Into the Dark of the Woods

Being a ghost on sleeping bear dunes means waiting, which is boring. But there are worse things. Sean remembers the times when the dead still had something to fear. Please consider joining our Patreon: Rust Belt Studio | Patreon Visit us at: Rust Belt Studio This is an original work of episodic audio fiction, produced and released as a podcast. It is not an audiobook or a reading of any previ...

Sean reflects on his time on the dunes, summer rituals, and things that the dead have come to realize. Please consider joining our Patreon: Rust Belt Studio | Patreon Visit us at: Rust Belt Studio This is an original work of episodic audio fiction, produced and released as a podcast. It is not an audiobook or a reading of any previously published work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

Sean Sawyer knows he dead. He is waiting on the Sleeping Bear Dunes with the teeming dead for the day when a bear will appear and guide him to wherever his next destination is.  Please consider joining our Patreon: Rust Belt Studio | Patreon Visit us at: Rust Belt Studio This is an original work of episodic audio fiction, produced and released as a podcast. It is not an audiobook or a reading...

Hitch and Hike have been recurring characters in Mikey's adventure on the other side of the Arch. Lets take a minute to meet these two sisters and see where they came from, and how they got to be who they are. This is a "Third Thursday" feature. Our Third Thursday shows come from any of our main three, Mikey and the Garden Arch, Engine of War, or Into the Dark of the Woods. They run for one month...

The summer on Mackinac Island is winding to a close and Mark has one last moment with the old bridal he's been using all season.  Please consider joining our Patreon: Rust Belt Studio | Patreon Visit us at: Rust Belt Studio This is an original work of episodic audio fiction, produced and released as a podcast. It is not an audiobook or a reading of any previously published work. Hosted on Aca...

If you've ever visited Mackinac Island you know how beautiful it can be. But in August, visitors start to feel the tick clock of the summer winding down and a "rain day" can dampen anyone's plans. Please consider joining our Patreon: Rust Belt Studio | Patreon Visit us at: Rust Belt Studio This is an original work of episodic audio fiction, produced and released as a podcast. It is not an audioboo...

Mackinac Island when the Fourth of July hits a weekend is chaos! Fireworks from Mackinaw City, St. Ignace and the Island intermingle and put on an amazing show. Mark is on his third season and this time he has a much different experience of Mackinac Independence Day than his first two trips to the island.  Please consider joining our Patreon: Rust Belt Studio | Patreon Visit us at: Rust Belt...

It's Lilac Festival and the island is in full bloom. The fragrance of the purple flowers fills the air and Mark, third season now getting truly underway, uses the old bridle to do his tour. Please consider joining our Patreon: Rust Belt Studio | Patreon Visit us at: Rust Belt Studio This is an original work of episodic audio fiction, produced and released as a podcast. It is not an audiobook or a...

Its Summer in Northern Michigan and the jewel of the North, Mackinac Island opens its doors and lets people in.  Please consider joining our Patreon: Rust Belt Studio | Patreon Visit us at: Rust Belt Studio This is an original work of episodic audio fiction, produced and released as a podcast. It is not an audiobook or a reading of any previously published work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

Our family has settled into the house "Up North" and the house, in turn, has made the transition as smooth as possible. That's because the house has it's own agenda. Please consider joining our Patreon: Rust Belt Studio | Patreon Visit us at: Rust Belt Studio This is an original work of episodic audio fiction, produced and released as a podcast. It is not an audiobook or a reading of any previousl...

Betty, the youngest of the family, talks about how the move Up North has affected her and what the house has taught her. Please consider joining our Patreon: Rust Belt Studio | Patreon Visit us at: Rust Belt Studio This is an original work of episodic audio fiction, produced and released as a podcast. It is not an audiobook or a reading of any previously published work. Hosted on Acast. See acast....

James brings a teenage perspective to the move his family made from "Downstate" to "Up North" and what he's encountered in their new house. Please consider joining our Patreon: Rust Belt Studio | Patreon Visit us at: Rust Belt Studio This is an original work of episodic audio fiction, produced and released as a podcast. It is not an audiobook or a reading of any previously published work. Hosted o...

