

The Magnus Archives
Rusty Quill
“Make your statement, face your fear.” The Magnus Archives is a weekly horror fiction audiodrama podcast examining what lurks in the archives of the Magnus Institute, an organisation dedicated to researching the esoteric and the weird. Join Jonathan Sims as he explores the archive, but be warned, as he looks into its depths something starts to look back… New episodes every Thursday produced by Rusty Quill, featuring guest actors, short stories, serial plots and more. The long awaited continuation The Magnus Protocol launched in January 2024. Season 2 of the Magnus Protocol is ongoing!This multi-award winning and record breaking epic horror anthology features elements of the supernatural and the eldritch while blending genres of horror, mystery, tragedy and romance in to a truly epic metaplot that has captivated millions and helped make The Magnus Archives the worlds most popular horror podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 1, 2024 • 30min
The Magnus Protocol 4 – Taking Notes
A warning about investigating the Magnus Protocol and Starkwall. Frustration and confusion arise. Reflections on past relationships and tragedies. A chilling scene of violence and cannibalism. An unexpected historical record and a cliffhanger moment.

Jan 25, 2024 • 26min
The Magnus Protocol 3 – Putting Down Roots
CAT2C8175-03042009-22012024 Infection (full body) -/- arboreal [journal entry] Incident Elements: · Temporal Distortion· Compulsion/OCD · Auditory Hallucinations· Disorientation· Hypochondria· Paranoia· Self-Injury Transcripts: https://shorturl.at/gzF15 This Episode is dedicated to Elias Becker thank you for your generous support! You can a complete list of our Kickstarter backers https://rustyquill.com/the-magnus-protocol-supporter-wall/ Created by Jonathan Sims and Alexander J Newall Directed by Alexander J Newall Written by Graeme Patrick (for more of his work visit https://www.aintslayednobody.com/)Script Editing with Additional Materials by Jonathan Sims and Alexander J Newall Executive Producers April Sumner, Alexander J Newall, Jonathan Sims, Dani McDonough, Linn Ci, and Samantha F.G. Hamilton Associate Producers Jordan L. Hawk, Taylor Michaels, Nicole Perlman, Cetius d’Raven, and Megan Nice Produced by April Sumner Featuring (in order of appearance) Ryan Hopevere-Anderson as Colin BecherBillie Hindle as Alice DyerAlexander J Newall as Norris Shahan Hamza as Samama KhalidAnusia Battersby as Gwendolyn Bouchard Dialogue Editor – Nico Vettese Sound Designer – Meg McKellar Mastering Editor - Catherine Rinella Music by Sam Jones (orchestral mix by Jake Jackson) Art by April Sumner Support us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/rustyquill Check out our merchandise available at https://www.redbubble.com/people/RustyQuill/shop and https://www.teepublic.com/stores/rusty-quill 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.

Jan 18, 2024 • 29min
The Magnus Protocol 2 – Making Adjustments
CAT3RBC1567-23092022-18012024Transformation (full) -/- dysmorphic [video call] Incident Elements: - Body modification- Dysmorphia/Dysphoria- Addiction/Mania- Self-harm- Therapy- Burnout- Needles (tattoo)- Discussion of: Suicide/Self-Harm Transcripts: https://shorturl.at/gzF15 This Episode is dedicated to Christian (and also Coco) thank you for your generous support! You can a complete list of ourKickstarter backers https://rustyquill.com/the-magnus-protocol-supporter-wall/ Created by Jonathan Sims and Alexander J Newall Directed by Alexander J Newall Written by Alexander J NewallScript Editing by Jonathan Sims Executive Producers April Sumner, Alexander J Newall, Jonathan Sims, Dani McDonough, Linn Ci, and Samantha F.G. Hamilton Associate Producers Jordan L. Hawk,Taylor Michaels, Nicole Perlman, Cetius d’Raven, and Megan Nice Produced by April Sumner Featuring (in order of appearance) Billie Hindle as Alice DyerAnusia Battersby as Gwendolyn BouchardShahan Hamza as Samama KhalidKate Sketchley as DariaJenny Haufek as Therapist Dialogue Editor – Lowri Ann DaviesSound Designer – Tessa Vroom Mastering Editor - Catherine Rinella Music by Sam Jones (orchestral mix by Jake Jackson) Art by April Sumner Support us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/rustyquill Merchandise available at Redbubble & TeePublicYou can support Rusty Quill by purchasing from one of our Affiliates:Phantom Peak – London-based interactive event 15% discount with this linkDriveThruRPG – DriveThruRPG.com Join our community: WEBSITE: rustyquill.com FACEBOOK: facebook.com/therustyquill TWITTER: @therustyquill EMAIL: 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.

