Borrowed Lives

As we launch into the harrowing season finale of “Borrowed Lives,” the Great Chicago Fire rages, burning everything in its path. Elise flees for her life in the body of a young Irishman with his wife, Molly. Will Elise find and stop Honoré before it’s too late? And how does one stop an Awakened who will just return again and again to enact her revenge? The season will conclude after many unexpecte...

At last, Elise confronts Honoré in her stolen body and begins to learn the secrets of the Awakened and the Broken Hourglass Society. The situation deteriorates unexpectedly after Liberty and Alexandra arrive at the barn. Within seconds, everything changes, and they all must flee for their lives as the streets of Chicago erupt in flames.  CAST Elise……………………………………………………………………………………………….Lauren Rogers...

In the Borrowing Ritual,  Elise comes face-to-face with the figure who holds the key to her identity, discovering the terrifying, inescapable truth: she has encountered a reflection more dangerous than any monster, one who understands her true nature better than she understands herself.  Written by David Bareford Directed by Roger Bazinet Produced by Roger Bazinet and Fawzy Simon With the vocal ta...

With her friend Liberty's life hanging in the balance, Elise must navigate the twisted allegiances of the Broken Hourglass Society, where every face hides a secret and trust is a dangerous commodity. As she prepares to participate in a terrifying ritual, Elise uncovers a web of intrigue that reaches into the heart of the society. The clock is ticking, and the question isn't just who will survive t...

Elise and Alexandra confront Prodigal and Kingston, leading to revelations about Prodigal's true nature and a violent encounter. As Charles Michael prepares for a new borrowing ritual at the New Eden Hotel, Elise grapples with the ethical dilemmas of her unique abilities and the shocking discovery of the ritual's intended envelope. Cast Elise...........................................................

In the cold, dark morgue, Elise’s conscience drives her to help Alexandra escape certain death despite putting herself at risk. Meanwhile, Jesse reveals his shocking secret to Mordaunt before they discover Elise’s treachery. While fleeing for safety, Elise stumbles upon a grisly scene of absolute horror that reveals a ghastly power she never knew she possessed. Learning Alexandra’s true identity i...

Within the gilded walls of the Palmer House Hotel, a fragile respite offers temporary comfort. Under the watchful eye of her enigmatic protector, Elise finds a moment to breathe. But the air is thick with unspoken secrets as whispers of clandestine societies and manipulated lives begin to surface. The search for sanctuary leads her to a shadowy morgue, where a shocking discovery awaits that could...

Once again cornered and hunted, Elise's desperate flight from the Shears abruptly ends, forcing another disorienting leap into a new borrowed life. A chilling unease settles with this unfamiliar identity, yet amidst the dread, a possible guardian emerges . As the relentless Shears draw nearer, Elise must navigate increasingly treacherous paths through a shadowy world, where survival hinges on frag...

One moment, Elise DeJong lives; the next, she’s trapped in another person's life, a stranger in a strange body. Pursued by a shadowy figure demanding answers she doesn't possess, Elise must unravel the mystery of her stolen existence before her borrowed lives run out. In this chilling first chapter, experience the terrifying awakenings that begin Elise's desperate fight for survival. For other pod...

Elise lies trapped in a new body confined within the grim walls of Cook County Asylum. Doctors dismiss her desperate pleas, convinced her tales of stolen lives are mere ravings. But Elise knows the horrifying truth: she is being hunted. To break free and unravel the mystery of her fragmented existence, she must play their game, feigning madness to escape. For other podcasts and production blogs, v...

Borrowed Lives: Coming May 6, 2025. Written by playwright and host, David Bareford, Borrowed Lives will thrust you back in time to the shadowy streets of 1871 Chicago. When Elise DeJong dies, her ordeal is only just beginning. Thrust into a bewildering cycle of body-swapping upon death, Elise finds herself trapped in the bodies of other people and hunted by a ruthless cult determined to eradicate...