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May 3, 2024 • 4min
Alice in Wonderland: Part 6: Pig and Pepper
In this episode, Alice encounters a chaotic scene with a grinning Cheshire cat, a busy cook, and a baby that turns into a pig. The Cheshire cat hints at the madness in Wonderland and guides Alice to the March Hare's house.

Apr 26, 2024 • 6min
Alice in Wonderland: Part 5: Advice from a caterpillar
Alice engages in thought-provoking discussions with a caterpillar about transformation and change of sizes. After consuming a mushroom, she experiences drastic size changes and encounters a confused bird in Wonderland.

Apr 19, 2024 • 5min
Alice in Wonderland: Part 4: The White Rabbit's house
Alice encounters the white rabbit and experiences a growth spurt. A series of peculiar events unfold, including body parts extending from the house and shrinking with cakes. The caterpillar on a mushroom hints at the next stage of her journey.

Apr 12, 2024 • 6min
Alice in Wonderland: Part 3: The Caucus-race
Alice meets a mouse in a pool of tears, conversing in different languages. The caucus race is chaotic and everyone wins. Alice feels lonely and reflects on her cat, Diana.

Apr 5, 2024 • 5min
Alice in Wonderland: Part 2: The pool of tears
Join Alice on her bizarre adventure as she undergoes drastic transformations, struggles with her size, and encounters mysterious beings in a pool of her own tears. Experience her unexpected aquatic adventure as she gets distracted by the White Rabbit and navigates through a series of size-changing mishaps.

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Mar 29, 2024 • 6min
Alice in Wonderland: Part 1: Down the rabbit hole
Join Alice as she encounters a talking rabbit, chases it down a rabbit hole, and discovers magical solutions to reach the garden in this whimsical adventure

Jan 12, 2024 • 6min
Frankenstein: Episode 10: Melting the ice
Captain Wolfen introduces himself and his crew, sharing the disturbing story of Viktor Frankenstein and the monster he created. Uncertainty and doubt surround Frankenstein's warning about the dangers of science. The creature is discovered holding Frankenstein's body, leading to a conversation about its experiences of hate and self-hatred. The creature contemplates ending its suffering and laments its lack of a name.

Jan 5, 2024 • 7min
Frankenstein: Episode 9: The wedding night
Victor Frankenstein gets married and is happy again, but for how long? The wedding day is filled with worries about the threatening creature. Victor's plans for the night take a dark turn as he anticipates a battle with the creature. Tragedy strikes when Elizabeth is found dead, leading Victor to seek vengeance.

Dec 29, 2023 • 7min
Frankenstein: Episode 8: Jail time
In this episode, Victor reflects on his troubles with the monster and his decision to create another one. The monster witnesses the destruction of its potential bride and becomes enraged. Victor seeks revenge on the creature but their plans are disrupted when their best friend Henry is found dead on a beach. They are overcome with grief and fear, unsure of whether to reveal the creature's existence to their father.

Dec 22, 2023 • 7min
Frankenstein: Episode 7: A monster bride
Victor Frankenstein reflects on the murders committed by his creature and decides to build a bride. He is hesitant to start the work in his father's house in Geneva. Victor proposes to Elizabeth and plans to go to England for scientific exploration, with Henry joining him. Victor plans to construct a mate for the creature but worries about secrecy and leaving his friend behind.