4 episodes

The people of Barthos are suffering. Not long ago, everyone had plenty to eat and plenty to trade. Then — with the disappearance of a very special prisoner — everything changed.

A contemporary fable about loss, sacrifice, and ordinary magic, told by four criss-crossed souls.

Saturn's Return Nerve Tank Media

    • Fiction
    • 5.0 • 8 Ratings

The people of Barthos are suffering. Not long ago, everyone had plenty to eat and plenty to trade. Then — with the disappearance of a very special prisoner — everything changed.

A contemporary fable about loss, sacrifice, and ordinary magic, told by four criss-crossed souls.

    Trailer

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    A new audio drama from Nerve Tank Media.

    • 48 sec
    Episode 1: Arrival

    Episode 1: Arrival

    The Yellow King has vanished, and Barthos takes a turn for the worse. A new resident makes a bold promise. 
    Written by Chance Muehleck
    Directed by Melanie S. Armer
    Music & Sound Design by Chad Raines
    Frida Harcum: Karen Grenke
    Cornell Reece: Jason Howard
    Tilly Harcum: Robin Kurtz
    Inar Geld: Mark Lindberg
    Produced by Nerve Tank Media

    • 20 min
    Episode 2: Crossings

    Episode 2: Crossings

    Suspicions grow. Memories are unearthed. A first date becomes a romance and a son loses a father.
    Written by Chance Muehleck
    Directed by Melanie S. Armer
    Music & Sound Design by Chad Raines
    Frida Harcum: Karen Grenke
    Cornell Reece: Jason Howard
    Tilly Harcum: Robin Kurtz
    Inar Geld: Mark Lindberg
    Produced by Nerve Tank Media

    • 18 min
    Episode 3: Descent

    Episode 3: Descent

    A wedding followed by a funeral. Hopes are suspended and grand plans are proposed. A fateful decision ends in blood.
    Written by Chance Muehleck
    Directed by Melanie S. Armer
    Music & Sound Design by Chad Raines
    Frida Harcum: Karen Grenke
    Cornell Reece: Jason Howard
    Tilly Harcum: Robin Kurtz
    Inar Geld: Mark Lindberg
    Produced by Nerve Tank Media

    • 25 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
8 Ratings

8 Ratings

NicknameTaken1991 ,

A monologue feast!

An atmospheric series of monologues revolving around a small town and a mysterious stranger. At first, they seem to be unrelated, but all isn’t as it seems…

Extremely well written with some really talented voice actors as well.

thebird85 ,

Creepy and so well acted!

This audio drama is such a great, creepy, Lovecraftian stor. It’s the perfect blend of unsettling and mysterious. The voice acting is wonderful and the music helps add to the ethereal spookiness of “what the heck is going on in this apocalyptic farm town” vibe. If you’re looking for a good spooky audio drama, hang out in Barthos for awhile…

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