The Thorne Files

The Thorne Files

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A 'Monster of the Week' actual play podcast detailing the exploits and mysteries explored by agents of Thorne Investigations, a paranormal investigations agency, with our first season set in 1952 and our second season set in 1965. The podcast is a character-driven tale filled with psychological horrors and terrifying monsters both of the old world and the new. For fans of horror and RPGs (and the shenanigans that come along with them). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Latest episode

Jul 3, 2026

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Episodes

Ep.16 - Deadly Dreams 30.10.2025

In this episode, our investigators charge into the town of Harnock with the intent to confront, and ultimately, destroy the nightmare weaving Drude. But will their efforts be in vain as the storms descend and the town already looks to be under the creature's deadly control? Topics, Themes and Subjects: Mind-control Vehicular Danger/Accidents Mass Death Mental Torture Dread Hosted on Acast. See aca...

Ep.15 - The Storms Ahead 17.10.2025

Jenny finds herself somewhere familiar and our investigators plan ahead. Will they be enough to stop the ever-growing power of The Drude? Topics/Themes Covered: Gambling Trauma Injury Death Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 2 Recap 10.10.2025

Catch up with Season 2 before our next episode of our second mystery of the Season. What happened in 1952? A brief recap on our first mystery, The Clawsden Highrises The start of our current mystery, Bangour Hospital. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Under Forsworn Soil | Part 5: Ulrik | Vaesen 03.10.2025

In this thrilling conclusion to our Vaesen special, our investigators uncover the final secrets and close the case surrounding the town of Ōrebro. Will they do it in time to save those dearest to them and, when the dust settles, will anything truly have changed? Sound FX: freesound.org & pixabay.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Under Forsworn Soil | Part 4: The Factory | Vaesen 26.09.2025

In this dramatic continuation of our Vaesen special, our investigators go back to the source of all of the plaguing the people of Ōrebro. What secrets will they find lurking beneath the seemingly abandoned factory? And will they be enough to stop whatever is happening from claiming any more victims? Sound FX: freesound.org & pixabay.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

Under Forsworn Soil | Part 3: Bjørnson | Vaesen 19.09.2025

As the mystery of the missing detective continues, our investigators find themselves face-to-face with the mysterious Eric Bjørnson. Will they find out what they need? Or will they find that this mystery has a few more unforeseen twists lying in wait? Sound FX: freesound.org & pixabay.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Under Forsworn Soil | Part 2: The Farm | Vaesen 12.09.2025

Our investigators continue to follow the trail of clues left by the detective, Ulrik Andersen, before his mysterious disappearance. The land is dying and everything seems to point towards one thing - a pact that was broken. Sound FX: freesound.org & pixabay.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Under Forsworn Soil | Part 1: Ōrebro | Vaesen 05.09.2025

A starving town, a missing detective and something unnatural lurking in the shadows - will our three investigators manage to get to the bottom of what is happening before it’s too late? Sound FX: freesound.org & pixabay.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep.14 - Desperate Measures 22.08.2025

In this week’s episode, our investigators run to save James from the twisted schemes of Dr Talbot and the Drude. Will they succeed in their attempts or will they just make everything worse? Themes and Topics Covered: Abuse of Power Violence/Death Body Horror Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep.13 - The Hollow Men 08.08.2025

In this episode, our investigators struggle to escape the clutches of the beat plaguing Bangour Hospital - made worse when one of them is taken prisoner! Themes and Topics: Rats (death by) Use of drugs/syringes Kidnapping Drowning Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep.12 - Waking Nightmare 25.07.2025

In this episode, our investigators discover there is far more than meets the eye when it comes to the goings-on at Bangour. But will their discovery come in time to save them? Topics and Themes: Immolation Body Horror Self Harm Drowning Institutional Corruption Rats Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep.11 - The Boy with the Bad Dreams 11.07.2025

Tabitha and Vera chase down a Mara. Gwydion and James meet Ronnie. Maybe everything will be fine? Themes and Topics: Mental Health Drowning Claustrophobia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ronnie Parker - The Spooky 09.07.2025

The ACTUAL last of our Season 2 investigators! The ever-mysterious and incredibly troubled Ronnie Parker! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep.10 - Bangour Hospital 27.06.2025

With the death of one of the team on their minds and the potential threat to an innocent looming - our investigators have to act fast. With a few familiar faces (both good and bad) cropping up, will this new mystery be too much for Thorne? Themes and Topics Covered: Mental Health Multiple Murders Dismemberment Fear/Dread Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep.9 - A Message Delivered 13.06.2025

In this interlude between mysteries, our investigators take some time to reflect and recuperate. However, a malevolent force that has been lurking in the shadows has different plans. Themes and Topics: Loss of a parent Drinking Murder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Rat King Mystery Report 06.06.2025

A recap of our first mystery - detailing as much of the chaos as possible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep.8 - Violence & Vermin 30.05.2025

The first of our mysteries for our second season comes to a close. Will our investigators manage to vanquish the beast without losing any more lives? Topics and Themes: Murder Arson Body Horror Animal Death (Rats) Loss of Parental Figure Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep.7 - The King of Rats 16.05.2025

Separated at a pivotal moment of the mystery, our investigators will need to act fast if they want to save anyone else from the horrors taking root in the Clawsden Highrises. Themes and Topics Covered: Death Threats of Violence/Death Arson Organised Crime Missing Children Musophobia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep.6 - The Queen's Mark 02.05.2025

Our investigators find themselves embroiled in violence as tensions rise before an ally finds themselves caught in a devastating trap. Themes and Topics Covered: Gun Violence Death Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep.5 - Oh, Rats! 11.04.2025

Our investigators find themselves in a particularly sticky situation. Will they manage to escape without making their whole situation worse? Themes and Topics Covered: Musophobia Organised Crime Threats Violence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep.4 - Gods and Monsters 28.03.2025

Our investigators come face to horrible face with the monster plaguing the Highrises and meet agents of a very familiar Old God. But with the bodies starting to pile up, will they manage to keep this particularly controling evil at bay? Themes and Topics Covered: Musophobia (Fear of Rats) Body Horror Nyctophobia (Fear of the Dark) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep.3 - The Clawsden Highrises 14.03.2025

Our investigators look into the mysterious location that seems to be the source for the strange magic that has already claimed one life. Topics/Themes: Organised Crime Threat Breaking And Entering Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep.2 - Many Eyes 28.02.2025

The first mystery begins - but are our investigators prepared for the dark forces already at play? Content Warnings: Suicide: 12:48 - 12:52 (Talked of throughout the rest of the episode) Body Horror Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep.1 - 1965 14.02.2025

A lot can change in 13 years... New faces, old magic and a world full of mysteries for the employees at Thorne Investigations to solve. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gwydion Adran - The Chosen 04.02.2025

The last of our season 2 investigators! The Chosen, Gwydion Adran! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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