The Heart Pyre

Audrey Martin

The Heart Pyre is an interactive epic fantasy audio drama about mysterious fires, political corruption and long forgotten Gods.

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August 13 · 2 min
An Update on Season 3
A small update on season 3, the novelization of season 2, and the Patreon feed. If you're interested in getting a copy of A Blazing Bond, the novelization of season 2, find it as an ebook and paperback at your favourite retailer: https://books2read.com/A-Blazing-Bond And if you're interested in joining the Patreon, you could get super cute keychains and stickers or even make me write you a short story: www.patreon.com/theheartpyre Want to get in contact? Support the show
S2 · E15
May 31, 2025 · 30 min
S2E15: Episode 32 - A Blazing Bond
With 60 percent of the votes, our story continues on the second path. We have finally reached the end of season two. Rena and her companions have reached their goal and now they just need to find a way out of the monastery safely, but how? Everything seems to be devolving into chaos. CW: fighting, aggressive dog barking and growling, dog attack, a lot of fire, abusive sibling relationship, mind control Thank you for listening to the second season of The Heart Pyre. There are no concrete plans for when season 3 releases yet as I wanted to change a few things about how the show releases. I will first focus my energy on editing the season into a book as I did with season 1, which should be out by the end of the year. Find A Searing Faith, the novelisation of season 1, on your favourite platform: https://books2read.com/A-Searing-Faith Transcript: https://theheartpyre.com/2025/06/01/s2e15-32-transcript/ Intro music: Lonely Dusty Trail by Jon Presstone Logo Design: Mars Lauderbaugh Want to get in contact? Support the show
S2 · E14
Apr 8, 2025 · 36 min
S2E14: Episode 31 - Back As One
With 95 percent of the votes, our story continues on the first path. In the penultimate episode of season 2, Rena and her companions have finally found the Crow’s hideout but what will they find inside and will Maya be there? CW: fighting, aggressive dog barking and growling, dog attack, violence against dog (the dog will not be seriously hurt) If you want to skip the dog fight, it is between 23:30 and 26:10. Find A Searing Faith, the novelisation of season 1, on your favourite platform: https://books2read.com/A-Searing-Faith By the end of the episode, two choices will be presented to you. Vote on twitter, tumblr or on theheartpyre.com for whichever path you want the story to continue on. Voting is open until April 22nd. Vote on TWITTER: https://x.com/theheartpyre/status/1909735165192290569 Vote on TUMBLR: https://www.tumblr.com/theheartpyre/780298898674778112/episode-31-back-as-one Vote on the WEBSITE: https://theheartpyre.com/2025/04/09/s2e14-31-back-as-one/ Transcript: https://theheartpyre.com/2025/04/09/s2e14-31-transcript/ Intro music: Lonely Dusty Trail by Jon Presstone Logo Design: Mars Lauderbaugh Want to get in contact? Support the show
S2 · E13
Jan 13, 2025 · 41 min
S2E13: Episode 30 - What Changes Us
With 50 percent of the votes, our story continues on the first path. As season two draws to a close, the companions are on the verge of confronting the Crow but they first have to agree on the best way to do so. Find A Searing Faith, the novelisation of season 1, on your favourite platform: https://books2read.com/A-Searing-Faith By the end of the episode, two choices will be presented to you. Vote on twitter, tumblr or on theheartpyre.com for whichever path you want the story to continue on. Voting is open until January 26th. Vote on TWITTER: https://x.com/theheartpyre/status/1878929562505269316 Vote on TUMBLR: https://www.tumblr.com/theheartpyre/772599141801000960/episode-30-what-changes-us Vote on the WEBSITE: https://theheartpyre.com/2025/01/13/s2e12-29-the-departure-2/ Transcript: https://theheartpyre.com/2025/01/13/s2e13-30-transcript/ Intro music: Lonely Dusty Trail by Jon Presstone Logo Design: Mars Lauderbaugh Want to get in contact? Support the show
S2 · E12
Dec 23, 2024 · 44 min
S2E12: Episode 29 - The Departure
