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In a police interview room, a young woman is counting everyone she sees, trying to find someone hidden in plain sight... Before she's finished, this station will discover the difference between a witness… and a warning. Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers. Credits Written by Mark Nixon Based on the original short story by M.R. James Produced, Edited and Directed by Mark Nixon Musical Score by Nico Vettese Artwork by Shannon Lawes Cast Celia Ryan was played by Michelle Kelly Nicola Wraxall was played by Sarah Nightingale Klara Wallenberg was played by Karin Heimdahl The Deacon was played by Mattias Rebo Officer Stanley Breen was played by David Ault Officer Ramsay Wakefield was played by Mark Nixon Ebba and the Woman on the Train were played by Janis Westin Katie was played by Jo Davies Count Magnus and additional voices were played by Jake Benson This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you. Help directly fund further episodes here . Content Warnings Story: strong binaural soundscaping, police neglect, screaming, depiction of vomiting, depiction of deaths, discussion of recreational drugs, description of graphic injury. Discussion: Swearing, sexual innuendo, gameshow-style loud noises, sounds of simulated gunfire, comedic simulation of a stabbing. Approximate Time Stamps Intro (00:20:00), Story (00:37:00), Discussion (00:56:41), Credits (01:42:19), Outtakes (03:46:59) © 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

Dec 3

What's Christmas without a ghost story? Dear listeners, ahead of its release in the coming weeks we're proud to reveal the trailer for our latest production : Count Magnus . This production was made possible by listeners like you! Patreon supporters receive an ad-free version of each production, one week ahead of public release. Consider joining them on Patreon at Shadows at the Door Productions and help fund independant art. Count Magnus will rise soon... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 1

David and Mark go under the Moth's wing and bring you secrets, oddities and trips down idiosyncratic tangents. Listen to the very end for bloopers and hidden gems! Content Warnings Swearing, brief discussion of how the murders of Palestinians are covered in the news, mention of pedophilia, conspiracy theories and their impact, mild joke regarding the death of Princess Diana, sexual innuendo, light discussion of sexual gratification and implied performance of hosts, frequent crude mentions of sex, MK Ultra, clearer take of the very subtle background sex in the story, brief discussion of gun control, discussion of racism, brief discussion of the murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, jokes about masturbation, mention of Fred and Rose West, mention of the Zodiac Killer, 'ACAB''. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 1

Panic turns to fury after an explosive accident rocks Point Pleasant. With the bakery in flames, the townsfolk gather to demand answers as fear drowns out reason. The hunt for the Mothman begins and Troughton must decide where he stands… and whether anyone can stop what’s coming next. Credits Written by Mark Nixon Produced, Edited and Directed by Mark Nixon Musical Score by Nico Vettese Diegetic music licensed from Pond 5 Cast Geoffrey Troughton - David Ault Mayor Reed Goddard - Graham Rowat Sheriff Lymari Acevedo - Rissa Montañez Salem Everett - Maya Murphy Pete Strahosvki - R P Davis Maine Haden - Nhea Durousseau Jules Pullman - Johnathan Magno Wyatt Haynes - Tristan Snyder Carl Greene - Ty Wilkins Bailey Valentine - Gina Moravec Max Linklater - Damon Alums Sherman Hall - Gerald Hill Marcos Molina - Joel De Jesus Stanley Freemantle - J.D. Kaye Barry Pike - Daniel Foytik Tasha Flanagan - Ilana Charnelle Roz Douglas - Michelle Jin Philippa Bishop - Jazzy Frizzle Brent Mullen - Jake Benson Lauren Mackenzie - Ashley Rose Kaplan Dani Pound - Nichole Goodnight Grace Cullen - Addison Peacock Spencer Hodge - Jamie Petronis Hamish McNamara - Brandon P. Jenkins Martin Epps - Giancarlo Herrera Michelle Mulgrew - Lena Garcia Jack - Mark Nixon The Creature - Derrick Valen Featuring special guest stars: Doug Bryce - David Cummings The Voice - Peter Joseph Lewis The Mothman Witness - Laura Post This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you. Consider joining them and joining our Patreon. Help directly fund further episodes here . The sequel to this production: Earworm-- is now available via this link. Content Warnings Swearing, microphone interference noise, police abuse of power, gunfire, police threatening unarmed civilians, gun fights, , binaural bullet effects, depictions of gory deaths, realistic retching. © 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

