December 20, 2023 • 8 mins
This year for Christmas, Victoria celebrates by making life a little better for those in need of a Guide and some cheer. Enjoy this second of five special Christmas mini-audio celebrations leading up to Christmas Eve."One Last Crimson Ball"James is looking for his lost ornament so he can complete his Christmas ritual. Can Victoria help him find what he lost?Cast (in order of appearance):
Score: Nico Vettese of the inky pawprint
Sound Design: Daniel Foytik of 9th Story Studios LLC
Art: jesse hawke of the inky pawprint
A 9th Story Studios, LLC Production, All rights reserved. | Foytik, Loverling, Vettese
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THEMES:"The Lift Arrives, (Opening Theme Music):
"Victoria's Music Box, (Victoria's Theme)"
The Lift Closing Theme Music
Composed and Recorded by Nico Vettese of We Talk of Dreams
www.wetalkofdreams.com
FX:Sound FX: freesound.org, audioblocks.com
Producer / Editor / Creator: Daniel Foytik
Executive Producers: Amber Loverling, Nico Vettese
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Victoria's Lift and all core characters, places, and situations are property of Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios, LLC and may not be used in any form without explicit written permission.
- James, Narrator: Mary Murphy
- Victoria Bigglesworth-Hayes: Amber Loverling née Collins
Score: Nico Vettese of the inky pawprint
Sound Design: Daniel Foytik of 9th Story Studios LLC
Art: jesse hawke of the inky pawprint
A 9th Story Studios, LLC Production, All rights reserved. | Foytik, Loverling, Vettese
Support us on Patreon for ad free episodes and extra content.
Listen and Subscribe: iTunes | iHeart Radio | Spotify | Google Podcasts | TuneIn | Stitcher
THEMES:"The Lift Arrives, (Opening Theme Music):
"Victoria's Music Box, (Victoria's Theme)"
The Lift Closing Theme Music
Composed and Recorded by Nico Vettese of We Talk of Dreams
www.wetalkofdreams.com
FX:Sound FX: freesound.org, audioblocks.com
Producer / Editor / Creator: Daniel Foytik
Executive Producers: Amber Loverling, Nico Vettese
Visit The Lift: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Victoria's Twitter
Victoria's Lift and all core characters, places, and situations are property of Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios, LLC and may not be used in any form without explicit written permission.
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(00:04):
Ninth Story Studios, James Story avoice. Welcome to the lift, get
ready to take a ride. Hello, I'm Daniel Foytek, and I thank
(00:42):
you for joining us for a specialepisode of Victoria's Lyft. Today, we're
presenting the second of five mini episodesfor Christmas, called a Little Lyft for
the Holidays. Full sized episodes arecoming, but until then, let's join
Victoria for today's tale, one LastCrimson Ball by Lee Andrew Foreman, told
by Mary Murphy and Amber Loverlin NateCollins. Thank you to all of you
(01:07):
for being a part of Victoria's Christmascelebration. Check back tomorrow for our next
tale. I search this familiar place, knowing the ornament must be somewhere.
(01:30):
I don't know how I lost it, but something tells me i'll find it
eventually. As I make my waydown the hall, I find an unfamiliar
girl standing at the end. Shelooks at me with bright eyes. What's
the matter. I can't find myfavorite Christmas ornament? What's your name?
(01:51):
James? Hi, James, I'mVictoria. I'll help you find it.
Really, of course, how aboutwe look downstairs? Great idea. I'll
lead the way. She follows medown the kerb staircase to the foyer,
where the yearly Christmas tree stands talland mighty. What a beautifully decorated tree,
(02:13):
I guess so, but mother didn'tseem to pick a very good one
this year. It smells bad andhalf the lights don't work. I'm sorry,
James. Shall we keep looking foryour ornament? Perhaps it's in your
room. I've looked everywhere, butwe'll try again. She follows as I
(02:34):
ascend the stairs and down the hallto my bedroom. I stop short when
I see the door slightly. Ajar, what's wrong? I'm not sure.
I can't explain it, but I'mafraid try. James, tell me what's
bothering you. I'm scared of what'sin my room. I can't recall why,
(02:55):
but I feel like if I goin there, something terrible happen.
It's okay. I'll be there withyou. You won't have to go alone.
I stepped forward, courage backing myheels. Inside, all looks as
it should, all is expected.My toy soldiers are still on the window
(03:19):
sill, my firetruck on the shelf. But there's a scent filling the air.
It's not borne to my senses,yet I can't quite place it.
I don't understand. Something is wrong, But what is it? I think
you know the answer, James.I think you can remember if you tried.
(03:43):
I don't think I want to remember. I think I forgot for a
reason. Is this it? Thegirl turns to me, and in her
hands is my precious keepsake, theobject of yearly tradition. Christmas isn't complete
until it's hung on the tree.Oh wow, you found it? I
(04:04):
did. Would you like to gohang it? Yes, right away?
Go ahead, James, hang theord of it so Christmas will be complete.
I run downstairs, not realizing I'veleft my new friend behind, But
when I reached the foyer, she'salready standing in front of the tree.
(04:26):
She extends her palms, the shinyred ball resting within them. I take
the precious decoration from her hands andstep toward the towering pine. My eyes
seek the perfect location, and whenI find it, I place the metal
hook over the branch. By thetime I release it, the green needles
(04:48):
quickly brown and begin to fall.The remaining lights blink out one by one.
My precious ornament cracks and shatters beforemy eyes. I step back.