With 60 percent of the votes, our story continues on the second path. The companions get ready to leave the city but first need to find out where exactly the Crow is hiding. Content Warnings: mentions of suffocation, mentions of sacrifices and religious rituals, objectification & creepy flirting by an older man, minor misgendering Find A Searing Faith, the novelisation of season 1, on your favourite platform: https://books2read.com/A-Searing-Faith By the end of the episode, three choices will be presented to you. Vote on twitter, tumblr or on theheartpyre.com for whichever path you want the story to continue on. Voting is open until December 29th. Vote on TWITTER: - coming soon - Vote on TUMBLR: - coming soon - Vote on the WEBSITE: https://theheartpyre.com/2024/12/23/s2e12-29-the-departure/ Transcript: https://theheartpyre.com/2024/12/23/s2e12-29-transcript/ Intro music: Lonely Dusty Trail by Jon Presstone Logo Design: Mars Lauderbaugh Want to get in contact? Support the show
S2 · E11
Nov 10, 2024 · 19 min
S2E11: Episode 28 - The Uncertainty of Reality
With 70 percent of the votes, our story continues on the first path. The companions finally all reunite as they try to avoid the different threats coming at them from all directions. Content Warnings: anxiety attack, heavy self-doubt, loss of reality Find A Searing Faith, the novelisation of season 1, on your favourite platform: https://books2read.com/A-Searing-Faith By the end of the episode, three choices will be presented to you. Vote on twitter, tumblr or on theheartpyre.com for whichever path you want the story to continue on. Voting is open until November 23rd. Vote on TWITTER: https://x.com/theheartpyre/status/1855723150136446996 Vote on TUMBLR: https://www.tumblr.com/theheartpyre/766797684175749120/the-episode-is-finally-out-im-trying-my-best-to Vote on the WEBSITE: https://theheartpyre.com/2024/11/10/s2e11-28-the-uncertainty-of-reality/ Transcript: https://theheartpyre.com/2024/11/10/s2e11-28-transcript/ Intro music: Lonely Dusty Trail by Jon Presstone Logo Design: Mars Lauderbaugh Want to get in contact? Support the show
Aug 6, 2024 · 23 min
S2B2: Bonus Episode 2 - Hidden Connections
This is the second episode that follows Logan and Finn as they try to find out more about Captain Silac from the people at Hrevim's palace, but how trustworthy can the information they get from bored nobles who have nothing better to do than gossip truly be? Next episode we'll turn our attention back to Rena and the rest of the group and we'll get back to the voting system. Find A Searing Faith, the novelisation of season 1, on your favourite platform: https://books2read.com/A-Searing-Faith Transcript: https://theheartpyre.com/2024/08/07/s2b2-bonus-hidden-connections-transcript/ Intro music: Lonely Dusty Trail by Jon Presstone Logo Design: Mars Lauderbaugh Want to get in contact? Support the show
Jun 20, 2024 · 17 min
S2B1: Bonus Episode - The Other Side
This episode is the first of two bonus episodes portraying what Logan and Finn have been up to while away from the rest of the group. I apologize for the long, unexpected hiatus. As mentioned in the episode, this is a solo project and with my new job taking over all of my time I've found myself barely able to work on the show at all. I truly hope I'll find time to work on the end of the season in the near future but I can't predict any release dates for now. Find A Searing Faith, the novelisation of season 1, on your favourite platform: https://books2read.com/A-Searing-Faith Transcript: https://theheartpyre.com/2024/06/20/s2b1-bonus-the-other-side-transcript/ Intro music: Lonely Dusty Trail by Jon Presstone Logo Design: Mars Lauderbaugh Want to get in contact? Support the show
S2 · E10
Apr 9, 2024 · 35 min
S2E10: Episode 27 - Winding Roads
With 75 percent of the votes, our story continues on the second path. Rena isn't sure what the fox wants from her, why it keeps showing up, but she know that the only way to find out is to follow it. Content Warnings: Confined Spaces, Suffocation Find A Searing Faith, the novelisation of season 1, on your favourite platform: https://books2read.com/A-Searing-Faith By the end of the episode, three choices will be presented to you. Vote on twitter, tumblr or on theheartpyre.com for whichever path you want the story to continue on. Voting is open until April 24th. The Heart Pyre will go on a short hiatus after this episode. Vote on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/theheartpyre/status/1777845445970071747 Vote on TUMBLR: https://www.tumblr.com/theheartpyre/747326297307480064/episode-27-winding-roads-out-now Vote on the WEBSITE: https://theheartpyre.com/2024/04/10/s2e10-27-winding-roads/ Transcript: https://theheartpyre.com/2024/04/10/s2e10-27-transcript/ Intro music: Lonely Dusty Trail by Jon Presstone Logo Design: Mars Lauderbaugh Want to get in contact? Support the show
