Messenger: A Novel in 16 Episodes

About Messenger: A Novel in 16 Episodes

MESSENGER is the story of a mysterious old woman who delivers life-changing messages to seemingly random people all over New York City and Alana, a young journalist determined to uncover Messenger’s story. In the surprise ending, Alana discovers the true meaning of their journey together. You can find the complete text of each episode, Questions to Ponder and show credits in the episode description.

Publisher

Elizabeth Keller Whitehurst

Category

fiction

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Jul 2020

Latest episode

21 Oct 2020

Latest episodes

18 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Oct 2020

   Episode 16: In the Alley

   Alana discovers what her journey with Messenger is all about.

2. 

   16 Oct 2020

   BONUS: Real-Life Messages Pt. 2

   Listeners/readers share more of their real-life messages.

3. 

   14 Oct 2020

   Episode 15: Alana Takes Stock

   Alana blames herself for the disaster. Even Ed cannot comfort her. She fears her project and her relationship with Messenger are over.

4. 

   7 Oct 2020

   Episode 14: The Last Day in the Park

   A terrible event changes everything.

5. 

   30 Sept 2020

   Episode 13: Messenger Returns

   Events continue to confuse, frustrate and frighten Alana. Messenger reaches a turning point.

6. 

   25 Sept 2020

   BONUS: Real-Life Messages Pt. 1

   Listeners/readers share their real-life messages.

7. 

   23 Sept 2020

   Episode 12: Messenger is Missing

   Alana, Ed and the neighborhood are all worried as Messenger goes missing. Strange things continue to happen to Alana.

8. 

   16 Sept 2020

   Episode 11: Lay Low

   Alana gains an unexpected ally. Messenger faces off with Jackie.

9. 

   9 Sept 2020

   Episode 10: Christmas Present

   Alana’s previous tactics for dealing with Christmas don’t work this time.

10. 

    2 Sept 2020

    Episode 9: Alana’s Thanksgiving

    Alana spends Thanksgiving Day with Mary and her friends and realizes how much she, herself, has changed. Alana tries to make sense of some strange, unexplainable experiences.

11. 

    26 Aug 2020

    Episode 8: Alana Breaks the Rules

    Alana disobeys Messenger and follows her as she delivers a message. Alana sees her project through her friend, Mary’s, eyes.

12. 

    19 Aug 2020

    Episode 7: The Clinamen

    Messenger discovers the perfect word to describe the swerve her messages are meant to bring about. Alana’s frustration grows. She learns more about Ed’s story.

13. 

    12 Aug 2020

    Episode 6: The Flower Lady Weighs In

    Though the Flower Lady confirms that Messenger is the real deal, Alana worries she’s running out of time.

14. 

    5 Aug 2020

    Episode 5: Messenger’s Altar

    Alana is thrilled when Messenger shares her creation but is then horrified at the outcome.

15. 

    29 Jul 2020

    Episode 4: Messenger Receives a Message

    Though making progress, Alana grows discouraged about how little she understands about Messenger. Messenger reveals there is much more going on than meets the eye.

16. 

    22 Jul 2020

    Episode 3: Alana Gets Some Answers

    People who have received messages post their experiences with Messenger on Alana’s site. Alana discovers more about Messenger’s process.

17. 

    15 Jul 2020

    Episode 2: Alana and Messenger Finally Meet

    Alana learns that finding Messenger is just the beginning. It will not be as easy as she’d hoped. Messenger reveals more in her Composition Book.

18. 

    1 Jul 2020

    Episode 1: Alana Searches for Messenger

    Alana discovers the mystery of Messenger and begins to uncover more.

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