Tag: Crime

When we were Gangsters

When we were Gangsters or That Bergen Job questions that old epithet that ‘Crime Doesn’t Pay’ in an entirely new way. It certainly “ ain’t wot it used ter be!

We are transported to a dark, smoke filled lower East Side bar in New York City where. Sammy McCoy banters with Rosie the Waitress, and both welcome Silvio Albanese – for entirely different reasons.

Script: Brian Marsh – Produced by Breanda Cross

Duration: 16m 45s

Cast: David Zucker is Sammy McCoy, Kirsten Daniels is Rosie the Waitress and Marc Duret is Silvio Albanese.

Saving Rhett Butler

Saving Rhett Butler

Saving Rhett Butler comes from a published short story entitled “The Killing of Rhett Butler”.

Strangely enough, both titles fit, but it depends on your point of view, and how you interpret both the story – and the ending.

We have some fine new actors joining the fastfiction team, and look forward to hearing more from them soon.  Enjoy!

Written and Produced by” Breanda Cross

Duration: 18.01m

Performed by: Wendy Kemp – Narrator, Toby Chittendon – Dr. Duerf, Sarah Pethell – Lena

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The Valentine Day Massager

A Fast Fiction Podcast

The Valentine Day Massager is a new Wannarbee Bond Adventure. You’ve met up with Wannarbee before, with Two Dykes on a Bike, but now we have Julie Hoverson bring her to life in an entirely new persona. A night out on the town starts off well, but as usual, she gets into trouble – then ends up… well, if you’ve met up with Wannarbee before you’ll guess how things work out.

You’ll be able to catch up with Julie, in her own spot, on her website, 19 Nocturne Boulevard. But we hope she comes back to visit with us again, especially if she brings Wannarbee with her.

Written by Breanda Cross

Performed by Julie Hoverson and Breanda Cross

Duration: 8m. 40s

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Early Intervention

Early Intervention is a simple story that begins and ends with a phone call. And in between – two strangers meet. Yet each knows a secret about the other.

Enjoy!

 

Written and Produced by Breanda Cross

Duration: 19m 8s

Authors Note: Hi, Just a mention that if you are a regular listener, it would be much appreciated if you could give a favorable review on iTunes, or your listening platform of choice. It would give encouragement to continue. And please feel free to send a personal comment. I would love to hear from you. Thankyou.

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Singing with Jamie Joe

Singing with Jamie Joe is a little unusual. Is it a dramatized reading, a play, or even a mini-musical? While it may be one or none of those things, it most certainly is a tragedy.

Written and performed by Breanda Cross

Duration: 6m.75s

Note from Editor Wotif: If you listen. and think you can improve on the music. or know anyone with musical ability – PLEASE contact fastfictionpodcasts@gmail.com.  We know it can be improved and just need a little help. Thankyou.

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Two Dykes on Bike

Two Dykes on a Bike is released to coincide with the Dykes on a Bike Mardi Gras in Sydney, celebrating the Gay and Lesbian Festival, on the 29th February,

Wannarbee Bond uses her P.E. sign to best effect by being a Private Eye/Pest Exterminator. But sadly she doesn’t often achieve[wpforms id=”58″] the intended outcome in either area. In fact, she rarely gets the bad guy, but happily, nearly always gets the girl.

We would love to hear if you liked this “Something Different” story, and there are many Wannarbee adventures ready to come your way.  Too Many Crooks Spoil the Plot … A Tyme to DieDeath by Fermentation, just to name a few.  They were originally released in Bullet Rock N’Roll Noir magazine, which is sadly, now, long forgotten. But if you would like a print copy, please write to fastfictionpodcasts@gmail.com, and we will be happy to send a copy.

Wannarbee stories follow the Mickey Spillane style of Pulp Fiction, which we acknowledge is not politically correct anymore. But as Mickey Spillane used to say, “there are more people buy peanuts than caviare.”  So, grab your peanuts and sit back and enjoy a little old fashioned fun.

Written and Produced by Breanda Cross

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Photo Finish

Photo Finish: While we like to think there is a good deal of clever prose in this comedic black humor little podcast, the story goes far deeper than that, as you may observe after listening. Two crimes have been committed – but what? And which is the more serious? And is this up to the listener – or is it society that makes the decision?  For instance, does it fit under the #MeToo banner?

Once again we intentionally create a little controversy, So while we have put it into our CrimeWithoutGrimeSeries, perhaps it should also go into the MakesYouThinkSeries too. We leave you to decide.  And of course would love you to give us a ‘like’ on our facebook page, and a nice review on iView or your favorite listening platform.