S2 · E9
Mar 14, 2024 · 30 min
S2E9: Episode 26 - The Rush
With 40 percent of the votes, our story continues on the first path. As Rena finds her way back to her companions, she learns more about the old Gods and what the Crow might be planning, but can she trust the information, and what could it mean for her sister's future? Find A Searing Faith, the novelisation of season 1, on your favourite platform: https://books2read.com/A-Searing-Faith By the end of the episode, three choices will be presented to you. Vote on twitter, tumblr or on theheartpyre.com for whichever path you want the story to continue on. Voting is open until March 28th. Vote on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/theheartpyre/status/1768411489566613549 Vote on TUMBLR: https://www.tumblr.com/theheartpyre/744967568355426304/episode-26-the-rush-out-now Vote on the WEBSITE: https://theheartpyre.com/2024/03/14/s2e9-26-the-rush/ Transcript: https://theheartpyre.com/2024/03/14/s2e9-26-transcript/ Intro music: Lonely Dusty Trail by Jon Presstone Logo Design: Mars Lauderbaugh Want to get in contact? Support the show
S2 · E8
Feb 23, 2024 · 30 min
S2E8: Episode 25 - Take notice
With 40 percent of the votes, our story continues on the third path. Rena finds herself face-to-face with an old friend and two new acquaintances, but can she trust them? One of them is looking for Logan, the other is part of the Historical Academy, and Rena has to figure out how much she can tell them without endangering herself or her companions. Find A Searing Faith, the novelisation of season 1, on your favourite platform: https://books2read.com/A-Searing-Faith By the end of the episode, three choices will be presented to you. Vote on twitter, tumblr or on theheartpyre.com for whichever path you want the story to continue on. Voting is open until March 7th. Vote on TWITTER: https://x.com/theheartpyre/status/1761173740686065857?s=20 Vote on TUMBLR: https://www.tumblr.com/theheartpyre/743159979958321152/episode-25-take-notice-is-out-now Vote on the WEBSITE: https://theheartpyre.com/2024/02/24/s2e8-25-take-notice/ Transcript: https://theheartpyre.com/2024/02/24/s2e8-25-transcript/ Intro music: Lonely Dusty Trail by Jon Presstone Logo Design: Mars Lauderbaugh Want to get in contact? Support the show
S2 · E7
Feb 4, 2024 · 35 min
S2E7: Episode 24 - A Piece of the Puzzle
With 38 percent of the votes, our story continues on the second path once more. Rena and her companions split up to figure out what's going on with Silac and the Crow. Rena accompanies Rodrick to Hrevim's library to learn more about the inscription on the bird figurine and the Crow's other practices, but she'll find out much more than initially thought. I apologize for the delay in releasing the episode. I was sick for a bit and then it also took me much longer to edit this episode than the previous ones. Find A Searing Faith, the novelisation of season 1, on your favourite platform: https://books2read.com/A-Searing-Faith By the end of the episode, three choices will be presented to you. Vote on twitter, tumblr or on theheartpyre.com for whichever path you want the story to continue on. Voting is open until February 15th. Vote on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/theheartpyre/status/1754298313325638018 Vote on TUMBLR: https://www.tumblr.com/theheartpyre/741440883225968640/episode-24-a-piece-of-the-puzzle-is-finally Vote on the WEBSITE: https://theheartpyre.com/2024/02/05/s2e7-24-a-piece-of-the-puzzle/ Transcript: https://theheartpyre.com/2024/02/05/s2e7-24-transcript/ Promo in the Episode: Travelling Light (https://www.monstrousproductions.org/travelling-light) Intro music: Lonely Dusty Trail by Jon Presstone Logo Design: Mars Lauderbaugh Want to get in contact? Support the show
S2 · E6
Jan 11, 2024 · 23 min
S2E6: Episode 23 - A New Horizon
