Stories & Lies

We are joined by the author of Ladybug, Ladybug, Fly Away Home: Jeff Moeller. We discuss the scenario as written, and compare and contrast how our playthrough matched up against the others Jeff had seen. He gives us some behind the scenes info about the inception of the book and scenario, and some of the inspirations for themes in the story. SPOILER WARNING : This episode discusses elements of the...

This week, Taylor, Tom, Wes, and Mat sit down to discuss the story so far, and give a peek behind the curtain, and behind the stories. We discuss some of our favorite moments of the first story, and Tom gives the guys a breakdown of some of the Handler's perspective on Ladybug, Ladybug, Fly Away Home. We also talk about what's next on the horizon for the podcast: Next week we will have an intervie...

The Home Scenes for our Agents. Dorothy and Willow pour over the book, a certain somewhat pays Houston a visit, and Fred begins to tell a story. If you'd like to support the show and gain access to these and more,  ⁠please visit us on Patreon⁠ . Joined in this episode by Sergio Crego from Mayday Rolplay . Check out SUrge on Twitter: @surgettrpg and @thepaintingdm The scenario is “Ladybug, Ladybug,...

The Home Scenes for our Agents. One works to recover his mind while the other two delve into their own mysteries. If you'd like to support the show and gain access to these and more,  ⁠please visit us on Patreon⁠ . The scenario is “Ladybug, Ladybug, Fly Away Home” by Jeff Moeller, found in  The Things We Leave Behind , a book of six modern Call of Cthulhu scenarios. Played using Delta Green: The R...

What will be the consequences of the decisions the Agents have made?  Can they obscure the horrible truths?  How do they live with themselves if they do? If you'd like to support the show and gain access to these and more,  ⁠please visit us on Patreon⁠ . The scenario is “Ladybug, Ladybug, Fly Away Home” by Jeff Moeller, found in  The Things We Leave Behind , a book of six modern Call of Cthulhu sc...

The Passover Angel appears.  Agents do the unthinkable in an attempt to survive an assault by the cult, a plague of locusts, and their own mental instabilities. If you'd like to support the show and gain access to these and more,  ⁠please visit us on Patreon⁠ . The scenario is “Ladybug, Ladybug, Fly Away Home” by Jeff Moeller, found in  The Things We Leave Behind , a book of six modern Call of Cth...

Can Regina be saved?  Can Fred find his way back in time to stop the arrival of the cult?  Desperate measures are employed when everything collapses around the Agents, amidst the arrival of a plague of insects. If you'd like to support the show and gain access to these and more,  ⁠please visit us on Patreon⁠ . The scenario is “Ladybug, Ladybug, Fly Away Home” by Jeff Moeller, found in  The Things...

When Fred leaves the motel to get everyone some food, he discovers that the Church of the Passover Angel is right on their heels. If you'd like to support the show and gain access to these and more,  ⁠please visit us on Patreon⁠ . The scenario is “Ladybug, Ladybug, Fly Away Home” by Jeff Moeller, found in  The Things We Leave Behind , a book of six modern Call of Cthulhu scenarios. Played using De...

This is where the search ends.   And the end begins. If you'd like to support the show and gain access to these and more,  ⁠please visit us on Patreon⁠ . The scenario is “Ladybug, Ladybug, Fly Away Home” by Jeff Moeller, found in  The Things We Leave Behind , a book of six modern Call of Cthulhu scenarios. Played using Delta Green: The Roleplaying Game by  Arc Dream Publishing . Join our  Discord...

The rush to Louisiana is hindered by an “act of god” and one of the agents is chosen to go ahead alone. That Agent, in rural Louisiana, makes a key discovery. If you'd like to support the show and gain access to these and more,  ⁠please visit us on Patreon⁠ . The scenario is “Ladybug, Ladybug, Fly Away Home” by Jeff Moeller, found in  The Things We Leave Behind , a book of six modern Call of Cthul...

The agents lean heavily on their bonds for help after learning of the location of the missing girl.  This episode features guest appearances by Vince Kaufman from Black Project Gaming and Zakiya Goggins of Mayday Roleplay . The scenario is “Ladybug, Ladybug, Fly Away Home” by Jeff Moeller, found in  The Things We Leave Behind , a book of six modern Call of Cthulhu scenarios. Played using Delta Gre...

The agents find themselves in need of a place to hide a body. Willow decides to introduce them to a ‘family’ hotel that is well suited for their purposes. The scenario is “Ladybug, Ladybug, Fly Away Home” by Jeff Moeller, found in The Things We Leave Behind , a book of six modern Call of Cthulhu scenarios. Played using Delta Green: The Roleplaying Game by Arc Dream Publishing . Subscribe to our fe...

