Dive into strange but lesser-known true stories from our mysterious world with host Quinn Lovecraft.
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Down on his luck gumshoe Blake Skye only had two options: take the job or die in the gutter. But worse things than death lie waiting in the shadows of the City. What madness and horror await, and can our intrepid investigator survive it? Find out, in this thrilling drama that mixes Raymond Chandler and H. P. Lovecraft in an exciting and modern cocktail of danger, romance, suspense, and cosmic horror from the mind and mouth of S. J. Ryker, with new episodes the last Sunday of every month!
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This year, "31" is bringing you a fictional short story for our Halloween Special. Today's tale is "How to Cook a Soft-Boiled Egg," written and narrated by Quinn Lovecraft. Happy Halloween! Music (licensed via Soundstripe): Lunareh - Jack O Lantern Jive CJ-0 - Evidence Board Text the show! Follow on Instagram: @31pod31…
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Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Body Count
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In 1922, the famed creator of Sherlock Holmes came to America to lecture on Spiritualism. How much was he accountable for the tragedy that occurred in its name two days later? 31 dives into how the author's history intertwines with a movement founded by tragedy and fueled by outcasts. A complete list of sources can be found here. Music used in this…
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God Will Have to Kill Me Twice
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Many people have heard about the theory that Paul McCartney died midway through his Beatles run, and some have even heard the rumor that Avril Lavigne was replaced by a woman named Melissa. In this episode, 31 explores these conspiracy theories along with a lesser-known doppelgänger in music: the mysterious case of the two Nikki Sixxes. Music (lice…
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This is Not a Joke
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"31" investigates the mysterious disappearance of the "world's dirtiest joke" by diving into the history of obscenity and the state of comedy today. Featuring an interview with comic Martin M. Morrow. Find Martin Morrow on Instagram, YouTube, Threads, TikTok, and listen to his wrestling podcast B4 The Bell. Sources: "The Aristocrats" Directed by Pa…
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Curse of the Crystal Palace
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The Crystal Palace debuted at the first World's Fair in London, and many imitators followed. This episode explores a strange architecture mystery: why did every Crystal Palace meet the same fate? You can find all sources on a document here. Music (licensed via Soundstripe) "Airport Lounges" - Nu Alkemi "Where the Money Comes From" - Sam Barsh "Mutu…
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Someone is in the Dutch Room
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The 1990 theft of 13 works of art from Boston's Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is the largest unsolved art heist in history. Theories abound - but today we look at a fascinating one that's never talked about. Was this a rescue mission all along? ................................. Complete list of sources can be found here Music featured in this epi…
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A man walks into a library, steals a book he's written, and burns it. ................................................................. Sources: YIVO Archives & Library Collections | YIVO Institute for Jewish Research Tablet - The Lost Poems of Ka-Tzetnik Tablet - Holocaust Pulp Fiction JSTOR Daily - Why John Baldessari Burned His Own Art Haaretz -…
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Strange. Vile. Completely anonymous. This is the most unusual flash-fiction to ever hit the internet. (Note: this episode contains content for listeners 18+. Listener discretion is advised.) Sources: Backlinko - Reddit Statistics YouTube - Best Posts & Comments - What's a dark piece of Reddit history... reddit.com Medium - KiwiFarms Went Down Wikip…
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Two couples are murdered 35 years apart. The crimes are completely unrelated, but both share one strange similarity: art found in the home that seems to mimic the crime scene. ............................. Sources: The Corpsewood Murders: 40 years later - Atlanta Magazine Corpsewood Manor - Autopsy of Architecture The most brilliant scientific disc…
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What do "Tom and Jerry," "The Simpsons," and "Neon Genesis Evangelion" have in common? More than you think. ....................................................................... Sources: https://geekdad.com/2015/06/the-gene-deitch-collection/ Gene Deitch - Lambiek Comiclopedia https://www.cbr.com/the-simpsons-some-enchanted-evening-almost-killed-…
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Halloween Special 2023
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Quinn Lovecraft tells you her own spooky campfire story about an abandoned place in the middle of nowhere. Sources: Weird Ohio by Andy Henderson, James A Willis, Loren Coleman, and Andrew Henderson https://www.facebook.com/ghosttownfindlay Quinn Lovecraft's personal files Music: "Trick or Treat" PALA "Disappearance" Wicked Cinema "Hell's Bells" GEM…
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William Bernard's strange death - and the equally strange fate of his body - tells us a lot about the chaos of goldrush-era San Francisco. .......................................... Sources: Daily Alta California 11 January 1854 — California Digital Newspaper Collection (ucr.edu) 1854: William Snyder killed in most bizarre and terrifying way ever -…
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What if a group of strangers started accusing you of a terrible crime just because you weren't very interesting? ........................................................................... Sources: Funny115 Survivor: Kelly Shinn reacts to her infamous purple edit in Nicaragua (ew.com) Buzzfeed News IMDB EW The Traidar Podcast Episode 5 Tiktok - Ben…
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Have You Been to Doveland?
