Original Science Fiction - Makeshift Stories

Latest Episodes:

Data Bleed Oct 12, 2016

Show notes

While walking in a crosswalk, Ned is accidently struck by a bus. When he wakes up, he finds that he sees odd things along the periphery of his vision. At first, he dismisses the effect as hallucinations caused the concussion he received. Later he is convinced that his augmented reality lenses as were damaged in the accident allowing unwanted data to bleed into his AR account. However, neither are the cause and his friend Mishka must eventually introduce him to the truth. Program Notes And Credits Written by Alan V Hare. Read by Mitchell Tew. Opening and Closing Theme David H. Makeshift Stories is released under a creative commons non-commercial attribution no derivative license. Which means that you are free to share our stories just remember to credit us and don’t alter anything.

Shooting Star Sep 17, 2016

Show notes

After losing her job to an artificial intelligence, Janet impulsively decides to drive to an observatory where she can watch the Perseid meteor shower. However, just before she arrives, Janet stops to take a break and finds herself mistaken for someone looking for work as an extra on a nearby film set. She decides to play along but soon discovers that there is something more going on than a simple film shoot. Program Notes And Credits Written by Alan V Hare. Read by Mitchell Tew. Opening and Closing theme David H. Makeshift Stories is released under a creative commons non-commercial attribution no derivative license. Which means that you are free share our stories just remember to credit us and don’t alter anything.

Darkness to Dawn Aug 13, 2016

Show notes

Jerry Anders a veteran overnight talk radio host chooses to stay on air during an extreme weather event to discuss recent changes to the climate with his guests and listeners. Part way through the night a lightning strike disrupts his show and Jerry finds himself talking to an odd anonymous caller who tries to explain what is happening outside in very cryptic terms which hint that this may well be Jerry’s last show ever. Program Notes And Credits Written by Alan V Hare. Read by Mitchell Tew. Opening and Closing theme David H. Makeshift Stories is released under a creative commons non-commercial attribution no derivative license. Which means that you are free share our stories just remember to credit us and don’t alter anything.

Humans Next Door Jul 16, 2016

Show notes

Down on their luck, a family of alien real estate agents becomes concerned when humans move in next door to their beach front condo. After several unpleasant interactions with the humans, the aliens hatch a money losing plot to get the loud, smelly creatures to move out. Program Notes And Credits Written by Alan V Hare. Read by Mitchell Tew. Opening and Closing theme David H. Makeshift Stories is released under a creative commons non-commercial attribution no derivative license. Which means that you are free share our stories just remember to credit us and don’t alter anything.

The Persona Jun 18, 2016

Show notes

Shani, a web developer who wants to learn how to write fiction, is befriended by Catalina, a promising author. Mutually interested in magic realism they decide to help each other out. Shani soon discovers that Catalina believes souls can move from body to body, and when Catalina is accused of plagiarizing another author, who or what she truly is comes into question. Program Notes And Credits Written by Alan V Hare. Read by Mitchell Tew. Opening and Closing theme David H. Makeshift Stories is released under a creative commons non-commercial attribution no derivative license. Which means that you are free share our stories just remember to credit us and don’t alter anything.

The House Guest May 14, 2016

Show notes

One day Ryan arrives home to find Megan complaining about a very unusual house guest that he has inadvertently invited into their lives. When the guest appears to be settling in for a very long stay, Megan and Ryan become desperate to find a way to encourage the disruptive creature to leave. Program Notes And Credits Written by Alan V Hare. Read by Mitchell Tew. Opening and Closing theme David H. Makeshift Stories is released under a creative commons non-commercial attribution no derivative license. Which means that you are free share our stories just remember to credit us and don’t alter anything.

Forever Paradise Apr 16, 2016

Show notes

Myra, a successful business woman, has her life thrown off track by some unexpected news that changes her outlook and triggers the events which end up taking her to one of the most remote islands on the planet. There she discovers that the situation she believes she in is very different than the actual truth. Program Notes And Credits Written by Alan V Hare. Read by Mitchell Tew. Opening and Closing theme David H. Makeshift Stories is released under a creative commons non-commercial attribution no derivative license. Which means that you are free share our stories just remember to credit us and don’t alter anything.

The Slip Time Loop Mar 12, 2016

Show notes

Authorities in the minor galactic spur of Orion contract the Hyper Nova to clean up an illegal dump hidden in the orbital trash of a backwater planet. Something in the debris has been leaking tachyons and tau neutrinos which are interfering with navigation in a nearby space lane. After locating the offending device, the crew is confronted by an angry alien who claims to own it. And they are forced into a dangerous situation in which a cup of coffee plays a pivotal role. Program Notes And Credits Written by Alan V Hare. All the characters were preformed by Mitchell Tew. All royalty free Sound FXs are licensed from Sound Snap at soundsnap.com Royalty free organ and period music are licensed from Stockmusic.com Makeshift Stories is released under a creative commons non-commercial attribution no derivative license. Which means that you are free share our stories just remember to credit us and don’t alter anything.

The Magic Lantern Feb 11, 2016

Show notes

In this month’s story Risa and her mother have worked hard to grow their social credit score to the point where they can move on. However, a mysterious delivery, sent to by intention or mistake, becomes a roadblock to their plans until Risa discovers an unexpected way out. Program Notes And Credits Opening and closing music by David H. Written by Alan V Hare Read by Mitchell Tew

Lost Chance Jan 17, 2016

Show notes

Lan, a would be writer, about to hit the big time with his first novel, thumbs his nose at a large software company in an online post. The post goes viral and soon after things start to go wrong. And Lan finds that he is about to loose his one and only chance at fame and fortune. Program Notes And Credits Opening and closing music by David H. Written and Narrated by Alan V Hare