Fear grips my heart. The oncebeautiful room moves forward in time. It
(05:10):
ages into cayse. Wallpaper feeds andpeels away. Woodwork warps and cracks with
the increasingly damp, moldy scent thatfilled my bedroom. My clean, well
kept home deteriorates in a near instant. I look to Victoria cheers well in
(05:30):
my eyes, what's happening? Ithink you know, James. I think
you've always known. It's hard toaccept, but it's time. I look
down at my body. Notice hownot only my clothes, but my very
skin is pale and faded. Myown form is a vague, nebulous mist,
(05:55):
a memory of what once was.Christmas was a long time ago,
wasn't it It was? I've beenalone here? How that I no one
lives here anymore? That's right,James. But it's okay to hold onto
the memories we cherish. Sometimes weneed them, but eventually we have to
(06:19):
move on. It's time to go, isn't it. Yes, I can
take you to the next place.I think I'm ready. I've hung the
ornament one last time. Christmas iscomplete. Thank you to our supporters for
(07:02):
making the show possible. Today's episodefeatured Mary Murphia's James and Amber Loveling is
Victoria. Today's custom score was createdby our resident composer, Niko Vites of
the Inky Pop Print. Our workis by Jesse Hawk of the Inky Pop
Print. Our author is Lee AndrewForeman. Story editor and producer is Daniel
(07:23):
Foytek of Ninth Story Studios. Untiltomorrow, keep your music box wound and
beware of strange music boxes placed underindoor evergreen trees
Ninth Story Studios, James Story avoice. Welcome to the lift, get
ready to take a ride. Hello, I'm Daniel Foytek, and I thank
(00:42):
you for joining us for a specialepisode of Victoria's Lyft. Today, we're
presenting the second of five mini episodesfor Christmas, called a Little Lyft for
the Holidays. Full sized episodes arecoming, but until then, let's join
Victoria for today's tale, one LastCrimson Ball by Lee Andrew Foreman, told
by Mary Murphy and Amber Loverlin NateCollins. Thank you to all of you
(01:07):
for being a part of Victoria's Christmascelebration. Check back tomorrow for our next
tale. I search this familiar place, knowing the ornament must be somewhere.
(01:30):
I don't know how I lost it, but something tells me i'll find it
eventually. As I make my waydown the hall, I find an unfamiliar
girl standing at the end. Shelooks at me with bright eyes. What's
the matter. I can't find myfavorite Christmas ornament? What's your name?
(01:51):
James? Hi, James, I'mVictoria. I'll help you find it.
Really, of course, how aboutwe look downstairs? Great idea. I'll
lead the way. She follows medown the kerb staircase to the foyer,
where the yearly Christmas tree stands talland mighty. What a beautifully decorated tree,
(02:13):
I guess so, but mother didn'tseem to pick a very good one
this year. It smells bad andhalf the lights don't work. I'm sorry,
James. Shall we keep looking foryour ornament? Perhaps it's in your
room. I've looked everywhere, butwe'll try again. She follows as I
(02:34):
ascend the stairs and down the hallto my bedroom. I stop short when
I see the door slightly. Ajar, what's wrong? I'm not sure.
I can't explain it, but I'mafraid try. James, tell me what's
bothering you. I'm scared of what'sin my room. I can't recall why,
(02:55):
but I feel like if I goin there, something terrible happen.
It's okay. I'll be there withyou. You won't have to go alone.
I stepped forward, courage backing myheels. Inside, all looks as
it should, all is expected.My toy soldiers are still on the window
(03:19):
sill, my firetruck on the shelf. But there's a scent filling the air.
It's not borne to my senses,yet I can't quite place it.
I don't understand. Something is wrong, But what is it? I think
you know the answer, James.I think you can remember if you tried.
(03:43):
I don't think I want to remember. I think I forgot for a
reason. Is this it? Thegirl turns to me, and in her
hands is my precious keepsake, theobject of yearly tradition. Christmas isn't complete
until it's hung on the tree.Oh wow, you found it? I
(04:04):
did. Would you like to gohang it? Yes, right away?
Go ahead, James, hang theord of it so Christmas will be complete.
I run downstairs, not realizing I'veleft my new friend behind, But
when I reached the foyer, she'salready standing in front of the tree.
(04:26):
She extends her palms, the shinyred ball resting within them. I take
the precious decoration from her hands andstep toward the towering pine. My eyes
seek the perfect location, and whenI find it, I place the metal
hook over the branch. By thetime I release it, the green needles
(04:48):
quickly brown and begin to fall.The remaining lights blink out one by one.
My precious ornament cracks and shatters beforemy eyes. I step back.
Fear grips my heart. The oncebeautiful room moves forward in time. It
(05:10):
ages into cayse. Wallpaper feeds andpeels away. Woodwork warps and cracks with
the increasingly damp, moldy scent thatfilled my bedroom. My clean, well
kept home deteriorates in a near instant. I look to Victoria cheers well in
(05:30):
my eyes, what's happening? Ithink you know, James. I think
you've always known. It's hard toaccept, but it's time. I look
down at my body. Notice hownot only my clothes, but my very
skin is pale and faded. Myown form is a vague, nebulous mist,
(05:55):
a memory of what once was.Christmas was a long time ago,
wasn't it It was? I've beenalone here? How that I no one
lives here anymore? That's right,James. But it's okay to hold onto
the memories we cherish. Sometimes weneed them, but eventually we have to
(06:19):
move on. It's time to go, isn't it. Yes, I can
take you to the next place.I think I'm ready. I've hung the
ornament one last time. Christmas iscomplete. Thank you to our supporters for
(07:02):
making the show possible. Today's episodefeatured Mary Murphia's James and Amber Loveling is
Victoria. Today's custom score was createdby our resident composer, Niko Vites of
the Inky Pop Print. Our workis by Jesse Hawk of the Inky Pop
Print. Our author is Lee AndrewForeman. Story editor and producer is Daniel
(07:23):
Foytek of Ninth Story Studios. Untiltomorrow, keep your music box wound and
beware of strange music boxes placed underindoor evergreen trees
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