Shadows at the Door

Coming Soon, we revisit the story that started it all, now realised at the highest calibre.

Light the candle with us, and see what visions it brings....

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In a police interview room, a young woman is counting everyone she sees, trying to find someone hidden in plain sight... Before she's finished, this station will discover the difference between a witness… and a warning.

Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers.

Credits

Written by Mark Nixon

Based on the original short story by M.R. James

Produced, Edited and Directed by Mark Nixon

Musical Score by Nico Vettese

Artwork by Shannon Lawes

Cast

Celia Ryan was played by Michelle Kelly

Nicola Wraxall was played by Sarah Nightingale

Klara Wallenberg was played by Karin Heimdahl

The Deacon was played by Mattias Rebo  

Officer Stanley Breen was played by David Ault

Officer Ramsay Wakefield was played by Mark Nixon

Ebba and the Woman on the Train were played by Janis Westin

Katie was played by Jo Davies 

Count Magnus and additional voices were played by Jake Benson

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Content Warnings

Story: strong binaural soundscaping, police neglect, screaming, depiction of vomiting, depiction of deaths, discussion of recreational drugs, description of graphic injury.

Discussion: Swearing, sexual innuendo, gameshow-style loud noises, sounds of simulated gunfire, comedic simulation of a stabbing.

Approximate Time Stamps
Intro (00:20:00), Story (00:37:00), Discussion (00:56:41), Credits (01:42:19), Outtakes (03:46:59)

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What's Christmas without a ghost story?

Dear listeners, ahead of its release in the coming weeks we're proud to reveal the trailer for our latest production :Count Magnus.

This production was made possible by listeners like you! Patreon supporters receive an ad-free version of each production, one week ahead of public release. Consider joining them on Patreon at Shadows at the Door Productions and help fund independant art.

Count Magnus will rise soon...

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This month, we’re unlocking something special from behind the Patreon curtain. Drunk Ghost Stories is one of our most popular series, where one of us gets tipsy and tries (with varying success) to retell a classic horror story entirely from memory.

Usually, these chaotic episodes are Patreon exclusives, but for one month only we’re releasing I Am Drunken here on the main feed. If you enjoy this stumble through terror, there are plenty more waiting for you ad-free on Patreon—including the brand-new Salem’s Lot episode.

Patreon is what keeps this show alive, and joining for as little as £4 a month unlocks the full Drunk Ghost Stories series, behind-the-scenes extras, and helps us keep making bold, immersive productions like To the Flame.

So grab a drink, brace yourself, and enjoy I Am Drunken… before it vanishes back into the Patreon vault.

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Content Warnings:

Actual alcohol consumption, excessive explicit language, discussion of nuclear war, Discussion of pandemics, very brief discussion of sexual assault, lewd sexual discussion, reference to child death, reference to spouse death, discussion of suicide, mild discussion of fictional dog death, bestiality jokes, discussion of implied cannibalism, simulated gunfire, mention of AIDS, in depth discussion of vampire bat feeding habits, gay jokes.

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David and Mark go under the Moth's wing and bring you secrets, oddities and trips down idiosyncratic tangents.

Listen to the very end for bloopers and hidden gems!

Content Warnings

Swearing, brief discussion of how the murders of Palestinians are covered in the news, mention of pedophilia, conspiracy theories and their impact, mild joke regarding the death of Princess Diana, sexual innuendo, light discussion of sexual gratification and implied performance of hosts, frequent crude mentions of sex, MK Ultra, clearer take of the very subtle background sex in the story, brief discussion of gun control, discussion of racism, brief discussion of the murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, jokes about masturbation, mention of Fred and Rose West, mention of the Zodiac Killer, 'ACAB''.

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Panic turns to fury after an explosive accident rocks Point Pleasant. With the bakery in flames, the townsfolk gather to demand answers as fear drowns out reason. The hunt for the Mothman begins and Troughton must decide where he stands… and whether anyone can stop what’s coming next.

