STORYTIME - The Whispering Woods Of Wonders Behind Wafting Waffles

Have you ever wondered what would happen if you stumbled upon a hidden portal that led to a world where trees whisper ancient legends and roses sing? Journey with us as we follow Dr Apples, donned in his signature red three-piece suit, from the confines of his laboratory right into the heart of the mystical Whispering Woods. In our latest enchanting episode, Dr Apples recounts an adventure sparked by the calibration of a quantum flux inducer for a quirky alien houseplant. From behind a seemingly ordinary diner, he discovers a fantastical realm where every leaf has a story to tell, and the wise Oak Elder seeks his peculiar expertise to unravel the puzzling ways of humans.
 
 As we bid a whimsical farewell to the Whispering Woods, Dr Apples muses on the simplicity—and humor—of the woodland's wisdom. The Oak Elder's pondering, whether a tree makes a sound if it falls with no one around, becomes a delightful metaphor for our own journey. Through humor, magic, and a touch of the absurd, Dr Apples reminds us to keep our imaginations wild and ready for the next adventure. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a review to keep the magic alive. Join us for a storytelling experience where the peculiar meets the playful, and reality is just a suggestion.

CAST:
 Dr. Apples / Oak Elder / Tree - Anthony J. Santora
 Trees – Lacye A. Brown
 Tree #1 #3 - Trina Deuhart 
 Roses - Laura Gomez
Oak Elder #2 / Tree  - Cormac Brennan

Transcript

THE WHISPERING WOODS OF WONDERS BEHIND WAFTING WAFFLES 

Narrator: 

00:02
Greeting explorers. You've been whisked away by the enchanting time warp, landing you right into Storytime with Dr. Apples.

00:14

Here tells a spun by the magical hands of our very own witch, Dr. Blending humor with the uncanny gear up for a storytelling experience where peculiar meets the playful today as a tale is mesmerizing as Dr. Apple's collection of whispering Crystals. Ready, set. Let's go. 

00:46

We now join Dr. Apples in his laboratory. 

Dr. Apples: 

01:01
Greetings, human folk and eavesdrops of authority. You are early Tsai, your beloved magical maestro, Dr. Apples here to entertain you. You've caught me in the midst of a delicate operation, calibrating a quantum flux inducer for my newest alien houseplant. 

1:23

It's comfortably seated on my treasured composite wood-like stand. Oh, well this talk of wood has jogged a memory of a story. One I simply must share. Have you ever heard of the whispering woods of wonders? 

1:40

This extraordinary place brims with stories of plenty lies just beyond what seems like an ordinary spot. It's where whispers hold court. So why not grab a snack, something vegan in solidarity to me or not.

1:59

You Meat eater. 

I'm about to delve into the heart of these chatty woods and divulge their secrets. 

DR. APPLES

2:22

Picture this a semi humid autumn morning, the kind that gently nudges you about the benefits of a good bath Later with the world bathed in a golden hue like its un filter at the corner of a busy intersection. There I was in my best dressed yet again red three piece tailored suit with matching Oxford apple red shoes.

2:50

I was walking past the yellow franchised diner on a quest to find my elusive TV remote. It has a habit of teleporting when I'm not looking. My senses were momentarily captivated by the tantalizing aromas of hot bacon, golden brown waffles and vibrant yellow fluffy eggs. 

3:11

But my plant preferring conscious, made me reimagine a feast of fluffy claf waffles and tofu bacon sizzling to a burn crisp. 

3:20

Yes, a perfectly parallel palette pleaser. Then an intriguing rustling sound from the back of the building.

3:24

Then, an intriguing rustling sound, from the back of the building, like whispers in an ancient library, drew my attention. There, behind the everyday façade of dumpsters, a small portal shimmered into existence. It was like watching a star being born from the cosmic dust –bursts of iridescent light swirling into a vortex of sparkling hues. This was the entrance to the- 

4:00

Whispering Woods of Wonders! 

4:06

I knew the name because there was a wooden sign that had the title hovering around it. It was an unassuming threshold tucked away in a place where magic and mundane meet. I was certain this was the gateway, for it was much too early for the neighborhood Jays to be about causing shenanigans. 

