HOWL: Home of the Wayward Lovers

Lou McCallister runs Howl, Boston's last remaining queer bar, a place that means everything to its community. When Clementine Darby, fresh on the job, accidentally derails a deal that could have kept the bar afloat, she sets out to repair the damage before Howl closes its doors for good. Lucy Bexley's sapphic romance balances genuine stakes with sharp wit, centering a Pride-themed story around loyalty, belonging, and the messy, sometimes chaotic business of making things right.

Abby Craden brings warmth and comedic timing to the performance, navigating the banter between Lou and Clem with natural chemistry. The 6-hour 40-minute runtime moves quickly, and Craden's ability to shift between humor and emotional sincerity keeps the pacing tight throughout. As part of the I Heart SapphFic Pride Collection, the story delivers on its promise of a joyful, satisfying conclusion, and in audio form, Craden's voice gives the bar's found-family atmosphere a lived-in quality that text alone can't quite replicate.