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Eloquent Tales & Blues
by Steven Meehan
Welcome to Eloquent Tales & Blues, where the art of storytelling is infused with original blues. On this channel, I’ll be weaving captivating tales with my own blues riffs, creating a space where words and melodies come together to evoke your emotions and spark your imagination. With original narratives and riffs, each episode will open a door to a new world.Whether you’re here for thought-provoking stories or a fun blues riff, Eloquent Tales And Blues offers something for everyone who appreciates the power of words and music. Join me on this journey of creativity, nostalgia, and soulful storytelling.
Episodes
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Discovery: Shadow Within
Ferrek kicked the metal wall. “No way this contraption kept anyone alive.” A wry laugh escaped Fenton as he looked over at Ferrek. A slow smirk crossed his lips as he laced his hands behind his head. “As it stands, you’re right. This ship was cannibalized to construct the walls. After a century...
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Thread Bound
Mira walked out of her house and instead of finding her street, she discovered a vibrant forest, thick with golden light filtered through layered leaves. The branches overhead swayed in a rhythm too slow to feel like wind. The scent of damp moss mingled with aged bark that hung heavy in the air....
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Discovery: Forced Decision
“There’s some information about my father in here,” Gilras said, sliding the tablet across the table. As Jarvis collected it, the king leaned back, grabbing his drink. “While most of those stories don’t concern me or my father, I found it all extremely interesting.” Jarvis tossed the device onto...
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Transformation: Christened
“Aurora, are you there?” Olyver’s head whipped towards the comms. “Didn’t Escort One land?” “Yes,” Caitlin said. “This is Aurora.” Olyver rose and crossed the room, his eyes bouncing between the other triumvirs and the comm system in their shared office. He plopped onto the chair beside the unit...
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Discovery: Forged in Necessity
“You or your messengers popping into my workshop daily aren’t going to expedite my work, Jarvis.” Cecile’s shoulders sagged as she rolled her eyes. Her fingers wrapped around the tool as she slammed it against her workbench. She tossed the implement onto the counter before cracking her knuckles…
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Chaotic Crescendo
Sebastian’s foot tapped as his head whipped about. Two figures approached from different directions. The nearest figure was his friend, carrying a sack over his shoulder. The other was an elegant man with hands clasped behind his back and a baton tucked under an arm. When Jimmy reached his…
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Discovery: Dual Assaults
Jarvis' thumbs massaged his temples as a loud grunt tore through the gun encampment. He turned away from the battlefield and plucked his radio off his belt. "Fenton, those monsters are devastating our eastern defenses. Why haven't you dispatched the dwarven detachment to shore up the line?" A...
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Transformation: Escort Two
“Are the outer moons within sensor range yet?” Beatrix asked. With a sigh, Lora turned her chair away from her console and buried her face in her hands. “We’ll call you when we arrive at the gas giant.” Beatrix’s glower hardened as she kicked the doorframe. “We don’t have to reach the planet…
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Discovery: Relearning
Jarvis shouldered Cecile’s laboratory door open and entered. “What are you doing?” “I’m twiddling my thumbs while the devastating horde amasses for its latest assault.” “Your sarcasm doesn’t help.” “Don’t you have other things to deal with besides bothering me?” Cecile peered over the table, fire...
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Truth’s Cost
As the first raindrop struck her cheek, Halwen flinched and yanked her foot from the rickety bridge. The forest roared as the wind whipped past, carving furrows in the water’s surface. The rippling water hinted at hidden life in the depths clinging to secrets best forgotten. She withdrew a small...
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Discovery: New Beginnings
Amid the dwarven hall’s merriment, two mighty tankards, brimming with sweet brew, were shoved in front of Jarvis and Fenton. Fenton’s slender fingers snapped around the smooth wooden handle without hesitation, but Jarvis pushed his own stein away as a low groan escaped from his throat. As…
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Transformation: Planetfall
“Isaac, wake up,” Jasmine said as she shoved the pilot’s arm. “I’m awake.” The pilot ground his teeth as he cracked one eye open. He exhaled and swiveled toward his copilot. “My eyes needed a rest, nothing more. And you know from experience that poking me isn’t smart.” Jasmine shook her head and...
