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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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  • 52 episodes
  • Updated July 13

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  • July 13 · 58 min

    Beck's End Hits 75% & so: Part II of Our Drunk Ghost Story Special 🎉

    We're three quarters of the way to bringing Beck's End to life, so as promised here's Part II! As a thank you to everyone who's backed, shared, cheered us on, we've put together a brand new Drunk Ghost Stories for a special celebration episode. Make sure you've heard Part I, we very hope you enjoy it but we plead with you to read the content warnings below. And if you haven't yet pledged to⁠ Beck's End, we have only a few days left to help us cross the finish line.⁠ Content Warnings Alcohol use, excessive swearing, depictions of violence, discussion of alcoholism within the context of the Shining, mention of violence against children within the context of the Shining, sexual innuendo, discussion of sex, Jimmy Saville joke/impression, academic use of the word 'negro', reclaimed use of the F slur, citing of a racial slur without actually using it (the N word) real burping, gay jokes, faux misogyny. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • June 30 · 1 hr 6 min

    Beck's End Hits 50% & so: A New Drunk Ghost Story Special 🎉

    We're officially halfway to bringing Beck's End to life, and that calls for a celebration! As a small thank you to everyone who's backed, shared, cheered us on, we've put together a brand new Drunk Ghost Stories for a special celebration episode. This time, after many drinks, we're attempting to recount The Shining, with predictably questionable results. We very hope you enjoy it but plead with you to read the content warnings below. And if you haven't yet pledged to Beck's End, there's still plenty of time to help us cross the finish line. Content Warnings Alcohol use, excessive swearing, depictions of violence, discussion of alcoholism within the context of the Shining, mention of violence against children within the context of the Shining, sexual innuendo, discussion of sex, Jimmy Saville joke/impression, academic use of the word 'negro', reclaimed use of the F slur, real burping, gay jokes, faux misogyny. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • June 16 · 1 hr 9 min

    Drunk Ghost Stories: Pet Sem-uh-tarry

    As a thank you to listeners old and new for getting the Beck's End Kickstarter to 1/3 funded, we're opening the Patreon vault and for a limited time only and released Drunk Pet Sem-uh-tarry. Watch out for a secret message from Jud around the 45 minute mark Listeners, take our hand as we stumble down a dark country road and right into the sem-a-tree. We did try to talk about child death but the dignity it deserves, unfortunately, we were drinking. See below for content warnings and please drink responsibly. As ever, thank you so much for your continued support here, it means a great deal and helps us bring you more of the show you love! Content Warnings: Excessive explicit language, sexual innuendo, lewd sexual discussion, clipping in audio, discussion of the Wendigo, comical depiction of child death, comical depiction and discussion of cat injury and death, discussion of gore. Drunk participant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • May 22 · 31 min

    Earworm - Act II

    Our second and final Act of Earworm: A ghostly audio drama musical. Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers. Earworm is best enjoyed with headphones Credits Written, Directed & Produced by Mark Nixon Lyrics by Paul Alborough & Mark Nixon Music by Tom Caruana Cuts on Through a Glass Dark by Nick Maxwell Episode Art by Vic Bazaine Cast Starring David Ault as Geoffrey Troughton Paul Alborough A.K.A Professor Elemental as Ethan Nilsson Ilana Charnelle as Tasha Flanagan Erika Sanderson as Annabeth Chamberlain Michelle Kelly as Evelyn Carol additional voices provided by Mark Nixon The full production of Earworm is available now as a one act, ad-free file and ⁠⁠can be purchased here⁠⁠. Earworm is also available to stream in full, ad-free for our ⁠⁠Patreon Supporters.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠The soundtrack is available on Bandcamp⁠⁠ This is a Shadows at the Door production, made possible by listeners like you. Help directly fund further episodes ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. Content Warnings Ghosts, possession, fictional depictions of alcohol abuse, sexual innuendo, sex shaming, homophobia, sexism, strong language, insinuated drug/alcohol abuse, unsafe while sleeping, subliminal messaging, mind control, fire. Sensory Warning: sounds of electronic interference such as static, strong binaural soundscaping Approximate Time Stamps - Intro (00:20:00), Story (00:37:00), Credits (00:26:27), Outtake (00:28:23) © Shadows at the Door Ltd. All rights reserved. The copyright for the story is held by the respective author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • May 20 · 5 min

