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Standstill

July 3, 2016 by cpgronlund 3 Comments

A pocket watch. Standstill, written by Christopher Gronlund and narrated by Cynthia Griffith and Christopher GronlundWhen she was 18 — for her high school graduation — Maddy was given a pocket watch by her grandfather…along with the warning that it does more than just tell time.

Eighteen years later, she uses the button on the watch her grandfather told her to use with caution. What happens after clicking the button changes the lives of Maddy and her husband, Aaron.

A heartfelt tale about time and love…and the effect the two things have on us all…

Content Advisory: Swearing, sudden onset of cancer, death of a spouse, self doubt.

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Credits:

Music: Ergo Phizmiz and Christopher Costanza

Story and Narration: Cynthia Griffith and  Christopher Gronlund

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Filed Under: Episodes Tagged With: Literary, Quirky, Standstill

Comments

  1. Jaci says

    July 3, 2016 at 3:00 pm

    A second – or more – listening planned. And sharing with friends.

    Thanks, Christopher and Cynthia!

    Reply
  2. Darque says

    July 3, 2016 at 7:04 pm

    This one certainly makes you consider how simply having more life is not always the greatest gift, even if it is a relatively good existence.

    Reply

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