The Flying Dutchman
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The Flying Dutchman, written by Sue Cook. Performed by Isaac Stephens. Edited and directed by Rita Mock-Pike for the MockingOwl Roost.
The skies are our seas now,
with no grasp of Earth that we canna plunder.
Shudder in your bed ye landlubbers!
You call us pirates, but we are
ghosts
ghouls
bodysnatchers
aliens.
We need hardworking deckhands.
Have ye any to spare?
Davy Jones’ locker holds all our secrets.
Is his locker deeps of the sea or in Area 51?
Do you know who we are?
What we really are?
The secret lies in the depths
and the far reaches of the skies.
Aliens and the Dutchman —
One and the same.
Sleep well this night,
as you never know when ye will be swabbing our decks.
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Sue Cook lives in Freeport, Illinois with her husband Randy and two dogs. Her passions include assistance dogs, rescue dogs, music, acting, theater, poetry, and Doctor Who. She’s been in both film and theater and is a regular cast member of the podcast Doctor Who’s Line is it….Anyway? Sue is an advocate for the use of Service Dogs to assist their disabled handlers to maintain their independence. Quigley’s Quest, her first children’s book, addresses how a dog becomes a Service Dog.
Isaac Stephens
Isaac is a creative writing graduate who specializes in fantasy literature. He has been passionate about gaming since childhood, and this enthusiasm has led him to explore voice acting and other artistic endeavors within the gaming world. Although he hasn't had many opportunities to play tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs), he finds them exciting and is always eager to expand his horizons. His current favorites include Pathfinder, and Warhammer. When he isn't gaming, Isaac enjoys singing, voice acting, and streaming. If he's not doing those activities, he can often be found daydreaming or bird watching.
Find more from Isaac on BlueSky.
