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More Than a Story
by Derek R Henig
Welcome to More Than a Story, where each episode is an original short story… and a little more. At the end of each episode, I’ll talk briefly about an idea you can take away from it. Something to inspire you or make you think. Ideas to help us take a look at our own stories so we can make them truly wonderful.My name is Derek Henig, and it’s my mission here--and in everything I do--to fill your day with something good.So, without further ado, I hope you enjoy… More Than a Story!
Episodes
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The Power of P.
*raising money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. (FANTASY) - All is well on Penelope's island, Sel, until a mysterious monster suddenly attacks the village and causes Penelope to fall unconscious. What this monster is and what it's after, she doesn't know. Yet, when those answers are...
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One Wish
(FANTASY) - Holokai has a golden coin that, when he casts it into the magical well, will grant him a single wish by their god, Ekewaka. In fact, all the children on the islands are born with these coins. It’s an amazing miracle, yet Holokai is stuck and unable to think of a wish. His friends and...
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The Invisible Friends
(ADVENTURE) - Sam has a unique connection to a group of invisible friends, and they’re annoying him. He’s a senior in High School and they are trying to convince him to skip school, leave home, and go on an adventure to save a young girl; someone they say has the potential to change the world. If...
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The Machine
(SCI-FI) - Barry’s normal morning routine is quickly steered off course by an impossible scene. Cars are blocking his path on the highway, but it isn’t the normal traffic. These cars are all empty—running, and placed in drive, but empty. Soon, Barry finds himself on a search for answers—fueled by...
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Mother Midnight
(HORROR) - Mother Midnight comes to you in the night. She searches your mind for what you want. You'll certainly get it, what you desired, but the price you'll pay will leave you begging for her to stop, to leave you alone, to help you no more. There's nothing to be afraid of, though. It's just a...
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Death On An Airplane
(MYSTERY) - SAMUEL PRICE, Special Agent of the FBI, awakes while on his flight from Munich to New York, and something's wrong. For one, the sleeping pills he took are causing him to see what's not there. Then, there's the fact that all the passengers around him are whispering about a murder on…
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In Bloom
(SCI-FI) - A PLANET IN DARKNESS, flower people starving from lack of sunlight, and a dark myth nearly as old as he was. John must face down against these monumental forces while reclaiming his true identity, a title and reputation he’d walked away from 118 years ago. This is a Doctor Who...
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Morgandundunston
(COMEDY/FANTASY) - THE THREE-LEGGED KNIGHT returns for another adventure! After saving a young man named Stenly, the two join forces with a mysterious woman, Blair, to vanquish a dark witch who plagues the area. They must acquire three ancient artifacts to assemble a powerful magical staff, but...
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Bent...
(MYSTERY/SCI-FI) - DETECTIVE NATE ORION was told the scene would be unlike anything he'd ever witnessed before. Rookies, he thought. Yet, when he arrives, he's forced to agree. Orion's investigation leads to a disgraced Professor and his former TA, Emilia Eaves. Together, Orion and Eaves try to...
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Transference
(SCIENCE FICTION) - RICK thought he could leave it all behind, all the fighting, the war, the violence. Yet, in the peaceful and serene Sequoia National Forest, an ancient war, and a secret technology of world-ending proportions draw Rick back into a life of conflict. Soon, he's forced to make a...
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Hidden Treasures
(MYSTERY/DRAMA) - KATIE, upon returning from her mother's funeral, finds a letter in the mail from her mother. In the letter is a treasure map full of riddles, but the treasure will not end up being what Katie imagines... it'll be so much more! Enjoy this feel-good story! Read along:...
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The Devil's Tri-Tone
(HORROR) EMBER tells us his story of his journey, "through Hell and back." He asks us one thing, and that's to simply reserve our judgment until the end. After all, he knows how insane it all sounds to start! But, by the time you reach the end, you'll understand more clearly. It's time to turn…
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Break A Leg
(DRAMA + MUSIC BONUS) Drake comes home late after his latest gig to find his wife, Tess, up waiting for him. His father, Hank, is sick and they need to head back to Colorado. Yet, his father's illness isn't the only thing on Drake's mind. A different feeling, that he experienced when he saw Tess...
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Who's Who?