Jul 30

Rumours have a way of spreading in Point Pleasant, and the Mothman’s shadow is stretching further than ever before. Sightings are growing bolder, sending ripples of excitement and dread through the community. Very soon, the danger will no longer confined to the tree line, and the town’s next chapter will be written in chaos. This is TO THE FLAME, ACT II TO THE FLAME: ACT III coming Friday 1st August 11:00am BST ----------- DISCUSSION EPISODE coming Friday 1st August 08:00pm BST Credits will appear with Act III upon the story's conclusion Content Warnings Story: frequent discussion of death and trapping of bobcats, swearing, gunfire, brief description of gore, flies, depiction of traffic accident, depictions of fire, spitting, smoking, vomiting, discussion of monster fucking, light discussion of stalking, loud emergency service sirens. This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! To help us make more episodes consider ⁠joining them on Patreon⁠ . Help directly fund further productions ⁠ here ⁠ . © 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

Jul 28

Point Pleasant, West Virginia: a town wrapped in folklore and friendly smiles. But beneath the welcome mats and festival flyers, something ancient is stirring... And it’s already watching Doctor Geoffrey Troughton. This week is MOTH WEEK TO THE FLAME: ACT I Monday 28th July ----------- TO THE FLAME: ACT II Wednesday 30th July ----------- TO THE FLAME: ACT III Friday 1st August 11:00am BST ----------- DISCUSSION EPISODE Friday 1st August 08:00pm BST Credits will appear with Act III upon the story's conclusion Content Warnings Story: eating sounds, frequent discussion of death and trapping of bobcats, swearing. This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! To help us make more episodes consider joining them on Patreon . Help directly fund further productions here . © 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

Jul 26

Shadows at the Door is an anthology podcast -- but from time to time, we return to the story of Geoffrey Troughton: a stuffy academic whose brushes with the supernatural slowly shift him from convinced disbeliever… to an expert on the supernatural. Ahead of next week's release of TO THE FLAME --Troughton's biggest story yet-- and although To the Flame can be enjoyed on its own, we’re proud to present for a limited time, every Troughton episode so far. Follow his path through the ghastly, the ghoulish, and the quietly monstrous... and hear Shadows at the Door grow around him. And believe it or not, Troughton has even starred in a full, in-canon musical—brought on by an undead rap artist, played by Professor Elemental. Earworm has been a huge success, and we’d love for you to experience it too. Earworm, an audio drama musical, is available here . This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! Consider joining them and supporting our Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/marknixon ⁠ Buy us a Ko-fi: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/shadowsatthedoor © 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

Jun 18

At last, Earworm is here! Our full audio drama musical-- infused with jazz, hip hop, and ghosts-- is now available to own! The show runs over 75 minutes with ten original songs and all the pleasing terror you can handle. 🎵 Get your copy today for just £12.00 and help us keep making independent horror for all to enjoy. Earworm won’t hit this public podcast feed for another year... but you can invite it in right now. 👉 https://payhip.com/b/FzSQq The soundtrack is also now available on bandcamp 💿 https://shadowsatthedoor.bandcamp.com/album/earworm-original-soundtrack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 10, 2024

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

Nov 15, 2023

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

Oct 31, 2023

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

Oct 30, 2023

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

Oct 12, 2023

In the depths of a wine cellar, an old grudge is repaid-- brick by brick. Credits Written by M.R. James Produced, Edited and Directed by Mark Nixon Cast Read by David Ault This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you. Transcripts available here . Help directly fund further episodes here . Content Warning Alcoholism, claustrophobia. © 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

Sep 13, 2023

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

Aug 9, 2023

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

Jul 12, 2023

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

Jun 14, 2023

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

May 17, 2023

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

Mar 12, 2023

A group of scouts stray too close to an old well, long shunned by the locals. Some warnings, it seems, are well earned. Credits Written by M.R. James Produced, Edited and Directed by Mark Nixon Cast Read by David Ault This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you. Consider joining them and supporting our Patreon: https://patreon.com/marknixon Transcripts available here . Help directly fund further episodes here . Content Warning Child endangerment, child death descriptions, insinuation of violence toward children. © 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