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Why are people misremembering violent events en masse - events that never happened at all?............................................ Sources: https://www.cnn.com/2014/11/23/world/asia/afghanistan-violence/index.html https://www.denverpost.com/2006/09/27/hostage-horror/ https://obscurban-legend.fandom.com/wiki/Doveland,_Wisconsin https://mickey-pa…
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Shergar was a top-tier athlete who had just retired to have children when he was kidnapped by masked gunman, never to be seen again. This is the strange story of Shergar, the fastest racehorse in Ireland. ........................................................................................................ Sources: https://www.history.com/news/th…
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Maybe you've never thought about the last sound you'll hear. That's okay - someone has chosen it for you. .................................................... Sources: https://jalopnik.com/this-is-the-video-cnn-will-play-when-the-world-ends-1677511538 https://youtu.be/z6f7j1E61sM?si=PqMw4eiHC3UrM6T7 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWhgKuKvvPE&t=470…
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Silent Neighbors of the Clown Motel
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Thrill-seeking tourists flock to Tonopah, Nevada's Clown Motel, eager to run into a spirit among the eerily-smiling clown figurines. But the real horrors of Tonopah have little to do with the clowns, and they're buried next door... ........................................................................ Sources: https://www.theclownmotelusa.com/his…
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Blue Roofs and Empty Schools
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There are very few towns in North Korea that non-North Koreans can lay eyes on. Kijong-dong, just outside the demilitarized zone, is one of them. With bright blue roofs and a large school set against the hills, it looks like the embodiment of its nickname, "Peace Village." ... So where are all the children? .........................................…
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Massive stars don't just vanish into thin air, but that's exactly what it looks like happened to N6946-BH1... and the first theory astronomers come up with to explain its disappearance is terrifying.................................. Sources: https://www.britannica.com/science/red-dwarf-star https://www.space.com/how-do-stars-die https://www.dkfindo…
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In 1998, Ronaldo was one of the most promising soccer stars in the world. But something happened to him right before the World Cup that inspired a multitude of theories - part of a long line of conspiracy theories in professional sports. ............................................ Sources: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1887294-1998-world-cup…
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A Castle, The Devil, and You
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Houska Castle's bizarre architecture and mysterious past all point to a massive secret. What truth is there to the rumor that Houska is covering up something beyond this world? A list of sources for this episode can be found here. Music (obtained with license from Soundstripe): "Pendragon" JMPSCR "Spanish Ladies" Fare Ye Well Text the show! Follow …
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Something About the Sudbrinks
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One family has had increasingly bizarre encounters with unknown entities since the 1980s. From doppelgängers to eerie phone calls, someone won't leave the Sudbrinks alone. ............................................................... Sources: https://www.vertigo22.com/2019/12/decemystery-2019-24-gary-sudbrinks.html https://www.scribd.com/document…
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In 2017, a disturbing scandal rocked the world of wildlife photography. Sources: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2018/apr/27/winning-anteater-photo-disqualified-judges-agree-stuffed-marcio-cabral https://www.nhm.ac.uk/wpy/competition/awards-and-prizes https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/news/2018/april/wildlife-photographer-of-the-year-image-di…
