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The Crushing Fist, Final Chapter

Written by: Matt Dymerski
Narrated by: Rafael Marmol

As the worlds of man begin to collapse, displaced billions flee coreward for aid. Conn, an ex-soldier, tries to piece together the link between a slaughter-filled mission five years before and the current doom bearing down on the Earths of the Empire. Between his former military squadmates and his new connections among the elite, he must uncover the truth of the Empire's mortal flaw.

The Crushing Fist, Chapter 6

Written by: Matt Dymerski
Narrated by: Rafael Marmol & Eunice Randall (Jameson Hampton)

As the worlds of man begin to collapse, displaced billions flee coreward for aid. Conn, an ex-soldier, tries to piece together the link between a slaughter-filled mission five years before and the current doom bearing down on the Earths of the Empire. Between his former military squadmates and his new connections among the elite, he must uncover the truth of the Empire's mortal flaw.

The Crushing Fist, Chapter 5

Written by: Matt Dymerski
Narrated by: Rafael Marmol

As the worlds of man begin to collapse, displaced billions flee coreward for aid. Conn, an ex-soldier, tries to piece together the link between a slaughter-filled mission five years before and the current doom bearing down on the Earths of the Empire. Between his former military squadmates and his new connections among the elite, he must uncover the truth of the Empire's mortal flaw.

The Crushing Fist, Chapter 4

Written by: Matt Dymerski
Narrated by: Rafael Marmol

As the worlds of man begin to collapse, displaced billions flee coreward for aid. Conn, an ex-soldier, tries to piece together the link between a slaughter-filled mission five years before and the current doom bearing down on the Earths of the Empire. Between his former military squadmates and his new connections among the elite, he must uncover the truth of the Empire's mortal flaw.

The Crushing Fist, Chapter 3

Written by: Matt Dymerski
Narrated by: Rafael Marmol

As the worlds of man begin to collapse, displaced billions flee coreward for aid. Conn, an ex-soldier, tries to piece together the link between a slaughter-filled mission five years before and the current doom bearing down on the Earths of the Empire. Between his former military squadmates and his new connections among the elite, he must uncover the truth of the Empire's mortal flaw.

The Crushing Fist, Chapter 2

Written by: Matt Dymerski
Narrated by: Rafael Marmol

As the worlds of man begin to collapse, displaced billions flee coreward for aid. Conn, an ex-soldier, tries to piece together the link between a slaughter-filled mission five years before and the current doom bearing down on the Earths of the Empire. Between his former military squadmates and his new connections among the elite, he must uncover the truth of the Empire's mortal flaw.

The Crushing Fist, Chapter 1

Written by: Matt Dymerski
Narrated by: Rafael Marmol

As the worlds of man begin to collapse, displaced billions flee coreward for aid. Conn, an ex-soldier, tries to piece together the link between a slaughter-filled mission five years before and the current doom bearing down on the Earths of the Empire. Between his former military squadmates and his new connections among the elite, he must uncover the truth of the Empire's mortal flaw.

The Empty Earth: Final Chapter

Written by: Matt Dymerski
Narrated by: Nathan Wheatley

WHAT YOU SEE IS NOT ALWAYS WHAT YOU GET

The winter snows are melting. The Sun arcs higher in the sky. Life returns to the Appalachian Mountains as one man leaves them. Haggard, bearded, and hungry, but successful in his search, he returns with an important secret that might protect billions of lives from the coming darkness. With the hidden contents in his backpack, there just may be a chance to save civilization.

Only civilization’s not there. The streets are empty, the buildings are abandoned, and the radio is quiet. No evidence remains of what happened to humanity. There are no signs of war, no bodies, and no articles about the end. Noah Fulmer wanders this empty earth in search of the truth, only to find his own mental state coming apart at the seams as the loneliness becomes unbearable.

Given enough days spent investigating, he could crack the mystery of the vanished human race, but time proves to be short. Lost in an empty world and surrounded by solitude, he soon finds himself disturbingly less than alone. It seems that, from the moment he left the wooded foothills of the Appalachians, something has been following him…

The Empty Earth: Chapter ??

Written by: Matt Dymerski
Narrated by: Nathan Wheatley

WHAT YOU SEE IS NOT ALWAYS WHAT YOU GET

The winter snows are melting. The Sun arcs higher in the sky. Life returns to the Appalachian Mountains as one man leaves them. Haggard, bearded, and hungry, but successful in his search, he returns with an important secret that might protect billions of lives from the coming darkness. With the hidden contents in his backpack, there just may be a chance to save civilization.