Jun 22, 2022

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

Jun 15, 2022

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). © 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

Jun 8, 2022

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. ©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

Jun 1, 2022

In a world of whispered indulgence and vanishing time, Dorian Gray makes a devil’s trade: his soul for eternal youth. But while his face remains untouched by sin, the same cannot be said for his portrait… This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you. Consider joining them and supporting our Patreon: https://patreon.com/marknixon Transcripts available here . Help directly fund further episodes here . 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

Dec 24, 2021

There are rooms we are told not to enter. There are reasons for such warnings. Some of them scratch at the dark. Credits Written by M.R. James Produced, Edited and Directed by Mark Nixon Musical Score by Nico Vettese Cast Read by David Ault This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you. Consider joining them and supporting our Patreon: https://patreon.com/marknixon Transcripts available here . Help directly fund further episodes here . Content Warning Rats (surprisingly enough) © 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

Feb 8, 2021

While researching an old cathedral, an author is drawn into a local scheme to disturb the tomb of a disgraced bishop. But deep inside, a darker tale is ready to write itself. Credits Written by Mark Nixon Produced, Edited and Directed by Mark Nixon Musical Score by Nico Vettese Cast Read by David Ault This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you. Consider joining them and supporting our Patreon: https://patreon.com/marknixon Transcripts available here . Help directly fund further episodes here . 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: depiction of hanging, claustrophobia. Discussion: sexual innuendo © 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

Nov 20, 2020

Summoned to the forgotten marshes, Professor Troughton investigates the long-abandoned Catchlove Hall -- where silence hangs heavy, and a voice not his own begins to whisper. This episode follows our former disbeliever Geoffrey Troughton and can be enjoyed alone, but it best paired with S1E01, S1E09 and S2E01 . Credits Written by Mark Nixon Produced, Edited and Directed by Mark Nixon Musical Score by Nico Vettese Cast Geoffrey Troughton - David Ault Tasha Flanagan - Ilana Charnelle Jake Benson - Owen Garret Franklin - Mark Nixon Podcast Cost - Nico Vettese This is a Shadows at the Door production, made possible by listeners like you. Please support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/marknixon Transcripts available here . Help directly fund further episodes here . 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. ©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

Nov 6, 2020

Oksana never embraced her Slavic roots. Alone in her grandmother’s cabin, she finds the old stories have not forgotten her. Credits Written by Mark Nixon Produced, Edited and Directed by Mark Nixon Musical Score by Nico Vettese Cast Oksana - Erika Sanderson Ivan - Jake Benson Valya- Ilana Charnelle The Leshy - David Ault This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you. Consider joining them and supporting our Patreon: https://patreon.com/marknixon Transcripts available here . Help directly fund further episodes here . Approximate Time Stamps IIntro (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. © 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

Oct 23, 2020

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... Credits Written by M Regan Produced, Edited and Directed by Mark Nixon Musical Score by Nico Vettese Cast Joshua Benayoun/Receptionist - David Ault Anisa McDaniel/Zahra Aziz-Sawyer - Ilana Charnelle This is a Shadows at the Door production, made possible by listeners like you! Transcripts available here . Help directly fund further episodes here . 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. © 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

Sep 25, 2020

On a coastal getaway, a couple’s peace is disturbed by a young archaeologist with a remarkable discovery-- one she now desperately wishes to undo. Credits Written by M.R. James Adapted by Mark Nixon Produced, Edited and Directed by Mark Nixon Musical Score by Nico Vettese Cast James King - David Ault Henry Long - Jake Benson Karina Paxton- Ilana Charnelle This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you. Please consider joining them and supporting our Patreon: https://patreon.com/marknixon Transcripts available here . Help directly fund further episodes here . 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. ©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