Jan 18, 2024 • 42min
The Magnus Protocol 1 – First Shift
Office banter, bone health jokes, encounter with a terrifying figure, reanimation cases classification, power dynamics unveiled during a leaving party, detailed cast listing and production credits.

Dec 14, 2023 • 8min
Announcement: 2023 Holiday News from Rusty Towers
This announcement from CEO Alexander J Newall includes RQ Network shows to check out, a review of RQ Originals, including the brand new Neon Inkwell and the now fully released Cry Havoc! Ask Questions Later, as well as a summary of the exciting new merchandise partnerships from this year (in case you need some last minute gifts!)There is also a Special Announcent about the release of the Magnus Protocol! Just in case you were curious.Thank you, from all of us at Rusty Towers, and we hope you have a really excellent New Year.Transcript: https://shorturl.at/jknB1Links:· The Dice Dungeon - MAG dice + RQG dice https://thedicedungeon.co.uk/collections/vendors?q=The%20Dice%20Dungeon%20x%20Rusty%20Quill· Monte Cook - MAG RPG https://the-magnus-archives.backerkit.com/hosted_preordersSucrabeille – Perfume https://sucreabeille.com/products/jon-and-martin?_pos=1&_sid=22ab0b033&_ss=rSupport us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/rustyquill Check out our merchandise available at https://www.redbubble.com/people/RustyQuill/shop and https://www.teepublic.com/stores/rusty-quillJoin our community:WEBSITE: rustyquill.comFACEBOOK: facebook.com/therustyquillTWITTER: @therustyquillREDDIT: reddit.com/r/RustyQuillEMAIL: mail@rustyquill.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 1, 2023 • 3min
New Show from Sasha & Jonny: Of That Colossal Wreck
Check out Sasha Sienna and Jonathan Sims new sci-fi horror, Of That Colossal Wreck on Neon Inkwell, Rusty Quill's new short-fiction anthology series. Neon Inkwell premieres with Of That Colossal Wreck on November 24th at RustyQuill.com or wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 19, 2023 • 4min
Update From Jonathan Sims - The Magnus Archives Roleplaying Game
Statement from Jonathan Sims regarding The Magnus Archives Roleplaying Game by Monte Cook GamesTranscript: https://shorturl.at/wIT57For more information and to back it for yourself go to https://www.backerkit.com/c/monte-cook-games/the-magnus-archives-roleplaying-game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 23, 2022 • 9min
The Magnus Protocol Kickstarter is LIVE
D1P2H2W3To sign up for the kickstarter go to: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/the-magnus-archives2/the-magnus-archives-2/?ref=kicktraqFor more information or to hang out with the Rusty Quill community, visit:WEBSITE: www.rustyquill.comFACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/therustyquill/TWITTER: @therustyquillREDDIT: www.reddit.com/r/TheMagnusArchives/TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/rusty_quillEMAIL: mail@rustyquill.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 31, 2022 • 1h 3min
NINE II MIDNIGHT - The Horrors of Our Dreams
It seems like the horrors of our dreams are most frightening to you... On the Eve of Halloween, a dozen storytellers sneak inside the abandoned Darklight Carnival grounds to share a chilling batch of stories in two varieties. This year they split up to uncover the fears that lurk within and horrors that walk among us.One group will head to the Ferris Wheel to tell tales of real-world terror. The other will venture into the Funhouse to spin yarns of the frightening spirit world. Which path will you embark on first?Nine II Midnight is a collaborative storytelling event between 12 podcasts:Hell Gate CityMalevolentNowhere, On AirOut of the AshesParkdale HauntThe Cellar LettersThe Dead Letter Office of Somewhere, OhioThe Night PostThe Storage PapersThe Town WhispersWake of CorrosionWOE.BEGONECREDITS & CONTENT WARNINGSCW: General horror, swearing throughoutProduced by Harlan GuthrieMaster edit by Harlan Guthrie'Nine II Midnight' written by Harlan Guthrie.Performed by Harlan Guthrie, Dylan Griggs, Kevin Berrey, Shaun Pellington, Rae Lundberg, Vincent C. Davis, Jess Syratt, Alex Nursall, Rat Grimes, Jeremy