Horror

Arkham Private Investigator, Arthur Lester, wakes up with no memory of who he is, with a strange, eerie voice guiding him through the darkness. Blind, terrified, and confused, his journey begins with a series of mysteries in the hopes of understanding what has happened. As cosmic horrors begin to seep into the world around, Arthur must ask himself whether this creature truly wants to help him or are its intentions more... Malevolent?

All relationships have their ups and downs. That’s especially true when your partner is a necromancer with a murderous temper. There’s not much else to say, really. Honestly, we still can’t believe we got Kyle and Travis to do this.

His muscles elastic and his mind fragmented, Connor Durham awakens on an unknown beach. In the distance before him is a black tower whose peak rises to meet the clouds. In the water behind him are beings who used to be human, their bodies warping and twisting into horrific new configurations. With nowhere else to turn, Connor runs for the tower. In the Kadath deep-sea mining facility, Lucas Kane feels haunted. He dreams of lives he never lived and hears whispers from people who don't exist. During his days, four gray figures vibrate in and out of focus behind him, their words mostly unintelligible mutters. But there's something else that he sees while both awake and asleep: a sphere, massive, metallic, and beautiful, which awaits him outside Kadath's walls at the bottom of the ocean. Separated by dimensions, these two men – and their unfolding stories – are intrinsically linked. As they descend deeper into the dark terrors of the unknown, they will draw inextricably closer together until, at last, both men find themselves trapped in the very depths of otherworldly madness. Welcome to Shattered Seas. Featuring the ENTIRE Soundbooth Theater cast and original music by Aaron J. Morton, Deep Madness: Shattered Seas will allow fans of the popular tabletop game to follow their favorite characters in a new and exciting way. ©2020 Byron Leavitt (P)2020 Soundbooth Theater

A killer cyborg on the loose. A daughter’s life on the line. And one man’s secret will decide all of their fates… Designed for urban combat... ...but is it ready for the real world? Or is it already too late? The S1-R3N prototype is the ideal cybernetic soldier. But when it malfunctions during its public debut, it kills its handlers and the buyers in attendance for its unveiling. Now Dr. Grant Andrews, the scientist responsible for creating the S1-R3N, is the only one who can stop it. But the S1-R3N is determined to get to Grant first, by any means necessary—including going after Grant’s teenage daughter, Alexis. Will Grant be able to protect his daughter from the cyborg’s murderous intentions? Or will the S1-R3N send him to meet his maker? You'll love S1-R3N because it's a thrilling sci-fi short story with a touch of horror, told primarily through a series of text message conversations. If you like Terminator, Robocop, and other cyborg stories, you'll love S1-R3N. © 2018 Ben Wolf ℗ 2022 Soundbooth Theater

There is something about this house, isn’t there? Something about it is just not quite right. Something about it is just a little...off. INSTRUCTIONS Sit somewhere ALONE Turn off all lights Press play WARNING: There are no refunds. No matter how this goes, due to the nature of the practice, there are no refunds. Seance is a first-person immersive audio experience you can do anywhere you have a chair and some headphones. It requires around 15 minutes of uninterrupted silence and contains loud effects. It is intended to frighten you. Merge the land of the living with the land of the dead. See what awaits on the other side… This is a standalone experience. You do not need to be caught up on Malevolent in order to enjoy this experience. Created by Harlan Guthrie & Mark Harris ©2021 Harlan Guthrie and Mark Harris (P)2021 Harlan Guthrie and Mark Harris

1990 – Red Onion Mountain, Southwest Virginia. A bright flash of light slashes through the night sky. Something crashes on the mountain near the infamous "pot mine," where two tired ATF Agents and their cleaning ladies have just finished scrubbing up a gruesome crime scene. What they find on that snowy Christmas Eve is more murder, mayhem, and mystery than you can shake a bloody candy cane at. Warning: Adult Content, Violence, and Language. © 2020 Shane Hensley ℗ 2020 Soundbooth Theater