Sep 11, 2020

Sleepy Hollow is a place where stories linger like mist, and Ichabod Crane is about to learn which ones have teeth. Credits Written by Washington Irving Adapted by Mark Nixon Produced, Edited and Directed by Mark Nixon Musical Score by Nico Vettese ‘ Maid in the Meadow ’ - Yvonne Casey and used here with her kind permission Cast Ichabod Crane - Jake Benson Katrina Van Tassell - Ilana Charnelle The Narrator - Mark Nixon The Horseman/Brom Bones/Herman/Monty Robinson/Van Tassell Sr - David Ault This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you. Consider joining them and supporting our Patreon: https://patreon.com/marknixon Transcripts available here . Help directly fund further episodes here . 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. © 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

Aug 28, 2020

An old tradition leads two men along separate trails, linked only by walkie-talkies. But in the stillness between them, something stirs... Credits Written by Hannah Butler Produced, Edited and Directed by Mark Nixon Musical Score by Nico Vettese Cast Bryson - David Ault Finlay - Jake Benson The Thing from the Other Side - Mark Nixon This is a Shadows at the Door production, made possible by listeners like you, consider joining them and supporting our Patreon: https://patreon.com/marknixon Transcripts available here . Help directly fund further episodes here . 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. © 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

Aug 14, 2020

Beth Neville wants to enjoy a city mini-break, but the property owner keeps outstaying his welcome. It's okay though, he's such a nice guy . Please note: For this episode in particular we strongly recommend consulting the content warnings below. Credits Written by Mark Nixon Based on ' The Tell-Tale Heart ' by Edgar Allan Poe Produced, Edited and Directed by Mark Nixon Musical Score by Nico Vettese Cast Beth Neville - Erika Sanderson Simon Crain - David Ault Officer Price - Jake Benson Femme Doctor - Ilana Charnelle Masc Doctor - Mark Nixon This is a Shadows at the Door production, made possible by listeners like you! Consider joining them and supporting our Patreon: https://patreon.com/marknixon Transcripts available here . Help directly fund further episodes here . 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, depiction of a coerced sexual act including climax, death (murder/suffocation), incarceration, mental illness/instability. Discussion: extended discussion of the story's themes and actions. ©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

Jul 31, 2020

A beachside spat takes a turn when a mysterious bottle rolls in with the tide. Curiosity might not kill the cat—but it’s doing something to David Credits Written by Gemma Amor Produced, Edited and Directed by Mark Nixon Musical Score by Nico Vettese Featuring ' Play Nice ' and ' Out of This ' by Ilana Charnelle used here with her kind permission. Cast The entire cast is performed by David Ault. This is a Shadows at the Door production, made possible by listeners like you! Consider joining them and supporting our Patreon: https://patreon.com/marknixon Transcripts available here . Help directly fund further episodes here . Approximate Time Stamps 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 at approximately 11minutes, graphic description of injury, graphic description of asphyxiation, death. Discussion: none. A reassurance for the curious: Baxter the dog was fine. © 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

Jul 17, 2020

A Cambridge scholar travels to the south of France to photograph a forgotten cathedral. But when he acquires a peculiar scrapbook from a nervous verger, he finds some illustrations are better left unseen. Credits Written by M.R. James Adapted by Mark Nixon Produced, Edited and Directed by Mark Nixon Musical Score by Nico Vettese Cast The Narrator/Dennistoun/The Verger - David Ault Audrey - Erika Sanderson This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! Consider joining them and supporting our Patreon:https://patreon.com/marknixon Transcripts available here . Help directly fund further episodes here . 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. © 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

Jul 3, 2020

Tom and Nat’s final episode of 8-Bit Refit was never meant to air. Then again, the game they found was never meant to exist... Credits Written by Mark Nixon Produced, Edited and Directed by Mark Nixon Musical Score by Nico Vettese Cast Tom Winston - David Ault Nat Henwood - Ilana Charnelle Henry Stokes - Jake Benson This is a Shadows at the Door production, made possible by listeners like you. Consider joining them and supporting our Patreon: https://patreon.com/marknixon Transcripts available here . Help directly fund further episodes here . 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. © 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

Apr 10, 2020

Professor Troughton's scientific thinking is put to the test, as a strange phenomenon in a nearby churchyard invites new terror into his life. This story can be enjoyed independently but is a continuation of the Troughton Story and is best paired with S1E01 & S1E09. 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

