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No Backup

Set in the not-too-distant future, a corporation is elected mayor of Jupiter City, and Hope joins a movement protesting the city government’s violation of human rights. While the city descends into dystopia, Hope finds herself on the frontlines of an insurgency, and she has to rewrite the script of her own spiritual self-discovery after she faces a crisis of identity. Produced by The Absurd Story Podcast. Written and created by Andrew T. Trostle. Episode one is narrated by Joy Vandervort-Cobb.

Hope, a Double Agent

Aug 30, 2023

When life is no longer satisfying, what are the means available to fit the pieces of one’s identity back together again? In the first episode of NO BACKUP, Hope, a young professional, is arrested during a demonstration against the city government’s abuse of power. After proving to herself her instincts for survival...

Hope Arrested

Jul 23, 2023

The bliss of escape is short lived, and Hope is left to hide from the government on the streets of Jupiter City. A visit with a friend she once would trust with her life forces her to test the bond of friendship fragmented by the social decay of politics and her friend’s narcissistic boyfriend.