Soul Operator

"You encounter a menacing creature that looks vaguely human, but lean, elongated, and violent. It is hunting something."

 General Warnings:

-Fear

-Isolation

-Paranoia

Episode Specific:

-Discussion of injury

-Homesickness and general upset

-Distress of a child

Tessa Whitlock played by ⁠Tatiana Gefter

Killian Walker played by Lucas Martinez

Hen Connors played by Nova Limb

Connie Laughten played by Gail Sullivan

Creature played by Shaun Oldfield

Audio editing and music by ⁠J Strautman⁠

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"The neighbors have decided to exile a criminal. Who is this criminal? What have they done to earn this fate?"

 General Warnings:

-Fear

-Isolation

-Paranoia

 Episode Specific:

-Gore in the form of bones being broken and needing to be reset

-Hopelessness

-Home invasion

-Attempted strangulation

-Audio Distortion starting from around 14:00

 Tessa Whitlock played by ⁠Tatiana Gefter

Nathan Sutter played by Mike LeBeau

Anisha Amin played by Addie Nofal

Sandra McLain played by Crystal Storm

Killian Walker played by Lucas Martinez

Fareeha Elamin played by Dalia Ramahi

John-Michael Cassidy played by Dylan Griggs

Austin Frazier played by Dorian Scott

Additional voices provided by:

Taylor Michaels

Lyssa Jay

Pine Gonzalez

Audio editing and music by ⁠J Strautman⁠

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Soul Operator will return January 13th, 2025.

For early access to all episodes, support us on Patreon.

Audio editing and music by ⁠J Strautman⁠

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We were lucky enough to interview the creator of 'Welcome to the Habitrails' and co-owner of the game distributor 'Knave of Cups', Ayolland!

Featuring Tatiana Gefter and Ayolland

Audio editing and music by ⁠J Strautman⁠

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Soul Operator Will Return.

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Content Warnings: 

Death, gore noises (cracking bones/blood spurting), sounds of struggle/screaming/crying, panning/distorted audio, nyctophobia, claustrophobia, light religion mentions, sine waves, loud/sudden noises, physical violence, auditory hallucinations, droning ambiences.

On today’s episode, you’ve heard “The Mine” written by Ty Von of the Syntax Podcast

Narration provided by: 

Grace Stone as Maryiln the Tour Guide

Cale was played by Rowan Odom

Michelle was played by Morgie Bee

Harlan was played by Ty Von

You can follow Syntax on Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, and TikTok.

Link: https://pod.link/1613894378

Theme Music provided by Joseph Rutledge 

Supporting music and sound design provided by Epidemic sound & Soundsnap

Story and sound editing by Rowan Odom

Connective script written by Grace Stone and edited by Naomi Richards

Episode Art by Kaila Crockett

Map Art by Kit Paterson

Transcript can be found here.

Previous episode can be found on The Grotto's feed.

Next episode can be found on Liminal Land's feed.

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Welcome to Inkwell Haven.

Tour Guide Marilyn is Grace Stone 

Missy is played by Ashley McAnelly 

Mick is played by Scott Thomas 

Katie is played by Naomi Richards 

Hilary is played by Sage Phung

Bailey is played by Kaila Crockett

Seth is played by Joe Cliff Thompson

TJ is played by Alejandro Pedroza

Connor is played by Clay Clark

Todd is played by Landon ‘Lemon’ Whisnant

And the Bus Driver, Rufus is played by Phoenix Fire 

Series intro written and produced by Naomi Richards 

Transcript can be found here.

The first episode of the series can be found on Morbid Forest's feed.

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Welcome to Inkwell Haven, presented by Purga-Tours.

This Spooky Season, ten of your favorite shows have come together to produce the first season of our Halloween special: Inkwell Haven.

Each episode is written, directed, and produced by over ten shows, all collaborating to create a complete season about the haunted town of Haven. This is one special you do NOT want to miss as we offer you each of our unique flavors of horror melded together into one cohesive story.

The series launches on October 1, 2024 with an episode dropping on each show's feed, then a new feed for the complete series launching on November 1, 2024. This way, you can experience the show early and discover new shows to tickle your dark little fancy through Spooky Month!

Make sure you follow these shows wherever you get your podcasts to get notification of the drops:

The Grotto

Morbid Forest

Audistorium

Soul Operator

Mortis Maledictum

Syntax

It's All In The Cards

The Liminal Lands

Do You Copy?

Ethics Town

Transcript for the trailer can be found here.

Keep your eyes peeled -- unique episode artwork and an announcement will drop every day on our socials. Enjoy this scavenger-haunt across the audio drama space, discover new shows, and most importantly, be prepared for some scares. See you soon, listeners.