In 1845, spirit medium Lina Fox fights for control of High Falls. She uses her “spirit powers” to put mill owner Oswald Potts in his place. She blackmails banker Edward Grimly with a dark secret from his past. She turns the tables on Reverend Beech in his own church. Then she meets rival spirit medium Oliver Hollo, and he’s unlike anything she’s ever seen. © 2022 Mark Harris ℗ 2022 Soundbooth Theater

An artist, still broken from a horrific family tragedy, takes on a commission that seems too good to be true: $15,000 to paint a mural. But there’s a catch. He has to first enter the deep-dive, VR videogame, Kaiju: Battlefield Surgeon in order to see what the client wants him to paint. Trapped in a bloody, merciless nightmare, Duke only has one goal -- to survive. And in order to survive, he must play the game. He must win the game. And to do that, he must become the most cruel, most ruthless monster of them all. In this first episode, Duke receives an offer he can't refuse.

Lily Tate is the newest transfer to East Texas University. Young, pretty, and blonde, she has no trouble making friends -- or attracting attention. Including interest from two classmates who couldn’t be more different but could both spell trouble. Mrs. Whebly all but runs ETU from her post as the president’s executive assistant. Right now, however, she’s most concerned about the girls who’ve gone missing. All of them young and pretty—much like a certain transfer student! Could Lily be next? Fortunately, the young Miss Tate has some secrets of her own… © 2020 Pinnacle Entertainment Group ℗ 2021 Soundbooth Theater

His muscles elastic and his mind fragmented, Connor Durham awakens on an unknown beach. In the distance before him is a black tower whose peak rises to meet the clouds. In the water behind him are beings who used to be human, their bodies warping and twisting into horrific new configurations. With nowhere else to turn, Connor runs for the tower. In the Kadath deep-sea mining facility, Lucas Kane feels haunted. He dreams of lives he never lived and hears whispers from people who don't exist. During his days, four gray figures vibrate in and out of focus behind him, their words mostly unintelligible mutters. But there's something else that he sees while both awake and asleep: a sphere, massive, metallic, and beautiful, which awaits him outside Kadath's walls at the bottom of the ocean. Separated by dimensions, these two men – and their unfolding stories – are intrinsically linked. As they descend deeper into the dark terrors of the unknown, they will draw inextricably closer together until, at last, both men find themselves trapped in the very depths of otherworldly madness. Welcome to Shattered Seas. Featuring the ENTIRE Soundbooth Theater cast and original music by Aaron J. Morton, Deep Madness: Shattered Seas will allow fans of the popular tabletop game to follow their favorite characters in a new and exciting way. ©2020 Byron Leavitt (P)2020 Soundbooth Theater

This is our first collaboration with bestselling fantasy author, Sara King.  "The Candle" A last-minute gift becomes a lifetimes-long nightmare. "Discerning Tastes" What expecting mother wouldn't want magic, whatever the cost? "Face Cards" A trio of friends vacationing in the deep woods discover why people have been disappearing in that area for centuries... © 2021 Sara King ℗ 2021 Soundbooth Theater

Only a rag-tag team of gargoyles stands between humanity and extinction. Hell has released its ravening horde of demons, leaving most of humanity a puke-spewing, head-spinning mess of possession. Humanity’s last hope? A team of misfit gargoyles—including a cigar chomping, hard-ass grotesque—come alive and ready for battle during the End of Days. They guard the last cathedral-turned-sanctuary atop a bald knoll in the North Carolina mountains. Gargoyle protection grudgingly extends to any human who can make it inside the sanctuary, but the power of the stonecutter blood magic, which protects the sanctuary, may not be enough when a rogue grotesque and his badly-wounded ward arrive. All the hounds of hell are on their heels. The last sanctuary is about to fall. ©2017 Jake Bible (P)2021 Soundbooth Theater

