It's episode 11 of Season 9. On this week's show we have five tales about futuristic friends, conflicted children, and disturbing depths.

"The Parasite"‡ written by Andrew Schrader and performed by Kyle Akers & Erika Sanderson & Atticus Jackson. (Story starts around 00:06:45)

"The Deepest Part of The Ocean is Not Empty"† written by Jesse Clark and performed by Jesse Cornett. (Story starts around 00:33:00)

"A Friend for You"† written by S.H. Cooper and performed by Jessica McEvoy & Nikolle Doolin & Nichole Goodnight & Addison Peacock & Eden. (Story starts around 01:05:15)

"Down in the Tube Station at Midnight"‡ written by K.L. McCord and performed by Penny Scott-Andrews & Andy Cresswell. (Story starts around 01:28:00)

"Wake Up"† written by Alex Grey and performed by Erika Sanderson & Penny Scott-Andrews & David Ault & James Cleveland. (Story starts around 01:49:30)

Executive Producer & Host: David Cummings

Musical score composed by: Brandon Boone

Audio adaptations produced by: Phil Michalski† & Jeff Clement‡

"The Deepest Part of The Ocean is Not Empty" illustration courtesy of Naomi Ronke

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