The Witching Hour

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The Witching Hour

As midnight strikes and The Witching Hour begins, 12 masked figures embark on a ritual which promises to fulfil their wishes, but at what cost? https://theotherstories.net/the-witching-hour/ Produced by Hawk & Cleaver Ltd

Episodes

  1. 10/24/2021

    1 - The Ringleader

    *Stieg has been riding high since his music career miraculously took off 10 years ago. Now with the thrill and his fame waning, he gathers the circle to recapture the old magic.* Produced by Hawk & Cleaver ([https://www.hawkandcleaver.com](https://www.hawkandcleaver.com/)) Directed by Andy Conduit-Turner ([https://twitter.com/AndyCTWrites](https://twitter.com/AndyCTWrites)) Written by Dan Howarth ([https://twitter.com/danhowarth20](https://twitter.com/danhowarth20)) Performed by Justin Fife ([https://twitter.com/justinbfife](https://twitter.com/justinbfife)) Music, Sound & Editing by Duncan Muggleton ([https://twitter.com/duncanmuggleton](https://twitter.com/duncanmuggleton)) Artwork by Ben Errington ([https://twitter.com/ben_errington](https://twitter.com/ben_errington)) [www.theotherstories.net](http://www.theotherstories.net/) Facebook - [https://www.facebook.com/hawkandcleaver](https://www.facebook.com/hawkandcleaver) Twitter - [https://www.twitter.com/hawkandcleaver](https://www.twitter.com/hawkandcleaver) Instagram - [https://www.instagram.com/hawkandcleaver](https://www.instagram.com/hawkandcleaver) Patreon - [https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaver](https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaver) Website - [http://www.hawkandcleaver.com](http://www.hawkandcleaver.com/) Join TOS+ to access over 75 exclusive episodes, get regular stories in higher quality audio, a week early, and ad-free, at [https://theotherstories.net/plus/](https://theotherstories.net/plus/) Support the show, get audiobooks, and more at [https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaver](https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaver) Join our communities for book clubs, movie clubs, writing exercises, and more at [https://theotherstories.net/community/](https://theotherstories.net/community/) Leave a voicemail or get in touch at [https://theotherstories.net/submissions](https://theotherstories.net/submissions) Check out our writing courses at [https://theotherstories.net/courses/](https://theotherstories.net/courses/) Grab some merch at [https://gumroad.com/hawkandcleaver](https://gumroad.com/hawkandcleaver) **The Other Stories is a production of the story studio, Hawk & Cleaver, and is brought to you with a Creative Commons – Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. Don’t change it. Don’t sell it. But by all means… share the hell out of it.**

    20 min
  2. 10/25/2021

    2 - The Imposter

    *Terry’s life has been a long series of tragedies and wasted opportunities. When the last request of a dying man promises to change his fate, he agrees to take his place in the circle.* Produced by Hawk & Cleaver ([https://www.hawkandcleaver.com](https://www.hawkandcleaver.com/)) Directed by Andy Conduit-Turner ([https://twitter.com/AndyCTWrites](https://twitter.com/AndyCTWrites)) Written by Ben Errington ([https://twitter.com/ben_errington](https://twitter.com/ben_errington)) Performed by James Barnett (AKA Jimmy Horrors) ([https://www.instagram.com/jimmyhorrors/](https://www.instagram.com/jimmyhorrors/)) Music, Sound & Editing by Duncan Muggleton ([https://twitter.com/duncanmuggleton](https://twitter.com/duncanmuggleton)) Artwork by Ben Errington ([https://twitter.com/ben_errington](https://twitter.com/ben_errington)) [www.theotherstories.net](http://www.theotherstories.net/) Facebook - [https://www.facebook.com/hawkandcleaver](https://www.facebook.com/hawkandcleaver) Twitter - [https://www.twitter.com/hawkandcleaver](https://www.twitter.com/hawkandcleaver) Instagram - [https://www.instagram.com/hawkandcleaver](https://www.instagram.com/hawkandcleaver) Patreon - [https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaver](https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaver) Website - [http://www.hawkandcleaver.com](http://www.hawkandcleaver.com/) Join TOS+ to access over 75 exclusive episodes, get regular stories in higher quality audio, a week early, and ad-free, at [https://theotherstories.net/plus/](https://theotherstories.net/plus/) Support the show, get audiobooks, and more at [https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaver](https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaver) Join our communities for book clubs, movie clubs, writing exercises, and more at [https://theotherstories.net/community/](https://theotherstories.net/community/) Leave a voicemail or get in touch at [https://theotherstories.net/submissions](https://theotherstories.net/submissions) Check out our writing courses at [https://theotherstories.net/courses/](https://theotherstories.net/courses/) Grab some merch at [https://gumroad.com/hawkandcleaver](https://gumroad.com/hawkandcleaver) **The Other Stories is a production of the story studio, Hawk & Cleaver, and is brought to you with a Creative Commons – Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. Don’t change it. Don’t sell it. But by all means… share the hell out of it.**

    28 min
  3. 10/26/2021

    3 - The Addict

    *Body and mind scarred by a lifetime of destructive habits, Jo joins the ritual seeking a fresh start and a way to escape her demons - if she can’t reclaim her past, at least she’ll save her future.* Produced by Hawk & Cleaver ([https://www.hawkandcleaver.com](https://www.hawkandcleaver.com/)) Directed by Andy Conduit-Turner ([https://twitter.com/AndyCTWrites](https://twitter.com/AndyCTWrites)) Written by Kev Harrison ([https://twitter.com/LisboetaIngles](https://twitter.com/LisboetaIngles)) Performed by Georgia Cook [(https://www.twitter.com/georgiacooked](https://open.acast.com/shows/611e8cda06c05e6884f409f0/episodes/617823e191b757001963bd68/(https://www.twitter.com/georgiacooked)) Music, Sound & Editing by Duncan Muggleton ([https://twitter.com/duncanmuggleton](https://twitter.com/duncanmuggleton)) Artwork by Ben Errington ([https://twitter.com/ben_errington](https://twitter.com/ben_errington)) [www.theotherstories.net](http://www.theotherstories.net/) Facebook - [https://www.facebook.com/hawkandcleaver](https://www.facebook.com/hawkandcleaver) Twitter - [https://www.twitter.com/hawkandcleaver](https://www.twitter.com/hawkandcleaver) Instagram - [https://www.instagram.com/hawkandcleaver](https://www.instagram.com/hawkandcleaver) Patreon - [https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaver](https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaver) Website - [http://www.hawkandcleaver.com](http://www.hawkandcleaver.com/) Join TOS+ to access over 75 exclusive episodes, get regular stories in higher quality audio, a week early, and ad-free, at [https://theotherstories.net/plus/](https://theotherstories.net/plus/) Support the show, get audiobooks, and more at [https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaver](https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaver) Join our communities for book clubs, movie clubs, writing exercises, and more at [https://theotherstories.net/community/](https://theotherstories.net/community/) Leave a voicemail or get in touch at [https://theotherstories.net/submissions](https://theotherstories.net/submissions) Check out our writing courses at [https://theotherstories.net/courses/](https://theotherstories.net/courses/) Grab some merch at [https://gumroad.com/hawkandcleaver](https://gumroad.com/hawkandcleaver) **The Other Stories is a production of the story studio, Hawk & Cleaver, and is brought to you with a Creative Commons – Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. Don’t change it. Don’t sell it. But by all means… share the hell out of it.**

    17 min
  4. 10/27/2021

    4 - The Savior of the Planet

    *As a child, Jenny crept close to the last ritual, and found herself cursed. 10 years of preparing later, and this time invited to take part - This year she plans to get her wish and save others from evil.* Produced by Hawk & Cleaver ([https://www.hawkandcleaver.com](https://www.hawkandcleaver.com/)) Directed by Andy Conduit-Turner ([https://twitter.com/AndyCTWrites](https://twitter.com/AndyCTWrites)) Written by Alexandra Elroy ([https://www.wattpad.com/user/AlexandraElroy](https://www.wattpad.com/user/AlexandraElroy)) Performed by Persephone Rose ([https://twitter.com/MPersephoneRose](https://open.acast.com/shows/611e8cda06c05e6884f409f0/episodes/617823e191b757001963bd68/(https://www.twitter.com/georgiacooked)) Music, Sound & Editing by Duncan Muggleton ([https://twitter.com/duncanmuggleton](https://twitter.com/duncanmuggleton)) Artwork by Ben Errington ([https://twitter.com/ben_errington](https://twitter.com/ben_errington)) [www.theotherstories.net](http://www.theotherstories.net/) Facebook - [https://www.facebook.com/hawkandcleaver](https://www.facebook.com/hawkandcleaver) Twitter - [https://www.twitter.com/hawkandcleaver](https://www.twitter.com/hawkandcleaver) Instagram - [https://www.instagram.com/hawkandcleaver](https://www.instagram.com/hawkandcleaver) Patreon - [https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaver](https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaver) Website - [http://www.hawkandcleaver.com](http://www.hawkandcleaver.com/) Join TOS+ to access over 75 exclusive episodes, get regular stories in higher quality audio, a week early, and ad-free, at [https://theotherstories.net/plus/](https://theotherstories.net/plus/) Support the show, get audiobooks, and more at [https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaver](https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaver) Join our communities for book clubs, movie clubs, writing exercises, and more at [https://theotherstories.net/community/](https://theotherstories.net/community/) Leave a voicemail or get in touch at [https://theotherstories.net/submissions](https://theotherstories.net/submissions) Check out our writing courses at [https://theotherstories.net/courses/](https://theotherstories.net/courses/) Grab some merch at [https://gumroad.com/hawkandcleaver](https://gumroad.com/hawkandcleaver) **The Other Stories is a production of the story studio, Hawk & Cleaver, and is brought to you with a Creative Commons – Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. Don’t change it. Don’t sell it. But by all means… share the hell out of it.**

    20 min
  5. 10/28/2021

    5 - The Hunter

    *Steve left his childhood home and made it big in finance. Despite all he has, he’d trade it all to recover the hazy memory that keeps him from sleep every night.* Produced by Hawk & Cleaver ([https://www.hawkandcleaver.com](https://www.hawkandcleaver.com/)) Directed by Andy Conduit-Turner ([https://twitter.com/AndyCTWrites](https://twitter.com/AndyCTWrites)) Written by John Crinan ([https://twitter.com/johncrinan](https://twitter.com/johncrinan)) Performed by Luke Kondor ([https://twitter.com/lukeofkondor](https://twitter.com/lukeofkondor)) Music, Sound & Editing by Duncan Muggleton ([https://twitter.com/duncanmuggleton](https://twitter.com/duncanmuggleton)) Artwork by Ben Errington ([https://twitter.com/ben_errington](https://twitter.com/ben_errington)) [www.theotherstories.net](http://www.theotherstories.net/) Facebook - [https://www.facebook.com/hawkandcleaver](https://www.facebook.com/hawkandcleaver) Twitter - [https://www.twitter.com/hawkandcleaver](https://www.twitter.com/hawkandcleaver) Instagram - [https://www.instagram.com/hawkandcleaver](https://www.instagram.com/hawkandcleaver) Patreon - [https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaver](https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaver) Website - [http://www.hawkandcleaver.com](http://www.hawkandcleaver.com/) Join TOS+ to access over 75 exclusive episodes, get regular stories in higher quality audio, a week early, and ad-free, at [https://theotherstories.net/plus/](https://theotherstories.net/plus/) Support the show, get audiobooks, and more at [https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaver](https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaver) Join our communities for book clubs, movie clubs, writing exercises, and more at [https://theotherstories.net/community/](https://theotherstories.net/community/) Leave a voicemail or get in touch at [https://theotherstories.net/submissions](https://theotherstories.net/submissions) Check out our writing courses at [https://theotherstories.net/courses/](https://theotherstories.net/courses/) Grab some merch at [https://gumroad.com/hawkandcleaver](https://gumroad.com/hawkandcleaver) **The Other Stories is a production of the story studio, Hawk & Cleaver, and is brought to you with a Creative Commons – Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. Don’t change it. Don’t sell it. But by all means… share the hell out of it.**

    18 min
  6. 10/29/2021

    6 - The Baby

    *When Kataryna told people her pregnancy was impossible, they all laughed - Drawn in by a cryptic message online, she joins the circle to learn what exactly she’s due to give birth to.* Produced by Hawk & Cleaver ([https://www.hawkandcleaver.com](https://www.hawkandcleaver.com/)) Directed by Andy Conduit-Turner ([https://twitter.com/AndyCTWrites](https://twitter.com/AndyCTWrites)) Written by Joanne Askew ([https://twitter.com/j_askew_author](https://twitter.com/johncrinan)) Performed by Jasmine Arch ([https://jasminearch.com/](https://jasminearch.com/)) Music, Sound & Editing by Duncan Muggleton ([https://twitter.com/duncanmuggleton](https://twitter.com/duncanmuggleton)) Artwork by Ben Errington ([https://twitter.com/ben_errington](https://twitter.com/ben_errington)) [www.theotherstories.net](http://www.theotherstories.net/) Facebook - [https://www.facebook.com/hawkandcleaver](https://www.facebook.com/hawkandcleaver) Twitter - [https://www.twitter.com/hawkandcleaver](https://www.twitter.com/hawkandcleaver) Instagram - [https://www.instagram.com/hawkandcleaver](https://www.instagram.com/hawkandcleaver) Patreon - [https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaver](https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaver) Website - [http://www.hawkandcleaver.com](http://www.hawkandcleaver.com/) Join TOS+ to access over 75 exclusive episodes, get regular stories in higher quality audio, a week early, and ad-free, at [https://theotherstories.net/plus/](https://theotherstories.net/plus/) Support the show, get audiobooks, and more at [https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaver](https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaver) Join our communities for book clubs, movie clubs, writing exercises, and more at [https://theotherstories.net/community/](https://theotherstories.net/community/) Leave a voicemail or get in touch at [https://theotherstories.net/submissions](https://theotherstories.net/submissions) Check out our writing courses at [https://theotherstories.net/courses/](https://theotherstories.net/courses/) Grab some merch at [https://gumroad.com/hawkandcleaver](https://gumroad.com/hawkandcleaver) **The Other Stories is a production of the story studio, Hawk & Cleaver, and is brought to you with a Creative Commons – Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. Don’t change it. Don’t sell it. But by all means… share the hell out of it.**

    20 min
  7. 10/30/2021

    7 - The Twins

    *10 years ago at a ritual attended by a group of foolish teenagers, Oliver lost his twin sister. Tonight he will return to learn the truth of what happened to her.* Produced by Hawk & Cleaver ([https://www.hawkandcleaver.com](https://www.hawkandcleaver.com/)) Directed by Andy Conduit-Turner ([https://twitter.com/AndyCTWrites](https://twitter.com/AndyCTWrites)) Written by Andy Conduit-Turner ([https://twitter.com/AndyCTWrites](https://twitter.com/AndyCTWrites)) Performed by Alexandra Elroy ([https://www.wattpad.com/user/AlexandraElroy](https://www.wattpad.com/user/AlexandraElroy)) Music, Sound & Editing by Duncan Muggleton ([https://twitter.com/duncanmuggleton](https://twitter.com/duncanmuggleton)) Artwork by Ben Errington ([https://twitter.com/ben_errington](https://twitter.com/ben_errington)) [www.theotherstories.net](http://www.theotherstories.net/) Facebook - [https://www.facebook.com/hawkandcleaver](https://www.facebook.com/hawkandcleaver) Twitter - [https://www.twitter.com/hawkandcleaver](https://www.twitter.com/hawkandcleaver) Instagram - [https://www.instagram.com/hawkandcleaver](https://www.instagram.com/hawkandcleaver) Patreon - [https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaver](https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaver) Website - [http://www.hawkandcleaver.com](http://www.hawkandcleaver.com/) Join TOS+ to access over 75 exclusive episodes, get regular stories in higher quality audio, a week early, and ad-free, at [https://theotherstories.net/plus/](https://theotherstories.net/plus/) Support the show, get audiobooks, and more at [https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaver](https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaver) Join our communities for book clubs, movie clubs, writing exercises, and more at [https://theotherstories.net/community/](https://theotherstories.net/community/) Leave a voicemail or get in touch at [https://theotherstories.net/submissions](https://theotherstories.net/submissions) Check out our writing courses at [https://theotherstories.net/courses/](https://theotherstories.net/courses/) Grab some merch at [https://gumroad.com/hawkandcleaver](https://gumroad.com/hawkandcleaver) **The Other Stories is a production of the story studio, Hawk & Cleaver, and is brought to you with a Creative Commons – Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. Don’t change it. Don’t sell it. But by all means… share the hell out of it.**

    20 min
  8. 11/01/2021

    8 - Epilogue

    *The hour ends and the flames begin to subside. For many, this is the end. For others a new beginning awaits.* Produced by Hawk & Cleaver ([https://www.hawkandcleaver.com](https://www.hawkandcleaver.com/)) Directed by Andy Conduit-Turner ([https://twitter.com/AndyCTWrites](https://twitter.com/AndyCTWrites)) Written by Andy Conduit-Turner ([https://twitter.com/AndyCTWrites](https://twitter.com/AndyCTWrites)) Performed by Alexandra Elroy ([https://www.wattpad.com/user/AlexandraElroy](https://www.wattpad.com/user/AlexandraElroy)) Music, Sound & Editing by Duncan Muggleton ([https://twitter.com/duncanmuggleton](https://twitter.com/duncanmuggleton)) Artwork by Ben Errington ([https://twitter.com/ben_errington](https://twitter.com/ben_errington)) [www.theotherstories.net](http://www.theotherstories.net/) Facebook - [https://www.facebook.com/hawkandcleaver](https://www.facebook.com/hawkandcleaver) Twitter - [https://www.twitter.com/hawkandcleaver](https://www.twitter.com/hawkandcleaver) Instagram - [https://www.instagram.com/hawkandcleaver](https://www.instagram.com/hawkandcleaver) Patreon - [https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaver](https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaver) Website - [http://www.hawkandcleaver.com](http://www.hawkandcleaver.com/) Join TOS+ to access over 75 exclusive episodes, get regular stories in higher quality audio, a week early, and ad-free, at [https://theotherstories.net/plus/](https://theotherstories.net/plus/) Support the show, get audiobooks, and more at [https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaver](https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaver) Join our communities for book clubs, movie clubs, writing exercises, and more at [https://theotherstories.net/community/](https://theotherstories.net/community/) Leave a voicemail or get in touch at [https://theotherstories.net/submissions](https://theotherstories.net/submissions) Check out our writing courses at [https://theotherstories.net/courses/](https://theotherstories.net/courses/) Grab some merch at [https://gumroad.com/hawkandcleaver](https://gumroad.com/hawkandcleaver) **The Other Stories is a production of the story studio, Hawk & Cleaver, and is brought to you with a Creative Commons – Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. Don’t change it. Don’t sell it. But by all means… share the hell out of it.**

    7 min

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