Show Notes
In this story by acclaimed science fiction author Philip K. Dick, the author behind last season's "Therein Lies the Wub", a man in 1950s middle America emerges from working in his basement all day to find something horrifying in the center of town, but the strangest thing? No one seems to have a problem with it but him. ----- Sponsors! A massive thanks to Audible for sponsoring us this week. As you know, you can listen to a great story anywhere, and Audible lets you do just that. Go to http://audible.com/fictional or text FICTIONAL to 500-500 to subscribe today and get your first audio book free. You know who loves BarkBox? Abbie, our mini dachshund loves BarkBox. Seriously, check it out here. If you're looking for more ways to treat your pup, try BarkBox. Even better, if you sign up for a 6- or 12-month plan, you get a free month. Just go to http://www.barkbox.com/fictional ----- Music: "Cicle Deserrat" by Blue Dot Sessions "Cicle DR Valga" by Blue Dot Sessions "Cicle Vascule" by Blue Dot Sessions "Headway" by Kai Engel "Slum Canto" by Kai Engel "Verdigris" by Blue Dot Sessions "Willow Belle" by Blue Dot Sessions
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