From Jeff Menapace, bestselling author of the Bad Games trilogy, comes Hair of the Bitch, a disturbing psychological thriller with tongue firmly planted in cheek… until it's ripped out. Calvin Court is a massage therapist with a few secrets. He battles depression. He medicates with too much booze. And he's got the hots for one of his clients. She claims the feeling is mutual… until she frames Calvin for murder and blackmails him. The price? Not much. Calvin just has to do her bidding in a black-market industry catering to the very rich and the oh so very disturbed. Maybe he's just better off at the bar. Jeff Menapace is the winner of the 2011 Red Adept Reviews Indie Award for horror. ©2014 Jeff Menapace (P)2015 Jeff Menapace

Legionary, Titus Aetius, is tasked with hunting down a deserter who just so happens to be his best friend of a decade and fellow soldier. But Titus isn’t the only hunter stalking the dark forests of Gaul. The deserter’s trail disappears in a blood-soaked and empty village. Torn between honor and loyalty, Titus must find some way to outwit his officers, save his friend, and survive whatever horror has ravaged the countryside… with utmost dispatch. © 2020 Pinnacle Entertainment Group ℗ 2021 Soundbooth Theater

A monster loose, an unknown victim, a path forward... Part Two brings Arthur towards a mysterious girl and sets him on a path to finding her -- though that path may be a dark and treacherous one…

ATF Agent Max Harkins survived a bizarre encounter in Kringle Down. Now cartel czar Ernesto Cabeza wants to make him pay. But Max has a plan. If he can just get "Santa" to go along with it. This production features 3D sound! So it's best experienced on headphones. Kringle Down II: The Revenge, is a bloody Christmas tale of guns, drug lords, and mad reindeer. It contains violence, foul language, and other bad stuff and is intended only for adults with a macabre sense of humor. Warning: Adult Content, Violence, and Language. © 2021 Shane Hensley ℗ 2021 Soundbooth Theater

Oliver Hollo sets up his spirit business in High Falls and instantly impresses the locals with inexplicable magic tricks. But his private seances are where his true talents shine. © 2022 Mark Harris ℗ 2022 Soundbooth Theater

Banksy levels up. The team joins the outside world. Duke helps a child in need.

A dead woman in a cryogenic dating facility must convince one of the facility's wealthy clients to choose her. © 2016 Sara King ℗ 2021 Soundbooth Theater

Gladiator, Magnus Bos, remembers little before the fight with the strange gray beast of Aegyptus. Some say that battle left him addled, simple… even dumb. But it also left the Thracian without fear. Perhaps this is why the slave is purchased by a strange cabal and taken to a cursed village on a distant isle – and the strangest arena of his life. © 2020 Pinnacle Entertainment Group ℗ 2021 Soundbooth Theater

A scared child, a lost way, a powerful entity... Part Three finds Arthur lost in the woods with a child. Through luck or ruin he finds a place to seek shelter from the storm. But he is not the only one seeking salvation…

Little Jose Salazar is a monster. Now he’s missing, and his father, the new head of the Gulf Cartel, thinks a certain evil spirit of Christmas is behind it. To get his son back, Hector needs an army, a plan, and the help of a very reluctant Agent Maxwell Harkins. Kringle Down III: Krampus!, is a nightmarish romp of cartel violence, mad assassins, ancient spirits, killer cyborgs, naughty children, and of course, Santa Clause. It’s strictly for adults with a high tolerance for violence, foul language, and mayhem. © 2022 Shane Hensley ℗ 2022 Soundbooth Theater

In an effort to control Hollo, Fox takes him under her wing. But at their first performance together, Hollo shows her up with an act no one can believe. The crowd goes wild. Livid, Lina Fox demands that Hollo show her his secrets. He obliges but with disastrous results – death and destruction. © 2022 Mark Harris ℗ 2022 Soundbooth Theater

Duke participates in a religious ceremony. Another player emerges. A hidden kaiju reveals itself.

Conrad Von Helmand has been dispatched to the Black Forest. His great aunt has managed to get him stationed away from the front lines, in an idyllic village where it is said some have seen fairies. The aunt wants proof of these beings before she dies and promises great rewards if her young nephew can produce photographs. But it is not always wise to peer beyond the mortal veil. © 2020 Pinnacle Entertainment Group ℗ 2021 Soundbooth Theater

A wrong choice, a hollow home, a truth told... Part Four shows the result of Arthur's choice when dealing with the Wraith and the fallout of that decision. A kindness on Arthur's part leads him down a dark and murderous path...

