The 3:57 by William E. Spear
The 3:57 by William E. Spear
William E. Spear
An anthology of serialized stories from comedy to drama to supernatural. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I WILL NOT DANCE, Episode 04 – Raucously, Still
I WILL NOT DANCE, Episode 04 – Raucously, Still The Three Fifty-seven finishes its commemoration to individuals who died while serving the country. My name is William Spear and this series is titled I WILL NOT DANCE. Over four episodes, an Unnamed Service Personnel told of leaving family and dying in battle.  The events are set in the Second World War and the Narrator is from New Jersey, U.S.A, but the story could be told of many conflicts and the warrior could be from any country.  Previously, the Unnamed Service Personnel spoke of dying in France: “I was shot. Killed . . . alone and far from home.” What happened to the memories before the war? Family and Friends whose two hundred feet crescendoed in a wedding hall? Rhythms and sounds of gray mornings and frosty evenings? Rich tapestries of aromatic foods filling the air?Listen beyond the sadness of forever echoing funeral music or never ending melancholia for a lost relative. Listen to the Fourth and Final Episode titled RAUCOUSLY, STILL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 28, 2024
4 min
I WILL NOT DANCE, Episode 03 - Deep Percussions
I Will Not Dance, Episode 03 - Deep Percussions The Three Fifty-seven continues its commemoration to individuals who died while serving the country. My name is William Spear and this series is titled I WILL NOT DANCE. Over four episodes, an Unnamed Service Personnel will tell of leaving family and dying in battle. Although the events are set in the Second World War, and the Narrator is from New Jersey, U.S.A, the story could be told of any conflict and the warrior could be from any country.  Previously, before shipping out, the Unnamed Service Personnel visited Family members and Friends and savored the sights, sounds, and foods of Jersey City. When those days dwindled, the Narrator realized “The time had come . . . I was now Uncle Sam’s.” Others from all walks of Life join the Narrator as they lean hard against a north wind in Episode Three titled DEEP PERCUSSIONS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 22, 2024
3 min
I WILL NOT DANCE, Episode 02 - Rhythms and Sounds
I Will Not Dance, Episode 02 - Rhythms and Sounds The Three Fifty-seven continues its commemoration to those individuals who died while serving the country. My name is William Spear and the series is titled I WILL NOT DANCE. Over four episodes, an Unnamed Service Personnel will tell of leaving family and dying in battle.  The events are set in the Second World War, and the Narrator is from New Jersey, U.S.A. However, the story could be told of any conflict and the warrior could be from any country.  Previously, the Unnamed Service Personnel celebrated a family wedding and shared glimpses of heritage back in County Cavan in Ireland. And spoke, too, of receiving a draft notice to join the military. This time, the Narrator reacts to the notice and the prospect of leaving family in Episode Two titled RHYTHMS AND SOUNDS. Enjoy. WESJr Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 14, 2024
3 min
I WILL NOT DANCE, Episode 01 - Two Hundred Feet
I Will Not Dance, Episode 01 - Two Hundred Feet Over four episodes, an Unnamed Service Personnel will tell of leaving family and dying in battle. Although the events are set in the Second World War, and the Narrator is from New Jersey, U.S.A., the story could be told of any conflict and the warrior could be from any country. Join us as the Narrator celebrates a family wedding and historical roots in Episode One titled TWO HUNDRED FEET. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 7, 2024
3 min
SEVENTEEN - Episode 08, His Final Mission
SEVENTEEN - Episode 08, His Final Mission In the basement of Gunderson High School, Tenny is reliving battles only he can see while struggling to deliver a decades-old message to Superintendent Millicent di Stefano from her deceased brother, Tony.He is surrounded by Di Stefano, Principal Baker, History Teacher Clarke Evans, and Jennifer Hargrove, Tenny’s job coach.That's when the bomb exploded.Enjoy the Eighth, and Concluding, Episode . . . HIS FINAL MISSION. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 14, 2024
14 min
SEVENTEEN, Episode 07 - Augering In
SEVENTEEN - Episode 07, Augering In Superintendent di Stefano's argument with Principal Baker has decayed into a confontation with Tenny. He slams onto a table a large wooden box labeled Paterson Firearms Company. History Teacher Clarke Evans says that's not necessary but Tenny demands, “Need now.” That's when di Stefano heard him say, "For you." Enjoy Episode Seven . . . AUGERING IN. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 7, 2024
5 min
SEVENTEEN, Episode 06 - Hostilities are Resumed
SEVENTEEN - Episode 06, Hostilities are Resumed  The central character is Severin Vincent Tennyson. Nicknamed “Tenny,” he is a sixty-four-year-old non-verbal, cane-using janitor at Gunderson High School in central New Jersey. Previously, Jennifer Hargrove, Tenny’s job coach and a junior at the high school, followed him two floors below the auditorium. She found him ramming his head into a locker and yelling “No”, “No!”, “NO!” Grudgingly his hand gestures revealed seeing Superintendent di Stefano for the first time in over forty years triggered a flood of memories.  Also, and leaving the auditorium, the aforementioned Superintendent di Stefano and Principal Baker continued their verbal slugfest. Enjoy Episode Six . . . HOSTILITIES ARE RESUMED. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 31, 2024
6 min
SEVENTEEN, Episode 05 - The Clenched Fist
SEVENTEEN, Episode 05 - The Clenched Fist The central character is Severin Vincent Tennyson. Nicknamed “Tenny,” He is a sixty-four-year-old non-verbal, cane-using janitor at Gunderson High School in central New Jersey. In a previous episode, the appearance of the newly hired Superintendent Millicent di Stefano, triggered Tenny to run from the auditorium thumping his chest shouting “Seventeen.” By the way, no one in the school had seen him even walk without his cane, let alone run. Nor had anyone ever hear him speak. Along the way, he left the super’s Chief of Staff sprawled on the floor like a jigsaw puzzle missing a few pieces. Also, Jennifer Hargrove, Tenny’s job coach and a junior at the high school, quietly slipped out of the auditorium and followed him. Enjoy SEVENTEEN, Episode 05 - The Clenched Fist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 19, 2024
4 min
ROMANCE 20 MINUTES INTO THE FUTURE, Episode 04
ROMANCE 20 MINUTES INTO THE FUTURE, Episode 04 - A Person's A Person Even If DigitalThe Messenger gets even with The Boss and vengeance is sweet. So everything turned out right? Stick around for the after credit scene just to make sure.Enjoy Episode 04 - A Person's A Person Even If Digital Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 4, 2024
9 min
ROMANCE 20 MINUTES INTO THE FUTURE, Episode 03
ROMANCE 20 MINUTES INTO THE FUTURE, Episode 03 - How Did It So Soon Get To Be So Late So Quickly? With a quadruple payday on the line, The Messenger's digital self and two clones are still stuck inside of a computer and the mission seems hopeless. Then, hold the mobile phone, the real reason for the assignment becomes apparent. And guess who rides to the rescue! Enjoy Episode 03 - How Did It So Soon Get To Be So Late So Quickly? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 2, 2024
6 min
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