Distinct Poplar: A YA Audiobook Series show

Distinct Poplar: A YA Audiobook Series

Summary: Distinct Poplar is a young adult (YA) short story series of dark fantasy and storybook horror, written and narrated by Matt Herzberg. Distinct Poplar takes place in a sprawling city, where the supernatural and fantastic things are common place. This vast metropolis looks and feels like a fairy tale kingdom come to life and thrusted unceremoniously into the modern era. Here, people practically live on top of one another, covered in the grime and hardships of everyday city living, and always keeping an eye out for the dark and sinister things awaiting just around the corner. Here you will find six-legged rat creatures, neighborhood swallowing storms, and cats who stalk children...hungry for their laughter. Beware monsters who live in the old haunted house down the street. And remember that advice from a talking turtle found in the sewer could save your life! In this stinking city, sometimes a kid's got to take matters into their own hands, in order to survive.

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 S1:E19 - The Call | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:16:35

Chellen's encounter with the strange monkey's face puts her in a position to break one of her peoples most sacred precepts. But at what cost? Music: Gaia in Fog by Dan Bodan Aftermath - Madness Paranoia by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Follow Distinct Poplar Facebook: facebook.com/distinctpoplar Twitter: twitter.com/DistinctPoplar Instagram: instagram.com/distinctpoplar

 S1:E18 - Shadow Puppets | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:23:07

Now that Chellen is in Bree's apartment they have only to wait for her mom to get home. Chellen is still apprehensive about Bree's strange request, to confront her mother and beat her up. Never the less she will remain in the cramped apartment for a least a little while longer, despite her own reservations. While they wait, Bree shows Chellen her vast collection of things she's scavenged from school. Distinct Poplar is a twice monthly young adult (YA) short story series of dark fantasy and storybook horror, written and narrated by Matt Herzberg. Distinct Poplar takes place in a sprawling city, where the supernatural and fantastic things are common place. This vast metropolis looks and feels like a fairy tale kingdom come to life and thrust unceremoniously into the modern era. Here, people practically live on top of one another, covered in the grime and warships of everyday city living, and always keeping an eye out for the dark and sinister things awaiting just around the corner. Here you will find six legged rat creatures, neighborhood swallowing storms, and cats who stalk children...hungry for their laughter. Music: Orison - Dan Bodan Sea Of Doom - Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions The Children's Room - Audionautix The Children's Room by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/ Follow Distinct Poplar Facebook: facebook.com/distinctpoplar Twitter: twitter.com/DistinctPoplar Instagram: instagram.com/distinctpoplar

 S1:E17 - How Will You Be | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:26:34

Chellen heads home with Bree after school and discovers a city neighborhood she's never been to. Chellen is unprepared for what she finds and the potential dangers lurking around every corner. Which begs the question, how can Bree and her mom live like this? Distinct Poplar is a twice monthly young adult (YA) short story series of dark fantasy and storybook horror, written and narrated by Matt Herzberg. Distinct Poplar takes place in a sprawling city, where the supernatural and fantastic things are common place. This vast metropolis looks and feels like a fairy tale kingdom come to life and thrust unceremoniously into the modern era. Here, people practically live on top of one another, covered in the grime and hardships of everyday city living, and always keeping an eye out for the dark and sinister things awaiting just around the corner. Here you will find six legged rat creatures, neighborhood swallowing storms, and cats who stalk children...hungry for their laughter.

 S1:E16 - Roms | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:15:02

Chellen does her best to communicate to Bree what it means to be a Rom thus solidifying their newly formed friendship. But theres more to Bree's cry for help at stake...what else must Chellen do to protect her new friend?

 S1:E15 - Pool | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:16:15

Chellen descends into the giant, empty and ancient swimming pool. Cautiously leaving safety and security to venture deep to an unfamiliar place with Bree. Will she be able to reason with the younger girl, or will things end as badly as Chellen has predicted? Music: I Don't See the Branches, I See the Leaves by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/dtv/Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/ That Kid in Fourth Grade Who Really Liked the Denver Broncos by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/uvp/Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/

 S1:E14 - 100d | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:21:20

Chellen enlists some help to figure out what Bree had written on her hand. It reads "100d", and Chellen has to figure it out by lunch time, so she can find the secret special hiding place where Bree waits for her. Too bad this is really all for nothing, Chellen has to stop being friends with Bree and she is not looking forward to telling her. Heliograph by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/divider/ Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/ What True Self, Feels Bogus, Let's Watch Jason X by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/reappear/ Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/

 S1:E13 - Punishment | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:22:09

How would Chellen's parents react to her breaking of the rules of their culture and family identity? Can she risk their ire by becoming friends with Bree? Music: The House Glows (With Almost No Help) by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/darkglow/ Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/ Cylinder Four by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/cylinders/ Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/ Prelude No. 4 by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/preludes/ Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/