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Episode 31 - A Rat's Bargain
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Mickey O'Shae is ready to offer August up to the Rat-King. Can Blake and Daphne stop them? Or is this all just set in stone?Starring Amy Y. as Daphne Howard (achill3a on Twitter)Kale B. as Mickey O'Shae (SuperHumanFoods on Twitter)Ness as Professor August Howard (NessRocker on Twitter)Zane Schacht as The Rat-King/Bhraba Tsaghut (VoicesByZane on Twi…
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Episode 30 - Closing the Book
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Elenore makes a discovery. August is forced to face an uncertain future. Change is difficult, but not impossible.Starring Amy Y. as Daphne Howard (achill3a on Twitter)Kale B. as Mickey O'Shae (SuperHumanFoods on Twitter) Ness as Professor August Howard (NessRocker on Twitter)Gabi B. as Elenore Kostanksi (SeeliePunk on Twitter)and S. J. Ryker as Bla…
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Quinn's Mechanism - Third Act, The Fifth Component
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What is a door? What is its purpose? What is purpose but the expectation of purpose? What is the expectation of purpose but the truest definition of meaning? What use is meaning, and what use is a door? Quinn’s Mechanism is a supplementary story to Blake Skye: Private Eye and is considered canonical. Starring Amy Y. as Professor Hope Lezner (twitte…
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Quinn's Mechanism - Third Act, The Fourth Component
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A tearful escape. Another perspective, illuminating the unseen. Quinn’s Mechanism is a supplementary story to Blake Skye: Private Eye and is considered canonical. Starring Merry N. as Desmond Ayer (twitter.com/muddyevilist), Amy Y. as Professor Hope Lezner (twitter.com/achill3a), Rebecca M. as Sam Nolan (twitter.com/explosive_sheep), Kale B. (twitt…
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Quinn's Mechanism - Third Act, The Third Component
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A thing is not what it appears to be, but it can become what it is believed to be. Hope discusses magic. Sam discusses lies. Quinn’s Mechanism is a supplementary story to Blake Skye: Private Eye and is considered canonical. Starring Merry N. as Desmond Ayer (twitter.com/muddyevilist), Amy Y. as Professor Hope Lezner (twitter.com/achill3a), Rebecca …
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Quinn's Mechanism - Third Act, The SecondComponent
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Just as Desmond begins to settle into the new addition to his routine, it faces an interruption. Much is made of books and their origins. Names are exchanged and suggested.Quinn’s Mechanism is a supplementary story to Blake Skye: Private Eye and is considered canonical. Starring Merry N. as Desmond Ayer (twitter.com/muddyevilist), Amy Y. as Profess…
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Quinn's Mechanism - Third Act, The First Component
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With a new subject in hand and a new project underway, Desmond conducts some preliminary interviews. Some go according to expectations. One does not. Quinn’s Mechanism is a supplementary story to Blake Skye: Private Eye and is considered canonical. Starring Merry N. as Desmond Ayer (twitter.com/muddyevilist), Amy Y. as Professor Hope Lezner (twitte…
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Episode 29 - Dead to Rites
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Stirring from slumber, only to face the weight of one's sins. Holding the scales of justice, finding how heavy they can be. Stoking the embers of hope, desperate to keep them from being snuffed out.Starring Amy Y. as Daphne Howard (achill3a on Twitter)Kale B. as Mickey O'Shae (SuperHumanFoods on Twitter) Stephen Kropa as Gordon Graves (KropaCabana …
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Brant Storme and the Put-Pocket Caper
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CW: ChokingAfter a long time scheming, planning, plotting, and such, Brant Storme is back with the caper to end all capers! But a figure from the past emerges...Starring Jesse Hall as Epsilon and Bobby Frank AKA Joshua Francis John Jesse Joseph Grant Gunberg-Storme (wastedarkcell on Twitter)Amy Y. as Gun Gunberg, Tum-Raah of Nah-chos (achill3a on T…