With 55 percent of the votes, our story continues on the second path. After the new revelations about what is possible in their world, Rena and her companions travel to a new province and a new city in the hopes of finding out the truth behind the Crow and Captain Silac. Find A Searing Faith, the novelisation of season 1, on your favourite platform: https://books2read.com/A-Searing-Faith By the end of the episode, three choices will be presented to you. Vote on twitter, tumblr or on theheartpyre.com for whichever path you want the story to continue on. Voting is open until January 25th. Vote on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/theheartpyre/status/1745605280371556786 Vote on TUMBLR: https://www.tumblr.com/theheartpyre/739268022688202752/episode-23-a-new-horizon-is-out-now Vote on the WEBSITE: https://theheartpyre.com/2024/01/12/s2e6-23-a-new-horizon/ Transcript: https://theheartpyre.com/2024/01/12/s2e6-23-transcript/ Intro music: Lonely Dusty Trail by Jon Presstone Logo Design: Mars Lauderbaugh Want to get in contact? Support the show
S2 · E5
Dec 21, 2023 · 28 min
S2E5: Episode 22 - Beyond Beliefs
With 55 percent of the votes, our story continues on the third path once more Rena and her companions are faced with something they would have never imagined possible, something that only ever happened in legends. Rena knew the journey ahead would be dangerous but she now has to reconcile with the fact the playing field has completely changed. CW: Mind control, injuries through swords, dog barking aggressively for extended periods, in-depth discussions of (fictitious) religions and Gods Find A Searing Faith, the novelisation of season 1, on your favourite platform: https://books2read.com/A-Searing-Faith By the end of the episode, four choices will be presented to you. Vote on twitter, tumblr or on theheartpyre.com for whichever path you want the story to continue on. Vote on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/theheartpyre/status/1737870518009692501 Vote on TUMBLR: -coming soon- Vote on the WEBSITE: https://theheartpyre.com/2023/12/21/s2e5-22-beyond-beliefs/ Transcript: https://theheartpyre.com/2023/12/21/s2e5-22-transcript/ Sound effects credits: forest atmosphere by Inchadney on Freesound.org Dog growling sounds by Ross_Sinc on Freesound.org Most other sound effects from Epidemicsound.com Intro music: Lonely Dusty Trail by Jon Presstone Logo Design: Mars Lauderbaugh Want to get in contact? Support the show
S2 · E4
Nov 30, 2023 · 25 min
S2E4 - Episode 21 - Master of Wits
With 43 percent of the votes, our story continues on the third path. The gang's back together! But the reunion isn't as easy as Rena had hoped it would. Secrets are being uncovered, anger is boiling over, and Rena will notice real soon that their quest will be much harder than she could have ever imagined. CW: fighting, violence, mind control By the end of the episode, three choices will be presented to you. Vote on twitter, tumblr or on theheartpyre.com for whichever path you want the story to continue on. Vote on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/theheartpyre/status/1730370095367569731?t=qfid726IJ1TuSAX-QolfBg&s=19 Vote on TUMBLR: https://www.tumblr.com/theheartpyre/735457071340912640/episode-21-master-of-wits-is-out-now?source=share Vote on the WEBSITE: https://theheartpyre.com/2023/11/30/s2e4-21-master-of-wits/ Transcript: https://theheartpyre.com/2023/11/30/s2e4-21-transcript/ If you are interested in getting a copy of A Searing Faith, the novelisation of season 1, find it in your favourite retailer here: https://books2read.com/A-Searing-Faith Intro music: Lonely Dusty Trail by Jon Presstone Logo Design: Mars Lauderbaugh Promo in the episode: Twigs and Hearts (https://twigsandhearts.carrd.co/) Want to get in contact? Support the show
S2 · E3
Nov 11, 2023 · 38 min
S2E3 - Episode 20 - The Great Escape
With only 36 percent of the votes, after a very balanced vote, our companions continue on the second path. Rena needs to find a way to get Rodrick and Kalani out of the holding cells and her best choice is probably to somehow get into contact with Finn. But how to do it? While Logan’s wound is getting worse, Asha insists that Finn isn’t to be trusted, but what other options do they have than to ask him for help. By the end of the episode, three choices will be presented to you. Vote on twitter, tumblr or on theheartpyre.com for whichever path you want the story to continue on. Vote on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/theheartpyre/status/1723152242096685501 