Invitation presented by Iriska Redding

Edited by Devin McCamey

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Dr Penelope Hunte records her descent into the Mariana Trench as she investigates the disappearance of her fellow researchers.

Content Warnings:

- Thalassophobia

- Audio Distortion/Text-To-Speech Voice

- Slow Descent Into Madness

- Profanity

- Allusion To Unwanted Attraction

Credits:

Written and Performed by: Tatiana Gefter

Editing and Soundscape by: Taylor Michaels

Created for the Tiny Terrors Halloween Special, released with additional soundscaping.

Listen to the original version of the episode here.

Additional Credits:

- Text-to-Speech: https://www.tetyys.com/SAPI4/

Creative Commons 0

You can copy, modify, distribute and perform the sound, even for commercial purposes, all without the need of asking permission to the author.

- Sonar: https://freesound.org/people/Link-Boy/sounds/414831/

- Submarine Internal: https://freesound.org/people/blaukreuz/sounds/465472/

- Recording Start: https://freesound.org/people/AbdrTar/sounds/519985/

- Recording End: https://freesound.org/people/AbdrTar/sounds/519986/

- Walking: https://freesound.org/people/Mike_Leister/sounds/516173/

Attribution NonCommercial 3.0

You are free to share (to copy, distribute and transmit) and to remix (to adapt and modify) as long as you credit the author of the sound and do not use the sound for commercial purposes.

- Submarine: https://freesound.org/people/Samantha_Dolman/sounds/490733/

Attribution NonCommercial 4.0

You are free to share (to copy, distribute and transmit) and to remix (to adapt and modify) as long as you credit the author of the sound and do not use the sound for commercial purposes. (Same as above, just Cooler Daniel)

- Knocking: https://freesound.org/people/Speedenza/sounds/222581/

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Katie, Noah, Shelly, and Diana come together to mourn the death of one of their dearest friends. But something is stalking them, something that might have killed their friend. Now, Katie must fight to save her life and figure out how to stop a monster that will kill you if you look at it.

Written by Crystal Storm.

Find 'Don't Look' here.

For Soul Operator

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Soul Operator Will Return.

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A live, moderately edited recording of our mid-season qna!

Featuring Tatiana Gefter

Moderated by ⁠J Strautman⁠

Audio editing and music by ⁠J Strautman⁠

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Check out Welcome to the Habitrails for yourself on the Knave of Cups shop. For $5 off your orders of $25 or more, use the code SOUL at checkout.

For transcripts, check out our website.

Produced and Distributed by Rusty Quill.

Soul Operator Will Return.

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"While out scavenging, you--."

General Warnings:

-Fear

-Isolation

-Paranoia

Episode Specific Warnings (MAJOR SPOILERS):

-Gore (Bone breaking, flesh tearing)

-Expressed desire to die

-Screaming

-Crying

-Derealization

Tessa Whitlock played by ⁠⁠Tatiana Gefter

Nathan Sutter played by Mike LeBeau

Anisha Amin played by Addie Nofal

Dean Sutter played by Michael Blundell

Monster played by Shaun Oldfield

Audio editing and music by ⁠J Strautman⁠

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Check out Welcome to the Habitrails for yourself on the Knave of Cups shop. For $5 off your orders of $25 or more, use the code SOUL at checkout.

For transcripts, check out our website.

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Soul Operator Will Return.

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"The door upstairs unlocked. You have a new roommate. You’re not sure where they came from."

General Warnings:

-Fear

-Isolation

-Paranoia

Episode Specific Warnings:

-Descriptions of gore

-Using alcohol as a coping mechanism

Tessa Whitlock played by ⁠Tatiana Gefter

Killian Walker played by Lucas Martinez

[Redacted] played by Dan Spitaliere

Audio editing and music by ⁠J Strautman⁠

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"You hear a wailing cry --"

General Warnings:

-Fear

-Isolation

-Paranoia

Episode Specific Warnings (MAJOR SPOILERS):

-Reference to death of a minor

-Major audio distortion at 6:22 - 7:00

Tessa Whitlock played by ⁠Tatiana Gefter

Nathan Sutter played by Mike LeBeau

Anisha Amin played by Addie Nofal

Sandra McLain played by Crystal Storm

John-Michael Cassidy played by Dylan Griggs

Austin Frazier played by Dorian Scott

Connie Laughten played by Gail Sullivan

[Redacted] played by Dan Spitaliere

Additional voices provided by:

Taylor Michaels

Sean Currie

Audio editing and music by ⁠J Strautman⁠

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Check out Welcome to the Habitrails for yourself on the Knave of Cups shop. For $5 off your orders of $25 or more, use the code SOUL at checkout.