Hobo/Jay

Can I hold yo umbrella?
 
 

Dr. Apples

4:28

They were known to be quite the punctual bunch.

4:31

As I walked within the mysterious portal, the mundane world of the woods of the diner morphed into a vibrant tapestry of enchantment. A curtain of overgrown ivy stood in front of me. With a gentle push I stepped into a world where reality is but a suggestion. 

4:56

The Whispering Woods unfolded around me, a realm where each tree was a venerable storyteller, and the ground a patchwork quilt of leaves, each whispering its own ancient legend.

5:14

The air in the Whispering Woods was alive with the symphony of nature; a chorus of rustling leaves and the soft, earthy whispers of ancient trees. 

5:24

The scent of damp moss and rich, fertile soil mingled with the spicy aroma of pine, creating a perfume that spoke of age-old secrets and timeless tales. The ground beneath my feet was a tapestry of textures – from the soft, springy moss to the occasional crunch of a fallen twig underfoot.

MONSTER Bird

growls

Dr. Apples

5:48

Hello Birdies. Chirp. Chirp. 

5:53

As I ventured deeper, the light filtered through leaves in a kaleidoscope of greens and golds, casting shadows that danced with every breeze. The touch of the bark in trees was as varied as the trees themselves –

TREE #1

6:08

Hey! 

TREE #2

6:08

Hey! Watch it, you perv! 

DR. APPLES

6:11

-from the smooth, almost silky surface of the birches to the rough, grooved embrace of the ancient oaks.

TREE #3

6:19

Excuse you!

DR. APPLES 

Every breath I drew was a feast for the senses; the cool, fresh air filled my lungs, carrying the faint, almost forgotten smell of rain from days past. The gentle whisper of the brook added a soothing undertone to the forest's melody, its cool, clear water a refreshing contrast to the warmth of the sun-dappled glades.

WHISPERS of gossip linger behind Dr. Apples.

DR. APPLES 

6:46

As I ventured deeper into the Whispering Woods, entranced by the greenery, a mischievous sparkle caught my eye – a small, glowing orb dancing through the air. In my typical fashion, I reached out to it, guided by curiosity. 

7:10

But, oh! With a single touch, the orb exploded into a cascade of colors, transforming the nearby ground into a choir of singing roses. 

Their harmonious, albeit loud, opera filled the forest.

Roses

7:22

[sing opera]-[then scream]

DR. APPLES 

7:30

I proceeded to step on them to restore order. 

The Roses SHRILL in pain before their death. 

DR. APPLES 

7:43

‘A little too much excitement for one morning,’

I chuckled. Let's stick to walking and gawking, shall we?

DR. APPLES 

7:52

Recovered from my unintended floral fiasco. I soon encountered a figure emerging from the ver tapestry standing tall with the wisdom of centuries etched in his bark. An oak elder with his knot, its sturdy frame and the unmistakable aroma of old books tugged at my suit. 
 
 Oak Elder #1

 08:16
I'm an oak elder. 
 
DR. APPLES 

 08:21
I'm an oak elder. He declared with a voice that rumbled like distant thunder. 
 
Oak Elder #1

08:28
I know you didn't know that. Since you are here, we need your help to settle a rather pressing matter. 
 
DR. APPLES 

 08:41
I looked around me and I was surrounded by the tallest trees imaginable. In the heart of the whispering Woods, a debate was blooming among the oak elders and other trees that was as bizarre as it was entertaining the oaks. Their voices deep and resonant like the sound of ancient drums were pondering the odd ways of humans. 

9:10

Their black hollowed out eyes on their trunks moved down to my eye leveler and stared at me. It was slightly disturbing. With these ethereal wonders encircling me. I could feel the air thick with anticipation as if the very trees themselves were poised to pose puzzles that would walk reality and stretch the horizons of my understanding!

Tree #1

 09:36
I hear something still debated. The world is flat or around. 
 
Oak Elder #2

09:41
Why do they toil for paper only to exchange it For houses made from ma fallen brethren, 
 
Oak Elder #3

09:51
It's as if they envy our sturdy buck and lofty brunches. 
 
Oak Elder #4

09:56
Did you hear humans feed the cars? 

Tree#2

Did you know humans pay for water bottles? 
 