(MYSTERY) A Mystery is afoot! Detective Arthur Broon is on the case to figure out who killed Mr. Henry Tish. Four suspects sit before him. A Chef, a Florist, a Musician, and Mr. Tish's right hand herself. Join me for the ride, and in the end, you'll also discover how to solve any problem, or any...
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The Three-Legged Knight
(COMEDY) It's time to laugh as you listen to the ridiculous tale of Sir Morgandundunston, Lady Clara, and the forgotten land of Nussex. What was the rustling in the trees all about? And why does history not remember Nussex? Listen and discover how Sir Morgandundunston becomes a legend! Read…
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You Will Never
(THREE STORY INTROS + YOU VOTE!) From the dozen or so submissions I received of story starters, I created this episode. Today, you'll hear three stories... or rather, three beginnings to three different stories and you get to vote for which one I'll finish for the next episode! Of course...…
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The Man From Nowhere
(MYSTERY) Short stories have returned! This episode, and this story, has something a little extra special to it. When you've listened to the whole story, you're going to want to listen again! Things are not as they seem... Read along: https://theroamingscholar.com/2019/05/28/the-man-from-nowhere/...
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SHOW AND TELL
(MY NOVEL UPDATE) This weekend I attended the Writers Workshop in Charlotte, NC and it gave me some great knowledge and insight into the World of Publishing. I also took away a thought, and an overall attitude, that I think we all can benefit from adopting. That attitude comes from the GOAT! Read...
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ALL IN TIME
(MY NOVEL UPDATE) Last we left off, it was time to put up or shut up, right? Time to write! Well, I, of course, did that. There were definitely some ups and downs during the last two weeks. Times of progress, and times locked in a stand-still; me versus the blank screen. There was an important...
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THE CORNER
(MY NOVEL UPDATE) The journey towards writing my first novel is well underway. Listen in and find out where I'm at, and learn two really amazing lessons I've learned and incorporated into my journey so far. One of them is a lesson from Dan Brown! Read along:...
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AN INVITATION
(MY NOVEL UPDATE) You're not going to want to miss this episode and the start of SEASON 2. Confused? Listen, and I promise I'll explain. Just get ready for a curveball. That's all I'm going to say ; ) Read along: https://theroamingscholar.com/2019/03/05/an-invitation/ Facebook:...
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Inter|View
(WHAT IF?) What will your life look like in 5 years from now? What do you want to see compared to what you see today? This episode is very different from the normal short story. Since this is episode 6 and we're coming right after the new year, I thought I would do a bit of dreaming with you…
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Nature
(SCIENCE FICTION) There's a secret hidden in plain sight. Jin approaches his friend Quindo under the cover of darkness in an act of desperation. He must pass on what he has discovered, what he has unearthed, and urges his friend, Quindo, to listen to a recording he will send him later that night....
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Ripples: Part 2
(SCIENCE FICTION) The World is in chaos after, "The Vision," and Taylor is trying to stay true to her new philosophy of living in the moment. Taylor has established her conviction with how she views the World and how she wants to live in it. Now, she'll have to put that conviction to the test and...
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Ripples: Part 1
(SCIENCE FICTION) How would you react if you could see glimpses into your future? How would the World react? Taylor is going about her usual routine in the morning when she sees something. Something out of the ordinary, but something she can't quite describe or understand. From that moment on…
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The Missing Sheriff
(WESTERN) A small forgettable town and it's 7 residents go about their lives, not acknowledging the long-abandoned Sheriff's station. This is all about to change when three Bandits ride into their small World and force a break in their comfortable routines. One resident may have what it takes to...
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The Toy Rocket
(DRAMA) GEORGE is babysitting his granddaughter when a simple toy rocket plunges him into a state of nostalgia and regret. The dreams he had as a young man to build rockets and his passion for all things space were never fulfilled. But, now George has an idea and can't wait to share it with his...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to More Than a Story, where each episode is an original short story… and a little more. At the end of each episode, I’ll talk briefly about an idea you can take away from it. Something to inspire you or make you think. Ideas to help us take a look at our own stories so we can make them truly wonderful.My name is Derek Henig, and it’s my mission here--and in everything I do--to fill your day with something good.So, without further ado, I hope you enjoy… More Than a Story!
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Welcome to More Than a Story, where each episode is an original short story… and a little more. At the end of each episode, I’ll talk briefly about an idea you can take away from it. Something to inspire you or make you think. Ideas to help us take a look at our own stories so we can make them...
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