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Blake Alexander and his son Lance the Necromancer meet a celebrity ghost Federici the ghost who haunts Melbourne's famous Princess Theater ghost because he spooked a reaper who was taking him to the afterlife. "You don't know the Phantom of the Opera?" Blake chuckled. "Yeah Gaston Leroux wrote it and it was performed here as a musical yonks ago. He is not real," said Lance. "No not that one Frederick Baker," said Blake. "Fredrick Baker?" asked Lance puzzled. "Federici the Phantom of the Princess Theater," said Blake. "Federwhatsi?" Lance said. "Reech ee, Federici he's called," Blake said and sighed, "Call him Fred." "Ok why is Fred still here?" asked Lance. "Don't know," said Blake. this is a short story, not real the ghost Federici is a Melbourne theater legend he was a real man Frederick Baker aka Federici he died in a production of Faust play Mesphitso he died then took his bows on the stage. The ghost is Inspired by Frederick Baker aka Federici the princess theater ghost.
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1126. Don't Call Me Juliet! A Timetravelers Lament v2
01:55||Season 1, Ep. 1126Lucius Silver is a young-looking actor stuck in Shakespeare's time, not able to play male parts. Alternate version of the song. The music video of this is on YouTube herehttps://youtu.be/l6JGCGgtwkU
1125. Don't Call Me Juliet! A Time Traveller's Lament
03:17||Season 1, Ep. 1125Theme to episode coming soonLucius Silver is a young-looking actor stuck in Shakespeare's time, not able to play male parts
1124. I'm Left Creeping Along Within Darkness: Extended
05:09||Season 1, Ep. 1124A song by Rachel Lawson
1123. You Are Never Alone (Reality Unmasked)
02:56||Season 1, Ep. 1123Version inspired by Reality Umasked by Rachel Lawson
1122. Asked Juliet
01:56||Season 1, Ep. 1122What happens when Shakespeare meets sorcery? In The Magicians: O Romeo, Romeo! wherefore art thou Romeo?, Romeo dematerialises mid‑scene, Juliet keeps reciting her lines, and Blake Fire materialises onstage to save the production. With supernatural duties pulling actors offstage and an enchanter stealing the spotlight, this magical mishap becomes a theatrical night no one will forget. A witty, whimsical blend of Shakespearean drama and paranormal comedy—perfect for listeners who love fantasy with a mischievous twist. As another song.see music video of this here https://youtu.be/fzhPEj7g6dM
1121. O Romeo, Romeo! wherefore art thou Romeo? A Story
03:57||Season 1, Ep. 1121What happens when Shakespeare meets sorcery? In The Magicians: O Romeo, Romeo! wherefore art thou Romeo?, Romeo dematerialises mid‑scene, Juliet keeps reciting her lines, and Blake Fire materialises onstage to save the production. With supernatural duties pulling actors offstage and an enchanter stealing the spotlight, this magical mishap becomes a theatrical night no one will forget. A witty, whimsical blend of Shakespearean drama and paranormal comedy—perfect for listeners who love fantasy with a mischievous twist.
1120. The Magicians: O Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore Art Thou Romeo? A Song v2
02:44||Season 1, Ep. 1120By Rachel Lawson And William Shakespeare. This song version of a story
1119. Don’t Break My Heart book theme
03:50||Ep. 1119theme to book Under The Moonlight’s Mask, A Love Found Too Late by Rachel Lawson
1118. Under The Moonlight’s Mask. A Short Story
19:20||Season 1, Ep. 1118One night at Carnevale, Lucius meets Cara — a masked stranger who feels like destiny. She asks him to find her… then vanishes. His search becomes a journey of hope, heartbreak, and devotion that outlives even death. This is Under the Moonlight’s Mask — a love story carved in glass, memory, and rain.