A late night broadcaster perched on a high balcony in the Shadow Precinct reports the truth no one else will touch: interdimensional conspiracies, alternate Earth incursions, underwater civilizations, psychic parasites, and the strange communities forming right under our noses. Drawn from "lightly processed transcripts" of the CRANK FM radio show, these stories blend cosmic horror, deadpan humor, and metaphysical world building into a serialized chronicle of a universe coming apart at the seams.
Conspiracy Theory of the Week
The narrator examines the claim that nuclear weapons do not exist, arguing that governments profit from fear and distraction. He contrasts popular conspiracy theories with the far stranger reality of alternate Earths connected through a broken veil between worlds.
Return to Atlantis
Using an interdimensional transmitter, the narrator contacts an aquatic Earth where Atlantis evolved into an advanced underwater civilization. The Atlanteans seek allies to help defend their world from an Earth that plans to exploit their oceans and resources.
The War for Atlantis
A conflict erupts when an invading civilization attempts to seize Atlantis's resources. As multiple factions become involved, the Atlanteans deploy advanced technology and a powerful energy source that ultimately turns the tide of the war.
Brain Leech Devastation
A fraudulent medical institute offers a treatment that claims to erase traumatic memories. Patients soon discover they have been implanted with parasitic creatures that consume memories, leading to devastating consequences.
Heavily Fortified HOA
Residents with advanced off-world technology gradually settle in the same neighborhood, creating an unusually safe and prosperous community where crime virtually disappears.
Bob Was Exiled to the Echo Planet
The narrator discovers a parallel world populated by mascots, fictional characters, and cultural icons brought to life through collective human imagination. There he learns how these beings continue to exist across dimensions.
Air Scooters Are Made for Pizza Runs
After acquiring a flying air scooter from an alternate Earth, the narrator uses it for everyday errands. His new vehicle soon attracts unwanted attention from authorities, leading to an unusual confrontation.
Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots in Real Life
An entrepreneur creates a controversial sport in which humans battle realistic combat robots. As the matches grow more dangerous, questions arise about whether the machines are simply malfunctioning-or something more.
Godzilla Is a Villain
When Godzilla appears and attacks the city, the narrator realizes the monster has somehow crossed over from the Echo Planet. Armed with advanced technology, he sets out to stop the rampage and uncover who is responsible.
They Kidnapped Bob
Investigating the events behind the Godzilla attack, the narrator discovers that several famous Echo Planet residents have been abducted. His search leads him to an alternate Earth where an inventor has been using them for his own purposes.