Only civilization’s not there. The streets are empty, the buildings are abandoned, and the radio is quiet. No evidence remains of what happened to humanity. There are no signs of war, no bodies, and no articles about the end. Noah Fulmer wanders this empty earth in search of the truth, only to find his own mental state coming apart at the seams as the loneliness becomes unbearable.

Given enough days spent investigating, he could crack the mystery of the vanished human race, but time proves to be short. Lost in an empty world and surrounded by solitude, he soon finds himself disturbingly less than alone. It seems that, from the moment he left the wooded foothills of the Appalachians, something has been following him…

The Empty Earth: Chapter ?

Written by: Matt Dymerski
Narrated by: Nathan Wheatley

WHAT YOU SEE IS NOT ALWAYS WHAT YOU GET

The winter snows are melting. The Sun arcs higher in the sky. Life returns to the Appalachian Mountains as one man leaves them. Haggard, bearded, and hungry, but successful in his search, he returns with an important secret that might protect billions of lives from the coming darkness. With the hidden contents in his backpack, there just may be a chance to save civilization.

Only civilization’s not there. The streets are empty, the buildings are abandoned, and the radio is quiet. No evidence remains of what happened to humanity. There are no signs of war, no bodies, and no articles about the end. Noah Fulmer wanders this empty earth in search of the truth, only to find his own mental state coming apart at the seams as the loneliness becomes unbearable.

Given enough days spent investigating, he could crack the mystery of the vanished human race, but time proves to be short. Lost in an empty world and surrounded by solitude, he soon finds himself disturbingly less than alone. It seems that, from the moment he left the wooded foothills of the Appalachians, something has been following him…

The Empty Earth: Chapter 3

Written by: Matt Dymerski
Narrated by: Nathan Wheatley

WHAT YOU SEE IS NOT ALWAYS WHAT YOU GET

The winter snows are melting. The Sun arcs higher in the sky. Life returns to the Appalachian Mountains as one man leaves them. Haggard, bearded, and hungry, but successful in his search, he returns with an important secret that might protect billions of lives from the coming darkness. With the hidden contents in his backpack, there just may be a chance to save civilization.

Only civilization’s not there. The streets are empty, the buildings are abandoned, and the radio is quiet. No evidence remains of what happened to humanity. There are no signs of war, no bodies, and no articles about the end. Noah Fulmer wanders this empty earth in search of the truth, only to find his own mental state coming apart at the seams as the loneliness becomes unbearable.

Given enough days spent investigating, he could crack the mystery of the vanished human race, but time proves to be short. Lost in an empty world and surrounded by solitude, he soon finds himself disturbingly less than alone. It seems that, from the moment he left the wooded foothills of the Appalachians, something has been following him…

The Empty Earth: Chapter 2

Written by: Matt Dymerski
Narrated by: Nathan Wheatley

WHAT YOU SEE IS NOT ALWAYS WHAT YOU GET

The winter snows are melting. The Sun arcs higher in the sky. Life returns to the Appalachian Mountains as one man leaves them. Haggard, bearded, and hungry, but successful in his search, he returns with an important secret that might protect billions of lives from the coming darkness. With the hidden contents in his backpack, there just may be a chance to save civilization.

Only civilization’s not there. The streets are empty, the buildings are abandoned, and the radio is quiet. No evidence remains of what happened to humanity. There are no signs of war, no bodies, and no articles about the end. Noah Fulmer wanders this empty earth in search of the truth, only to find his own mental state coming apart at the seams as the loneliness becomes unbearable.

Given enough days spent investigating, he could crack the mystery of the vanished human race, but time proves to be short. Lost in an empty world and surrounded by solitude, he soon finds himself disturbingly less than alone. It seems that, from the moment he left the wooded foothills of the Appalachians, something has been following him…

The Empty Earth: Chapter 1

Written by: Matt Dymerski
Narrated by: Nathan Wheatley

WHAT YOU SEE IS NOT ALWAYS WHAT YOU GET

The winter snows are melting. The Sun arcs higher in the sky. Life returns to the Appalachian Mountains as one man leaves them. Haggard, bearded, and hungry, but successful in his search, he returns with an important secret that might protect billions of lives from the coming darkness. With the hidden contents in his backpack, there just may be a chance to save civilization.

Only civilization’s not there. The streets are empty, the buildings are abandoned, and the radio is quiet. No evidence remains of what happened to humanity. There are no signs of war, no bodies, and no articles about the end. Noah Fulmer wanders this empty earth in search of the truth, only to find his own mental state coming apart at the seams as the loneliness becomes unbearable.