An artist enjoying a meteoric rise and an engagement to a perfect-on-paper financier, Hope Stanfield believes she is finally on her way to achieving the life she’s always wanted. But when an uneaten cheese plate and whispers of her dark past threaten to expose the cracks in her impeccable facade, Hope’s docile demeaner gives way to something far more sinister.

Hollo’s antics land him in jail. Lina Fox is tormented by visions and happenings she can’t control. © 2022 Mark Harris ℗ 2022 Soundbooth Theater

A pair of Kaiju get into a scuffle. Banksy reunites with his master. Duke is offered a refreshing drink.

WARNING! Incomplete, UNSTABLE audio. Listen at own risk! Raw audio of upcoming audiobook No edits -- includes chatting, mess-ups, cursing and laughing Available for a limited time! (Until complete version is published to Audible) At a glance, the dwarves and gnomes of the Horkensaft Kingdom are two peoples who are worlds apart. The former are seen as hardcore traditionalists Hell-bent on maintaining the status quo, while the latter only look ever forward and upward as they grasp at the future with both hands. And yet, these two seemingly opposing cultures serve as a counter-balance to each other, creating a civilization that draws upon the wisdom of the past to face new challenges. Whether that is actually the case or mere propaganda will soon to be put to the test, as they are about to receive a visit from the Hero of Chaos. The enigmatic herald of change has already fostered a well-deserved reputation for setting things in motion by their presence, and only time will tell if the Kingdom of the stout-folk will survive the impending transition. Though, once again, Boxxy doesn't actually care what ripples it causes. It isn't there to upset society or challenge the stagnant culture of all-work-no-play. Its goal is to track down an errant treasure that escaped its grasp while it was out of commission, and maybe secure some new pieces for its ever-growing collection along the way. Before it has a chance to, however, it must first deal with a significant issue that threatens to undo much of its work since its arrival in Azurvale. It is a challenge unlike any it has faced, and not one that it can hope to solve easily through force and violence. The limits of Boxxy's patience and self-control are about to be tested, as it looks desperately for a way... to leave the house. CONTENT WARNING: Profanity, gore, violence, explicit adult content

Two young friends returning home on a routine hunting trip scramble for survival, chased by creatures of legend and nightmare. Can young Will and Rum live to see their journey completed, or will they vanish forever, trapped within the unforgiving clutches of nature?

The 369th Infantry Regiment is home to the African American “Harlem Hellfighters.” Sergeant Buck Henry’s men said they’d follow him to hell and back. Somewhere along the French front, they just might get the chance to prove it. © 2020 Pinnacle Entertainment Group ℗ 2021 Soundbooth Theater

A deep sleep, a forgotten path, a dark power... Part Five reveals the next chapter of Arthur's path, a path that ends in a boat, floating aimlessly along a fog filled lake with a severed head. What comes next is a mystery...

Jacob thinks he's on a hot date... ...but it quickly becomes his worst nightmare come true. It's been nearly a week since Jacob last ate, despite his seemingly favorable situation. Locked in a creamery with no way out, he is surrounded by mountains of delicious cheese. It should be a dream come true, but Jacob is a VEGAN. Worse yet, a sadistic killer spouting cheese-based puns is pulling the (mozzarella) strings behind the scenes, all in the name of breaking Jacob of his veganism. Will Jacob overcome his hunger and find a way out of his dairy-themed prison? Or will he succumb to the tasty temptations around him and violate his core beliefs to survive? “The Cheese Stands Alone” by Ben "Baby Swiss" Wolf, bites like sharp cheddar; but thanks to the dulcet tones of narrator, Ryan "Roquefort" Reid, it sounds smooth as a creamy aged brie. Go on... have a taste now. We dair-y you.

