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Big Shot, Chapter 16: Paying The Price

The stranger gets what he wants.

Ever since the mysterious stranger rolled into town at the beginning of April, he has been looking for Danny Hillcrest. Slowly, the good people of Middling Fair grew suspicious of the man going by the name “Blaine Hendrix.” Now, with Danny in plain sight, the stranger is about to accomplish his mission. What will this mean for Danny? And for any witnesses?

Lending their voices in this episode are Grant Johnson (voicegranted.com) as the stranger; Nathan Alvord as the Maître d’; Bonnie Kenderdine as Cindy and Miss Abby Falmacher; and the Narrator is played by Gary J. Chambers, (garyjchambersvo.com).

Big Shot, Chapter 15: Chekhov’s Gun

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In this chapter, things take an interesting turn.

The stranger who came to Middling Fair to locate Danny Hillcrest is fed up. After listening to several stories by town residents, he is no closer to finding Danny than he was when he arrived. He heads back to the Venus Arms Hotel and Towers, where Danny resides. The stranger plans on demanding information that will put an end to the search.

Big Shot, Chapter 14 – What’s Past Is Dialogue

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Haartte goes in search of art.

Haartte wraps up the tale of his first case as a private detective in Middling Fair. He must locate a missing statue of Venus de Milo – while putting up with Danny Hillcrest. The mysterious stranger is hoping this story will give him some clues as to Danny’s whereabouts.

Lending their voices in this episode are Christiana Ellis (christianaellis.com) as Minnie, the clothing store owner; John Bell (thebatfry.com) as Turner, the book store owner; Cameron McGrath as Carver, the warehouse owner; Steve Ng (steveng5.com) as Delivery Person 1; Grant Johnson (voicegranted.com) as the stranger; and the Narrator was played by Gary J. Chambers, (garyjchambersvo.com).

Big Shot, Chapter 13 – Trouble Finds Detective Haartte

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Middling Fair’s Private Eye goes public with his story.

Now that Detective Haartte is face-to-face with the mysterious stranger, there are lots of questions to be asked. However, Haartte decides to talk about himself instead. Is this some clever ploy to trick the stranger? Or does the shameless shamus simply want to tell us his origin story?

Lending their voices in this episode are Grant Johnson (voicegranted.com) as the stranger; and the Narrator was played by Gary J. Chambers, (garyjchambersvo.com).

Big Shot, Chapter 12 – A Cup Full Of Danger

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Detective Haartte takes the case (he gave himself).

Cap finally gets to tell Miss Falmacher about the phone conversation he overheard. It sounds like the stranger who has been looking for Danny Hillcrest may be looking to do Danny some harm. But can anyone rely on Cap’s story being accurate?

Lending their voices in this episode are Grant Johnson (voicegranted.com) as the stranger; Bonnie Kenderdine as Abby Falmacher; and the Narrator was played by Gary J. Chambers, (garyjchambersvo.com).