She existed in the in-between, the celestial nothing that stretched between here and there...

Today's episode was written and narrated by R. E. Rule. Music, mixing, and production by Frank Nawrot. Today's' music was performed by Dr. Gabby Baffoni. Dr. Baffoni, professor of clarinet at Southeast Missouri State University, plays with the Pan Pacific Ensemble, who will be releasing it's fourth album this fall! She'll also be premiering a concerto for clarinet and concert band by Theresa Martin.

Episode photo from Rochus Hess.

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If you could make One Call, to whom would it be?

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When an unexpected opportunity comes her way, Nia visits the upper levels.

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All of her life, Kaye has been building the dam.

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In a Michigan lake-side diner, on a night when the mayflies hatch...

Mayfly Night was written by Warren Brown. Warren is a Canadian/American citizen of First Nations descent. Publications include OMNI, F & SF, Amazing, The Book of All Flesh, This Land, Nimrod, Dear Leader Tales, Speculative North, Smoke in the
Stars, Abyss & Apex, etc. His novel, What Happened in Fool the Eye is available online at Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Learn more at warrenbrown.synthasite.com.

Narration for today’s episode by R.E. Rule. Music, mixing, and production by Frank Nawrot.

Cover art sourced from petraboekhoff.

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On the long drive home, Brianna finds an unexpected place to rest.

Today's episode was written Catherine Yeates. Find out more about their work at https://www.cjyeates.com/ 

Cover Art sourced from jrico144.

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A skeptical paranormal investigator enters an abandoned house, oblivious to the dark secret hidden within.


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Additional production by Matthew Ferrandino.

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This Readers' News column consists solely of submissions from Bear Creek residents just like you!


Today's episode was written by Tarver Nova. Tarver is a speculative fiction writer and professional night owl in New York. His stories are found in Baffling Magazine, Daily Science Fiction, Kaleidotrope, and other fine places. He is an associate editor of PodCastle and CatsCast. Find him at tarvernova.com or show him your cats on Twitter @tarvernova.

Cover Art sourced from Becca H.

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While on his normal carrier route, Noah encounters someone unexpected.

Voice Talent:
Gretchen Pille
James Barnett from The Night's End Podcast.

Cover Art sourced from Gerd Altmann.

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