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Episode 28 - The Waking World and the Dreaming One
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What we're missing. What we've found. What we've promised. What we have to lose. All these things come into focus while grains of sand slip through the hourglass.Starring Amy Y. as Daphne Howard (achill3a on Twitter)Kale B. as Mickey O'Shae (SuperHumanFoods on Twitter) Stephen Kropa as Gordon Graves (KropaCabana on Twitter)and S. J. Ryker as Blake …
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Episode 27 - Accounting to Figure Out
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An enemy and an ally hang in the balance, but it's never that simple, is it?Starring Gabi B. as Elenore Kostanksi (SeeliePunk on Twitter)Amy Y. as Daphne Howard (achill3a on Twitter)Kale B. as Mickey O'Shae (SuperHumanFoods on Twitter) and S. J. Ryker as Blake Skye (LookWhosFhtagn on Twitter)Read out transcripts and more at https://www.blakeskyepi.…
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Chilling Suspense Presents: The Hardy Boys - The Tower Treasure
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Join your host Chester LeGris in showcasing a new author's work.To learn more about properties entering the Public Domain and why it's so important, visit the Duke University Center for the Study of the Public Domain (https://web.law.duke.edu/cspd/)Voices by S. J. Ryker (@LookWhosFhtagn)Based on the work of Franklin W. DixonWritten by S.J. RykerPro…
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Halo agus fàilte gu Skye Mail, the mailbag for Blake Skye: Private Eye! In this installment, we discuss felt-skinned doppelgangers, stick-assisted kissing, and a possible career change. Special guest, Lee Seguinte, creator of A Most Vital Art!Patreon: patreon.com/BlakeSkyePIWebsite: blakeskyepi.comDiscord: https://discord.gg/PvZ3QkwquhStarring S. J…
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Diviner in the Deep - Episode 9: An Undying Dream
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CW: Alcohol use throughout, possible misophonia triggers throughout (drinking), talk of drowning (3:18 - 3:28), mentions of self-harm (3:37 - 3:50, 5:48 - 6:32, 6:56 - 7:01), mentions of starvation (6:44 - 7:11), mentions of torture (7:53 - 8:09), depiction of a panic attack with hyperventilation (15:09 - 17:00)Daphne catches up with a certain priv…
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A Most Vital Art - Supplemental Notes, Detective Eugene Clifford
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Content Warnings:Body horror, violence, unethical medical experimentation, coercion, possible misophonia triggers. ---In which advice is ignored, and well-enough is not left alone.---Detective Eugene Clifford is played by Scott PaladinThe Radio Announcer is played by Kale BrownChester LeGris is played by S. J. Ryker---A Most Vital Art is written by…
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A Most Vital Art - Episode 5: Medicus Curat, Natura Sanat
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Content Warnings:Body horror, violence, unethical medical experimentation, coercion, possible misophonia triggers. ---In which the whole and terrible truth is laid bare.--Frederick Kent is played by Jeremy BDetective Eugene Clifford is played by Scott PaladinDr. Albert von Leichenberg is played by Vic CGloria Franklin is played by Rebecca CLorraine…
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Diviner in the Deep - Episode 8: The Doppelgänger Ploy
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Daphne infiltrates Deacon University and begins her search for answers in earnest. Can she keep to the shadows as she confronts the uncomfortable and the unknown?Starring Jesse Hall as Dr. Robert Davenport (twitter.com/wastedarkcell)S. J. Ryker as Student 1 (twitter.com/LookWhosFhtagn)Lafayette Uttarapong as Student 2 (twitter.com/esperixis)Tucker …
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A Most Vital Art - Episode 4: Medice, Cura Te Ipsum
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Content Warnings:Body horror, violence, unethical medical experimentation, coercion, possible misophonia triggers. ---In which Kent attempts to do that which he is ill-equipped for, a patient is introduced, a further healing is observed, and deeper truths are relayed.---Frederick Kent is played by Jeremy BDetective Eugene Clifford is played by Scot…