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The Observer catalogues his first signal. A mysterious curfew. An annual celebration. The pursuit of stasis.

This program is intended for mature audiences only.

Content Warnings

• Mention of Suicide

• Implied harm of a Child

Performed by The Ensemble

• Phil van Hest

• Katie Skovholt

• Orion Kellogg

• Jason Smith

• Xalavier Nelson Jr.

• Kris Straub

• Purpurina

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"Relationships in the neighborhood are volatile and fleeting. Your neighbors have had a very messy falling out."

General Warnings:

-Fear

-Isolation

-Paranoia

Episode Specific:

-Severe audio distortion starting at 13:00.

Tessa Whitlock played by ⁠Tatiana Gefter

Jenny Park played by Angie Min

Liam Park played by Carter Mills

Dean Sutter played by Michael Blundell

Nathan Sutter played by Mike LeBeau

Audio editing and music by ⁠J Strautman⁠

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Support us on patreon.

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"This neighbor is a real fucking asshole. A Grade-A Bully. What have your interactions been like so far?"

General Warnings:

-Fear

-Isolation

-Paranoia

Episode Specific:

-Audio Distortion at 16:57

Tessa Whitlock played by ⁠Tatiana Gefter

Nathan Sutter played by Mike LeBeau

Dean Sutter played by Michael Blundell 

Anisha Amin played by Addie Nofal

Sandra McLain played by Crystal Storm

John-Michael Cassidy played by Dylan Griggs

Austin Frazier played by Dorian Scott

Connie Laughten played by Gail Sullivan

Additional voices provided by:

Taylor Michaels

Sean Currie

Audio editing and music by ⁠J Strautman⁠

Follow us on ⁠twitter⁠, ⁠tumblr⁠, ⁠instagram, bluesky, and tiktok 

Check out Welcome to the Habitrails for yourself on the Knave of Cups shop. For $5 off your orders of $25 or more, use the code SOUL at checkout.

Support us on patreon.

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Struck by a recent loss, Matt turns to spelunking for solace. As Matt battles grief, he questions if the caves are playing tricks or if something else lurks within. The Grotto is a liminal horror podcast that explores the thin line between grief, pain, mourning, and loss.

CREDITS:

Athan as Matt (@grottopod)

Lyssa Jay as Emily (@LyssaJayVA)

Taylor Michaels as

David (@TayTayHeyHeyVA)

LOUD NOISES: 10:10

LINKS:

WEBSITE: ⁠https://www.thegrottopod.com/⁠

PATREON: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheGrottoPod⁠

ATHAN: ⁠https://www.athansmusic.com/⁠

400 WORDS A HORROR: ⁠https://shows.acast.com/64dcd5b8264b910012b36971⁠

TWITTER: @GrottoPod

⁠https://www.thegrottopod.com/a1z26

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"A very large dog is on the loose. You can’t remember the last time you’ve seen a dog at all."

General Warnings:

-Fear

-Isolation

-Paranoia

Episode Specific:

-Animal Attack and Related Gore

Tessa Whitlock played by ⁠Tatiana Gefter

[Redacted] played by Dan Spitaliere

Anisha Amin played by Addie Nofal

Audio editing and music by ⁠J Strautman⁠

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"An older woman has moved in next door. She is friendly, but does not speak your language. She tries to offer you hospitality, but is struggling with her strange new home."

General Warnings:

-Fear

-Isolation

-Paranoia

Episode Specific:

-Medical talk

Tessa Whitlock played by ⁠Tatiana Gefter

Nathan Sutter played by Mike LeBeau

Fareeha Elamin played by Dalia Ramahi

Anisha Amin played by Addie Nofal

Audio editing and music by ⁠J Strautman⁠

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Support us on patreon.

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"You hear tales and see drawings of strange creatures that menace the neighborhood. You want to dismiss these as outlandish, but anything seems possible."

General Warnings:

-Fear

-Isolation

-Paranoia

Tessa Whitlock played by ⁠Tatiana Gefter

Nathan Sutter played by Mike LeBeau

Dean Sutter played by Michael Blundell

Anisha Amin played by Addie Nofal 

Audio editing and music by ⁠J Strautman⁠

Subscribe to our patreon here for early episodes and additional content.

Follow us on ⁠twitter⁠, ⁠tumblr⁠, ⁠instagram, bluesky, and tiktok 

Check out Welcome to the Habitrails for yourself on the Knave of Cups shop. For $5 off your orders of $25 or more, use the code SOUL at checkout.

Support us on patreon.

For transcripts, check out our website.

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