Episode 16 - Homecoming Part 2

Hey folks. As many of you have heard, we're not going to be producing a second season of What's in The Rift. However, I didn't want to let that story die. So instead, I took it (and the rough arc of the few episodes we had recorded) and turned it into an audio drama.Hope you enjoy, and be sure to follow on the Heartglass feed to get future episodes: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/heartglass Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Six friends stand in the ruins of a building, discussing how best to end the world. A brain in a jar is involved, as is Christ. It's not as weird as it sounds, promise.What's in The Rift is a mystery / sci fi story set in a world of "alternate" realities.Six individuals receive mysterious invitations to an enigmatic website known as The Rift. This website promises to provide answers to life's most profound questions, drawing each in as they hope to process some of the inexplicable things happening to them in their own lives.Produced by Gas Station DrugsWorld created by Josh BurgessGame ModeratorJosh BurgessPlayersCourt Farrokh - Ryan DaylorJenny Thomas - Patty HamiltonBlanche Boyet - Yolandie HamiltonToska Orange - Joseph RutledgeJackie McCloud - Summer SchlenkerBruce McKinney - Grayson StammAlso StarringRae WitteF Scott GravesDerrick Valen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bruce, Jackie, Toska, Court, Blanche, and Jenny come to terms with some hard truths about what it means to be alive in today's world. Alana lays bare the problem at the center of existence. Bruce learns to fly.What's in The Rift is a mystery / sci fi story set in a world of "alternate" realities.Six individuals receive mysterious invitations to an enigmatic website known as The Rift. This website promises to provide answers to life's most profound questions, drawing each in as they hope to process some of the inexplicable things happening to them in their own lives.Produced by Gas Station DrugsWorld created by Josh BurgessGame ModeratorJosh BurgessPlayersCourt Farrokh - Ryan DaylorJenny Thomas - Patty HamiltonBlanche Boyet - Yolandie HamiltonToska Orange - Joseph RutledgeJackie McCloud - Summer SchlenkerBruce McKinney - Grayson StammAlso Starring Rae Witte Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's all figure out exactly how we got here, and what exactly it is that we're dealing with. A trip down memory lane before we resolve all our loose ends.What's in The Rift is a mystery / sci fi story set in a world of "alternate" realities.Six individuals receive mysterious invitations to an enigmatic website known as The Rift. This website promises to provide answers to life's most profound questions, drawing each in as they hope to process some of the inexplicable things happening to them in their own lives.Produced by Gas Station DrugsWorld created by Josh BurgessGame ModeratorJosh BurgessPlayersCourt Farrokh - Ryan DaylorJenny Thomas - Patty HamiltonBlanche Boyet - Yolandie HamiltonToska Orange - Joseph RutledgeJackie McCloud - Summer SchlenkerBruce McKinney - Grayson StammAlso Starring Rae WitteSaph the SomethingW Keith TimsPelle FridMitchell Lee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What can be done about Dima? A choice has to be made. Meanwhile, Court wrangles with her disappointment in her predictability, causing at least one person to die gruesomely. Jenny and Blanche have an odd encounter in a field. Everyone might be robots, monsters might be real, it could be the literal rapture. And then it starts to get weird.What's in The Rift is a mystery / sci fi story set in a world of "alternate" realities.Six individuals receive mysterious invitations to an enigmatic website known as The Rift. This website promises to provide answers to life's most profound questions, drawing each in as they hope to process some of the inexplicable things happening to them in their own lives.Produced by Gas Station DrugsWorld created by Josh BurgessGame ModeratorJosh BurgessPlayersCourt Farrokh - Ryan DaylorJenny Thomas - Patty HamiltonBlanche Boyet - Yolandie HamiltonToska Orange - Joseph RutledgeJackie McCloud - Summer SchlenkerBruce McKinney - Grayson StammAlso Starring F Scott GravesRae Witte Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Things start to get serious in the attempt to rescue Court, as each member of The Rift is forced to reconsider what exactly it is they're dealing with. Some major changes come for Victoria, and render her aid unavailable in the immediate term. Ace tries to help, but is ignored.What's in The Rift is a mystery / sci fi story set in a world of "alternate" realities.Six individuals receive mysterious invitations to an enigmatic website known as The Rift. This website promises to provide answers to life's most profound questions, drawing each in as they hope to process some of the inexplicable