Laura and her family have moved to Northern Lower Michigan from the south part of the state. Here, they have this new house and she's settling in and helping to make it a home Please consider joining our Patreon: Rust Belt Studio | Patreon Visit us at: Rust Belt Studio This is an original work of episodic audio fiction, produced and released as a podcast. It is not an audiobook or a reading of any...

Oscar and his family have found a new place in the North and are settling in. Things are falling into place and he's getting a fresh start on the future he's wanted.  Please consider joining our Patreon: Rust Belt Studio | Patreon Visit us at: Rust Belt Studio This is an original work of episodic audio fiction, produced and released as a podcast. It is not an audiobook or a reading of any pre...

This is the trailer of our brand new patreon exclusive show "The Et Cetera's" - First episode 4/2/26 Please consider joining our Patreon: Rust Belt Studio | Patreon Visit us at: Rust Belt Studio This is an original work of episodic audio fiction, produced and released as a podcast. It is not an audiobook or a reading of any previously published work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Marcel is alone, left with his memories and his love. He brings her back in the only matter he can, and he does what he can to keep her. Together. Please consider joining our Patreon: Rust Belt Studio | Patreon Visit us at: Rust Belt Studio This is an original work of episodic audio fiction, produced and released as a podcast. It is not an audiobook or a reading of any previously published work. H...

Augustine and Marcel have found their place. Now, the only thing that is keeping them from their happily ever after is Augustine's pesky cough. This episode deals with themes of loss and mortality. Please consider joining our Patreon: Rust Belt Studio | Patreon Visit us at: Rust Belt Studio This is an original work of episodic audio fiction, produced and released as a podcast. It is not an audiobo...

Marcel is keeping house and Augustine is meeting her students. Our new couple is having a life that neither knew they always wanted. Please consider joining our Patreon: Rust Belt Studio | Patreon Visit us at: Rust Belt Studio This is an original work of episodic audio fiction, produced and released as a podcast. It is not an audiobook or a reading of any previously published work. Hosted on Acast...

Marcel and Augustine are starting their new lives together as husband and wife. She is securing work, he is securing their new lives together. Please consider joining our Patreon: Rust Belt Studio | Patreon Visit us at: Rust Belt Studio This is an original work of episodic audio fiction, produced and released as a podcast. It is not an audiobook or a reading of any previously published work. Hoste...

Marcel Emery has never stopped long enough for romance. Augustine Tremblay has never believed the right life would come from the right place. When they meet near the Soo in 1910, their courtship is brief, practical, and sincere — the first careful steps toward a home they will build together. Please consider joining our Patreon: Rust Belt Studio | Patreon Visit us at: Rust Belt Studio This is an o...

The Merrit family is on their way home. They are going to leave Christmas and all of it's weirdness behind and get back to their lives...but fire doesn't cage. Fire waits.  Please consider joining our Patreon: Rust Belt Studio | Patreon Visit us at: Rust Belt Studio This is an original work of episodic audio fiction, produced and released as a podcast. It is not an audiobook or a reading of a...

The Merrits stay over one extra day but today isn't quite as idyllic as it was yesterday. Little things keep happening; breaking glass, stoves that overheat, engines running too loud, sparks being thrown off things. And then the laugh. This episode is written and performed by Bryan Foster Please consider joining our Patreon: Rust Belt Studio | Patreon Visit us at: Rust Belt Studio This is an origi...

Its been years since the fire that claimed the ornament factory in Christmas, Michigan. Now, just a sleepy little stop over of a town, we meet a lovely family traveling back to Wisconsin from visiting family in Cheboygan for the holidays. But the weather has other plans and they have to make a unplanned stop This episode was written and recorded by Bryan Foster. Please consider joining our Patreon...

Time has passed and few remember the fire of Bay Furnace. An ornament factory in the town of Christmas, Michigan brings prosperity and good tidings the year round. But one man, an old Cornish "Cousin Jack" was there when the fire laughed as it chased him and his cohorts through the woods. And he sees the flames in the kilns of the factory and knows the truth...fire doesn't cage. Fire waits. This e...

The ground was frozen and a body lay stiff. There was no way to bury it. So the well meaning miners of Bay Furnace, MI let the fire take him. The fire took him....and kept him... This episode was written and performed by Bryan Foster Please like, share and subscribe to this or any of Rust Belt Studio's three shows. Please consider joining our Patreon: Rust Belt Studio | Patreon Visit us at: Rust B...