The 5th World – Chapter 4

The 5th World – Chapter 4

Author: Vern Hume February 1, 2022 Duration: 25:13

Lighting forces the artificial intelligence which brought Ex Caelo to the fifth world to use Opertarius as a temporary host. It is not until Ex Caelo is forced to flee after being turned over to the authorities by a technician that Opertarius becomes aware he is sharing his body with the alien mind.

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Written by Alan V Hare.

Read by Mitchel Tew

Opening and closing composed and created by Matthew Erdmann

Audio post-production by Matthew Erdmann

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