things happening to them in their own lives.Produced by Gas Station DrugsWorld created by Josh BurgessGame ModeratorJosh BurgessPlayersCourt Farrokh - Ryan DaylorJenny Thomas - Patty HamiltonBlanche Boyet - Yolandie HamiltonToska Orange - Joseph RutledgeJackie McCloud - Summer SchlenkerBruce McKinney - Grayson StammAlso Starring Victoria Sutherland - Saph the Something Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The rescue party starts to enact a plot to free Court, but gets immediately sidetracked by their own plot devices. Bruce takes a major heel turn and shows off a surprisingly cool side. Meanwhile, a supremely confident Dima confronts Court who is forced to make a decision to cooperate or resist, and makes that decision just in time for Dima to confront her friends.What's in The Rift is a mystery / sci fi story set in a world of "alternate" realities.Six individuals receive mysterious invitations to an enigmatic website known as The Rift. This website promises to provide answers to life's most profound questions, drawing each in as they hope to process some of the inexplicable things happening to them in their own lives.Produced by Gas Station DrugsWorld created by Josh BurgessGame ModeratorJosh BurgessPlayersCourt Farrokh - Ryan DaylorJenny Thomas - Patty HamiltonBlanche Boyet - Yolandie HamiltonToska Orange - Joseph RutledgeJackie McCloud - Summer SchlenkerBruce McKinney - Grayson Stamm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Court makes a decision that ends up pushing the group towards a confrontation with Dima. In talking with Dima, she learns of just how deeply prepared they are specifically for the folks who have come through this time. Helen suffers the consequences of Court's daring escape. Meanwhile, the remainder of the crew sends Toska, Jackie and Bruce to case the Manchester Center for Study.What's in The Rift is a mystery / sci fi story set in a world of "alternate" realities.Six individuals receive mysterious invitations to an enigmatic website known as The Rift. This website promises to provide answers to life's most profound questions, drawing each in as they hope to process some of the inexplicable things happening to them in their own lives.Produced by Gas Station DrugsWorld created by Josh BurgessGame ModeratorJosh BurgessPlayersCourt Farrokh - Ryan DaylorJenny Thomas - Patty HamiltonBlanche Boyet - Yolandie HamiltonToska Orange - Joseph RutledgeJackie McCloud - Summer SchlenkerBruce McKinney - Grayson StammGuest StarsVictoria Sutherland - Saph the SomethingHelen Kitirci - Gem AydinDima Volkov - Brady Flanagan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Court overhears some troubling news from Helen, and with the help of an orderly hatches an escape plan. Meanwhile, the rest of the gang arrives in Manchester to rescue Court without a plan in tow. Victoria shares some disturbing news about what actually happens at UCRI, and it sheds some light on what secrets The Rift may actually contain.What's in The Rift is a mystery / sci fi story set in a world of "alternate" realities.Six individuals receive mysterious invitations to an enigmatic website known as The Rift. This website promises to provide answers to life's most profound questions, drawing each in as they hope to process some of the inexplicable things happening to them in their own lives.Produced by Gas Station DrugsWorld created by Josh BurgessGame ModeratorJosh BurgessPlayersCourt Farrokh - Ryan DaylorJenny Thomas - Patty HamiltonBlanche Boyet - Yolandie HamiltonToska Orange - Joseph RutledgeJackie McCloud - Summer SchlenkerBruce McKinney - Grayson StammGuest StarsVictoria Sutherland - Saph the SomethingHelen Kitirci - Gem AydinRobert from UCRI - Jacob BrownJeff from UCRI - Bradly Findly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The fallout from the choices made by the party leaves everything in chaos, and the first taste of how ruthless UCRI can be becomes evident. As everything falls apart, only Toska is left to deal with the pieces. Meanwhile, a reflective and quieted state has the Rifters coming to terms with their own stories.What's in The Rift is a mystery / sci fi story set in a world of "alternate" realities.Six individuals receive mysterious invitations to an enigmatic website known as The Rift. This website promises to provide answers to life's most profound questions, drawing each in as they hope to process some of the inexplicable things happening to them in their own lives.Produced by Gas Station DrugsWorld created by Josh BurgessGame ModeratorJosh BurgessPlayersCourt Farrokh - Ryan DaylorJenny Thomas - Patty HamiltonBlanche Boyet - Yolandie HamiltonToska Orange - Joseph RutledgeJackie McCloud - Summer SchlenkerBruce McKinney - Grayson StammGuest StarsVictoria Sutherland - Saph the SomethingHelen Kitirci - Gem Aydin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.