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Discovery: Through the Woods
While Jarvis dabbed his forehead, the rough bark dug into the small of his back. After stealing a few precious moments, he shoved the damp cloth into his pocket as he hustled through his people and chased down their guide. When he reached the dwarf, Jarvis caught the stout warrior’s shoulder....
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Discovery: Uncovered Truths
With a knock on the doorframe, Jarvis stalked into the makeshift laboratory. "Did you complete the study, Myriam?" The scientist's eyes darted to the pad beside her. As her breath rushed out, she clutched the tablet to her chest. "We've run the test multiple times." "What are the results?" One of...
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Memory’s Weight
With a growl, Calen crumpled the map as mist clung to his face. He wiped his mouth as he leaned against a tree. Calen reopened the weathered paper and examined it. When he finished, he shoved the map into his pocket. “That’s what I get for chasing whispered gossip.” *“Whispers can possess the…
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Transformations: Direction
When the door slammed shut, Olyver jumped to his feet. “We’re heading back to the stars.” Caitlin sighed, burying her head in her hands. “That’s not what Lambert told us, Olyver.” Olyver sat on the desk’s edge and glared at her. “Lambert said they completed the structure. Last month, the frame...
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Discovery: Replenished
As the radio crackled to life, Jarvis pulled it to his ear. “Fenton, talk to me.” “This is the third thrust the horde’s prepared today. Where are they finding more bodies?” “Who knows?” With a grunt, Jarvis peered through a hatch. “Just remember your targets. We can’t waste energy targeting the...
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Rebuke
“Hello, sister,” Leodor said, sitting down beside Tiatha. “Have you been providing extra lessons?” With a sigh, she laid the book on her chest as she leaned away from him. “Do you object to my giving certain pupils extra attention?” “No,” Leodor said, folding his arms across his chest. “I’m…
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Discovery: Adjustments
“Jarvis, order the teams to cease firing,” Cecile said, poking into the crow’s nest. After the dragon’s neck and wing vaporized, Jarvis shoved his gun at his teammate and rushed to Cecile, catching her by the shoulders. “We can’t stop using these weapons.” Cecile ripped Jarvis’s hands from her…
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Transformations: Advances
Folding his hands behind his back, Lambert licked his lips as his gaze swept across each of the triumvirs. “The space docks are nearing completion, sooner than expected.” Olyver clapped, unable to hide the spark in his eyes. His head twitched toward Quinn as he smiled. “That is fantastic news,...
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Discovery: Initial Batch
“Cecile, how many plasma cannons were you able to complete?” “I completed three and a half, Jarvis.” “Oh, goodie,” Fenton said, shaking his head. “What’s the benefit of the unfinished one?” As a groan escaped Jarvis’s lips, his fingertips massaged his eyes. “Go man the wall, Fenton. Once there,...
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Whispers & Cassettes
The last time anyone had been in Aunt Lorna’s attic, disco was still king, and her brother, Sebastian’s uncle Gerald, was still alive. If Gerald were still around, he’d be sporting mismatched socks and rambling about conspiracies. But now Lorna was getting ready to sell the house, and she needed...
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Discovery: Negotiations
Jarvis shoved a tablet across the table, and it slid to a stop in front of the dwarf's hand. "Ferrek, while we're fresh visitors to this world, those logs suggest our ancestors were allied against the unending flood of monsters." "I'm aware of the old tales." Ferrek's nose scrunched as his beefy...
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Transformations: Concessions
Olyver threw the door open and stalked towards Quinn's desk. He growled as he slammed his hands down on it. "Where's Caitlin?" Quinn ignored Olyver's outburst as he flipped through his documents. "Does it matter, Olyver?" He pulled a file from his coat and snarled. "We are not making progress on...