 Oak Elder #5

 10:05
They plant gardens nurturing the earth only to wage, relentless war. Against the very nature, they invite 
 
Tree #3

 10:14
Humans wear makeup to scare mirrors. Humans like to blow bubbles to talk to the ocean. 
 
Tree #4

 10:25
No, they talk to fish with bubbles. 
 
Oak Elder #6
Yes. What 

curious, dominant species of earth and 
 
 Oak Elder #7

 10:35
What are the humans who choose to be vegan refusing to harm creatures but still consuming plants? 
 
Dr. Apples:

 10:50
Maybe it's just a choice. 
 
Trees 

10:53
laugh

Vegans!

laugh
 
 Dr. Apples: 

11:03
[annoyed]

Alright now, 
 
 Dr. Apples:

 11:06
As the oaks and willows brace themselves, their leaves rustling with eager anticipation. It was clear they expected me to sprinkle droplets of wisdom on their curiously naughty questions. I straightened up. Ready to speak for all of humankind! 
 
Dr. Apples:

 11:25
Ah, people adore living in wooden houses because it's the closest they'll get to your towering presence. Dear elders.

Speaker 3: 

11:35
The trees chuckled their leaves rustling with amusement. Then came the question about humans battling nature in their own gardens high winked and replied, 
 
Dr. Apples: 

11:46
Humans wage war in their gardens because they love playing Lord of the leaves, pulling weeds and swatting bugs gives them a taste of power without the inconvenience of being stuck in one spot swaying like you do all day. 
 
Elder #8

 12:00
Yes, that's true. I Dunno- 
 
Dr. Apples:

 12:01
But the final question about veganism caught me off guard. Yes, me. Dr. Apples a proud vegan. I stomached for a moment, then blurted out with an outlandish flourish. 

Dr. Apples

12:17

Vegans. Oh, they munch on leaves hoping to absorb your wisdom. They think nibbling nettles will grant them your stubborn weight.  It's cute like a redwood dreaming. It's a javelin, 
 
 Tree #7

 12:30
Huh? 
 
Dr. Apples:

 12:34
Did you know the tropical trees ever? The gossips once told us that plants are chock full of ancient wisdom. And just between us, those tropical trees also whispered that oaks have a certain earthy aroma. 
 
Trees 

12:53
What!
 
Dr. Apples: 

12:54
-Like a mix of old brooks and wet moss. 
 
Tree #1 

12:58
What the heck? 
 
Tree #2 

13:00
Ooh, what 

Tree #2 

13:00
appalled

What?
 
 Dr. Apples: 

13:01
But hey, hey. I don't believe that for a second. After all, who could doubt the fragrant charm of such distinguished trees, branches, quivered in a mix of a fence and leafy laughter by the cheeky absurdity of the claim.

Dr. Apples: 

13:21
In a display of insecurity. One of the oak elders gestured a nearby squirrel to smell him, 

Tree #8

13:27

Sniff me. 

Dr. Apples:

13:28

The squirrel obliging and equally amused scurried along the branches sniffing exaggeratedly. I gave a wave and walked back the way I came. 

13:41

As I sauntered back to civilization. The sounds of the forests lively debate faded behind me. Ah, to be a tree in whispering woods. So ignorant and so boring. 

14:11

And so just as I left the annoying paths of the Whispering Woods, I'll share a peculiar nugget of wisdom from an oak elder who once said, “if a tree falls in the woods and no one's around, no one can help it up.”

14:26

Absurdly profound. Wouldn't you say? 

14:30

Ponder that as we part our journey together is just taking root, my fellow seekers of the strange. Where will the winds of whimsy carry us next? Until then, this is Dr. Apples, your passive aggressive vegan friend that bid you a fond and fantastical farewell.
 
 Narrator: 

14:52
And just like that, we spiral back from the enchanting rounds of Dr. Apples. Our journey through his magical time. Warp concludes for now. But the wonder doesn't have to end here. 

15:19

Don't forget to like, subscribe, leave a review in stuff until our next whimsical adventure. Keep your imaginations wild. Dr. Apples will be waiting with more spell binding stories. And remember, if you find your socks mysteriously missing, it might just be the closet trolls having a bit of fun.