Episode 2 of Too Close to Home is here—and things are getting personal.

What began as a strange, unsettling situation is now spiraling into something far more invasive. The investigators are no longer just observers—they’re part of the horror. As paranoia sets in and reality begins to fracture, the line between safety and danger disappears entirely.

If you love slow-burn psychological horror, creeping dread, and stories that hit way too close to reality, this episode will leave you questioning what’s lurking just out of sight…

System: Call of Cthulhu (7th Edition)
Scenario: Too Close to Home
Author: Benjamin Schäfer
Publisher: Chaosium Inc. – Miskatonic Repository

In this modern Call of Cthulhu scenario, the investigators face a threat that has already embedded itself into their everyday lives. Every decision carries weight, and every revelation cuts deeper than the last.

Expect:

• Psychological horror rooted in the familiar

• Rising paranoia and fractured reality

• Emotional stakes between family, safety, and truth

• Sudden, brutal moments of terror

• Roleplay-heavy tension with sanity on the brink

Keeper of Arcane Lore:
Dakota J. Smith

Investigators:
JJ Austen as Katy “The Cap” Hertz – The shining star with everything to lose
Parker Patzke as Danny “The Degen” Burrow – The guy you go to when you need… anything
Katie Wickline as Amanda “Mandy” Smith – The moral compass caught in the middle

This episode may include:

• Psychological horror

• Domestic tension

• Paranoia & loss of reality

• Body horror

• Mature themes

Viewer discretion is advised.

We are playing Too Close to Home with permission under Chaosium’s community content guidelines.

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• Dice that betray you at the worst possible time

• Players fully committing to the horror

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🧠 About the Scenario🎭 Cast & Characters⚠️ Content Warnings📺 Series Info📚 Support the Original Creator🙏 Special Thanks🕯️ About Descent into Madness TTRPG

When the horror isn’t in ancient tomes or distant ruins, but sitting quietly in your living room… 🕯️🏚️Our investigators find themselves drawn into “Too Close to Home”, a modern Call of Cthulhu scenario written by Benjamin Schäfer and published via  @ChaosiumInc  Miskatonic Repository. What begins as a seemingly mundane situation slowly unravels into something far more personal, invasive, and deeply unsettling.If you like slow-burn psychological horror, creeping dread, and the feeling that nowhere is truly safe, this one is for you.🧠 About the ScenarioSystem: Call of Cthulhu (7th Edition)Scenario: Too Close to HomeAuthor: Benjamin SchäferPublisher: Chaosium Inc. – Miskatonic RepositoryIn this scenario, the investigators confront a threat that has already permeated their everyday lives. As reality frays at the edges and paranoia sets in, they’ll have to decide how much they’re willing to sacrifice to protect the people they love… and what’s left of their own sanity.Expect:Psychological and domestic horror that hits uncomfortably close to realityTension between family, safety, and truthSanity-shattering discoveries hidden in plain sightRoleplay-heavy scenes mixed with moments of brutal, sudden terror🎭 Cast & CharactersKeeper of Arcane Lore:Dakota J. Smith – The Keeper of Arcane LoreInvestigators:JJ Austen as Katy "The Cap" Hertz – The rich kid that is the shining star of school.Parker Patzke as Danny "The Degen" Burrow – If you want some "stuff" everyone knows to go see Danny.Katie Wickline as Amanda "Mandy" Smith – Lives in Katy's shadow but has the best moral compass of the three.You can also add:Content Warnings: (e.g., domestic tension, psychological horror, body horror, etc.)Session Length / Structure: one-shot or multi-part, and links to individual episodes or a playlist📚 Support the Original CreatorWe are playing Too Close to Home with permission under Chaosium’s community content guidelines. If you like what you see and want to run this scenario at your own table, you can purchase it here:Too Close to Home – https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/285342/too-close-to-homePlease consider supporting Benjamin Schäfer and Chaosium by grabbing the official PDF. Community content is what keeps the Mythos alive at our tables.🙏 Special Thanks to ChaosiumHuge thanks to Chaosium Inc. for Call of Cthulhu and for opening the doors to creators through the Miskatonic Repository.You can learn more about Call of Cthulhu and Chaosium here:https://www.chaosium.com/Chaosium – Call of Cthulhu & More🕯️ About Descent into Madness TTRPGWe create cinematic, horror-focused TTRPG actual plays, specializing in:Call of Cthulhu & other investigative horror systemsNarrative-driven, slow-burn storytellingHigh tension, psychological dread, and unapologetically dark themesIf you enjoy:Sanity-shattering revelationsDice that betray you at the worst possible timePlayers leaning hard into character and consequences…then you’re in the right place.Every like, comment, and share helps us keep making dark, cinematic stories for you.

The ritual must be completed. The darkness must be faced. And not everyone is walking away with their sanity intact.In this explosive finale of Edge of Darkness, our investigators confront the true horrors lurking beneath the surface in a cinematic Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition actual play. Secrets are revealed, sanity shatters, and the Keeper of Arcane Lore pulls back the curtain on cosmic terror in this Lovecraftian horror TTRPG campaign.If you love:Call of Cthulhu actual playHorror TTRPG campaignsLovecraftian cosmic horrorSanity rolls and psychological dreadCinematic tabletop RPG storytellingDark investigative roleplayingEldritch rituals and forbidden knowledgeThen welcome to Descent into Madness.This is narrative-driven tabletop horror powered by tension, atmosphere, immersive roleplay, and the unforgiving mechanics of Chaosium’s legendary system.🎲 System: Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition📜 Scenario: Edge of Darkness (Starter Set)Get it here: https://www.chaosium.com/call-of-cthulhu-starter-set/Published by  @ChaosiumInc  🔔 Subscribe to Descent into Madness TTRPG:https://www.youtube.com/@DescentintoMadnessTTRPG?sub_confirmation=1📢 Follow the Madness:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/descentttrpg/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCbVUEzlyxG2r5jN6RauH8MgKo-fi: https://ko-fi.com/defiantlensproductionsSupport cinematic horror tabletop storytelling and help us continue bringing high-quality Call of Cthulhu actual play content to the community.

The investigation moves to the farmhouse, but we are not alone. 🏚️🕯️Watch Episode 1 here: https://youtu.be/Vb9nqFntTa0In Episode 2 of our Edge of Darkness campaign, the investigators arrive at the isolated property in Ross's Corners. Armed only with a mysterious box and a dying man's journal, they must prepare the house for a ritual that could cost them their lives.But as night falls, the scratching in the walls gets louder. The wards are fading. And the thing that Rupert Merriweather summoned is hungry.In this Call of Cthulhu actual play, we focus on immersive storytelling, sound design, and genuine horror. Will the investigators solve the mystery before the sun goes down, or will they become part of the house's dark history?💀 In this episode:The Farmhouse explorationClues found in the atticPreparing the Wards of PowderFirst contact with the darkness🎲 System: Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition (Chaosium)📜 Scenario: Edge of Darkness (Starter Set)🔔 Subscribe to Descent into Madness TTRPG: https://www.youtube.com/@DescentintoMadnessTTRPG?sub_confirmation=1📢 Follow the Madness:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/descentttrpg/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCbVUEzlyxG2r5jN6RauH8Mg Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/defiantlensproductions

Descent Into Madness plays Call of Cthulhu: The Edge of DarknessFour strangers are invited to a dying man's bed side as he makes a weird request and that is to dispel an evil entity from a farmhouse before its released onto the world.In this Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition actual play, our cast navigates Lovecraftian horror, investigative roleplay, and the creeping dread that defines the edge of darkness scenario. Sanity is tested, secrets surface, and every answer raises more terrifying questions in this horror TTRPG actual play series.If you love cosmic horror, tabletop roleplaying games, and story-driven actual play, this episode pushes the mystery and tension even further.👤 CastAnthony NashShaucatMike MetzgerSamantha McCordCheck out this module: https://www.chaosium.com/call-of-cthulhu-starter-set/Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/defiantlensproductionsFollow us on all socials:https://linktr.ee/DescentIntoMadnessATLShoutout to  @ChaosiumInc  for inspiring horror storytellers everywhere.A  @DefiantLensProductions  Production.#rpg #ttrpg #podcast

Descent Into Madness plays Call of Cthulhu: Forget Me Not – Episode 3 plunges deeper into cosmic horror as memories fracture, truths unravel, and the investigators realize the past refuses to stay buried.In this Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition actual play, our cast navigates Lovecraftian horror, investigative roleplay, and the creeping dread that defines the Forget Me Not scenario. Sanity is tested, secrets surface, and every answer raises more terrifying questions in this horror TTRPG actual play series.If you love cosmic horror, tabletop roleplaying games, and story-driven actual play, this episode pushes the mystery and tension even further.👤 CastMelissa McGrathTom von DohlenOlivia SmithTim KelleyMatthew MetzgerCheck out this module: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/191250/the-things-we-leave-behind-an-anthology-of-modern-day-call-of-cthulhu-scenariosHelp us create more horror TTRPG content:Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/defiantlensproductionsFollow us on all socials:https://linktr.ee/DescentIntoMadnessATLShoutout to  @ChaosiumInc  for inspiring horror storytellers everywhere.A  @DefiantLensProductions  Production.#rpg #ttrpg #podcast