    Join us in the twisted town of Beck's End

    Mark stops by to unveil both and important update and a trailer for something truly insidious... Becksend.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • May 14 · 54 min

    Earworm - Act I

    Earworm: An audio drama musical infused with hip hop, jazz and ghosts. Geoffrey Troughton can’t sleep. Music bleeds through the walls at all hours interrupting his paranormal studies. But something has crawled its way from the other side, a sinister earworm eager to sink its hook into the right host. As Geoffrey’s weary yet curious mind is hoisted into the darkness, will he surface from the shadows? Or will he be cursed to play second fiddle within his own soul? …And who will be next? Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers. Earworm is best enjoyed with headphones Credits Written, Directed & Produced by Mark Nixon Lyrics by Paul Alborough & Mark Nixon Music by Tom Caruana Cuts on Through a Glass Dark by Nick Maxwell Episode Art by Vic Bazaine Cast Starring David Ault as Geoffrey Troughton Paul Alborough A.K.A Professor Elemental as Ethan Nilsson Ilana Charnelle as Tasha Flanagan Erika Sanderson as Annabeth Chamberlain Michelle Kelly as Evelyn Carol and Mark Nixon as Al Marko Act II of Earworm releases Thursday 14th May 2026 The full production of Earworm is available now as a one act, ad-free file and ⁠can be purchased here⁠. Earworm is also available to stream in full, ad-free for our ⁠Patreon Supporters.⁠ ⁠The soundtrack is available on Bandcamp⁠ This is a Shadows at the Door production, made possible by listeners like you. Help directly fund further episodes ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Content Warnings Ghosts, possession, fictional depictions of alcohol abuse, sexual innuendo, sex shaming, homophobia, sexism, strong language, insinuated drug/alcohol abuse, unsafe while sleeping, subliminal messaging, mind control, fire. Sensory Warning: sounds of electronic interference such as static, strong binaural soundscaping Approximate Time Stamps - Intro (00:20:00), Beck's End (00:47:00), Story (1:09:58) © Shadows at the Door Ltd. All rights reserved. The copyright for the story is held by the respective author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • February 25 · 1 min

    You Might Want to Revisit Episode One...

    We’ve gone back to where it all began. Our very first episode has been completely remade: re-rewritten, re-scored, and rebuilt as a full-cast production. It's the same story, told the way we always meant to tell it. If you head to Season One, Episode One on this feed, you’ll now find the new version waiting for you. Now then, pour yourself some tea, and let's step inside... This is production was made possible by listeners like you. Consider joining them and directly help support future episodes ⁠here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Dec 18, 2025 · 1 hr 45 min

    S3E11 Count Magnus

    In a police interview room, a young woman is counting everyone she sees, trying to find someone hidden in plain sight... Before she's finished, this station will discover the difference between a witness… and a warning. Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers. Credits Written by Mark Nixon Based on the original short story by M.R. James Produced, Edited and Directed by Mark Nixon Musical Score by Nico Vettese Artwork by Shannon Lawes Cast Celia Ryan was played by Michelle Kelly Nicola Wraxall was played by Sarah Nightingale Klara Wallenberg was played by Karin Heimdahl The Deacon was played by Mattias Rebo Officer Stanley Breen was played by David Ault Officer Ramsay Wakefield was played by Mark Nixon Ebba and the Woman on the Train were played by Janis Westin Katie was played by Jo Davies Count Magnus and additional voices were played by Jake Benson This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you. Help directly fund further episodes here. Content Warnings Story: strong binaural soundscaping, police neglect, screaming, depiction of vomiting, depiction of deaths, discussion of recreational drugs, description of graphic injury. Discussion: Swearing, sexual innuendo, gameshow-style loud noises, sounds of simulated gunfire, comedic simulation of a stabbing. Approximate Time Stamps Intro (00:20:00), Story (00:37:00), Discussion (00:56:41), Credits (01:42:19), Outtakes (03:46:59) © Shadows at the Door Ltd. 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 1, 2025 · 1 hr 34 min

