Shadows at the Door

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 DavidCreditsWritten by Gemma AmorProduced, Edited and Directed by Mark NixonMusical Score by Nico Vettese Featuring 'Play Nice' and 'Out of This' by Ilana Charnelle used here with her kind permission.  CastThe 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/marknixonTranscripts available here. Help directly fund further episodes here. Approximate Time StampsApproximate Time Stamps: Intro (Around 00:00:00), Story (Around 00:02:00), Discussion (Around 00:26:00), Credits (Around 01:00:00) Content WarningsStory: 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

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.CreditsWritten by M.R. JamesAdapted by Mark NixonProduced, Edited and Directed by Mark NixonMusical Score by Nico VetteseCastThe Narrator/Dennistoun/The Verger - David AultAudrey - Erika SandersonThis 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 StampsIntro (Around 00:00:00), Story (Around 00:02:00), Discussion (Around 00:28:00), Credits (Around 00:59:00) Content WarningsStory: 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

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...CreditsWritten by Mark NixonProduced, Edited and Directed by Mark NixonMusical Score by Nico VetteseCastTom Winston - David AultNat Henwood - Ilana CharnelleHenry Stokes - Jake BensonThis 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 StampsIntro (Around 00:00:00), Story (Around 00:02:00), Discussion (Around 00:49:00), Credits (Around 01:17:00) Content WarningsStory: 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

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

There Was a Man Dwelt by a Churchyard, and what he took from the dead did not go unpunished. CreditsWritten by M.R. JamesProduced, Edited and Directed by Mark NixonMusical Score by Nico VetteseCastThe entire cast is performed 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.Approximate Time StampsIntro (Around 00:01:00), Story (Around 00:02:00), Discussion (Around 00:08:00), Credits (Around 00:32:00) Content WarningsStory: 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

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

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.CreditsWritten by Pete Alex HarrisProduced, Edited and Directed by Mark NixonMusical Score by Nico VetteseCastThe 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/marknixonTranscripts available here. Help directly fund further episodes here. Approximate Time StampsIntro (Around 00:01:00), Story (Around 00:02:00), Discussion (Around 00:33:00), Credits (Around 01:08:00) Content WarningsStory: 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

In an old inn in Viborg, a visiting scholar hears strange sounds from a room that should not exist.CreditsWritten by M.R. JamesAdapted by Mark NixonProduced, Edited and Directed by Mark NixonMusical Score by Nico VetteseCastThe entire cast is performed 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.Approximate Time StampsIntro (Around 00:01:00), Story (Around 00:02:00), Discussion (Around 00:27:00), Credits (Around 00:55:00) Content WarningsStory: 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

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. CreditsWritten by Mark NixonProduced, Edited and Directed by Mark NixonMusical Score by Nico VetteseCastThe entire cast is performed by David AultThis 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 StampsIntro (Around 00:01:00), Story (Around 00:02:00), Discussion (Around 00:24:00), Credits (Around 01:00:00) Content WarningsStory: 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

He wanted the game more than anything. Now the game wants something in return—and the crows are circling. CreditsWritten by Christopher LongProduced, Edited and Directed by Mark NixonMusical Score by Nico VetteseCastThe 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 StampsIntro (Around 00:01:00), Story (Around 00:02:00), Discussion (Around 00:30:00), Credits (Around 01:04:00) Content WarningsStory: 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