Welcome to Descent into Madness LIVE at LUGCON 2025, where we descend into cosmic horror with Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition and the classic scenario “The Haunting.”Boston, Massachusetts. The 1920s. When a famous psychic takes interest in the infamous Corbitt House, he sends his trusted employees—a lighting technician, onstage assistant, manager, and an opening performing psychic secretly tied to a cult—to investigate the property. Their task is to research and uncover the truth behind the house’s dark reputation so a séance can be staged, convincing (and deceiving) the wealthy owner into believing the evil has been banished.But as the team digs deeper, the performance gives way to terror. What was meant to be a carefully crafted illusion reveals a far more disturbing truth: there is real evil dwelling within the Corbitt House, and it has no intention of remaining silent.Descent into Madness is a horror tabletop actual play series produced by Defiant Productions, featuring immersive storytelling, live performances, and a focus on psychological horror over cheap thrills. From eldritch mysteries to creeping dread, we bring tabletop roleplaying games to life—live on stage and at the table—with a rotating cast of performers and special guests.Step inside the house. Question what you believe. And pray the séance ends.Check out Into the Odd here: You can play "The Haunting" for FREE check it out: https://www.chaosium.com/cthulhu-quickstartDonate to our Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/defiantlensproductionsFollow the Cast:Matt: matt_metzger812Sami: samikaye.hairNash: ajey_nash

Mike: The elders gods said he could'nt have one.#ttrpg #rpg #callofcthulhu

Our Paranormal Investigators are uncovering more of their identity and with that the horrors of what caused them to lose their memories in the first place. What happened at the Cooper House? From weird articles about missing persons to sudden flashbacks of them being trapped in a basement things are getting weird in Clio.💀 Descent Into Madness presents Forget Me Not, a chilling Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition actual play where memory is the most dangerous thing you can trust.⚓ A Defiant Lens Production🙏 Special thanks to  @ChaosiumInc  for allowing us to use Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition💀 Support the madness on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/defiantlensproductionsFollow Us on All Socials!: https://linktr.ee/DescentIntoMadnessATLCASTMelissa McGrath – as HerselfTom von Dohlen – as HimselfOlivia Smith – as HerselfTim Kelley – as HimselfMatthew Metzger – as Himself#callofcthulhu #ttrpg #rpg #rpgcommunity

Forget Me Not: Episode 1 – The Shadows of Memory

Some memories are meant to fade… others refuse to die.

When a group of friends sets out to uncover what happened on a long-forgotten night, they find themselves trapped between déjà vu and dread—where the truth hides behind the veil of their own fractured minds. As reality unravels, they’ll question everything… including themselves.

💀 Descent Into Madness presents Forget Me Not, a chilling Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition actual play where memory is the most dangerous thing you can trust.

⚓ A Defiant Lens Production
🙏 Special thanks to Chaosium for allowing us to use Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition
💀 Support the madness on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/defiantlensproductions

CAST
Melissa McGrath – as Herself
Tom von Dohlen – as Himself
Olivia Smith – as Herself
Tim Kelley – as Himself
Matthew Metzger – as Himself

It leaps from the dark... the time is NOW! The noises our investigators have heard have a face and they are terrifying. Watch the finale episode of The Lightless Beacon. Quick heads up because of the old ones massive interference while filming this episode it is AUDIO ONLY. We apologize for this but I guess Cthulhu only wanted to hear this ending not see it. 🎭 Descent into Madness is a Defiant Lens production.🙏 Special thanks to  @ChaosiumInc  for allowing us to use Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition.💀 Support our work and help us continue the horror journey — https://ko-fi.com/defiantlensproductionsPRODUCTION TEAMDirector: Dakota J. SmithProducers: Tom Von Dohlen & JJ AustenTechnical Director: Atch CarrArt Department: JJ AustenDirector of Photography: Tom Von Dohlen1st AC: Jesse YohanesBTS Photographer: Christian WallaceCASTLeonard “Lenny” Hardy (Sailor): Jason SpectreRoland Simone (Artist): Fred GalyeanMarine Biologist: Dennis BeanTimothy Butterford: Rainn Mowris#callofcthulhu #ttrpg #descentintomadness #horrorttrpg #actualplay #chaosium #cosmichorror #tabletoprpg #eldritchhorror #rpgcommunity #horrorseries #cthulhumythos #investigator #lighthousemystery #horrorstory #survivalhorror #existentialdread