Vote on TUMBLR: https://www.tumblr.com/theheartpyre/733653024872038400/with-only-36-percent-of-the-votes-after-a-very Vote on the WEBSITE: https://theheartpyre.com/2023/11/11/s2e3-20-the-great-escape/ Transcript: https://theheartpyre.com/2023/11/11/s2e3-20-transcript/ If you are interested in getting a copy of A Searing Faith, the novelisation of season 1, find it in your favourite retailer here: https://books2read.com/A-Searing-Faith Intro music: Lonely Dusty Trail by Jon Presstone Logo Design: Mars Lauderbaugh Promo in the episode: Small Victories (https://www.wgcproductions.com/shows/small-victories) Want to get in contact? Support the show
S2 · E2
Oct 19, 2023 · 25 min
S2E2: Episode 19 - Familiar Faces
With 85 percent of the votes, our companions continue on the first path. With time not on their side, Rena, Asha and Logan decide to go look for Kalani and Rodrick right away. But where could the guards have taken them? And is Ocassian going to be any help at all? By the end of the episode, three choices will be presented to you. Vote on twitter, tumblr or on theheartpyre.com for whichever path you want the story to continue on. Vote on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/theheartpyre/status/1715096838808764596 Vote on TUMBLR: https://www.tumblr.com/theheartpyre/731640527746908160/episode-19-familiar-faces-is-out-now Vote on the WEBSITE: https://theheartpyre.com/2023/10/19/s2e2-19-familiar-faces/ Transcript: https://theheartpyre.com/2023/10/19/s2e1-19-transcript/ If you are interested in getting a copy of A Searing Faith, the novelisation of season 1, find it in your favourite retailer here: https://books2read.com/A-Searing-Faith Intro music: Lonely Dusty Trail by Jon Presstone Logo Design: Mars Lauderbaugh Promo in the episode: He Who Forsakes The Crown (https://www.chapter15studios.com/he-who-forsakes-the-crown) Want to get in contact? Support the show
S2 · E1
Sep 29, 2023 · 23 min
S2E1: Episode 18 - Scattered Lives
Season 2 has finally arrived! Get ready to accompany Rena on her quest to uncover what truly happened to her hometown and to find if her sister is truly still alive. But first, she'll have to get her group of adventurers back together, and maybe get some new companions. CW: vague mentions of wounds and blood, fire, PTSD induced dream. If you are interested in getting a copy of A Searing Faith, the novelisation of season 1, while it is on sale, find it in your favourite retailer here: https://books2read.com/A-Searing-Faith By the end of the episode, three choices will be presented to you. Vote on twitter, tumblr or on theheartpyre.com for whichever path you want the story to continue on. Vote on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/theheartpyre/status/1707569735053844523 Vote on TUMBLR: https://www.tumblr.com/theheartpyre/729756707384868864/season-2-has-finally-started Vote on the WEBSITE: https://theheartpyre.com/2023/09/29/s2e18-scattered-lives/ Intro music: Lonely Dusty Trail by Jon Presstone Logo Design: Mars Lauderbaugh Promo in the episode: Packhowl Media (https://www.packhowlmedia.com/) Want to get in contact? Support the show
S2 · E0
Sep 21, 2023 · 1 min
Season 2 Trailer
Season 2 of The Heart Pyre will start September 28th. If you want to sign-up for the newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode drops, follow this link: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/371877/89157946310657076/share Intro music: Lonely Dusty Trail by Jon Presstone Logo Design: Mars Lauderbaugh Want to get in contact? Support the show
Jun 4, 2023 · 38 min
S1B5: Bonus Episode - Excerpt from A Searing Faith
This is a bonus episode narrating the first three chapters of A Searing Faith, the novelization of the first season of The Heart Pyre. If you’re interested in knowing more about the book or buying a copy, follow this link: https://www.audreymartinbooks.com/novels If you want to sign-up for the newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode drops, follow this link: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/371877/89157946310657076/share Content Warnings: fire, death, child death, graphic depictions of wounds, vomit Intro music: Lonely Dusty Trail by Jon Presstone Logo Design: Mars Lauderbaugh Want to get in contact? Support the show

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