Lina Fox discovers some new talents of her own. But when an old friend returns and tries to use her talents for nefarious purposes, only Oliver Hollo can help. So he and Lina team up. But Hollo demands a steep price. © 2022 Mark Harris ℗ 2022 Soundbooth Theater

Yoshi rolls out the red carpet for Duke. Banksy leaves the nest. Aunt Bernadette generates a quest.

Herbert Lansing is a coward, forced to fight in a land far from home in a war he barely understands. In the darkest corners of Belleau Woods he finds something that might make his chest heavy with valorous medals... at the cost of the soul beneath. © 2020 Pinnacle Entertainment Group ℗ 2021 Soundbooth Theater

A small town, a new direction, a necessary wait... Part Six finds Arthur in the small town of Harper's Hill where he must find out as much as he can about Amanda and the life she lives...

After deceiving Hollo and sending him away, Lina Fox sets about fulfilling an ancient prophecy. © 2022 Mark Harris ℗ 2023 Soundbooth Theater

Duke jumps headfirst into the art of Kaiju husbandry and then makes an in-person visit to the clinic. Legal trouble abounds.

The men of U-Boat 532 have a new and mysterious torpedo aboard, as well as a secretive staff of SS officers who watch over it. What is this new weapon? And why do sounds come from within? And will it be the doom of the Allies -- or the crew? © 2020 Pinnacle Entertainment Group ℗ 2021 Soundbooth Theater

A thick fog, a forgotten island, an unseen evil... Part Seven sees Arthur arrive on an unknown island in search of a truth to the curse that has befallen him. Mysterious origins and ancient ghost stories are only just the start in this fog-ridden place...

So, you know the song, “Rats,” by the band, Ghost? This is kinda like that, but take out all the Satanic stuff, add a few scientists, add a gore-themed trigger warning somewhere, and you get the idea.

A local Reverend tries to burn Lina Fox as a witch. But at the last minute, Lina is rescued by unexpected allies, and the Reverend comes to a grisly end. © 2022 Mark Harris ℗ 2023 Soundbooth Theater

Duke serves his time. Epsilon catches a cold. Clara tells on herself.

"Fairy" Dallas Kay is a prodigy.  A phenomenon.  A pain in the ass.  As a wunderkind pilot for the Utopian Space Corps, Dallas can do no wrong... Or can she? Faced off against the greatest pirate the galaxy has ever known, a pilot with skills that rival her own, Dallas finds herself in hotter water than ever. Will her skills at the throttle save her ass yet again, or is she doomed to be a desk jockey the rest of her life?  Or maybe an icy ball of space wreckage, floating in space to bump against some unsuspecting trader's front windshield... That too. This short story is set in the Millennium Potion universe, using characters from the books. "The Sheet Charmer of Broketoe" Nerys Ganlin is an untrained auldling of vast power,  a forgotten class of Auld the likes of which hasn't been seen in many generations — whose magic unfortunately only works on cloth.  Crippled as a magic user, faced with a terrifying threat of a soul-thief from ancient lore surfacing in her tiny town, with all other help vanquished or too far away to arrive in time, can Nerys alone conquer her handicap and save her village... or will she lose everyone she loves in the battle that follows? Set in Sara King's Aulds of the Spyre fantasy universe.

Oberleutnant Karl Schmidt dreams of being the best pilot in the entire Luftwaffe. But what will he do for a shot at the Third Reich’s new superweapon -- the ME-262? And what is the secret of the strange amulet he wears on each flight… or the bizarre being some say flies beside him? © 2020 Pinnacle Entertainment Group ℗ 2021 Soundbooth Theater

A dark cavern, an ancient cult, a monstrous creature... In Part Eight of this tale, we find Arthur trapped deep beneath the island. Cavernous tunnels and the remains of an ancient cult drive him further towards the answers he seeks. Arthur will uncover the truth about what stalks him and find more than just answers in the darkness of the caves...

High Falls is in chaos. Lina Fox sits enthroned in a strange and unnerving labyrinth where she devotes herself to fulfilling the ancient prophecy once and for all. © 2022 Mark Harris ℗ 2023 Soundbooth Theater

Duke and Clara deal with some bull. Olga misbehaves.