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Discovery: Reunited
A small team of defenders grabbed rough ropes, marching away from the wall. With each step, the guards dragged the heavy boulder across the ground, creating an exit in the settlement’s barrier. When the slab struck the reinforced section, Fenton waved his squadron forward. As the last member…
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Hidden Thread
Elena hadn’t meant to leave the trail, but her feet had other plans, getting her lost. After several minutes of searching, she caught a glimmer of light through the dense foliage, nothing more but enough to spark hope. Moments later, that simple flicker flared to life as she glimpsed more through...
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Discovery: Repairs
Jarvis closed his eyes and thumped the wall of his useless ship. With a grunt, he marched into the laboratory and leaned against the doorframe, studying the plasma cannon’s exposed innards. He folded his arms across his chest and cleared his throat. “Cecile, how’s your work progressing?” A curse...
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Transformation: Backlash
A lithe man opened the door to the triumvirate’s office and stepped inside. He studied Caitlin and Quinn. With a smirk, he allowed the heavy door to slam shut. The thud shattered the silent room, making the two triumvirs jump in their seats. They looked up at the man with dirty-blond hair as he...
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Discovery: Invasion
As the ship’s alarm blared to life, Dyrk’s voice crackled over the speakers, “We have incoming!” Jarvis dashed to the nearest station and activated it. “What’s heading for us?” “Would you believe a flying battalion?” Fenton shouldered Jarvis out of the way and punched the hull. “What did you…
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Forgotten History
As Thobin completed his circle, he pulled the stick’s tip off the earth and tossed it aside. He walked to its center and dropped to his knees, pressing his fingers into the soft earth. With a deep breath, he began chanting. Moments later, he ceased and withdrew his hands. Rising, he extended a…
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Discovery: Evaluating Options
“Is everything in working order?” Fenton leaned against the conference room’s doorframe as his gaze tracked from Dyrk to Jarvis. But before either could speak, Fenton ran his hand through his hair. “How about you, Dyrk? Have you secured a source of fuel to keep the reactor running?” Crossing his...
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Transformation: Compromises
"Where is he?" Caitlin glared at the empty seat, her finger tapping against her desk. Looking up from his papers, Quinn sighed and glanced at his friend. "I'm not surprised, considering Malark knows how much his tardiness annoys you." "Excuse me?" Caitlin's eyes narrowed as her gaze shifted to…
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Discovery: Revelations
A shot whizzed over Fenton's head, driving him to the ground. Earth beside him detonated, showering him as alarms shrieked from the ramp. His lips curled into a snarl as his eyes whipped up. "Why are you firing at friendlies?" "Careful, Fenton. It's been volatile since your departure." Fenton...
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Hunt in the Shadows
Solomon withdrew a photo from his vest, its corners worn. Even as he scanned the corridor, he studied the woman’s features. The smile looked careless and alive. He covered her hazel eyes with his thumb and held them a second longer than necessary. He flipped the photo and reread the message. The...
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Discovery: Return
“Fenton, where are you all?” “We are heading back to camp.” The squadron leader clamped a hand on his radio and signaled his team to stop. “Jarvis, unless you’re planning on diverting us to investigate another mystery, learn how to relax.” “Don’t be snippy. Your report is the bedrock of our...
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Transformation: Founding
Doubt lodged deep into Caitlin's mind over the world she had urged them to seize. Housing charts shifted weekly, but supply rosters never stabilized. Fists pounded tables in every hall as arguments spilled into the streets. Each proposal dissolved into shouting before it reached a vote. Unity...
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Discovery: Discovery
Fenton peered around a tree trunk, leveling his rifle at the ruins in the clearing. He dropped his eye to his scope and studied the damaged structures. With a few adjustments, the distant images snapped into focus, pulling a curse from his lips. He touched the comm jutting from his ear and slid...
