The crew manager was the first to get through the door of the burning bungalow. Other firefighters were gearing up on the quiet street outside. Christopher Barber led the way to the bedroom—thick smoke billowed and visibility was low. He dropped to the ground, and after dousing some of the flames with water, he began searching the area with an outstretched arm. Barber made contact with what he initially believed to be a cushion on the ground at the foot of the bed, but then he heard a frail voice whimper, “Help me”...
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This episode was researched and written by Eileen Macfarlane.
Edited by Joel Porter at Dot Dot Dot Productions.
Script editing, additional writing, illustrations and production direction by Rosanna Fitton
Narration, additional audio editing, script editing, and production direction by Benjamin Fitton.
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MUSIC:
With You Always by Moments
Pursuit Of Wonder by Caleb Etheridge
Far From Home by Cody Martin
Final Moments by Cody Martin
Half Empty by Cody Martin
Seeking Answers by Cody Martin
Gravity by Caleb Etheridge
Mind Over Matter by Chelsea McGough
Endless Night by Moments
Unexpected Turn by Moments
What You’re Here For by Moments
Sussex by Stephen Keech
Mystery by Third Age
Harvester by Wicked Cinema
Mainframe by Wicked Cinema
Rogue Asset by Wicked Cinema
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