Lullaby at the Rubble Heap The machines have taken over, and Charlotte is in a fight for her life when she meets an archaic progenitor of the machines that are even then wreaking havoc on her planet's surface.  Can she overlook a lifetime of fear in a time when they both need it most? Dead Tired Rick's old, dead, and tired of being a vampire.  He's about to end it all when a screaming orgasm changes everything. © 2016 Sara King ℗ 2022 Soundbooth Theater

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A derelict vessel, a mysterious tale, an ancient horror... In Part Nine of our series, Arthur and the entity have fallen out and are struggling to find a way forward. With the officers having taken them into custody, it is only a matter of time before something more sinister finds them...

Duke welcomes a new life into the world.

Trimmings After her husband dies in his mistresses arms and her home is burglarized, Susan finds that the only thing left to her is a pair of her husband's old nail clippers. She Bites What do you do when your lover corners you on a cruise ship? You kill him, of course. So why wasn't Miles dead yet? And why was Megan having second thoughts? Killing should come naturally to a vampire like her. © 2016 Sara King ℗ 2023 Soundbooth Theater

A quiet beach, an abandoned tower, a dark presence... In Part 10 of this tale, Arthur awakens on the beach to find something he had thought lost. Heading towards the nearby town will surely lead to new revelations, but at what cost? In “The Hotel,” Arthur must come face-to-face with the realities of what may lay in store for him…

Cutscenes give us some back story. Duke and Clara steal some flowers.

A whispered secret, a trodden path, a monstrous pursuit... In Part 11 of our story, a decision to hide Arthur's presence brings him closer than ever to the origins of what has befallen him. Through a curious questionnaire and an uncomfortable truth, Arthur and the entity find themselves staring down an otherworldly horror unlike any seen before…

Duke and Clara head south. Duke gets an update from the outside. A deal is brokered.

Hannah and her younger, idealistic sister Amy get more than they were expecting during a camping trip to the glaciers of Alaska. © 2014 Sara King ℗ 2023 Soundbooth Theater

A familiar voice, a strange riddle, a buried past... In Part 12, Arthur decides to press forward into the basement of the hotel, despite the entity's warning. What follows brings about answers to long sought-after questions and a truth that must be confronted...

Revelations abound. The game comes to an end. This was never too much.

When Janette pulls a mysterious key from a New York gutter after another hellish day, it seems to unlock the life of joy and riches she so justly deserves. However, with a dangerous stranger in hot pursuit, she soon finds herself paying the ultimate price ... © Sara King ℗ 2023 Soundbooth Theater

A strange world, a haunting stranger, a terrible choice... In this, the 13th part of our tale, a strange and terrible world lies before Arthur. The horrors of which are unfathomable to even the most practiced mind. The choices that lay before him are numerous and uncompromising. The path ahead is unknown but finding a way out is the only way to survive...

WARNING! Incomplete, UNSTABLE audio. Listen at own risk! Raw audio of upcoming audiobook No edits -- includes chatting, mess-ups, cursing and laughing Available for a limited time! (Until complete version is published to Audible) The world waits for no one. While Boxxy is off chasing shinies and delving dungeons abroad, Azurvale's shadows churn, fester, and ferment into a potent cocktail of trouble. Secret organizations maneuver behind the scenes, patiently advancing their nefarious plots. Government agencies lay in wait, ready to pounce at the first sign of trouble. Powerful adventurers gear up and train for the next challenge, uncertain as to what form it might take. In the midst of all this, a humble scholar arrives from a distant land wholly ignorant to the mountain-sized powder keg waiting for him. Explosives primed and the fuse set, the only thing missing is a spark to set things off, and who better to serve that role than a fiery redhead making her triumphant return? It would appear that the universe once again conspires to put the Hero of Chaos in dire straits. However, in this particular instance, Boxxy is not entirely without fault. It doesn't know it yet, but the nasty surprises that await it are nothing more than the consequences of its own actions. As it turns out, butting heads with the seedy underbelly of civilized society has a way of stirring up an immense amount of trouble. Boxxy is aware of this, of course, though it doesn't care since it fancies itself an expert at deflecting blame and avoiding responsibility. For the most part, this is an accurate assessment. Unfortunately for the less-than-a-year-old monster, it has yet to learn one of life's key lessons. Bad karma is like a stubborn stain - it never truly goes away. CONTENT WARNING: Profanity, gore, violence, explicit adult content