Credits
Written by Mark Nixon
Produced, Edited and Directed by Mark Nixon
Musical Score by Nico Vettese
Diegetic music licensed from Pond 5

Cast
Geoffrey Troughton - David Ault
Mayor Reed Goddard - Graham Rowat 
Sheriff Lymari Acevedo - Rissa Montañez
Salem Everett - Maya Murphy
Pete Strahosvki - R P Davis
Maine Haden - Nhea Durousseau
Jules Pullman - Johnathan Magno 
Wyatt Haynes - Tristan Snyder
Carl Greene - Ty Wilkins
Bailey Valentine - Gina Moravec
Max Linklater - Damon Alums
Sherman Hall - Gerald Hill
Marcos Molina - Joel De Jesus
Stanley Freemantle - J.D. Kaye
Barry Pike - Daniel Foytik
Tasha Flanagan - Ilana Charnelle
Roz Douglas - Michelle Jin
Philippa Bishop - Jazzy Frizzle
Brent Mullen - Jake Benson 
Lauren Mackenzie - Ashley Rose Kaplan
Dani Pound - Nichole Goodnight
Grace Cullen - Addison Peacock
Spencer Hodge - Jamie Petronis 
Hamish McNamara - Brandon P. Jenkins
Martin Epps - Giancarlo Herrera 
Michelle Mulgrew - Lena Garcia 
Jack - Mark Nixon
The Creature - Derrick Valen

Featuring special guest stars: 

Doug Bryce - David Cummings
The Voice - Peter Joseph Lewis
The Mothman Witness - Laura Post

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The sequel to this production: Earworm-- is now available via this link.

Content Warnings

Swearing, microphone interference noise, police abuse of power, gunfire, police threatening unarmed civilians, gun fights, , binaural bullet effects, depictions of gory deaths, realistic retching.

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Rumours have a way of spreading in Point Pleasant, and the Mothman’s shadow is stretching further than ever before. Sightings are growing bolder, sending ripples of excitement and dread through the community. 

Very soon, the danger will no longer confined to the tree line, and the town’s next chapter will be written in chaos.

This is TO THE FLAME, ACT II

TO THE FLAME: ACT III coming

Friday 1st August 11:00am BST

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DISCUSSION EPISODE coming

Friday 1st August 08:00pm BST

Credits will appear with Act III upon the story's conclusion

Content Warnings

Story:  frequent discussion of death and trapping of bobcats, swearing, gunfire, brief description of gore, flies, depiction of traffic accident, depictions of fire, spitting, smoking, vomiting, discussion of monster fucking, light discussion of stalking, loud emergency service sirens.

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Help directly fund further productions ⁠here⁠.

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Point Pleasant, West Virginia: a town wrapped in folklore and friendly smiles. But beneath the welcome mats and festival flyers, something ancient is stirring... And it’s already watching Doctor Geoffrey Troughton.

This week is MOTH WEEK

TO THE FLAME: ACT I

Monday 28th July

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TO THE FLAME: ACT II

Wednesday 30th July

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TO THE FLAME: ACT III

Friday 1st August 11:00am BST

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DISCUSSION EPISODE

Friday 1st August 08:00pm BST

Credits will appear with Act III upon the story's conclusion

Content Warnings
Story:  eating sounds, frequent discussion of death and trapping of bobcats, swearing.

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Help directly fund further productions here.

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Shadows at the Door is an anthology podcast -- but from time to time, we return to the story of Geoffrey Troughton: a stuffy academic whose brushes with the supernatural slowly shift him from convinced disbeliever… to an expert on the supernatural.

Ahead of next week's release of TO THE FLAME --Troughton's biggest story yet-- and although To the Flame can be enjoyed on its own, we’re proud to present for a limited time, every Troughton episode so far. Follow his path through the ghastly, the ghoulish, and the quietly monstrous... and hear Shadows at the Door grow around him.

And believe it or not, Troughton has even starred in a full, in-canon musical—brought on by an undead rap artist, played by Professor Elemental. Earworm has been a huge success, and we’d love for you to experience it too. Earworm, an audio drama musical, is available here.

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TO THE FLAME is coming soon: our most daring audio drama yet, set deep in Point Pleasant, West Virginia-- a town haunted by more than legend.
Starring David Ault, Graham Rowatt, Rissa Montañez, Nhea Durousseau, and over twenty more voices driving this surreal, small‑town nightmare.

Leave a light on for Mothman.

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