A Solution, Not a Cure

About this episode

Erin discovers her centuries-long secret while trying to save her friend Lena from cancer.

While on holiday, Lena shows Erin an old photo of a woman who looks exactly like her. Initially, Erin dismisses the resemblance. However, when Lena reveals she is dying of cancer, Erin admits that it is her and that there are other historical images of her. She confesses that as a result of a strange encounter, she has lived for centuries. Desperate to save Lena, Erin tries to pass the gift on. But what transfers is not immortality alone. Lena is healed, and Erin finally understands the horror she has passed on. CONNECT WITH US makeshiftstories@gmail.com SHARE THE PODCAST If you liked this episode, tell your friends to listen wherever they get their audio. CREDITS Written by Vern Hume (AKA Alan V Hare). Read by Kathleen Connelly. Opening and closing were composed and created by Matthew Erdmann. Produced by Vecada Studios. Makeshift Stories is released under a creative commons non-commercial attribution, no derivative license.

People in this episode

Host: Vern Hume

Guest: Kathleen Connelly

Topics covered

• immortality
• cancer
• historical images
• friendship
• sacrifice

Keywords

• immortality
• cancer
• historical images
• sacrifice
• friendship

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Vecada Studios, Makeshift Stories

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