Murder... Mystery... Mayhem... Frogs? Find out who croaks first. © Sara King ℗ 2023 Soundbooth Theater

An arid wasteland, an impassable void, a haunting visage... In the Fourteenth chapter of our saga Arthur encounters the hot, dry deserts of the Dreamlands. Though the way before him is filled with purpose, staying on a straight path seems impossible as obstacles both natural and otherworldly stand between him and his way forward. Despite being alone on this journey, others have quickly taken notice and seem to want more than Arthur is willing to give...

Bic-Man Henry needs a writing instrument. Desperately. He finds one. But this is no ordinary Bic pen. Cheap Real Estate In this housing market, sometimes a deal is too good to be true. In this thrilling tale of fear and temptation, one must always remember the cardinal rule of real estate: buyer beware... © Sara King ℗ 2023 Soundbooth Theater

A frightening past, a terrible storm, a monstrous presence... The Fifteenth installment finds Arthur desperately trying to escape the red desert. Despite a brief respite, the horrors that lurk in the sands hunger for fresh meat as difficulties begin to increase. Fresh on the heels of another lost traveler, Arthur and the entity must push forward and make difficult decisions with no clear understanding of what they may bring. The desert calls and it grows harder to ignore the yearning presence that follows...

WARNING! Incomplete, UNSTABLE audio. Listen at own risk! Raw audio of upcoming audiobook No edits -- includes chatting, mess-ups, cursing and laughing Available for a limited time! (Until complete version is published to Audible) It’s amazing what the lack of immediate threat to one’s life and wellbeing can do for a person’s disposition. High risk, high reward endeavors suddenly seem far less appealing, month-long delays are no longer a cause for concern, and sleeping in every single day of the week becomes an extremely attractive proposition. Indeed, without a pressing need to aggressively expand its power, Boxxy T. Morningwood is finally able to simply sit back, enjoy life, and watch the world both turn and burn. Questions such as ‘Who started those fires?’ and ‘Should I do something about them?’ are answered with ‘Don’t know’ and ‘Don’t care.’ Having finally achieved the slow life it never knew it wanted, Boxxy is quite unwilling to jeopardize its newfound safety for no good reason. Of course, old habits die hard. Acquiring things of the tasty and/or shiny variety remain an enticing goal, as does the steady accumulation of power. Just because it no longer has the threat of death looming over it doesn’t mean that the once-mimic won’t take the occasional calculated risk in exchange for immense personal gain. Admittedly, developments outside its predictions will inevitably put carefully laid plans to waste, but that’s how it always has been and always will be. Boxxy will deal with those issues in the same manner it always has – with cunning ingenuity, brutal efficiency, and old-fashioned dumb luck. Despite what one might think, all three of those traits can be nurtured and improved, even something as seemingly unreliable as good fortune. Especially good fortune. The time for the Hero of Chaos to get thrown about by the whims of fate is over, and it is now Boxxy’s turn to make the world bend to its will, starting with the savage orcs of the far south.

A young boy is born with a curse, the ability to freeze objects in space. When he realizes his power can save his home from the scourge of imps that attack each night, he becomes a savior overnight. Worshipped as a living god, our hero learns that his power breeds jealously, fear, and an unknown future for his people.

A hungry creature, a mysterious pillar, a treacherous path... In this, our sixteenth installment of Malevolent, we find Arthur narrowly escaping certain death. The desert is soon behind him and darkness awaits. Within the cavernous halls of the mountain, he must find a way to move forward without losing himself. One wrong move can quickly bring an end to his journey... If you are enjoying this podcast, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter to receive all chapters as they are completed. As a Patreon supporter you, the listener, will also get to help make choices that shape the story! Find out more here.

