Mass Effect

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Mass Effect is the story of Eddie and Ivan, two long-term boyfriends grappling with Ivan’s sudden diagnosis of terminal brain cancer. The story begins and ends during a getaway the two take to a cabin, with Eddie’s perspective leading us through the history of their relationship, the struggles and pain, the inside jokes and play, and his powerlessness as he watches his partner deteriorate. Mass Effect was shortlisted for the 2021 Commonwealth Short Story Prize. Link to story: Mass Effect by Joshua Wales Twitter: @shortsthepod Instagram: @shortsthepodcast Sound editing & mix by Nikola Vasovic

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