“Visage of a Vermin Vandal” by Malcolm F Cross (read Live at Furlandia, part 2 of 2)
About this episode
The episode features the second part of a story about a genetically engineered rat discovering his artistic potential.
Some people think all a rat could ever be is a janitor, but, as Rick discovers, he could be something else, too – an inspired artist. Today’s story was recorded in front of a live audience at Furlandia 2026. Today’s Story is the second and final part of “ Visage of a Vermin Vandal ” by Malcolm F. Cross , who has been writing stories in the same setting as this story for more than a decade, including two novels – Dog Country , and Mouse Cage . You can catch up with them at their website, SinIsBeautiful.com , or on Bluesky . Last time, Rick Larue, genetically engineered rat, was denied a promotion because his boss was convinced a rat’s happy place was cleaning bioreactor sewage. Rick was convinced too, up until he encountered a beautiful mural on the side of a Hindu Mandir, depicting the goddess Karni Mata, and the rats she holds sacred... Read for you by Rob MacWolf — werewolf hitchhiker. thevoice.dog | Apple podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts If you have a story you think would be a good fit, you can check out the requirements , fill out the submission template and get in touch with us…
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