Given enough days spent investigating, he could crack the mystery of the vanished human race, but time proves to be short. Lost in an empty world and surrounded by solitude, he soon finds himself disturbingly less than alone. It seems that, from the moment he left the wooded foothills of the Appalachians, something has been following him…

THE MOON AFLAME (Chapter 3) (Final)

Written by Matt Dymerski
Narrated by Atticus Jackson

Both day and night are cast in lurid orange by the light of the molten moon. A cloud of glowing debris and heated gasses bloats the sky. The impact was the most tremendous celestial event of the era, and its aftermath absolutely cannot be missed - so why is nobody talking about it anymore? Alek, a semi-delusional loner, struggles to understand the sudden censure of all media relating to the event. He's never been good at discerning reality from dreams, but this feels like the worst he's ever had it. He avoids looking at the burning moon out of fear while those around him begin acting oddly. Family members tell him that nothing's wrong. Neighbors subtly probe his allegiances. Acquaintances insist that the Moon is not on fire, and won't you just look at it? Look how beautiful it is tonight. LOOK. Poor Alek is a fool that refuses to gaze up at His glory and accept the Change. Word of the coming miracle must be spread. Alek and the Free heretics must be rooted out and obliterated. Above all, the way must be paved for the coming of the Dreamer On High - humanity will dance under the Moon aflame as salvation descends from the sky.

THE MOON AFLAME (Chapter 2)

Written by Matt Dymerski
Narrated by Atticus Jackson

Both day and night are cast in lurid orange by the light of the molten moon. A cloud of glowing debris and heated gasses bloats the sky. The impact was the most tremendous celestial event of the era, and its aftermath absolutely cannot be missed - so why is nobody talking about it anymore? Alek, a semi-delusional loner, struggles to understand the sudden censure of all media relating to the event. He's never been good at discerning reality from dreams, but this feels like the worst he's ever had it. He avoids looking at the burning moon out of fear while those around him begin acting oddly. Family members tell him that nothing's wrong. Neighbors subtly probe his allegiances. Acquaintances insist that the Moon is not on fire, and won't you just look at it? Look how beautiful it is tonight. LOOK. Poor Alek is a fool that refuses to gaze up at His glory and accept the Change. Word of the coming miracle must be spread. Alek and the Free heretics must be rooted out and obliterated. Above all, the way must be paved for the coming of the Dreamer On High - humanity will dance under the Moon aflame as salvation descends from the sky.

THE MOON AFLAME (Chapter 1)

Written by Matt Dymerski
Narrated by Atticus Jackson

Both day and night are cast in lurid orange by the light of the molten moon. A cloud of glowing debris and heated gasses bloats the sky. The impact was the most tremendous celestial event of the era, and its aftermath absolutely cannot be missed - so why is nobody talking about it anymore? Alek, a semi-delusional loner, struggles to understand the sudden censure of all media relating to the event. He's never been good at discerning reality from dreams, but this feels like the worst he's ever had it. He avoids looking at the burning moon out of fear while those around him begin acting oddly. Family members tell him that nothing's wrong. Neighbors subtly probe his allegiances. Acquaintances insist that the Moon is not on fire, and won't you just look at it? Look how beautiful it is tonight. LOOK. Poor Alek is a fool that refuses to gaze up at His glory and accept the Change. Word of the coming miracle must be spread. Alek and the Free heretics must be rooted out and obliterated. Above all, the way must be paved for the coming of the Dreamer On High - humanity will dance under the Moon aflame as salvation descends from the sky.

THE DESOLATE GUARDIANS (Final)

Written by Matt Dymerski
Narrated by Erich Brandkamp

Something strange is going on at this corporation - the organization's network extends much further than it should. Secret encrypted pathways connect to drives that shouldn't exist, to systems that defy location, and even to entire alternate Internets filled with news, information, and conversations that reference historical and cultural events that never happened.

The off-hours network manager, a glorified button pusher by his own admission, has nothing to do all night except browse the Internet. His own curiosity and desire to help lead him through a slow process of discovery; not only do these other networks and Internets really exist, they're being used by real people… living and breathing people in desperate need of help. It seems that something is happening on a grand scale out there - something horrible- and a great many scattered individuals have been left to face it alone…

…until now. Can one timid and tucked-away off-hours network manager even manage a sliver of aid against the coming darkness? Or will his efforts to help these lonely guardians only bring him the same doom?

THE DESOLATE GUARDIANS (Chapter 6)

Written by Matt Dymerski
Narrated by Erich Brandkamp

Something strange is going on at this corporation - the organization's network extends much further than it should. Secret encrypted pathways connect to drives that shouldn't exist, to systems that defy location, and even to entire alternate Internets filled with news, information, and conversations that reference historical and cultural events that never happened.

The off-hours network manager, a glorified button pusher by his own admission, has nothing to do all night except browse the Internet. His own curiosity and desire to help lead him through a slow process of discovery; not only do these other networks and Internets really exist, they're being used by real people… living and breathing people in desperate need of help. It seems that something is happening on a grand scale out there - something horrible- and a great many scattered individuals have been left to face it alone…

…until now. Can one timid and tucked-away off-hours network manager even manage a sliver of aid against the coming darkness? Or will his efforts to help these lonely guardians only bring him the same doom?

THE DESOLATE GUARDIANS (Chapter 5)

Written by Matt Dymerski
Narrated by Erich Brandkamp

Something strange is going on at this corporation - the organization's network extends much further than it should. Secret encrypted pathways connect to drives that shouldn't exist, to systems that defy location, and even to entire alternate Internets filled with news, information, and conversations that reference historical and cultural events that never happened.

The off-hours network manager, a glorified button pusher by his own admission, has nothing to do all night except browse the Internet. His own curiosity and desire to help lead him through a slow process of discovery; not only do these other networks and Internets really exist, they're being used by real people… living and breathing people in desperate need of help. It seems that something is happening on a grand scale out there - something horrible- and a great many scattered individuals have been left to face it alone…

…until now. Can one timid and tucked-away off-hours network manager even manage a sliver of aid against the coming darkness? Or will his efforts to help these lonely guardians only bring him the same doom?

THE DESOLATE GUARDIANS (Chapter 4)

Written by Matt Dymerski
Narrated by Erich Brandkamp

Something strange is going on at this corporation - the organization's network extends much further than it should. Secret encrypted pathways connect to drives that shouldn't exist, to systems that defy location, and even to entire alternate Internets filled with news, information, and conversations that reference historical and cultural events that never happened.

The off-hours network manager, a glorified button pusher by his own admission, has nothing to do all night except browse the Internet. His own curiosity and desire to help lead him through a slow process of discovery; not only do these other networks and Internets really exist, they're being used by real people… living and breathing people in desperate need of help. It seems that something is happening on a grand scale out there - something horrible- and a great many scattered individuals have been left to face it alone…

…until now. Can one timid and tucked-away off-hours network manager even manage a sliver of aid against the coming darkness? Or will his efforts to help these lonely guardians only bring him the same doom?

THE DESOLATE GUARDIANS (Chapter 3)

Written by Matt Dymerski
Narrated by Erich Brandkamp

Something strange is going on at this corporation - the organization's network extends much further than it should. Secret encrypted pathways connect to drives that shouldn't exist, to systems that defy location, and even to entire alternate Internets filled with news, information, and conversations that reference historical and cultural events that never happened.

The off-hours network manager, a glorified button pusher by his own admission, has nothing to do all night except browse the Internet. His own curiosity and desire to help lead him through a slow process of discovery; not only do these other networks and Internets really exist, they're being used by real people… living and breathing people in desperate need of help. It seems that something is happening on a grand scale out there - something horrible- and a great many scattered individuals have been left to face it alone…

…until now. Can one timid and tucked-away off-hours network manager even manage a sliver of aid against the coming darkness? Or will his efforts to help these lonely guardians only bring him the same doom?

THE DESOLATE GUARDIANS (Chapter 2)

Written by Matt Dymerski
Narrated by Erich Brandkamp

Something strange is going on at this corporation - the organization's network extends much further than it should. Secret encrypted pathways connect to drives that shouldn't exist, to systems that defy location, and even to entire alternate Internets filled with news, information, and conversations that reference historical and cultural events that never happened.

The off-hours network manager, a glorified button pusher by his own admission, has nothing to do all night except browse the Internet. His own curiosity and desire to help lead him through a slow process of discovery; not only do these other networks and Internets really exist, they're being used by real people… living and breathing people in desperate need of help. It seems that something is happening on a grand scale out there - something horrible- and a great many scattered individuals have been left to face it alone…

…until now. Can one timid and tucked-away off-hours network manager even manage a sliver of aid against the coming darkness? Or will his efforts to help these lonely guardians only bring him the same doom?

THE DESOLATE GUARDIANS (Chapter 1)

Written by Matt Dymerski
Narrated by Erich Brandkamp

Something strange is going on at this corporation - the organization's network extends much further than it should. Secret encrypted pathways connect to drives that shouldn't exist, to systems that defy location, and even to entire alternate Internets filled with news, information, and conversations that reference historical and cultural events that never happened.