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A Most Vital Art - Episode 3: Aegrescit Medendo
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Content Warnings:Body horror, violence, unethical medical experimentation, coercion, possible misophonia triggers. ---In which motivations and desires slowly become clearer.---Frederick Kent is played by Jeremy BDetective Eugene Clifford is played by Scott PaladinLorraine Stanley is played by Jenna Rose GDr. Albert von Leichenberg is played by Vic …
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A Most Vital Art - Episode 2: E Causa Ignota
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Content Warnings:Body horror, violence, unethical medical experimentation, coercion, possible misophonia triggers. ---In which a healing is observed, the relationship between Kent and the Doctor deepens, and a night-time meeting is spied upon.---Frederick Kent is played by Jeremy BDetective Eugene Clifford is played by Scott PaladinLorraine Stanley…
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A Most Vital Art - Episode 1: Primum Non Nocere
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Content Warnings:Body horror, violence, unethical medical experimentation, coercion, possible misophonia triggers. ---In which our story begins, and the characters are introduced, including Frederick Kent, an aspiring doctor, Dr. Albert von Leichenberg, an actual doctor, Eugene Clifford, a detective, and Lorraine Stanley, a fiancée.---Frederick Ken…
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Diviner in the Deep - Episode 7: An Arpeggiated Heart
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Daphne finds herself in an unfamiliar role, recruits new allies with a thirst for revenge, and discovers more than she bargained for about herself and her crumbling marriage.Starring Vic Collins as Jordan Cooper (twitter.com/panelbeaterva)Jasper Locke as Chet Singleton (twitter.com/horrorlocke)Bea Y. as Joyce (twitter.com/puptato_)Maggie Ryker as C…
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Diviner in the Deep - Episode 6: This Solitary Façade
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Daphne begins her first day on the run and discovers the only way to survive in the City is by keeping your head down, staying alert, and becoming someone else entirely.Starring A Salty Rat as Alex Slate (twitter.com/ASaltyRat),Spike L. as Barnaby Smith (twitter.com/spikewerks),SJ Ryker as Chester Legris (twitter.com/LookWhosFhtagn),Ness as Profess…
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Diviner in the Deep - Episode 5: In Dreaded Departure
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Daphne deals with the rise of a saddeningly familiar foe, the death of the only one who can help her, and a race against the clock. Can she find a way out of this deadly game of chess? Or will her queen be captured?Starring Spike L. as Barnaby Smith (twitter.com/Spikewerks)S. J. Ryker as Blake Skye (twitter.com/LookWhosFhtagn)Ness B. as Professor A…
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The Great Ghost - Episode 4: A Rat in the Trenches
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A war, far from home. In the midst of the greatest horrors man can create, there is a horror that man could never imagine.Voices by S. J. Ryker (@LookWhosFhtagn)and Christine McCune (@Houseofandi)Written by Tucker Maltby. (@TheBeverage)Produced by S. J. Ryker.Edited by S.J. Ryker and Kale B. (@superhumanfoods)Mourning Song and Western Streets by Ke…
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A little bit of housekeeping and an exciting trailer from our dear friend Tonia Ransom aka Claire "Ma" Stephens and the amazing host of the Nightlight black horror fiction podcast. Please consider funding Afflicted and spreading the word about this one-of-a-kind horror production.Help fund Afflicted: http://bit.ly/supportafflictedFollow Afflicted o…
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Diviner in the Deep - Episode 4: Of Ominous Import
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Daphne recalls a devastating loss, the first cracks in her marriage, and a meeting with an old friend in a high place. Those memories have her wondering: has she always been the Diviner?Starring Kale B. as Adeline May (twitter.com/SuperHumanFoods) Ness B. as Randall the Researcher (twitter.com/nessrocker)And Amy Y. as Daphne Howard (twitter.com/ach…
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