The Agents raid the residence of the Reverend John Balfour. The scenario is “Ladybug, Ladybug, Fly Away Home” by Jeff Moeller, found in The Things We Leave Behind , a book of six modern Call of Cthulhu scenarios. Played using Delta Green: The Roleplaying Game by Arc Dream Publishing . Subscribe to our feed today to be informed when new episodes arrive. If you'd like to support the show, please vis...

A shocking discovery at the Social Worker’s residence confirms everyone’s worst fears.   There is only one sensible option now, and it has nothing to do with finding Regina Balfour. The scenario is “Ladybug, Ladybug, Fly Away Home” by Jeff Moeller, found in The Things We Leave Behind , a book of six modern Call of Cthulhu scenarios. Played using Delta Green: The Roleplaying Game by Arc Dream Publi...

The hunt for new leads takes the agents to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to learn more about how George stopped the apocalypse from happening three years ago. Played using Delta Green: The Roleplaying Game by Arc Dream Publishing . Subscribe to our feed today to be informed when new episodes arrive. If you'd like to support the show, please visit us on Patreon . If you’d l...

The agents confront Reverend Balfour, ruining their relationship with the minister and his congregation.   The local ABC Affiliate crew provides some extra gossip.  Dorothy and Willow start to seriously ponder going way too far. The scenario is “Ladybug, Ladybug, Fly Away Home” by Jeff Moeller, found in The Things We Leave Behind , a book of six modern Call of Cthulhu scenarios. Subscribe to our f...

The agents head to the Church’s compound in search of answers. Churchgoers speak of a past incident, and Sarah Balfour welcomes the trio in her family’s home. The scenario is “Ladybug, Ladybug, Fly Away Home” by Jeff Moeller, found in The Things We Leave Behind , a book of six modern Call of Cthulhu scenarios. Subscribe to our feed today to be informed when new episodes arrive. If you'd like to su...

Willow covers the tracks of the Conspiracy, and they get inside the police investigation into the kidnapping of Regina Balfour.  The Judge pulls up more information about the Balfours and their church, and cautions Fred about Willow getting too involved in their plans. The scenario is “Ladybug, Ladybug, Fly Away Home” by Jeff Moeller, found in The Things We Leave Behind , a book of six modern Call...

After the evening's investigation concludes, the cover-up begins. Dorothy has a breakthrough about the ritual. Willow works to tie up the loose ends by working in her personal lab. Fred has a breakfast conversation with the Judge about the case, and about Willow’s intrusion into it. The scenario is “Ladybug, Ladybug, Fly Away Home” by Jeff Moeller, found in The Things We Leave Behind , a book of s...

The investigators are first to George Lewiston’s house, where they discover that he left them a trove of new information, and more questions. The scenario is “Ladybug, Ladybug, Fly Away Home” by Jeff Moeller, found in The Things We Leave Behind , a book of six modern Call of Cthulhu scenarios. Subscribe to our feed today to be informed when new episodes arrive. If you'd like to support the show, p...

The Church’s motives are highly questionable.  Fred, Willow and Dorothy talk with a sympathetic detective, who may be onto them.  A loose alliance of convenience must be formed before the investigation can begin. The scenario is “ Ladybug, Ladybug, Fly Away Home ” by Jeff Moeller, found in The Things We Leave Behind , a book of six modern Call of Cthulhu scenarios. Subscribe to our feed today to b...

What seemed, at first, to be a mindless meltdown is revealed by security camera footage to be a well planned kidnapping, and the victim’s serious illness means the clock is ticking. A pastor of a Church and his pamphlet reminds Dorothy of previous research. The scenario is “ Ladybug, Ladybug, Fly Away Home ” by Jeff Moeller, found in The Things We Leave Behind , a book of six modern Call of Cthulh...

1993. Three different federal investigators show up at a Walmart to look into the suicide of a senior DEA Agent, who’s in disguise.  Each with their own agenda. Nothing is what it seems. Welcome to the Conspiracy. The scenario is “Ladybug, Ladybug, Fly Away Home” by Jeff Moeller, found in The Things We Leave Behind , a book of six modern Call of Cthulhu scenarios by Stygian Fox. Subscribe to our f...

What do you do when you’re called out to an investigation you have no real authority being at? Do you go alone, or do you bring backup?  Welcome to Stories & Lies, an actual play podcast set in 1993. Season one starts January 2nd, 2023, and will release a new episode each Monday. Our story follows the lives of three investigators who come together to solve a mysterious death, and try their bes...