 S1:E12 - This Moment | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:24:08

With Bree safe and the tardy bell ringing, Chellen attempts to avoid the creepy disciplinarian, Mr. Blackweal who chases her down the hallways of Cagger Highschool. Can she make it class or will Blackweal catch her? Music: I Am Running with Temporary Success from a Monstrous Vacuum by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/honor/Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/ Readers! Do You Read by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/reappear/Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/ The House Glows (With Almost No Help) by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/darkglow/Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/

 S1:E11 - The Business | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:20:30

Chellen confronts the bully, Durga Drumlicht who's reign of terror over Bree must come to an end. Chellen confronts the bully, Durga Drumlicht who's reign of terror over Bree must come to an end. But Chellen has never confronted a bully before...whatever will she do? Music: I Am a Man Who Will Fight for Your Honor by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/honor/ Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/ I Am Running with Temporary Success from a Monstrous Vacuum by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/honor/ Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/

 S1:E10 - A Champion | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:23:30

Bree needs help but is Chellen the only one who can come to her aid? Surely there has to be someone else in the entire who school more qualified and better suited then Chellen. Because Chellen is a Rom and Rom's don't get involved in the lives of the Typicals. MUSIC: Cylinder Four by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/cylinders/ Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/ What True Self, Feels Bogus, Let's Watch Jason X by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/reappear/ Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/ I Am a Man Who Will Fight for Your Honor by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/honor/ Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/

 S1:E9 - Protection Needed | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 18:58

Breegland Van Neef, an odd girl at Cagger Highschool in the city of Distinct Poplar, starts putting up signs at school with a strange request. Is Chellen the only one who's noticing this and what does it mean? *Please Rate and Review us on iTunes. Positive reviews and high ratings help us find new listeners! MUSIC: We Always Thought the Future Would Be Kind of Fun by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/darkglow/ Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/ Cylinder Two by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/cylinders/ Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/

 My Very Strange Neighbor And My Very Unsightly Back (part4) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:18:47

n this disgusting short story of modern storybook horror; a teenager relates the terrifyingly odd events transpiring in their filthy apartment building. One neighbor in particular has taken a seemingly sinister interest in them, and the unrest suffered from a growing tumor in the teenager's back. Is the creepy neighbor the cause or the cure to this mutation, and will the the main character survive to find out whats befallen them? Find out what happens in this unsettling tall tale set in a fairy tale city with a truly dark and sinister edge. Taking a small break from series 1, this episode is actually part 4 of a story which went on the feed in January 2016. MUSIC: Act One - Tenebrous Brothers Carnival by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: http://incompetech.com/

 My Very Strange Neighbor And My Very Unsightly Back (part3) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:14:55

In this disgusting short story of modern storybook horror; a teenager relates the terrifyingly odd events transpiring in their filthy apartment building. One neighbor in particular has taken a seemingly sinister interest in them, and the unrest suffered from a growing tumor in the teenager's back. Is the creepy neighbor the cause or the cure to this mutation, and will the the main character survive to find out whats befallen them? Find out what happens in this unsettling tall tale set in a fairy tale city with a truly dark and sinister edge. Taking a small break from series 1, this episode is actually part 3 of a story which went on the feed in January 2016.   MUSIC: Chase Pulse by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100383 Artist: http://incompetech.com/

 My Very Strange Neighbor And My Very Unsightly Back (part2) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:23:28

In this disgusting short story of modern storybook horror; a teenager relates the terrifyingly odd events transpiring in their filthy apartment building. One neighbor in particular has taken a seemingly sinister interest in them, and the unrest suffered from a growing tumor in the teenager's back. Is the creepy neighbor the cause or the cure to this mutation, and will the the main character survive to find out whats befallen them? Find out what happens in this unsettling tall tale set in a fairy tale city with a truly dark and sinister edge. Taking a small break from series 1, this episode is actually part 2 of a story which went on the feed in January 2016.   MUSIC: Darkest Child A by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100783 Artist: http://incompetech.com/

 That Homeless (part 4) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:18:05

This modern fairytale tells the story of a city neighborhood called Almer’s Way and the strange sickness that has claimed half of it’s residents. Arriving in the form of a noxious cloud that envelopes the neighborhood, the people of Almer’s Way find themselves cut off from the rest of the city—with no way out. The only solution to these events seems to be a mute vagabond and the boy who heralds his unique story. They call him, That Homeless... Taking a small break from series 1, this episode is actually part 4 of a story which went on the feed in October 2017.   MUSIC: Dark Times by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Twitter: @DistinctPoplar Facebook: facebook.com/distinctpoplar Instagram: instagram.com/distinctpoplar/

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