Utopia Base

Utopia Base

Author: Vern Hume June 2, 2025 Duration: 35:48
Original Science Fiction - Makeshift Stories
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Faraday and Quinn arrive at a remote mining site on the far side of the moon that supplies helium-3 to Utopia Base, where they have lived their entire lives believing the Earth has been devastated. Faraday soon realizes that she has forgotten her supply of a medication called Sustain, which everyone accepts is necessary to maintain their bone and muscle mass. As time passes, she begins to notice the alarming neglect of the camp and starts questioning its operations. To prove to herself that she isn't going crazy, Faraday destroys Quinn’s supply of Sustain. This act prompts Quinn to confront the unsettling truth: the maintenance systems have failed, and there are secrets being kept from them. Following a trail of clues, they discover that the resource shipments are not actually being sent to Utopia. Determined to uncover the truth, they stow away in a hopper as it prepares to launch.

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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