Enfinger, Nathan Lunsford, Cole Weavers, and Jamie Petronis.Pick a path on October 30th at midnight, and keep your wits about you.9️⃣🔪🔪🕛TRANSCRIPTS ARE AVAILABLE HERECREDITS: WOE.BEGONE"The Almanac Building" was written, directed, performed, and scored by Dylan Griggs. CW: gore, animal deathWebsite: www.woebegonepod.com _________________________ OUT OF THE ASHES“Train Ride” was written, directed, and performed by Vincent Comegys-Davis.CW: hospitals/medical issues, death, blood, goreWebsite: www.outoftheashespodcast.com_________________________ THE NIGHT POST"Dead Space" was written, performed, and produced by Rae LundbergCW: animal peril, drowningWebsite: nightpostpod.com _________________________ NOWHERE, ON AIR“A Dream” was written, performed, and edited by Jesse Syratt (credits for SFX available in the transcript)CW: brief graphic description of body horror and sounds.Website: https://nowhereonair.carrd.co_________________________ HELL GATE CITY“Shadow of the Eliminator” was written, performed, and produced by Kevin Berrey, with music by Cheska Navarro.CW: hallucinations/visions, bodily fluidsWebsite: www.hellgatecity.com_________________________ THE STORAGE PAPERS“Silly Billy” was written, edited, and mixed by Nathan Lunsford.Performed by Jeremy Enfinger (as Jeremy) and Nathan Lunsford (as Billy).Music credits available in the transcript.CW: profanity, child injury, brief gore (SFX)Website: www.thestoragepapers.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 31, 2022 • 1h 3min
NINE II MIDNIGHT - Terrors of the Real World
It seems like the terrors of the real world are most appealing to you and for good reason... On the Eve of Halloween, a dozen storytellers sneak inside the abandoned Darklight Carnival grounds to share a chilling batch of stories in two varieties. This year they split up to uncover the fears that lurk within and horrors that walk among us.One group will head to the Ferris Wheel to tell tales of real-world terror. The other will venture into the Funhouse to spin yarns of the frightening spirit world. Which path will you embark on first?Nine II Midnight is a collaborative storytelling event between 12 podcasts:Hell Gate CityMalevolentNowhere, On AirOut of the AshesParkdale HauntThe Cellar LettersThe Dead Letter Office of Somewhere, OhioThe Night PostThe Storage PapersThe Town WhispersWake of CorrosionWOE.BEGONECREDITS & CONTENT WARNINGSCW: General horror, swearing throughoutProduced by Harlan GuthrieMaster edit by Harlan Guthrie'Nine II Midnight' written by Harlan Guthrie.Performed by Harlan Guthrie, Dylan Griggs, Kevin Berrey, Shaun Pellington, Rae Lundberg, Vincent C. Davis, Jess Syratt, Alex Nursall, Rat Grimes, Jeremy Enfinger, Nathan Lunsford, Cole Weavers, and Jamie Petronis.Pick a path on October 30th at midnight, and keep your wits about you.9️⃣🔪🔪🕛TRANSCRIPTS ARE AVAILABLE HERECREDITS: MALEVOLENT“Scratching” was written, directed, performed, and edited by Harlan Guthrie. CW: insects, goreMalevolentWebsite: www.malevolent.ca_________________________THE CELLAR LETTERS“Get Up” was written, edited, and performed by Jamie Petronis, and features Brandon Jones as the NewscasterCW: general horror, mouth noises, licking soundsWebsite: www.thecellarletters.com_________________________WAKE OF CORROSION“The Quiet Corridor” was written, performed, edited and mixed by Shaun Pellington.CW: sounds of bone crunching/cracking, mild terror, explicit languageWebsite: wakeofcorrosion.com_________________________THE DEAD LETTER OFFICE OF SOMEWHERE, OHIO“Voices in the Vents” was written, performed, and scored by Rat Grimes (they/them).CWs: fire, home invasionWebsite: www.somewhereohio.com_________________________THE TOWN WHISPERS“Bella” was written, Directed, Editing by Cole WeaversCW: body horror, sleepwalking, nightmares, evil petsWebsite: www.thetownwhispers.com_________________________PARKDALE HAUNT“Who Goes?” was written by Alex Nursall and Emily Kellogg, with engineering and sound design by Alex Nursall.Performed by Emily Kellogg, Alex Nursall, Ian Boddy, and Harlan Guthrie.CW: ghosts/hauntings, home invasionWebsite: www.parkdalehaunt.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.