The Witch Saga

On a dark and stormy night, an inspector recalls a disturbing tale to an unsuspecting Lord. The tale is about a troubled sailor, and his voyage with a Vampire The Witch Chronicles is an anthology series of short stories that take place in the world of Teramor, the same setting in which the Witch and the Orchard is based in. If you like this episode, make sure to check out other episodes including...

In the dunes of the Waste, an omnipresent being known only as the Beholder, who watches all of time simultaneously. However, things soon turn awry when he is summoned by the King of the Damned; Nek-Lis Sun. The Witch Chronicles is an anthology series of audio short dramas that takes place in the world of Teramor, the same setting that the Witch and the Orchard is based in. The series follows vario...

Planning in his war camp, Captain Zabamat is alerted of an intruder- a messenger called Dr Alexander Rosengrove. A paediatrician who pleads for mercy for the children's hospital the Captain's invasion threatens. The Witch Chronicles is an anthology series of short stories that take place in the world of Teramor, the same setting of the Witch and the Orchard.  Each episode follows a diffe...

A man, Sir Vincent Dulton, launches an expedition into the ruins of the Waste of Teramor. Having to deal with incompetent workers, he decides to educate them on the history of the land- and reveals his troubling desire in the process. The Witch Chronicles is an anthology series of short stories that take place in the world of Teramor, the very same world the Witch and the Orchard is set in.  Socia...

Resting for the night on their long journey, a father tells his troubled son a bedtime story to help them get to sleep. The father and son are mutants from the Waste of Teramor, they seek to travel east- away from the Waste and all the evil forces that dwell there. Before them lies the Razorteeth Mountains and a difficult journey to the land of Kazzia- where an uncertain future awaits them. The Wi...

During a blizzard, a bounty hunter named Deadeye warm himself by the tavern fire. He recalls his current adventure - and the disturbing life he has led. The Witch Chronicles is an anthology series of short stories that follow characters that inhabit the world of Teramor, the grim and fantastical world in which the Witch and the Orchard is set in. If you like this, make sure to check out other epis...

Having travelled to the ruins of Kia-Mor, a general strikes a bargain with a Dark God in the hopes of saving his people from damnation. The Witch Chronicles is an anthology series of short stories that takes place in the same fantasy world that my series, the Witch and the Orchard, is set in. Each story follows a character in the world of Teramor. They talk about who they are, what they have done...

Retreating from the busy club for a moment of quiet, we meet the Tiger of TiPor. An elite warrior and enforcer for the Pirate King of the Gold Coast. The Tiger boasts of his skill and martial prowess, but beneath the bravado lies a deep shame. The Witch Chronicles is an anthology series that takes place in the world of Teramor, the same world that the Witch and the Orchard is set in. This series i...

This is a reading of "the second coming" by W. B . Yeats with some added sound effects. Hope you guys like it Socials: Twitter: @RealDesLynch Instagram: @realdesmondlynch TikTok: @realdesmondlynch YouTube: Desmond Lynch

In this audio commentary episode, I break down how I made the audio drama Batman - What Stares Back. I talk about everything from development to post-production, the issues I faced and how I overcame them Socials: Twitter: @RealDesLynch Instagram: @realdesmondlynch TikTok: @realdesmondlynch YouTube: Desmond Lynch

In the aftermath of Joker's latest crime spree, Batman recalls chasing down a low level thug. The chase ends in tragedy- which takes a tole on Batman's psyche, forcing him to question his crusade and his very sanity. Batman- What Stares Back is heavily based on the comic Batman: Ego by Darwyn Cooke. Notable differences in this adaptation being some scenes being rewritten or cut to better...

In this final episode of my audio commentary series breaking down how I made the Witch and the Orchard, I talk about how I went about distributing the podcast. How I pitched it to people and my experiences in doing so. Socials: Twitter: @RealDesLynch Instagram: @realdesmondlynch TikTok: @realdesmondlynch YouTube: Desmond Lynch

Hidden amongst the books of an ancient library of a Wizarding academy, a young man known only as Goldeneyes searches for books to read.  He is a polite yet awkward fellow- but as he tells his story, he reveals the tragic fate that has led him to hide away from the outside world. The Witch Chronicles is an anthology series of audio short dramas that take place in the world of Teramor, the same fant...

In this instalment, I break down the editing process of the Witch and the Orchard. I go into detail about what I did in this level of production and the level of thought that had to go into every single part of the edit. If you're interested in how things get made, its worth a listen Socials: Twitter: @RealDesLynch Instagram: @realdesmondlynch TikTok: @realdesmondlynch YouTube: Desmond Lynch

Having just moved to a new parish, a socially awkward priest performs his very first sermon. However in doing so, he reveals some very dark things from his past- and the means of how he overcame them. The Witch Chronicles is an anthology series of audio short dramas that focus on the characters that inhabit the world of Teramor, the fantasy world in which my series the Witch Saga is set in. With t...

Warning: This episode features spoilers for the Witch and the Orchard podcast. Having locked himself in his room during a peasant uprising, the Lord Frankford of Harroughsburrough takes desperate measures to ensure his survival. Praying to God to deliver him salvation, he begins to explain how he got in this mess in the first place. The Witch Chronicles are an anthology series of audio short drama...

This is an announcement to let listeners know that the sequel to the Witch and the Orchard has officially entered Pre-Production. The Witch and the Heart of Stone is a revenge story that will be coming out sometime next year. In the meantime, there is more Witch chronicles, more directors commentaries, interviews and more- so stay tuned. Socials: Twitter: @RealDesLynch Instagram: @realdesmondlynch...

In these episode I sit down with Fermanagh artist Kevin McHugh for a chat on art, the Witch and the Orchard and more. We talk about how to commission an artist, the freelance life and much more. If you like what you hear, feel free to check out the rest of the series. Socials: Twitter: @RealDesLynch Instagram: @realdesmondlynch TikTok: @realdesmondlynch YouTube: Desmond Lynch

In this special bonus episode, I sit down with Craig Sheridan- the senior sound engineer at Amps Studio Belfast. Together we talk about the podcast; the Witch and the Orchard alongside many other things. Socials: Twitter: @RealDesLynch Instagram: @realdesmondlynch TikTok: @realdesmondlynch YouTube: Desmond Lynch

In this audio commentary episode, I break down the production phase of my podcast the Witch and the Orchard. I go through everything from scheduling, correspondence with studios and talent alongside my experience with directing a cast of ten actors.  If you're interested in how things get made, this is worth a listen. Socials: Twitter: @RealDesLynch Instagram: @realdesmondlynch TikTok: @reald...

In the continuation of the behind the scenes audio commentary series on how I made my podcast the Witch and the Orchard, I break down the Pre-Production stage. I talk about finding studio space, commissioning artists, finding actors- and more. If you like the Witch and the Orchard, if you're interested in audio, podcasts, production or how things get made in general- its worth a listen. Socia...

I have been messing about and testing my sound mixing skills. I used Ian McKellan's performance as MacBeth with his final soliloquy, I mixed it with a few other things and made this. The premise is that you are the last person on earth, you are in this station and you hear the last transmission from anyone- which is MacBeth's soliloquy in his moment of despair Socials: Twitter: @RealDesL...

As a young girl lays dying on a cold winter's day, a malevolent being, known only as the Pale Girl, emerges from the shadows to take advantage of the girls dying words to cast a curse on the land- with the intent to destroy all that dwell there. The Witch Chronicles is an anthology series that takes place in the world of Teramor, where my podcast the Witch and the Orchard is set. This series...

In this audio commentary series, I break down how I made my epic dark fantasy podcast series; "The Witch and the Orchard" because the content of the original podcast spans over two hours and so much work went into making the project- I have decided to break down each stage of production into respective episodes. In this episode, I break down the "Development" of the podcast. I...

Beyond the world of Teramor lies a realm of darkness and terror. Fear is manifest in the land of the Nightmare King.  A young boy, Lucas Kristoiano, finds himself abducted and imprisoned by the Nightmare King itself. Things look dire for the boy and for the world of Teramor, as the King yearns for more power. Enter Night is the most recent episode of "The Witch Chronicles" an anthology s...