A terrible fall, a hunter's prey, a merciful way... The Seventeenth part of this journey finds Arthur at the bottom of a fathomless depth with an unknown creature. Through instinct and luck Arthur must fight his way out of the labyrinth that is the darkened abyss. The fall will not only test his strength but also his mind for the dark is known to play tricks... If you are enjoying this podcast, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter to receive all chapters as they are completed. As a Patreon supporter you, the listener, will also get to help make choices that shape the story! Find out more here.

A mysterious voice, a promise of hope, a revelation… Malevolent follows Arkham Investigator Arthur Lester as he unravels the mysterious circumstances that have befallen him. In the Eighteenth episode, we find Arthur and the entity in his head at odds. After narrowly surviving the pit, both find it hard to reach a common understanding when a third part enters their midst. Fractured by a truth, the voices in Arthurs head continue to grow as the madness truly begins to take hold... If you are enjoying this Podcast, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter to receive all Chapters as they are completed as well as the choices that you, the listener, get to make. Find out more here: https://www.patreon.com/TheINVICTUSStream

A beaten man, a helpless voice, a sign of hope… Malevolent follows Arkham Investigator Arthur Lester as he unravels the mysterious circumstances that have befallen him. In this, the Nineteenth episode of our series, Arthur wakes to find himself in the Prison pits - a deadly and unforgiving place within the Dreamlands. With the entity inside twisting the knife whenever it can, Arthur is pulled in many different directions until the prospect of escape becomes a possibility. Together, they must find a way out and seek answers to the questions they've long awaited... If you are enjoying this Podcast, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter to receive all Chapters as they are completed as well as the choices that you, the listener, get to make. Find out more here: https://www.patreon.com/TheINVICTUSStream

A new player, an impossible decision, a final confrontation... In the Twentieth part of Malevolent the final confrontation is here. Compelled to find out if his daughter is in the Dreamlands, Arthur and the Entity head within the walls of an unknown City in hopes of finding her. Here they will encounter a truly unexpected truth as well as gain the tools to confront the King in Yellow once and for all... If you are enjoying this Podcast, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter to receive all Chapters as they are completed as well as the choices that you, the listener, get to make. Find out more here: https://www.patreon.com/TheINVICTUSStream

WARNING! Incomplete, UNSTABLE audio. Listen at own risk! Raw audio of upcoming audiobook No edits -- includes chatting, mess-ups, cursing and laughing Available for a limited time! (Until complete version is published to Audible) It would appear that, after two years of relative slacking, the Hero of Chaos is once again facing an ever-growing workload. Boxxy had been quite fortunate to obtain an exceptionally potent pawn with very little effort, but that was still effort it did not intend to expend. Sensing it might get dragged into things it really doesn't want to bother with, the creature makes haste to depart Velos and its orcs so that it may continue its private preparations for the upcoming Dragon Festival. Of course, it's never that easy. First, it has to make good on a deal it made to babysit not one, not two, but three spoiled brats. Normally it would just refuse, or at the very least just lock them up in a dungeon somewhere. Unfortunately, neither of those are attractive options when this job involves the deceitful shapeshifter's natural enemy - the Holy Inquisition of the Goddess of Truth and Justice, headed by Teresa's latest chosen Hero, Sigmund Law. Boxxy really doesn't want to deal with any of that. It's got treasure to plunder, Levels to grind, and a bottomless pit of a belly to fill, to name a few things on its agenda. Aside from having better things to do, the very idea of this bothersome chore runs contrary to its monstrous instincts, not to mention it's absolutely nonsensical. What sort of weirdo thinks a wolf in sheep's clothing is the best candidate to look after three little pigs? The God of Uncertainty, that's who. It's a rare order from the big kettle himself, and Boxxy must comply or find itself stripped of the divine gifts that are vital to maintaining its public image. Between suffering through this inane task for the time being or watching its nation-spanning web of lies unravel, the choice is obvious. So, for better or worse, the industrious box gets busy figuring out how to squeeze 'babysitting' into its schedule. Only to have those plans instantly shatter when it returns home to find the place in ruins.