    S3E10 To the Flame - Discussion

    David and Mark go under the Moth's wing and bring you secrets, oddities and trips down idiosyncratic tangents. Listen to the very end for bloopers and hidden gems! Content Warnings Swearing, brief discussion of how the murders of Palestinians are covered in the news, mention of pedophilia, conspiracy theories and their impact, mild joke regarding the death of Princess Diana, sexual innuendo, light discussion of sexual gratification and implied performance of hosts, frequent crude mentions of sex, MK Ultra, clearer take of the very subtle background sex in the story, brief discussion of gun control, discussion of racism, brief discussion of the murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, jokes about masturbation, mention of Fred and Rose West, mention of the Zodiac Killer, 'ACAB''. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Aug 1, 2025 · 38 min

    S3E09 To the Flame - Act III

    Panic turns to fury after an explosive accident rocks Point Pleasant. With the bakery in flames, the townsfolk gather to demand answers as fear drowns out reason. The hunt for the Mothman begins and Troughton must decide where he stands… and whether anyone can stop what’s coming next. Credits Written by Mark Nixon Produced, Edited and Directed by Mark Nixon Musical Score by Nico Vettese Diegetic music licensed from Pond 5 Cast Geoffrey Troughton - David Ault Mayor Reed Goddard - Graham Rowat Sheriff Lymari Acevedo - Rissa Montañez Salem Everett - Maya Murphy Pete Strahosvki - R P Davis Maine Haden - Nhea Durousseau Jules Pullman - Johnathan Magno Wyatt Haynes - Tristan Snyder Carl Greene - Ty Wilkins Bailey Valentine - Gina Moravec Max Linklater - Damon Alums Sherman Hall - Gerald Hill Marcos Molina - Joel De Jesus Stanley Freemantle - J.D. Kaye Barry Pike - Daniel Foytik Tasha Flanagan - Ilana Charnelle Roz Douglas - Michelle Jin Philippa Bishop - Jazzy Frizzle Brent Mullen - Jake Benson Lauren Mackenzie - Ashley Rose Kaplan Dani Pound - Nichole Goodnight Grace Cullen - Addison Peacock Spencer Hodge - Jamie Petronis Hamish McNamara - Brandon P. Jenkins Martin Epps - Giancarlo Herrera Michelle Mulgrew - Lena Garcia Jack - Mark Nixon The Creature - Derrick Valen Featuring special guest stars: Doug Bryce - David Cummings The Voice - Peter Joseph Lewis The Mothman Witness - Laura Post This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you. Consider joining them and joining our Patreon. Help directly fund further episodes here. The sequel to this production: Earworm-- is now available via this link. Content Warnings Swearing, microphone interference noise, police abuse of power, gunfire, police threatening unarmed civilians, gun fights, , binaural bullet effects, depictions of gory deaths, realistic retching. © 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

  • Jul 30, 2025 · 55 min

    S3E08 To the Flame - Act II

    Rumours have a way of spreading in Point Pleasant, and the Mothman’s shadow is stretching further than ever before. Sightings are growing bolder, sending ripples of excitement and dread through the community. Very soon, the danger will no longer confined to the tree line, and the town’s next chapter will be written in chaos. This is TO THE FLAME, ACT II TO THE FLAME: ACT III coming Friday 1st August 11:00am BST ----------- DISCUSSION EPISODE coming Friday 1st August 08:00pm BST Credits will appear with Act III upon the story's conclusion Content Warnings Story: frequent discussion of death and trapping of bobcats, swearing, gunfire, brief description of gore, flies, depiction of traffic accident, depictions of fire, spitting, smoking, vomiting, discussion of monster fucking, light discussion of stalking, loud emergency service sirens. This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! To help us make more episodes consider ⁠joining them on Patreon⁠. Help directly fund further productions ⁠here⁠. © 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

