

Shadows at the Door
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A one-of-a-kind anthology of full-cast supernatural audio drama, delivering rich atmosphere, original stories, and daring reimaginings of classics. A finely balanced blend of pleasing terror, with a finish that lingers. Intended for mature audiences.
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Oct 12, 2023 • 19min
The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe
In the depths of a wine cellar, an old grudge is repaid-- brick by brick.
CreditsWritten by M.R. JamesProduced, Edited and Directed by Mark NixonCastRead by David AultThis is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you. Transcripts available here. Help directly fund further episodes here.Content WarningAlcoholism, claustrophobia.
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Sep 13, 2023 • 1h 36min
S3E04 - Wrong Track
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 BensonBloody Betty was played by Erika SandersonVal was played by Verna Vyas and the Police Officer was played by David AultWritten by Laurel HightowerScript Supervision by Mark NixonProduced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark NixonMusical Score Written and Performed by Nico VetteseThis 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/shadowsatthedoorApproximate 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 • 1h 57min
S3E03 - Bruiser
Two guest stars, Rahul Kohli and Dave Fennoy, join the podcast to discuss a story about a care home where souls outlive the body. The topics include slow death, memory loss, and macular degeneration. The podcast also explores the concept of platonic theory in Renaissance portraits and the inequalities in the entertainment industry.

Jul 12, 2023 • 1h 49min
S3E02 - The Case of Rhys Harrison
Lani Tupu, Guest starring (FARSCAPE) joins the True Crime podcast to discuss the unsolved New South Wales Assaults. Topics include dealing with a pushy viewer, a series of targeted attacks on women, accents and actors in the episode, perceptions of mathematics, exploring the decision to include sex work in the story, and examining institutions and mistakes in public institutions.

Jun 14, 2023 • 1h 46min
S3E01 - Where Queer Things Him Befell
"Shadows at the Door: The Podcast" features guest Sacha Dhawan (DOCTOR WHO). Professor Troughton recounts a trip to North East England and the consequences of opening the door to the other side. Topics include personal losses in academia, deciphering mysterious texts, investigating tattoo meanings, tethering oneself through tattoos, and the authenticity of local actors in Newcastle. The discussion also explores the limitations of human perception, the existence of aliens, the origin of words, and the influence of runes.

May 17, 2023 • 2min
Trailer
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 • 30min
Wailing Well by M.R. James
A group of scouts stray too close to an old well, long shunned by the locals. Some warnings, it seems, are well earned.
CreditsWritten by M.R. JamesProduced, Edited and Directed by Mark NixonCastRead by David AultThis 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 WarningChild endangerment, child death descriptions, insinuation of violence toward children.
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Jun 22, 2022 • 1h 6min
The Discussion of Dorian Gray
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 AultProduced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark NixonMusical Score Written and Performed by Nico VetteseThis 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/shadowsatthedoorContent 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 • 40min
The Picture of Dorian Gray - Act III
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).
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Jun 8, 2022 • 40min
The Picture of Dorian Gray - Act II
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.
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