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The Elysium Project

Natalie Van Sistine

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Nothing in Emma Greyson's life has ever made sense, and it's only gotten weirder since she was injected with a mysterious substance that left her with telekinetic abilities. Somehow, it all seems to be tied back to her father's top secret job, and the escaped test subjects he experimented on... and something called "The Elysium Project". The Elysium Project is a cinematic, full cast audio drama written and produced by Natalie Van Sistine. Featured in the cast are Amber Lee Connors (Emma), Xa ...
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Cosmic Cafe is an official podcast by The Cosmic Circus. Hosted by Ayla Ruby, this is an interview-based podcast with people in the entertainment industry, in front of and behind the camera. FMI visit TheCosmicCircus.com or CosmicPodcasts.com Questions? Concerns? Suggestions? Or to inquire about being interviewed on this podcast, please contact: podcasts@thecosmiccircus.com
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