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Bridled Anger
As the sun crypt up the sky, Ramas shook his head. With every motion, the wanderer’s helm softened and elongated. Within moments, the steel had transformed from a protective piece of armor into a hooded cloak. When the edge of the garment reached his calves, he pulled it tightly around his…
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Discovery: Assignments
“That was one of the best landings I've ever had,” Dyrk said as he powered down the ship. He unbuckled and stretched his arms overhead. "After establishing base camp, what do you expect Jarvis's first course of action will be?" His co-pilot turned toward him, pulling her legs tightly into her...
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Transformation: Inaccessible
"Declan, the colony is just about finished how goes placing the platform?" Declan looked up from the platform's glowing red center with dread pouring visibly from his face. "Brielle, we have a problem." Brielle looked from the worried platform technician to the glowing red crystal next to his...
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Discovery: Awaiting Confirmation
Dyrk adjusted the craft’s trajectory and then flipped the communication switch. “Is anyone manning the comm back home, control?” “Yes, we’re still here.” Diana jostled Dyrk’s shoulder as she deactivated the comm. Narrowing her eyebrows, Diana tapped her armrest and sighed, “Were you expecting…
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Unlucky Voyager
Sebastian stepped up to the railing as he studied the gleaming ocean. A second later, he looked over at his friend and clapped his shoulder. “How are you doing, Jimmy?” A wry chuckle emanated from his friend’s mouth as his cupped hands slid up to his chest. He peered at Sebastian while keeping…
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Return
The council members sat in the hall, whispering among themselves as they waited for the session to begin. As the whispers grew, one voice sliced through the din. “There’s no scheduled vote today. Why are we here?” “I called everyone here to discuss the failed attempt to colonize Morven.” The...
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Icy Wasteland
Wan moonlight bathed a stocky man’s pale arms as he leaned against the metallic rails, whistling a simple tune. “Anton, stop making that awful racket!” The sporadic notes stopped as Anton twisted his head and pushed against the railing. “Norman, the silence is eerie.” Anton marched across the…
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Colonization: Frantic Weight
"Hurry!" Keldon barked as he lifted his side of the beam. "We have to fix the wall before the horde can flood in and wipe us out." Caleb lifted the other end and grunted. "You'd think looming devastation might revive Tarian's mind." "That's enough, Caleb!" Keldon glanced over his shoulder as he...
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Fleeting Beauty
A paw slammed to the ground, crushing the scattered remnants of the surrounding trees. With a grumble, a furry beast emerged from the forest’s edge. As the animal strode from the protection of the forest, it halted when the crunching twigs and leaves gave way to an undulating sea of purple…
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Colonization: Message
Tarian clambered to the wall's edge and stared into the barren field. When he discovered a solitary figure, his fingers turned white around the gray stones. "That's a massive creature. What is it? When did it arrive?" "I'm not sure what's out there, but it's been there since the sun came up,"...
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Questions
Shawn glanced from the assignments in front of him to his watch. He laid his pen down and folded his hands on the pile of papers, “Zachary, you’re the last one here, and your time has expired. Please turn in your exam and start your weekend.” “Can I take another minute?” Shawn shook his head and...
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Colonization: Devastating Loss
Tarian lifted his head from the desk as the alarm blared. With a groan, he turned toward the noise. When he couldn't locate the source of the racket, he started blinking the sleep away and stumbled toward the window. He leaned on the sill and saw the ordnance storehouse lights flashing across the...
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Running Leap
“Didn’t you learn your lesson last time?” The man peering down the chasm smiled, waving his arms over his head. He glanced down at a collection of stones, and knocked them off the ledge, watching them plummet toward the lake. When the rocks plunged into the tranquil water, ripples spread across…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Eloquent Tales & Blues, where the art of storytelling is infused with original blues. On this channel, I’ll be weaving captivating tales with my own blues riffs, creating a space where words and melodies come together to evoke your emotions and spark your imagination. With original narratives and riffs, each episode will open a door to a new world.Whether you’re here for thought-provoking stories or a fun blues riff, Eloquent Tales And Blues offers something for everyone who appreciates the power of words and music. Join me on this journey of creativity, nostalgia, and soulful storytelling.
HOSTED BY
Steven Meehan
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