The off-hours network manager, a glorified button pusher by his own admission, has nothing to do all night except browse the Internet. His own curiosity and desire to help lead him through a slow process of discovery; not only do these other networks and Internets really exist, they're being used by real people… living and breathing people in desperate need of help. It seems that something is happening on a grand scale out there - something horrible- and a great many scattered individuals have been left to face it alone…

…until now. Can one timid and tucked-away off-hours network manager even manage a sliver of aid against the coming darkness? Or will his efforts to help these lonely guardians only bring him the same doom?

THE PORTAL IN THE FOREST (Chapter 6) (Final Chapter)

Written by Matt Dymerski
Narrated by Eunice Randall (Jameson Hampton)

This neighborhood has a secret - while the adults work multiple jobs to make ends meet, the children trade around strange trinkets and famous books with odd misprints. It seems that, without supervision, they've gotten into something extremely dangerous: another universe. One adult is not working. One adult notices. One adult discovers their secret - a portal a few miles deep in Virginia woodlands; a portal that goes to a new universe each day. It's a fantastic opportunity to explore, certainly, but there are two problems: the destinations are all dead worlds that have suffered unique and terrible apocalypses… and the portal is getting bigger.

THE PORTAL IN THE FOREST (Chapter 5)

Written by Matt Dymerski
Narrated by Eunice Randall (Jameson Hampton)

This neighborhood has a secret - while the adults work multiple jobs to make ends meet, the children trade around strange trinkets and famous books with odd misprints. It seems that, without supervision, they've gotten into something extremely dangerous: another universe. One adult is not working. One adult notices. One adult discovers their secret - a portal a few miles deep in Virginia woodlands; a portal that goes to a new universe each day. It's a fantastic opportunity to explore, certainly, but there are two problems: the destinations are all dead worlds that have suffered unique and terrible apocalypses… and the portal is getting bigger.

THE PORTAL IN THE FOREST (Chapter 4)

Written by Matt Dymerski
Narrated by Eunice Randall (Jameson Hampton)

This neighborhood has a secret - while the adults work multiple jobs to make ends meet, the children trade around strange trinkets and famous books with odd misprints. It seems that, without supervision, they've gotten into something extremely dangerous: another universe. One adult is not working. One adult notices. One adult discovers their secret - a portal a few miles deep in Virginia woodlands; a portal that goes to a new universe each day. It's a fantastic opportunity to explore, certainly, but there are two problems: the destinations are all dead worlds that have suffered unique and terrible apocalypses… and the portal is getting bigger.

THE PORTAL IN THE FOREST (Chapter 3)

Written by Matt Dymerski
Narrated by Eunice Randall (Jameson Hampton)

This neighborhood has a secret - while the adults work multiple jobs to make ends meet, the children trade around strange trinkets and famous books with odd misprints. It seems that, without supervision, they've gotten into something extremely dangerous: another universe. One adult is not working. One adult notices. One adult discovers their secret - a portal a few miles deep in Virginia woodlands; a portal that goes to a new universe each day. It's a fantastic opportunity to explore, certainly, but there are two problems: the destinations are all dead worlds that have suffered unique and terrible apocalypses… and the portal is getting bigger.

THE PORTAL IN THE FOREST (Chapter 2)

Written by Matt Dymerski
Narrated by Eunice Randall (Jameson Hampton)

This neighborhood has a secret - while the adults work multiple jobs to make ends meet, the children trade around strange trinkets and famous books with odd misprints. It seems that, without supervision, they've gotten into something extremely dangerous: another universe. One adult is not working. One adult notices. One adult discovers their secret - a portal a few miles deep in Virginia woodlands; a portal that goes to a new universe each day. It's a fantastic opportunity to explore, certainly, but there are two problems: the destinations are all dead worlds that have suffered unique and terrible apocalypses… and the portal is getting bigger.

THE PORTAL IN THE FOREST (Chapter 1)

Written by Matt Dymerski
Narrated by Eunice Randall (Jameson Hampton)

This neighborhood has a secret - while the adults work multiple jobs to make ends meet, the children trade around strange trinkets and famous books with odd misprints. It seems that, without supervision, they've gotten into something extremely dangerous: another universe. One adult is not working. One adult notices. One adult discovers their secret - a portal a few miles deep in Virginia woodlands; a portal that goes to a new universe each day. It's a fantastic opportunity to explore, certainly, but there are two problems: the destinations are all dead worlds that have suffered unique and terrible apocalypses… and the portal is getting bigger.