Shadows at the Door (Shadows at the Door Publishing | Realm)

Mark and David sit down to bring you some exciting updates regarding the development of the forthcoming third season and offer a dark bargain... https://ko-fi.com/shadowsatthedoor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A True Crime podcast host investigates the now infamously unsolved New South Wales Assaults. But as he ventures down increasingly darker paths, an explanation that should not be possible begins to arise. Guest starring Lani Tupu (FARSCAPE). Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers. Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatthedoor.com/transcripts/ Callum Weld was played by David Ault Madison Mackenzie was played by Kristina Benton Cohen Grant was played by Lani Tupu Rhys Harrison was played by Liam O’Kane The Femme Voice Actor was played by Ilana Charnelle  The Masc Voice Actor was played by Tom Heath  Written by Caitlin Marceau and Mark Nixon Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marknixon Buy us a Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/shadowsatthedoor Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (Around 00:00:50), Story (Around 00:01:07), Discussion (Around 01:04:20), Credits (Around 01:45:55) Content Warnings: Story: sexism, violence to women, depictions of assault, implications of sexual assault, incel behaviour & language, implications of sex acts, stalking, manipulation, violence. Discussion: discussion of implied sexual assault, discussion of incels. © Shadows at the Door Publishing. All rights reserved. The copyright for the story is held by the respective author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Shadows at the Door publishing comes a chilling new podcast, bringing to life a collection of macabre tales and spirited debate. Drawing on the haunted landscapes of classic folk horror, the podcast lifts the veil on some of your favourite ghost stories, and presents new fables throughout a series of macabre audio dramas. Shadows at the Door: The Podcast artfully showcases the unsettling, the unearthly, and the uncanny, with new tellings of beloved ghost stories, and spectral yarns created exclusively for the podcast by some of the most exciting writers in modern horror. Join presenter Mark Nixon and voice actor David Ault as they bring you ghoulish dramatisations, and discuss what makes the ghost story such a powerful, enduring force in cultures around the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A professor ventures to a small coastal town to verify an archaeological find. However, he soon discovers that the ancient lantern should have remained hidden under the sand... Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers. Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatthedoor.com/transcripts/ Credits: Written by Mark Nixon Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese Cast: David Ault This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marknixon Buy us a Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/shadowsatthedoor Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (Around 00:01:00), Story (Around 00:02:00), Discussion (Around 00:33:00), Credits (Around 00:54:00) Content Warnings: Story: sudden loud noises (shipwreck), mention of multiple deaths, graphic depiction of violence, strangulation. Discussion: none. ©2022 Shadows at the Door Publishing. All rights reserved. The copyright for the story is held by the respective author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A suffering husband becomes lost in the New England swamps only to find an Indian site, and the literal Devil waiting for him. Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers. Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatthedoor.com/transcripts/ Credits: Written by Washington Irving and Adapted by Mark Nixon Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese Cast: David Ault This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marknixon Buy us a Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/shadowsatthedoor Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (Around 00:01:00), Story (Around 00:02:00), Discussion (Around 00:27:00), Credits (Around 00:50:00) Content Warnings: Story: racism/slurs (indigenous, Black), mention of human sacrifice, mention of genocide, mention of religious persecution, mention of enslavement, graphic depiction of nausea, implied violent death, abduction. Discussion: extended discussion of religion/religious themes/doctrine (Christianity). ©2022 Shadows at the Door Publishing. All rights reserved. The copyright for the story is held by the respective author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An archaeologist travels to Egypt and ignores the misgivings of the locals as he proceeds with a new project. He is soon joined by a feline companion, and begins to hear something outside his tent in the dead of night... Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers. Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatthedoor.com/transcripts/ Credits: Written by Gemma Amor  Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese Script Editing by Mark Nixon Cast: David Ault This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marknixon Buy us a Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/shadowsatthedoor Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (Around 00:01:00), Story (Around 00:02:00), Discussion (Around 00:31:00), Credits (Around 00:55:00) Content Warnings: Story: themes of historical colonisation/cultural appropriation, sudden loud noise (rocks falling, gunfire), assault. Discussion: brief mention of enslavement, extended discussion of horror tropes & genre examples. ©2022 Shadows at the Door Publishing. All rights reserved. The copyright for the story is held by the respective author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A tormented signalman is visited by a passing stranger. But why does he mistrust the stranger, and why can he not take his eyes from the tunnel mouth outside his signal box? Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers. Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatthedoor.com/transcripts/ Credits: Written by Charles Dickens and Adapted by Mark Nixon Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese Cast: David Ault This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marknixon Buy us a Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/shadowsatthedoor Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (Around 00:01:00), Story (Around 00:02:00), Discussion (Around 00:23:00), Credits (Around 00:46:00) Content Warnings: Story: character death. Discussion: brief discussion of violent death/injury. ©2022 Shadows at the Door Publishing. All rights reserved. The copyright for the story is held by the respective author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An unscrupulous collector finds a rare and mysterious board game. Once he finally gets his hands on it, his luck turns sour, and he begins to notice the ever present caw of crows behind him… Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers. Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatthedoor.com/transcripts/ Credits: Written by Christopher Long Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese Script Editing by Mark Nixon Cast: David Ault This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marknixon Buy us a Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/shadowsatthedoor Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (Around 00:01:00), Story (Around 00:02:00), Discussion (Around 00:30:00), Credits (Around 01:04:00) Content Warnings: Story: sudden loud noises (crashing crockery), animal death, character death. Discussion: none. ©2022 Shadows at the Door Publishing. All rights reserved. The copyright for the story is held by the respective author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A young social worker moves into his first home. He finds that village life is small and quiet, and the neighbours are incredibly nosey, and what are they hiding exactly? Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers. Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatthedoor.com/transcripts/ Credits: Written by Mark Nixon Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese Cast: David Ault This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marknixon Buy us a Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/shadowsatthedoor Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (Around 00:01:00), Story (Around 00:02:00), Discussion (Around 00:24:00), Credits (Around 01:00:00) Content Warnings: Story: homophobia, cults/cultlike behaviour. Discussion: discussion of media representation including homophobia and misogyny, fridging, mention of child abuse. ©2022 Shadows at the Door Publishing. All rights reserved. The copyright for the story is held by the respective author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A travelling academic checks into his hotel and is amused at the superstition of hotels not having a Room 13. Yet, despite the manager’s insistence, there is a number 13 and something is inside… Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers. Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatthedoor.com/transcripts/ Credits: Written by M. R. James and Adapted by Mark Nixon Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese Cast: David Ault This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marknixon Buy us a Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/shadowsatthedoor Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (Around 00:01:00), Story (Around 00:02:00), Discussion (Around 00:27:00), Credits (Around 00:55:00) Content Warnings: Story: none. Discussion: sexual innuendo ©2022 Shadows at the Door Publishing. All rights reserved. The copyright for the story is held by the respective author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our protagonist stands on both the threshold of a stately home and a dark secret, and we are reminded never to meet our heroes or idols. Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers. Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatthedoor.com/transcripts/ Credits: Written by Pete Alex Harris  Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese Script Editing by Mark Nixon Cast: David Ault This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marknixon Buy us a Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/shadowsatthedoor Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (Around 00:01:00), Story (Around 00:02:00), Discussion (Around 00:33:00), Credits (Around 01:08:00) Content Warnings: Story: prolonged illness, terminal illness. Discussion: discussion of religion vs. science. ©2022 Shadows at the Door Publishing. All rights reserved. The copyright for the story is held by the respective author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Professor Troughton returns to Warwick University to settle back into ordinary life. However, a rather restless colleague is keen to invite Troughton back to his home, where he experiencing something quite insidious. Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers. Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatthedoor.com/transcripts/ Credits: Written by Mark Nixon Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese Cast: David Ault This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marknixon Buy us a Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/shadowsatthedoor Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (Around 00:01:00), Story (Around 00:02:00), Discussion (Around 00:30:00), Credits (Around 01:06:00) Content Warnings: Story: sudden loud noises (screeching tyres), brief description of dead body, suicide. Discussion: none. ©2022 Shadows at the Door Publishing. All rights reserved. The copyright for the story is held by the respective author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We return for a short bonus episode, producing M.R. James’ punchy ghost story ‘There Was a Man Dwelt by a Churchyard’. Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers. Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatthedoor.com/transcripts/ Credits: Written by M. R. James and Adapted by Mark Nixon Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese Cast: David Ault This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marknixon Buy us a Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/shadowsatthedoor Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (Around 00:01:00), Story (Around 00:02:00), Discussion (Around 00:08:00), Credits (Around 00:32:00) Content Warnings: Story: character death, depiction of burial. Discussion: discussion of religion (general), discussion of death (general).  ©2022 Shadows at the Door Publishing. All rights reserved. The copyright for the story is held by the respective author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Norway, 1941. A country under the shadow of Nazi occupation. Marius, a fisherman, puts down his rod to take action. But Marius will soon learn there are more than just fish in the dark waters... Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers. Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatthedoor.com/transcripts/ Marius was played by Jeppe Beck Laursen Gunnar was played by Kai Kennet Hanson Henry Blaxhall was played by Jake Benson Jürgen, a German Soldier was played by Alan Burgon And The Intelligence Operative was played by Erika Sanderson Adittional voices were provided by Jeppe Beck Laursen, Jake Benson and Alan Burgon The Tides of Men was written by Mark Nixon Produced, Directed and Sound Designed by Mark Nixon The original score was written and performed by Nico Vettese Norwegian translation was provided by Miria Greyhaven Special thanks to Øystein Ulsberg Brager  The Nordland Railway: Tracks of War Production copyright held by Shadows at the Door productions. The rights to the story remain with the author.  This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marknixon Buy us a Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/shadowsatthedoor Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (00:20:00), Story (00:44:00), Discussion (42:17:00), Credits (01:32:00), Outtake (01:33:00) Content Warnings: Story: Swearing in English, Norwegian and German, depictions of drowning, depictions of the undead, alcohol use, nazis, mild homophobia, one homophobic slur in German, gunfire, depiction of dying via gunfire, punching, strong binaural soundscaping, screaming. Discussion: Swearing, light discussion of foot fetish, light discussion of war and Nazis, discussion of German invasion of Norway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We bring you an enhanced narration of M.R. James' most gruesome short story and invite you to our Season 3 premiere event in Newcastle: Limited tickets available here. Content Warnings: Child endangerment, child death descriptions. Credits: Written by M.R. James Produced by Mark Nixon Opening musical track Written and Performed by Nico Vettese Cast: David Ault This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marknixon Buy us a Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/shadowsatthedoor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The bliss of falling in love, the bliss of the morning after. Sometimes, life feels perfect. But as we all know, that is often so very far from the truth... Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers. Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatthedoor.com/transcripts/ Peter Kent was played by David Ault Elenor Poole was played by Erika Sanderson Alice was played by Michelle Kelly The Trapped were played by Karim Kronfli, Kirsty Woolven, Mark Nixon, Erika Sanderson and David Ault.  