The Fallen Cycle Mythos fiction podcast

J Curcio
The Fallen Cycle Mythos fiction podcast

Forgotten, forgetful gods (of a sort) walk among us. The Fallen Cycle was created by James Curcio and a rotating team of creative collaborators over the years, this transmedia project intertwines illustrated novels, comics, and a prior foray into audio fiction. We recommend you start from the first episode and listen in installments. Discover more at FallenCycle.com

  1. EPISODE 1

    Season 2, Episode 1: The Fall Tree Prologue

    We are all just costumes death wears for a season. Season 2 begins with the next of Ayta’s prologues, describing a haunting scene from her childhood as the cosmic season turns towards Fall. A severe accident leaves her with a life-altering injury, impacting her physically and revealing the dynamics within her family. This incident sets the stage for an exploration of modern sensibilities clashing with ancient beliefs. This marks the point at which Gran’s tale turns dark: she becomes embroiled in the revolution amidst the prophesied return of the Red Goddesses. Through her story, Gran aims to teach her granddaughter to be an Oyun, or in Ayta’s modern terms, “a witch.” As Gran’s story unfolds in the second season, themes of fate, destiny, and the cyclical nature of life and death come to the fore, hinting at the dangerous path that lies ahead for the young, would-be Oyun. Order the Tales From When I Had A Face B&W illustrated edition now for just $20! Tales From When I Had A Face, Audio Edition Credits “Tales From When I Had A Face” was written by James Curcio, and edited by Brian Johnson.  This episode is accompanied by an immersive soundtrack produced by James Curcio, featuring collaborating artists David Bessell, Jenn E, P. Emerson Williams, and others.  This podcast is Creative Commons 3.0, allowing for Attribution, Share Alike, and Non-commercial use, and features adult themes. We Are All Just Costumes Death Wears For A Season. Explore More At FallenCycle.Com A mythpunk universe combining elements of speculative fiction, magical realism, fantasy and near-future noir. Many Cycles begin in a world much like our own, with characters who know little of the world beyond their waking lives. Gradually, the crack opens between the mundane and the fantastic, the wondrous and the horrific, the past and the future. Perhaps you've been having prophetic dreams that won't stop, or hear the spirits of the trees demanding a blood sacrifice every time you leave your apartment. But those are just dreams... right? Support Us On Patreon Enjoy what you hear? Support us for full digital access and Discord benefits for just $5. Upon reaching our first funding goal, we'll introduce a $20 tier with additional perks like annual art prints and pins and new product exclusives (comics, novels, etc). This podcast is also available on Spotify, YouTube, PodBean, Podchaser, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, and of course RSS.

    18 min
  2. EPISODE 2

    Season 2, Episode 2: The City of Stars Has Fallen

    We are all just costumes death wears for a season. Catastrophe unfolds as the City of Stars succumbs to chaos and destruction. Gran describes the harrowing moments she witnessed as Ashenti, once a beacon of peace and beauty, is engulfed in flames. As the city burns, we face the emotional and psychological turmoil of the survivors, who grapple with feelings of loss, betrayal, and the collapse of their world. Fire serves as both destroyer and purifier as Eluane and others attempt to salvage remnants of their culture and history, focusing on the city’s library—a sanctuary of knowledge now threatened by the possibility of eternal forgetting. Order the Tales From When I Had A Face B&W illustrated edition now for just $20! Tales From When I Had A Face, Audio Edition Credits “Tales From When I Had A Face” was written by James Curcio, and edited by Brian Johnson.  This episode is accompanied by an immersive soundtrack produced by James Curcio, featuring collaborating artists David Bessell, Jenn E, P. Emerson Williams, and others.  This podcast is Creative Commons 3.0, allowing for Attribution, Share Alike, and Non-commercial use, and features adult themes. We Are All Just Costumes Death Wears For A Season. Explore More At FallenCycle.Com A mythpunk universe combining elements of speculative fiction, magical realism, fantasy and near-future noir. Many Cycles begin in a world much like our own, with characters who know little of the world beyond their waking lives. Gradually, the crack opens between the mundane and the fantastic, the wondrous and the horrific, the past and the future. Perhaps you've been having prophetic dreams that won't stop, or hear the spirits of the trees demanding a blood sacrifice every time you leave your apartment. But those are just dreams... right? Support Us On Patreon Enjoy what you hear? Support us for full digital access and Discord benefits for just $5. Upon reaching our first funding goal, we'll introduce a $20 tier with additional perks like annual art prints and pins and new product exclusives (comics, novels, etc). This podcast is also available on Spotify, YouTube, PodBean, Podchaser, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, and of course RSS.

    27 min
  3. EPISODE 3

    Season 2, Episode 3: Crumbling Statues, Forgotten Memories

    We are all just costumes death wears for a season. In the next episode of the Fall Tree, the survivors’ journey takes them away from the remnants of the once-thriving kingdom of the Imari, now reduced to ruins. As Ayta, Eluane, and their companions traverse the desolate landscape known as the Waste, they encounter statues and relics, silent witnesses to a forgotten past. This desolate environment prompts reflections on memory and legacy, glory and decay. Tensions within the group surface, particularly between Samah and Wallaj, as they all contend with the aftermath of their shattered world. The journey through the Waste is not just a physical traversal of a broken land but an emotional voyage through their pasts and the collective memory of their culture. As they seek sanctuary, the survivors’ internal struggles with hope, despair, and the search for meaning in an indifferent universe mirror their external quest for safety. Order the Tales From When I Had A Face B&W illustrated edition now for just $20! Tales From When I Had A Face, Audio Edition Credits “Tales From When I Had A Face” was written by James Curcio, and edited by Brian Johnson.  This episode is accompanied by an immersive soundtrack produced by James Curcio, featuring collaborating artists David Bessell, Jenn E, P. Emerson Williams, and others.  This podcast is Creative Commons 3.0, allowing for Attribution, Share Alike, and Non-commercial use, and features adult themes. We Are All Just Costumes Death Wears For A Season. Explore More At FallenCycle.Com A mythpunk universe combining elements of speculative fiction, magical realism, fantasy and near-future noir. Many Cycles begin in a world much like our own, with characters who know little of the world beyond their waking lives. Gradually, the crack opens between the mundane and the fantastic, the wondrous and the horrific, the past and the future. Perhaps you've been having prophetic dreams that won't stop, or hear the spirits of the trees demanding a blood sacrifice every time you leave your apartment. But those are just dreams... right? Support Us On Patreon Enjoy what you hear? Support us for full digital access and Discord benefits for just $5. Upon reaching our first funding goal, we'll introduce a $20 tier with additional perks like annual art prints and pins and new product exclusives (comics, novels, etc). This podcast is also available on Spotify, YouTube, PodBean, Podchaser, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, and of course RSS.

    29 min
  4. EPISODE 4

    Season 2, Episode 4: A Graveyard

    We are all just costumes death wears for a season. In the next episode of the Fall Tree, we explore the depths of a mostly forgotten and  now-abandoned city beneath the Great Divide. As Ayta, Eluane, and their companions journey through the eerie, timeless caverns, they encounter remnants of the now extinct Chatillian civilization, a place where the past is both a burden and a treasure. Eluane’s recounting of history, particularly the legend of Aryn the first king of Chernaya, provides a backdrop for what has been, and what is to come...  Order the Tales From When I Had A Face B&W illustrated edition now for just $20! Tales From When I Had A Face, Audio Edition Credits “Tales From When I Had A Face” was written by James Curcio, and edited by Brian Johnson.  This episode is accompanied by an immersive soundtrack produced by James Curcio, featuring collaborating artists David Bessell, Jenn E, P. Emerson Williams, and others.  This podcast is Creative Commons 3.0, allowing for Attribution, Share Alike, and Non-commercial use, and features adult themes. We Are All Just Costumes Death Wears For A Season. Explore More At FallenCycle.Com A mythpunk universe combining elements of speculative fiction, magical realism, fantasy and near-future noir. Many Cycles begin in a world much like our own, with characters who know little of the world beyond their waking lives. Gradually, the crack opens between the mundane and the fantastic, the wondrous and the horrific, the past and the future. Perhaps you've been having prophetic dreams that won't stop, or hear the spirits of the trees demanding a blood sacrifice every time you leave your apartment. But those are just dreams... right? Support Us On Patreon Enjoy what you hear? Support us for full digital access and Discord benefits for just $5. Upon reaching our first funding goal, we'll introduce a $20 tier with additional perks like annual art prints and pins and new product exclusives (comics, novels, etc). This podcast is also available on Spotify, YouTube, PodBean, Podchaser, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, and of course RSS.

    42 min

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Forgotten, forgetful gods (of a sort) walk among us. The Fallen Cycle was created by James Curcio and a rotating team of creative collaborators over the years, this transmedia project intertwines illustrated novels, comics, and a prior foray into audio fiction. We recommend you start from the first episode and listen in installments. Discover more at FallenCycle.com

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