The Alien’s Gift

The Alien’s Gift

Author: Vern Hume May 4, 2024 Duration: 26:48
Original Science Fiction - Makeshift Stories
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To reignite interest in an interstellar flight to TRAPPIST 1, mission control has ordered its Captain to host a monthly live public question-and-answer show. As the questions progress, it becomes apparent that the ship is headed to a world with life. Despite uncertainties about the planet’s delicate flora and fauna, the crew is determined to explore and potentially colonize the new world. However, the Captain and mission appear to be hiding a critical fact.

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Written by Alan V Hare.

Read by Kathleen Connolly and Alan V Hare.

Opening and closing were composed and created by Matthew Erdmann.

Fake podcast theme in the story was generated by Udio beta at udio dot com.

Static sound effect and ship background sound from Zapsplat.com, other effects from Vecada Studios.

Produced by Vecada Studios

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Step into the world of Original Science Fiction-Makeshift Stories, an independent audio drama crafted by Vern Hume. This podcast is a monthly expedition into the vast territories of speculative fiction, blending elements of sci-fi and fantasy into original, self-contained narratives. Each episode is a new story, a fresh exploration of uncharted futures, strange realities, and the rebellious technologies that might define them. Listeners will hear fully-produced audio fiction, where character-driven plots unfold against backdrops of both wonder and warning. The focus is on immersive storytelling that asks "what if?" and follows that question down unexpected paths. It’s a podcast for those who crave thoughtful, original worlds built from sound and imagination, offering a regular escape into possibilities just beyond our own horizon. Tune in to discover what tomorrow might bring, one makeshift story at a time.
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