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The Hallucination Cafe

Shelley-Anne Woodersonwww.hallucinationpodcast.com
An alternative reality podcast of Horror and Science Fiction short stories. For more information check out www.hallucinationpodcast.com
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Episodes

Ep. 38 - Killed It

On a little planet called Planet HaHa an open microphone comedy show has been running for more than 500 years. Tonight on stage will be a first, a comic will be killed and a couple trying to have a nice wedding anniversary will be caught in the middle. Read and written by Shelley-Anne Wooderson this tale of murder and betrayal is the second Planet HaHa story in our collection. It contains adult language and themes.

Nov 14, 202234 minSeason 2Ep. 38

Ep. 37 - Afterthoughts

This post apocalyptic tale is not for everyone. It's based on a world where the youth have been left to fend for themselves after a pandemic and human contact is something only remembered in poetry. This Halloween episode is one of the darkest yet. Read and written by Shelley-Anne Wooderson

Oct 29, 202225 minSeason 2Ep. 36

Ep. 36 - Time in a Bottle

What if a corporation could guarantee you eternity? The beauty of a perfect moment forever, a heaven on earth, no belief in the almighty necessary. Would you sign up? This story is read and written by Shelley-Anne Wooderson

Oct 22, 202231 min

Ep. 34 - Mayor Max

Sometime in a not so distant future someone invents a fantastic AI app for your phone. This AI is the universal translator. And it listens to everything around you and can tell you what everyone else is saying. The implications of this were never really understood. This story is dedicated to the Mayor of Idyllwild. It is read and written by Shelley-Anne Wooderson. Enjoy

Sep 08, 20228 min

Ep. 33 - The Traveler

Charlotte wants nothing more than to find the one place where she feels at home, but if she ever does find it will she really want to stay? This story is read and written by Shelley-Anne Wooderson.

May 10, 202212 minSeason 2Ep. 33

Ep. 32 Till Death Do Us Part

I have been allowed to be a medium and bring you the voice of Gloria, dead for just a month. This is her story, told with a ouija board in hand and tongue firmly in cheek. Enjoy. Read and written by Shelley-Anne Wooderson.

May 02, 202214 minSeason 2Ep. 32

Ep. 31 The Dark Man

Like many ghost stories this begins on an quiet road, where a dark shadow follow Anne and her son David home. I present to you a story of fear and possibly paranoia. Read and written by Shelley-Anne Wooderson

Apr 25, 202218 minSeason 2Ep. 31

Ep. 30 Traitor

The words of a foul mouthed murderer who just wants to be on TV. This story is read and written by Shelley-Anne Wooderson. It contains plenty of four letter words. Is he a traitor, or a hero, a terrorist or a freedom fighter? That is really for history to decide.

Apr 18, 202211 minSeason 2Ep. 30

Ep. 29 Frank's Pills

Somewhere in a place not too different from this one Frank is having a really bad day. But then no-one said being a zombie would he easy. This story is written by Bernie Pratt (www.berniepratt.com) and read by Shelley-Anne Wooderson. Enjoy

Apr 11, 20227 minSeason 2Ep. 29

Ep. 28 The Necropolis Moon

Far above the earth a spinning sphere is 40 years old, a home for the dead who are no longer permitted to be buried planetside. The planet of the dead needs a caretaker and Tim just got the job.

Apr 04, 202235 minSeason 2Ep. 28

Ep. 27 Hark the Herald Angels Sing

This story is read and written by Shelley-Anne Wooderson. It's about loss, and endurance, and the death of a child in a future where medicine is advanced enough to care even less.

Dec 18, 202116 minSeason 1Ep. 27

Ep. 12 HuMan

What would we be willing to lose to have a world with no wars, to have a peaceful and orderly society? Written and read by Shelley-Anne Wooderson.

Oct 21, 202125 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Ep. 26 The Smell of Death and Money

Thaddeus Washington has just invented the most amazing creation, it's going to make him rich and famous, it's going to save countless lives. Or is it? Read and written by Shelley-Anne Wooderson

Oct 21, 20219 min

Ep. 25 Dream of the Planet Builder

This adolescent dream is brought to you from deep inside a deformed body asleep in a computer system. On a totally alien planet a girl who doesn't exist meets a boy who doesn't either. Read and written by Shelley-Anne Wooderson

Oct 14, 202112 min

Ep. 24 Letters Home

Letters Home is about all the things people never say to each other. About the conversations we have with ourselves while trying to talk to someone else. It's about love, and disappointment, war and regret. Listen to know more. Read and written by Shelley-Anne Wooderson

Sep 24, 202120 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Ep. 23 NightBlind

This is a story about an alternative reality city dwellers take for granted. A story of a world where there are no stars. Read and written by Shelley-Anne Wooderson.

Sep 10, 202120 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Ep. 22 Planet HaHa

Marvin Matrix lives a lonely life, on stage 24 hours a day on the only continuous open mic comedy show in the universe. He was never programmed with tear ducts but he does have a sense of humor, and a fractured funny bone.

Sep 03, 202111 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Ep. 21 Getting it Right

What if your fate is not the only one that can happen to you? Read and written by Shelley-Anne Wooderson

Sep 01, 20216 min

Ep. 20 Cassie's Curse

Cassie has a gift, and a problem. She can see the future, but no-one believes her. What if you could see the future and change the lives of everyone around you, but no-one would listen to a word you said? Read and written by Shelley-Anne Wooderson

Jul 24, 202153 min

Ep. 19 The Fly Garden

This is a story of the kind of everyday horror we take for granted. The horror of finding yourself alone and ageing and angry. It's the horror of a frustrated woman who is tired of taking what life has dealt her.

Jul 19, 202114 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Ep. 18 The Breeder

The Breeder is read and written by Shelley-Anne Wooderson. It's set in a time when a mother's love isn't as powerful as money.

Jun 25, 202113 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Ep. 17 The Universes are Infinite

There are some things science can not explain, one of these is love. What will a scientist do to rejoin his love? Read and written by Shelley-Anne Wooderson

Jun 19, 202131 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Ep. 16 Human Contact

In a world where social distancing means social isolation and robots are your only companion where do you go for love? Read and written by Shelley-Anne Wooderson

Jun 13, 202115 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Ep. 15 Double Act by Dan Farren

The writer of tonight's story is Dan Farren, storyteller and comedian par excellence. He brings his knowledge of the world of stand up comedy to this little tale of selfish little men.

Jun 03, 20219 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Ep 14 -The Gifted Class

Teaching is hard, substitute teaching is harder. Those who can't do, teach.... these kids are our future, but still.... Read and written by Shelley-Anne Wooderson

May 27, 202111 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Ep 13 The Lost Boys

Far out in space Peter and his lost boys wander the universe never aging, never growing up. They are the ultimate adventurers always looking for the next excitement, but there is one adventure they wont undertake. Read and written by Shelley-Anne Wooderson

May 21, 202130 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Ep. 11 Food Chain by Richard Mueller

This story is set at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and the Road to Hell. Written by Richard Mueller this story takes us on a journey down a road we hope not to travel.

May 06, 202127 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Ep. 10 Jesus Christ Superstar

This irreverent little tale is about the second coming of Christ. It it read and written by Shelley-Anne Wooderson.

Apr 29, 20217 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Ep. 9 Why Me? By Bernie Pratt

Bernie Pratt writes stories with a touch of darkness, this story takes us deep in the ugliest of worlds, the mind of a substitute teacher.

Apr 22, 202117 minSeason 1Ep. 9
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