'Capture My Best Side' was written by Mark Nixon Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marknixon Buy us a Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/shadowsatthedoor Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (00:00:00), Story (00:01:10), Discussion (00:37:04), Credits (01:27:34) Content Warnings: Story: discussed implications of sex acts, discussion of urinating, jovial discussion of violence against birds, vomiting, choking, drowning. Discussion: jovial discussion of violence against birds, brief mentions of death/suffering as portrayed in the story, sexual innuendo, talk of murder, discussion of personal safety when dating. © Shadows at the Door Publishing. All rights reserved. The copyright for the story is held by the respective author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our latest trailer and a stark warning to us all to beware the shadows at your door... Performances by David Ault and Mark Nixon. Music by Nico Vettese Written & Produced by Mark Nixon © Shadows at the Door Publishing. All rights reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As an extra treat for the Halloween season, we bring you an enhanced narration of Edgar Allan Poe's chilling short story:  The Cask of Amontillado. Content Warnings: Alcoholism, claustrophobia. Credits: Written by Edgar Allan Poe Narrated by David Ault Produced by Mark Nixon Score by Nico Vettese This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marknixon Buy us a Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/shadowsatthedoor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One final treat, on all hallow's eve... We're thrilled to bring you an enhanced narration of W.W. Jacobs' phenomenal short story: The Monkey's Paw. Content Warnings: Injury, family death. Credits: Written by W.W. Jacobs Narrated by David Ault Produced by Mark Nixon Score by Nico Vettese This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marknixon Buy us a Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/shadowsatthedoor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another Halloween treat for those who revel with ghosts during this spooky season, we bring you an enhanced narration of H.P. Lovecraft's nightmarish short story: The Outsider. Content Warnings: Childhood neglect. Credits: Written by H.P. Lovecraft Narrated by David Ault Produced by Mark Nixon Score by Nico Vettese This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marknixon Buy us a Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/shadowsatthedoor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From special guest writer Jamie Flanagan (MIDNIGHT MASS, THE HAUNTING OF BLY MANOR): A care home where life slips away as gradually as the tide, where souls outlive the body and something waits outside their door. Tisha Page, an overworked carer, is about to discover there's a purpose for people like her. Featuring special guest stars Rahul Kohli (MIDNIGHT MASS, THE HAUNTING OF BLY MANOR) and Dave Fennoy (TELLTALE'S THE WALKING DEAD). Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers. Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatthedoor.com/transcripts/ Tisha Page was played by Jazzy Frizzle Nathaniel Blunt was played by Dave Fennoy The Narrator was played by David Ault Padrick Carmody was played by Rahul Kohli Mr Thompson was played by Steve Hendrickson Skaft was played by Harlan Guthrie The Optician was played by Nikolas Yuen and Aunt Tabby was played by Rissa Montañez  Written by Jamie Flanagan Story adapted for audio by Mark Nixon Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marknixon Buy us a Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/shadowsatthedoor Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (approx 00:00:00), Story (approx 00:01:08), Discussion (approx 00:52:27), Credits (Approx 01:42:46) Content Warnings: Story: slow death, memory loss, Alzheimer's disease, dementia, moderate self inflicted bodily harm, aging, implied fat phobia, eye injury, loss of eyesight, mild jump scare. Discussion: brief discussion of age related death and dementia related decline, discussion of persecution by religious figures. © Shadows at the Door Publishing. All rights reserved. The copyright for the story is held by the respective author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Mark as he showcases short scenes from upcoming productions and reveals the big news of the S3 finale. EARWORM, a ghostly audio drama musical is now funding! Search EARWORM on Kickstarter or click here. Full Song by Professor Elemental 0.00 - Update 2.49 - EARWORM, a ghostly musical 5.28 - 'Let Me In' by Paul Alborough AKA Professor Elemental 9.10 - EARWORM continued 12.43 - S3 Finale reveal 14.24 - Scene from S3 finale 17.26 - To the Flame 18.23 - The next episode. 19.48 - Clip from SE306 20.41 - S3 (part II) details. 21.50 - Limited perks Content warning: depiction of a car accident from a distance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever found yourself looking back? Wondering what could have been if a different path had been taken? Lindsey May's thought a lot about that lately and tonight, she faces reality... Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers. Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatthedoor.com/transcripts/ Lindsey May was played by Ilana Charnelle  Gavin Masters was played by Jake Benson Bloody Betty was played by Erika Sanderson Val was played by Verna Vyas  and the Police Officer was played by David Ault Written by Laurel Hightower Script Supervision by Mark Nixon Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marknixon Buy us a Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/shadowsatthedoor Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (00:00:00), Story (00:01:07), Discussion (00:46:10), Credits (01:31:40) Content Warnings: Story: talk of murder, pinning, discussion of suicide, discussion of death by train, suggestion of suicide isolation, discussion of sex. Discussion: mention of miscarriage, brief discussion of adult child death. © Shadows at the Door Publishing. All rights reserved. The copyright for the story is held by the respective author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're delighted to introduce you to our friends at LIARS AND LEECHES, a podcast that delves into the complicated horrors of grief, trauma, resilience and steadfast human determination to uncover the truth. S1 is available in full wherever you listen to podcasts. Please join us and other SATD listeners to support a second season of Liars and Leeches - https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/liars-leeches-season-two#/ New episode of SATD coming soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A former professor looks back on a trip to North East England when the door to the other side was opened and has never been closed since. This episode follows our former disbeliever Geoffrey Troughton and can be enjoyed alone, but it best paired with S1E01, S1E09, S2E01 and S2E11. Guest starring Sacha Dhawan (DOCTOR WHO). Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers. Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatthedoor.com/transcripts/ Geoffrey Troughton was played by David Ault Arthur Laurens was played by Karim Kronfli  Rajit Mohinder was played by Sacha Dhawan Lydia Harris was played by Becky Lindsay  Amy Tuckwood was played by Hayley Mitchell Hannah Shoulder was played by Louise Grayford Liam Squires was played by David Fairs Svetlana Tikhonova was played by Erebus Odora Tara Best was played by Michelle Kelly  Fraser Bomgard and the Preacher were played by Mark Nixon Written by Mark Nixon Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marknixon Buy us a Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/shadowsatthedoor Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (Around 00:00:50), Story (Around 00:01:12), Discussion (Around 01:07:35), Credits (Around 01:32:30) Content Warnings: Story: manipulation, suffocation, needles, implied stalking, religious preaching (Christian), violence. Discussion: strong sexual innuendo, discussion of implied sexual assault, discussion of cultural appropriation. © Shadows at the Door Publishing. All rights reserved. The copyright for the story is held by the respective author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we enter 2021, Mark brings you an update regarding the status of Season Three and long term plans for the podcast. Then, Mark is joined by David Ault, Ilana Charnelle, Jake Benson and Erika Sanderson for an Actor's Roundtable discussion. Place your bets to see how long it takes for it to become a farce... Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers. Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatthedoor.com/transcripts/ Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marknixon Buy us a Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/shadowsatthedoor Content Warnings: explicit language & themes, strong sexual innuendo. ©2022 Shadows at the Door Publishing. All rights reserved. The copyright for the story is held by the respective author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are proud to present the trailer for our highly anticipated miniseries - an adaptation of Oscar Wilde's masterpiece: The Picture of Dorian Gray. Coming this summer.  Starring Jake Benson, David Ault, Karim Kronfli, Ilana Charnelle, Mitesh Soni, Erika Sanderson & Mark Nixon. Music by Nico Vettesse.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Professor Troughton is forced to defend his pursuit of paranormal knowledge, and his scientific thinking is put to the test, as a strange phenomenon outside a nearby churchyard invites new terror into his life.  Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers. Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatthedoor.com/transcripts/ Credits: Written by Mark Nixon Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese Cast: David Ault Gemma Amor Paul Alborough (Professor Elemental) Mark Nixon This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marknixon Buy us a Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/shadowsatthedoor Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (Around 00:00:00), Story (Around 00:02:00), Discussion (Around 00:37:00), Credits (Around 01:15:00) Content Warnings: Story: mention of execution, jump scare – loud crash of glass, assault, injury. Discussion: discussion of horror tropes including gore. ©2022 Shadows at the Door Publishing. All rights reserved. The copyright for the story is held by the respective author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A couple's mini-break is interrupted by the arrival of a young archaeologist who may have discovered the greatest find of the century. The only thing is, she wants to put it back...  Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers. Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatthedoor.com/transcripts/ Credits: Written by M.R. James and Adapted by Mark Nixon Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese Cast: Ilana Charnelle David Ault Jake Benson This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marknixon Buy us a Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/shadowsatthedoor Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (Around 00:00:00), Story (Around 00:03:00), Discussion (Around 00:47:00), Credits (Around 01:28:00) Content Warnings: Story: depiction of character death. Discussion: frank discussion of historical homophobia, strong sexual innuendo. ©2022 Shadows at the Door Publishing. All rights reserved. The copyright for the story is held by the respective author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Cambridge man in the south of France stumbles across an incredibly rare folio and will do anything to secure it. But what horrors await inside the book? And who is laughing in the dark?  Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers. Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatthedoor.com/transcripts/ Credits: Written by M. R. James and Adapted by Mark Nixon Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese Cast: David Ault Erika Sanderson This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marknixon Buy us a Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/shadowsatthedoor Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (Around 00:00:00), Story (Around 00:02:00), Discussion (Around 00:28:00), Credits (Around 00:59:00) Content Warnings: Story: extended depiction of religious themes. Discussion: sexual innuendo, brief mention of homophobia. ©2022 Shadows at the Door Publishing. All rights reserved. The copyright for the story is held by the respective author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Professor Troughton's arm is twisted into hearing about Catchlove Hall, an ancient building abandoned in the marshlands. But one name somehow echoes through those empty hallways... ‘Troughton’. Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers. Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatthedoor.com/transcripts/ Credits: Written by Mark Nixon Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese Cast: David Ault Ilana Charnelle Jake Benson This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marknixon Buy us a Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/shadowsatthedoor Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (Around 00:00:00), Story (Around 00:02:00), Discussion (Around 00:48:00), Credits (Around 01:39:00) Content Warnings: Story: frank discussion of queer identities including implications of internalised homophobia. Discussion: strong sexual innuendo. ©2022 Shadows at the Door Publishing. All rights reserved. The copyright for the story is held by the respective author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join David Ault by the fire as he reads Rats by M.R. James. Happy holidays from the team at Shadows at the Door, we'll see you soon.  Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers. Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatthedoor.com/transcripts/ Featuring David Ault Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marknixon Buy us a Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/shadowsatthedoor Content Warnings: none. ©2022 Shadows at the Door Publishing. All rights reserved. The copyright for the story is held by the respective author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark & David discuss Dorian Gray, specifically how subtext was handled, how Erika threw shade & Mark envisions David's secret origins.  Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers. Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatthedoor.com/transcripts/ Featuring Mark Nixon & David Ault Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marknixon Buy us a Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/shadowsatthedoor Content Warnings: strong sexual innuendo. ©2022 Shadows at the Door Publishing. All rights reserved. The copyright for the story is held by the respective author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A schoolmaster's simple life is disrupted when he meets the most fearsome of creatures: a woman.  Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers. Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatthedoor.com/transcripts/ Credits: Written by Washington Irving and Adapted by Mark Nixon Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese ‘Maid in the Meadow’ performed by Yvonne Casey and used here with her kind permission Cast: Jake Benson Mark Nixon Ilana Charnelle David Ault This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marknixon Buy us a Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/shadowsatthedoor Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (Around 00:00:00), Story (Around 00:02:00), Discussion (Around 00:51:00), Credits (Around 01:30:00) Content Warnings: Story: sexism, mention of hitting children, sudden loud noise/jump scare. Discussion: strong sexual innuendo.  ©2022 Shadows at the Door Publishing. All rights reserved. The copyright for the story is held by the respective author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A woman attempts to find comfort in her grandmother's old log cabin, and though she has never connected with her slavic heritage, something ancient is about to teach her a lesson nonetheless. Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers. Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatthedoor.com/transcripts/ Credits: Written by Mark Nixon Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese Cast: Erika Sanderson Jake Benson David Ault Ilana Charnelle This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marknixon Buy us a Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/shadowsatthedoor Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (Around 00:00:00), Story (Around 00:02:00), Discussion (Around 00:38:00), Credits (Around 01:17:00) Content Warnings: Story: intense depiction of grief/grieving, offscreen death of a partner, explicit sexual content. Discussion: sexual innuendo. ©2022 Shadows at the Door Publishing. All rights reserved. The copyright for the story is held by the respective author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A couple find a grimy old bottle washed up by the tide. But what's inside? Why is one of them so obsessed with finding out? And what will happen when he does?  Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers. Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatthedoor.com/transcripts/ Credits: Written by Gemma Amor  Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese ‘Out of This’ and ‘Play Nice’ kindly provided by Ilana Charnelle Script Editing by Mark Nixon Cast: David Ault This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marknixon Buy us a Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/shadowsatthedoor Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (Around 00:00:00), Story (Around 00:02:00), Discussion (Around 00:26:00), Credits (Around 01:00:00) Content Warnings: Story: jumpscare/sudden loud noises, graphic description of injury, graphic description of asphyxiation, death. Discussion: none. A reassurance for the curious: Baxter the dog was fine. ©2022 Shadows at the Door Publishing. All rights reserved. The copyright for the story is held by the respective author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A woman enjoys a city mini-break, but the landlord keeps outstaying his welcome. It's okay, because he's such a nice guy... Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers. Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatthedoor.com/transcripts/ Credits: Written by Mark Nixon Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese Cast: Erika Sanderson David Ault Jake Benson Ilana Charnelle Mark Nixon This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marknixon Buy us a Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/shadowsatthedoor Approximate Time Stamps: Disclaimer, Intro, CWs (Around 00:00:00), Story (Around 00:03:00), Discussion (Around 00:39:00), Credits (Around 01:25:00) Content Warnings: Story: sexual harassment/coercion/assault, depiction of a sexual act, death (murder/suffocation), incarceration, mental illness/instability. Discussion: extended discussion of same. ©2022 Shadows at the Door Publishing. All rights reserved. The copyright for the story is held by the respective author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You've arrived at the Museum of Modern Art in New York to take the Gnothi Seauton Audio Tour. Collect your headphones from the front desk and listen closely... Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers. Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatthedoor.com/transcripts/ Credits: Written by M Regan Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese Script Editing by Mark Nixon Cast: David Ault Ilana Charnelle This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marknixon Buy us a Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/shadowsatthedoor Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (Around 00:00:00), Story (Around 00:02:00), Discussion (Around 00:30:00), Credits (Around 01:15:00) Content Warnings: Story: sudden loud noises, frank discussion of mortality, disorienting static SFX. Discussion: strong sexual innuendo. ©2022 Shadows at the Door Publishing. All rights reserved. The copyright for the story is held by the respective author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's no secret that the season two finale sees the return of Professor Geoffrey Troughton. In this bonus episode, enjoy all three of the good professor's stories thus far… Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers. Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatthedoor.com/transcripts/ Credits: Written by Mark Nixon Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese Cast: David Ault Gemma Amor Paul Alborough (Professor Elemental) Mark Nixon This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marknixon Buy us a Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/shadowsatthedoor Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (Around 00:00:00), Leave a Light On For Me (Around 00:01:00), Silent Warnings (Around 00:32:00), Blessed Be the Man (Around 01:00:00), Final Title Reveal (01:35:00) Content Warnings: sudden loud noises (shipwreck), mention of multiple deaths, graphic depiction of violence, strangulation, sudden loud noises (screeching tyres), brief description of dead body, suicide, mention of execution, jump scare – loud crash of glass, assault, injury. ©2022 Shadows at the Door Publishing. All rights reserved. The copyright for the story is held by the respective author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dorian attempts to cover up his horrific act as yet more consequences come back to haunt him.  Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers. Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatthedoor.com/transcripts/ Credits: Written by Oscar Wilde and Adapted by Mark Nixon Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese Cast: Jake Benson David Ault Andy Cresswell Mark Nixon Erika Sanderson This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marknixon Buy us a Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/shadowsatthedoor Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (Around 00:02:00), Story (Around 00:05:00), Credits (Around 00:38:00) Content Warnings: stabbing, murder, stalking, blackmail, gunshot, drug use, potentially overwhelming audio at approx 11:31 & 34:18 (please note that ads will result in inaccurate time stamps). ©2022 Shadows at the Door Publishing. All rights reserved. The copyright for the story is held by the respective author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Ault reads Mark Nixon's acclaimed short story 'Quem Infra Nos'. Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers. Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatthedoor.com/transcripts/ Credits: Written by Mark Nixon Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese Cast: David Ault This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marknixon Buy us a Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/shadowsatthedoor Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (Around 00:00:00), Story (Around 00:02:00), Discussion (Around 00:50:00), Credits (Around 01:40:00) Content Warnings: Story: none. Discussion: strong sexual innuendo. ©2022 Shadows at the Door Publishing. All rights reserved. The copyright for the story is held by the respective author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen to the bizarre and half-finished final episode of the 8-Bit Refit podcast, in which hosts Tom and Nat discover an old game that should not exist... Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers. Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatthedoor.com/transcripts/ Credits: Written by Mark Nixon Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese Cast: David Ault Ilana Charnelle Jake Benson This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marknixon Buy us a Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/shadowsatthedoor Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (Around 00:00:00), Story (Around 00:02:00), Discussion (Around 00:49:00), Credits (Around 01:17:00) Content Warnings: Story: sudden loud noise (static), death. Discussion: graphic depiction of violence/gore. ©2022 Shadows at the Door Publishing. All rights reserved. The copyright for the story is held by the respective author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While processing the events of the last few days, Dorian resorts to extreme measures to protect his dark secret... Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers. Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatthedoor.com/transcripts/ Credits: Written by Oscar Wilde and Adapted by Mark Nixon Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese Cast: Jake Benson Karim Kronfli David Ault This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marknixon Buy us a Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/shadowsatthedoor Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (Around 00:02:00), Story (Around 00:05:00), Credits (Around 00:38:00) Content Warnings: domestic violence, suicide, stabbing, murder, sounds of choking. ©2022 Shadows at the Door Publishing. All rights reserved. The copyright for the story is held by the respective author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A painter enjoys his new muse and hopes his immoral friend won't ruin things for him. But when the subject of the painting falls in love with his own portrait, he offers a terrible bargain... Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers. Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatthedoor.com/transcripts/ Credits: Written by Oscar Wilde and Adapted by Mark Nixon Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese Cast: Jake Benson David Ault Karim Kronfli Ilana Charnelle Andy Cresswell Erika Sanderson This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marknixon Buy us a Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/shadowsatthedoor Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (Around 00:03:00), Story (Around 00:04:00), Credits (Around 01:28:00) Content Warnings: grooming, co-dependency, break-ups, domestic violence, suicide. © Shadows at the Door Publishing. All rights reserved. The copyright for the story is held by the respective author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two men embark on an arduous hike. If only they could stop bickering, they might see what’s coming…  Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers. Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatthedoor.com/transcripts/ Credits: Written by Hannah Rickman-Peddie Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese Script Editing by Mark Nixon Cast: David Ault Jake Benson Mark Nixon This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marknixon Buy us a Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/shadowsatthedoor Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (Around 00:00:00), Story (Around 00:02:00), Discussion (Around 00:29:00), Credits (Around 01:08:00) Content Warnings: Story: graphic depiction of life-threatening injury, death. Discussion: discussion of death, strong sexual innuendo, brief discussion of transphobia. ©2022 Shadows at the Door Publishing. All rights reserved. The copyright for the story is held by the respective author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices