil Productions. If you liked what you heard, please leave a rating and review, it really does help. And thank you for being part of our story. 

A short reflection on the life we took for granted before a global pandemic ruined everything.

And it’s just that simple. “The Daily Routines“ was written by Gabriel N Elizondo. Featured music is “Playa Plate” by Dusty Decks

Narratives with Gabriel N Elizondo is a Crowne & Coil Production All written content and performances are exclusive properties of Crowne & Coil Productions. For additional content, a full list of featured songs in this episode, and to connect, please visit www.gabrielnelizondo.com.

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After years of suffering under the weight of guilt for the collapse of your family, you decide to part ways with the drugs that kept you from realizing what you’ve known all along. Three days of horrendous withdrawal fade and leave you to a new world of sobriety. In your clarity, you find kindness in life and for yourself.

“Hilda was Kind” was written and performed by Gabriel N Elizondo.

Music and effects provided by Epidemic Sound.

Narratives with Gabriel N Elizondo is a Crowne & Coil Production. All written content and performances are exclusive properties of Crowne & Coil Productions.

For additional content, a full list of featured songs in this episode, and to connect with Gabriel, please visit www.gabrielnelizondo.com

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“10,000 words” was written and performed by Gabriel N Elizondo.

Music was “Stratosl” by Dew of Light

For additional content, please visit www.gabrielnelizondo.com

Narratives with Gabriel N Elizondo is a Crowne & Coil Production. All written content and performances are exclusive properties of Crowne & Coil Productions. If you liked what you heard, please leave a rating and review, it really does help. And thank you for being part of our story. 

A short reflection on the world through the eyes of women and the ever present dangers they learn to avoid.

“My Strength is Yours“ was written by Gabriel N Elizondo. Featured music is “The Colors of Romance” by John Runefelt

Narratives with Gabriel N Elizondo is a Crowne & Coil Production.

All written content and performances are exclusive properties of Crowne & Coil Productions. For additional content, a full list of featured songs in this episode, and to connect with Gabriel, please visit www.gabrielnelizondo.com.

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As you recall the eviction notice on your apartment door last night, you are brought out of your sadness by a concerned customer waiting for her order. Subway bag in hand, Hilda asks if you’re alright. When you say no, the conversation that follows leads to her dark past and a way home for the both of you.

“Leo Was Evicted” was written and performed by Gabriel N Elizondo.

Music and effects provided by Epidemic Sound.

Narratives with Gabriel N Elizondo is a Crowne & Coil Production All written content and performances are exclusive properties of Crowne & Coil Productions. For additional content, a full list of featured songs in this episode, and to connect with Gabriel, please visit www.gabrielnelizondo.com

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"Until It Burns" was written and performed by Gabriel N Elizondo

Music was “Approaching the Signal” by Trevor Kowalski

For a complete list of featured songs in this episode, and additional content, please visit www.gabrielnelizondo.com or click the link in the show notes.

Narratives with Gabriel N Elizondo is a Crowne & Coil Production. All written content and performances are exclusive properties of Crowne & Coil Productions. If you liked what you heard, please leave a rating and review, it really does help. And thank you for being part of our story. 

A quick listener warning: this episode contains subject matter about domestic abuse and may act as a trigger for some listeners. If you, or anyone you know, are in an abusive relationship and need help, please call the National Domestic Violence hotline 1-800-799-7233 for help or visit the hotline.org. All calls and inquiries  are anonymous and are answered by trained professionals who can help.

Imagine waking up one day and realizing most of your life, you’ve been asleep. You went to school and pretended to be someone else. You graduated and went to college and pretended to be someone else. You found someone, you married and pretended to be someone else. You had a child, they grew and you pretended to be someone else. Imagine one day, you wake up, and you can’t pretend anymore. 

Narratives with Gabriel N Elizondo is a Crowne & Coil Production All written content and performances are exclusive properties of Crowne & Coil Productions. For additional content, a full list of featured songs in this episode, and to connect with Gabriel, please visit www.gabrielnelizondo.com If you liked what you heard, please leave a rating and review, it really does help. And thank you for being part of our story. 

A quick listener warning: this episode contains subject matter dealing with suicide. If you or anyone you know is in need of help, please contact the national suicide prevention lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or visit suicidepreventionlifeline.org for help

Helios can’t remember why he went to the grocery store. He can’t remember the name of the kind young man that helped him change his flat tire. He can’t remember too much of anything these days. All he knows is life isn’t the same without Virginia anymore and he desperately wants to go home.

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