Jun 26, 2019

There Was a Man Dwelt by a Churchyard, and what he took from the dead did not go unpunished. Credits Written by M.R. James Produced, Edited and Directed by Mark Nixon Musical Score by Nico Vettese Cast The entire cast is performed by David Ault This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you. Consider joining them and supporting our Patreon: https://patreon.com/marknixon Transcripts available here . Help directly fund further episodes here . 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). © 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

Feb 15, 2019

Professor Troughton attempts a return to ordinary life. However, a rather restless colleague is keen to invite Troughton back to his home, where he has seen something quite insidious. Although a sequel to S1E01, this story can be enjoyed independently. 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

Feb 8, 2019

At the threshold of a grand house, a man is about to meet his hero and step into a mystery laced with something far more deadly than disappointment. Credits Written by Pete Alex Harris Produced, Edited and Directed by Mark Nixon Musical Score by Nico Vettese Cast The entire cast is performed by David Ault This is a Shadows at the Door production, made possible by listeners like you! Consider joining them and supporting our Patreon: https://patreon.com/marknixon Transcripts available here . Help directly fund further episodes here . 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, poisoning. Discussion: discussion of religion vs. science. © 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

Feb 1, 2019

In an old inn in Viborg, a visiting scholar hears strange sounds from a room that should not exist. Credits Written by M.R. James Adapted by Mark Nixon Produced, Edited and Directed by Mark Nixon Musical Score by Nico Vettese Cast The entire cast is performed by David Ault This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you. Consider joining them and supporting our Patreon: https://patreon.com/marknixon Transcripts available here . Help directly fund further episodes here . 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 © 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

Jan 25, 2019

A young social worker settles into his first home in a remote village. The neighbours seem kind but far too curious. And something old stirs beneath their smiles. Credits Written by Mark Nixon Produced, Edited and Directed by Mark Nixon Musical Score by Nico Vettese Cast The entire cast is performed by David Ault This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you. Transcripts available here . Consider joining them and supporting our Patreon: https://patreon.com/marknixon Help directly fund further episodes here . 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/cult-like behaviour. Discussion: discussion of media representation including homophobia and misogyny, fridging, mention of child abuse. © 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

Jan 18, 2019

He wanted the game more than anything. Now the game wants something in return—and the crows are circling. Credits Written by Christopher Long Produced, Edited and Directed by Mark Nixon Musical Score by Nico Vettese Cast The entire cast is performed by David Ault This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you. Transcripts available here . Consider joining them and supporting our Patreon: https://patreon.com/marknixon Help directly fund further episodes here . 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. © 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

Jan 11, 2019

At the mouth of a dark railway tunnel, a troubled signalman speaks of a figure seen before every tragedy. And now it has returned... Credits Written by Charles Dickens Adapted by Mark Nixon Produced, Edited and Directed by Mark Nixon Musical Score by Nico Vettese Cast The entire cast is performed by David Ault This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you. Transcripts available here . Consider joining them and supporting our Patreon: https://patreon.com/marknixon Help directly fund further episodes here . 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. © 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

Jan 4, 2019

Among lost ruins beneath the desert sands, a scholar digs for knowledge—unaware that something older than myth is already awake. Credits Written by Gemma Amor Produced, Edited and Directed by Mark Nixon Musical Score by Nico Vettese Cast The entire cast is performed by David Ault. This is a Shadows at the Door production, made possible by listeners like you! Consider joining them and supporting our Patreon: https://patreon.com/marknixon Transcripts available here . Help directly fund further episodes here . 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 S tory: 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. © 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

Dec 28, 2018

A miser stumbles upon a strange figure in the woods. What follows is profit, then ruin...and a tale still whispered in the dark. Credits Written by Washington Irving Adapted by Mark Nixon Produced, Edited and Directed by Mark Nixon Musical Score by Nico Vettese Cast The entire cast is performed by David Ault This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you. Consider joining them and supporting our Patreon: https://patreon.com/marknixon Transcripts available ⁠here⁠ . 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). © 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

Dec 20, 2018

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

Oct 31, 2018

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