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Join Billie Hindle, a talented reader known for her captivating storytelling, as she shares James Thomasos's chilling tale, "The Last One to Speak." The story plays out in a macabre game show where contestants confront absurd love-related questions, creating a surreal sense of despair. Expect emotional confrontations that delve into love and connection under the weight of uncertainty. As each horror story unfolds, listeners will have a chance to vote for their favorite, leading to a thrilling twist in the narrative.

Dive into a chilling short horror story that explores the oppressive nature of work and the unsettling infestation of cockroaches. Experience the author's haunting journey as they confront the darkness within themselves and the world around them. The narrative captures a struggle between societal expectations and personal redemption, leading to the eerie disappearance of co-workers. This spine-tingling tale is a thought-provoking look at isolation and the shadows that dwell in our lives.

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Anusia Battersby, a talented performer known for her captivating voice work, brings life to Jubilee Finnegan's chilling tale, "Hades Bay." The discussion dives into the complexities of human emotions and our relationship with the ocean, highlighting thrilling yet vulnerable moments. Themes of consumption and identity transformation weave through the narrative, illustrating a haunting rebirth into another existence. Listeners can look forward to a public poll to vote for their favorite horror story as the suspense builds!

This story is inspired by the prompt ‘frozen’. It is written by Nicole Lark and read by The Pit Below Paradise's Victoria Cheng.Once all six short horror stories have been released, there will be a public poll for listeners to vote for their favourite. The overall winner will get the opportunity to write a case that will be featured in The Magnus Protocol, so be sure to listen to every story and keep an eye out for the voting form in a few weeks’ time. Content Notes- Petrification- IllnessDirected by April Sumner and Nico VetteseProduced by April Sumner and Nico VetteseEdited, Music and SFX by Nico VetteseAdditional SFX by Meg McKellarMusic by Nico VetteseMastering by Catherine RinellaJoin our community:WEBSITE: rustyquill.comFACEBOOK: facebook.com/therustyquillX: @therustyquillEMAIL: mail@rustyquill.com The Magnus Protocol is a derivative product of the Magnus Archives, created by Rusty Quill Ltd. and licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share alike 4.0 International Licence.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 3 of 3Content Notes:- Strong Language- Hallucinations/Altered Reality / Unreality- Paranoia- Graphic Violance- Infestation- Drugging- Mass Death- SFX: Bugs, explosionsThe video version of this episode is available now on YouTube, WatcherTV.com, or on the WatcherTV app.Are You Scared is created by Ryan BergaraStory Written by Garrett WernerDirected by Katie LeBlancProduced by Kat HartmanExecutive Producers Ryan Bergara, Shane Madej, and Steven LimHosted by Ryan Bergara and Shane MadejFeaturing Alexander J Newall as 'Adam' and Jonathan Sims as 'Tommy'Additional Voices by Charlie ClayWatcher Entertainment Production StaffAssistant Creative Director Charlie ClayEditing and Motion Graphics by Charlie ClayDirector of Photography Mark CelestinoCamera Operator Annie JeongSound Mixer Brendon RyuIllustrators Rafael Mejia & Mollie OngProduction Coordinators Carter Lau & Violet RawlingsProduction Assistant (Social Media Intern) Emily GrahamPost Production Supervisor Sam YoungDIT/Assistant Editors Andrew Ilnyckyj & Frank ParkerHead of Development Katie LeBlancHead of Production Lizzie LockardHead of Post Production Sam YoungWith Special Thanks to the Team at Rusty Quill (thats us!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Telescope Game' is written by Ian Martinez-Hay and performed by Trice Forgotten and The Magnus Protocol’s Shahan Hamza.Once all six short horror stories have been released, there will be a public poll for listeners to vote for their favourite. The overall winner will get the opportunity to write a case that will be featured in The Magnus Protocol, so be sure to listen to every story and keep an eye out for the voting form in a few weeks’ time. Content Notes-Disappearance of a childDirected by April Sumner and Nico VetteseProduced by April Sumner and Nico VetteseEdited, Music and SFX by Nico VetteseAdditional SFX by Meg McKellarMusic by Nico VetteseMastering by Meg McKellarJoin our community:WEBSITE: rustyquill.comFACEBOOK: facebook.com/therustyquillX: @therustyquillEMAIL: mail@rustyquill.com The Magnus Protocol is a derivative product of the Magnus Archives, created by Rusty Quill Ltd. and licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share alike 4.0 International Licence.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a chilling narrative, mysterious cassette tapes reveal the terrifying power of fear and reality. Chaos ensues as the speakers humorously navigate absurd scenarios while trapped in a dark room. The tension rises when perilous situations blend with dark humor, offering suspenseful moments that leave listeners on edge. Amidst all this, they delve into the importance of life insurance, tackling myths and promoting stability for families. It's a wild ride of comedy and horror, making fear both entertaining and relatable.

Ryan and Shane receive a mysterious envelope containing 3 tapes. In this episode, they listen to the first tape and meet Tommy and Adam- whose reality begins to fray at the seams. Featuring Jonathan Sims and Alexander J. Newall.Alexander J Newall and Jonathan Sims, creators of The Magnus Archives and The Magnus Protocol, have leant their voices to Watcher Entertainment to bring you 3 special episodes of their series Are You Scared?Content Notes:- Strong Language- Hallucinations/Altered Reality / Unreality- Paranoia- Graphic Violance- Infestation- Vehicle Accidents (air and automobile)- Drugging- Mass Death- SFX: Bugs, explosionsThe video version of this episode is available now on the Watcher Entertainment YouTube, WatcherTV.com, or on the WatcherTV appAre You Scared is created by Ryan BergaraStory Written by Garrett WernerDirected by Katie LeBlancProduced by Kat HartmanExecutive Producers Ryan Bergara, Shane Madej, and Steven LimHosted by Ryan Bergara and Shane MadejFeaturing Alexander J Newall as 'Adam' and Jonathan Sims as 'Tommy'Additional Voices by Charlie ClayWatcher Entertainment Production StaffAssistant Creative Director Charlie ClayEditing and Motion Graphics by Charlie ClayDirector of Photography Mark CelestinoCamera Operator Annie JeongSound Mixer Brendon RyuIllustrators Rafael Mejia & Mollie OngProduction Coordinators Carter Lau & Violet RawlingsProduction Assistant (Social Media Intern) Emily GrahamPost Production Supervisor Sam YoungDIT/Assistant Editors Andrew Ilnyckyj & Frank ParkerHead of Development Katie LeBlancHead of Production Lizzie LockardHead of Post Production Sam YoungWith Special Thanks to the Team at Rusty Quill (thats us!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Hollow' is written by Sam Lazure, inspired by the prompt “birds”, and is performed by Sarah Lambie.Once all six short horror stories have been released, there will be a public poll for listeners to vote for their favourite. The overall winner will get the opportunity to write a case that will be featured in The Magnus Protocol, so be sure to listen to every story and keep an eye out for the voting form in a few weeks’ time. Content Notes-Ornithophobia-Cartilogenophobia-Body Horror-DiseaseDirected by April SumnerProduced by April Sumner and Nico VetteseEdited, Music and SFX by Nico VetteseAdditional AFX by Meg McKellarMusic by Nico VetteseMastering by Catherine RinellaJoin our community:WEBSITE: rustyquill.comFACEBOOK: facebook.com/therustyquillX: @therustyquillEMAIL: mail@rustyquill.com The Magnus Protocol is a derivative product of the Magnus Archives, created by Rusty Quill Ltd. and licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share alike 4.0 International Licence.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.