  • Jul 28, 2025 · 51 min

    S3E07 To the Flame - Act I

    Point Pleasant, West Virginia: a town wrapped in folklore and friendly smiles. But beneath the welcome mats and festival flyers, something ancient is stirring... And it’s already watching Doctor Geoffrey Troughton. This week is MOTH WEEK TO THE FLAME: ACT I Monday 28th July ----------- TO THE FLAME: ACT II Wednesday 30th July ----------- TO THE FLAME: ACT III Friday 1st August 11:00am BST ----------- DISCUSSION EPISODE Friday 1st August 08:00pm BST Credits will appear with Act III upon the story's conclusion Content Warnings Story: eating sounds, frequent discussion of death and trapping of bobcats, swearing. This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! To help us make more episodes consider joining them on Patreon. Help directly fund further productions here. © 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

  • Dec 10, 2024 · 1 hr 35 min

    S3E06 The Tides of Men

    Norway, 1941. A country under the shadow of Nazi occupation. Marius, a fisherman, puts down his rod to take action. But Marius will soon learn there are more than just fish in the dark waters... Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers. Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatthedoor.com/transcripts/ Marius was played by Jeppe Beck Laursen Gunnar was played by Kai Kennet Hanson Henry Blaxhall was played by Jake Benson Jürgen, a German Soldier was played by Alan Burgon And The Intelligence Operative was played by Erika Sanderson Adittional voices were provided by Jeppe Beck Laursen, Jake Benson and Alan Burgon The Tides of Men was written by Mark Nixon Produced, Directed and Sound Designed by Mark Nixon The original score was written and performed by Nico Vettese Norwegian translation was provided by Miria Greyhaven Special thanks to Øystein Ulsberg Brager The Nordland Railway: Tracks of War Production copyright held by Shadows at the Door productions. The rights to the story remain with the author. 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 (00:20:00), Story (00:44:00), Discussion (42:17:00), Credits (01:32:00), Outtake (01:33:00) Content Warnings: Story: Swearing in English, Norwegian and German, depictions of drowning, depictions of the undead, alcohol use, nazis, mild homophobia, one homophobic slur in German, gunfire, depiction of dying via gunfire, punching, strong binaural soundscaping, screaming. Discussion: Swearing, light discussion of foot fetish, light discussion of war and Nazis, discussion of German invasion of Norway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Oct 31, 2023 · 30 min

    Bonus Story - The Monkey's Paw

    One final treat, on all hallow's eve... We're thrilled to bring you an enhanced narration of W.W. Jacobs' phenomenal short story: The Monkey's Paw. Content Warnings: Injury, family death. Credits: Written by W.W. Jacobs Narrated by David Ault Produced by Mark Nixon Score by Nico Vettese 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Oct 30, 2023 · 18 min

    Bonus Story - The Outsider

    Another Halloween treat for those who revel with ghosts during this spooky season, we bring you an enhanced narration of H.P. Lovecraft's nightmarish short story: The Outsider. Content Warnings: Childhood neglect. Credits: Written by H.P. Lovecraft Narrated by David Ault Produced by Mark Nixon Score by Nico Vettese 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Oct 12, 2023 · 19 min

    The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe

    In the depths of a wine cellar, an old grudge is repaid-- brick by brick. Credits Written by M.R. James Produced, Edited and Directed by Mark Nixon Cast Read by David Ault This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you. Transcripts available here. Help directly fund further episodes here. Content Warning Alcoholism, claustrophobia. © 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

  • Sep 13, 2023 · 1 hr 35 min

    S3E04 - Wrong Track

    a new story from Bram Stoker nominated writer Laurel Hightower (CROSSROADS, BELOW)

  • Aug 9, 2023 · 1 hr 56 min

    S3E03 - Bruiser

    feat. guest writer Jamie Flanagan (MIDNIGHT MASS, THE HAUNTING OF BLY MANOR)