Shadows at the Door

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 yo...

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 dig...

Good news, everyone! The Kickstarter for Beck's End, our brand-new folk horror audio drama series, is now live! In this short announcement, we introduce the series, explain what it's all about, make some casting news and share how you can help us bring it to life. If you'd like to support the project, visit becksend.com to discover exclusive rewards and become one of the first people to experience...

The Discussion of Earworm David and Mark sit down to discuss Earworm one year after its premiere, and celebrating its public release. They explore what’s next, and spiral into a wide array of behind-the-scenes stories, questionable observations, tangents and what to do in the Vatican. Episode Art by Leah Rohen Content Warnings: sexual innuendo, swearing, talk of ever-polarising society, discussion...

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 Da...

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

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 shadow...

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...

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,...

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...

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. CreditsWritten by Mark NixonProduced, Edited and Directed by Mark NixonMusical Score by Nico VetteseDiegetic music...

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 Aug...

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 --------...

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 Laurse...

The bliss of falling in love, the bliss of the morning after. Sometimes, life feels perfect. But as we all know, that is often so very far from the truth... Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers. Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatthedoor.com/transcripts/ Peter Kent was played by David Ault Elenor Poole was played by Erika Sanders...

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....

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! Supp...

In the depths of a wine cellar, an old grudge is repaid-- brick by brick. CreditsWritten by M.R. JamesProduced, Edited and Directed by Mark NixonCastRead by David AultThis is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you. Transcripts available here. Help directly fund further episodes here. Content WarningAlcoholism, claustrophobia. © Shadows at the Door Publishing. All rig...

Have you ever found yourself looking back? Wondering what could have been if a different path had been taken? Lindsey May's thought a lot about that lately and tonight, she faces reality... Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers. Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatthedoor.com/transcripts/ Lindsey May was played by Ilana Charnelle ...

From special guest writer Jamie Flanagan (MIDNIGHT MASS, THE HAUNTING OF BLY MANOR): A care home where life slips away as gradually as the tide, where souls outlive the body and something waits outside their door. Tisha Page, an overworked carer, is about to discover there's a purpose for people like her. Featuring special guest stars Rahul Kohli (MIDNIGHT MASS, THE HAUNTING OF BLY MANOR) and Dave...

A True Crime podcast host investigates the now infamously unsolved New South Wales Assaults. But as he ventures down increasingly darker paths, an explanation that should not be possible begins to arise. Guest starring Lani Tupu (FARSCAPE). Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers. Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatthedoor.com/trans...

A former professor looks back on a trip to North East England when the door to the other side was opened and has never been closed since. This episode follows our former disbeliever Geoffrey Troughton and can be enjoyed alone, but it best paired with S1E01, S1E09, S2E01 and S2E11. Guest starring Sacha Dhawan (DOCTOR WHO). Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may c...

Our latest trailer and a stark warning to us all to beware the shadows at your door... Performances by David Ault and Mark Nixon. Music by Nico Vettese Written & Produced by Mark Nixon © Shadows at the Door Publishing. All rights reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A group of scouts stray too close to an old well, long shunned by the locals. Some warnings, it seems, are well earned. CreditsWritten by M.R. JamesProduced, Edited and Directed by Mark NixonCastRead by David AultThis is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you. Consider joining them and supporting our Patreon: https://patreon.com/marknixon Transcripts available here....

Mark & David discuss Dorian Gray, specifically how subtext was handled, how Erika threw shade & Mark envisions David's secret origins.  Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers. Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatthedoor.com/transcripts/ Featuring Mark Nixon & David Ault Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixo...