The Apocalypse Players
Episodes
The Moonchild 07: 'Strange Conference'
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In which our investigators arrive at David’s house. A shared auditory visitation has taken its toll and the ramifications are still impacting on the...
The Moonchild 06: 'Many Paths to Power'
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In which two cars wend their way through Norwich. Chemicals take their toll. Potential gets discussed. Fudge gets packed. The Occ Soc gang fall foul o...
The Moonchild 05: 'Rearranging The Self'
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In which the alumni companions move in convoy, away from the events of Old Catton. Ripples through time are launched forth from, a lift is offered ami...
The Moonchild 04: 'Uppers, Downers, Highs & Lows'
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In which the friends of the Occ Soc carry out alleyway interrogations and house-wide investigations, alongside illusory and theoretical interpretation...
The Moonchild 03: 'Sins & Needles'
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In which our intrepid investigators visit a quiet estate, further away from the metropolitan hub of the County Capital. Mel goes looking for clues in ...
The Moonchild 02: 'For Love Nor Money'
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In which the former members of the Occult Society dig deeper into Sarah Moore's story. Erik gets an important message (in actual and ophthalmological ...
The Moonchild 01: 'Reunion' | Call of Cthulhu Actual Play
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In which a group of old companions and former members of the Occult Society of the University of East Anglia (graduating year-group 2001) find themsel...
Bleak Prospect 12 FINALE: 'Citizen Freyn'
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In which our investigators try to start a car in the 1920s, and settle some scores in the process. A Call of Cthulhu Scenario by Scott Dorward, from '...
Bleak Prospect 11: 'Quantum Parasite'
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In which our investigators attend the hospital for an entirely routine operation. A Call of Cthulhu Scenario by Scott Dorward, from 'Nameless Horrors'...
Bleak Prospect 10: 'Crawley Welcomes Careful Drivers'
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In which our investigators baulk at demands for drive auto rolls. A Call of Cthulhu Scenario by Scott Dorward, from 'Nameless Horrors', by Scott Dorwa...
Bleak Prospect 09: 'A Gut Feeling'
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In which our investigators try to get to the bottom of things. A Call of Cthulhu Scenario by Scott Dorward, from 'Nameless Horrors', by Scott Dorward,...
Bleak Prospect 08: 'Reflux'
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In which our investigators find themselves in dire need of a bottle of pepto bismol. A Call of Cthulhu Scenario by Scott Dorward, from 'Nameless Horro...
Bleak Prospect 07: 'Moist Air'
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In which our investigators drop into the old Hawkes' place for lunch. A Call of Cthulhu Scenario by Scott Dorward, from 'Nameless Horrors', by Scott D...
Bleak Prospect 06: 'The Mallard Cometh'
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In which our investigators deal with either unwanted visitors or unwanted visions, but it's hard to tell which. A Call of Cthulhu Scenario by Scott Do...
Bleak Prospect 05: 'What The Doctor Saw'
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In which our investigator flips switches both physical and mental. A Call of Cthulhu Scenario by Scott Dorward, from 'Nameless Horrors', by Scott D...
Bleak Prospect 04: 'The Other Side of the Fence'
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In which our investigators find out how greener the grass really is, or if it's not how they remember it at all. A Call of Cthulhu Scenario by Scott D...
Bleak Prospect 03: 'Babes In The Wood'
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In which our investigators try to get their priorities straight without getting lost in the woods. A Call of Cthulhu Scenario by Scott Dorward, from '...
Bleak Prospect 02: 'Shantytown Blues'
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In which our investigators find that the local diner is the best place to hone essential skills like etiquette and carjacking. A Call of Cthulhu Scena...
Bleak Prospect 01: 'Chicago Overcoat' | Call of Cthulhu Actual Play
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In which our investigators fall from hard times to harder times, and a shovel may prove less useful than a broom when it comes to disposing of the dea...
An update from Apocalypse Towers...
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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Il Portico di San Luca 08 FINALE: ‘The Feast of the Ascension’
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In which both a procession and an ascension begin, and the secrets beneath the Basilica di San Luca are revealed in all their horrible glory. Just rem...
Il Portico di San Luca 07: ‘An Ecumenical Matter’
25 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In which one investigator makes a break for it, another experiences some sort of psychotic break, and the third finally gets his big break... An or...
Il Portico di San Luca 06: ‘The Chains of the Orcolat’
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In which myth, reality, and history collide, as things suddenly escalate rather dramatically... An original Call of Cthulhu Scenario by Dan Wheeler...
Il Portico di San Luca 05: ‘Suspicion and Superstition’
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In which Nicolas bellyflops before undertaking a deep dive into ecclesiastical history, Robert exposes himself and then fears he has been exposed, and...
Il Portico di San Luca 04: ‘Into the Dark’
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In which our intrepid holidaymakers, after some considerable debate, eventually head underground in search of answers—where, in the words of one pla...
Il Portico di San Luca 03: ‘Private Business’
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In which a thorough exploration of the house is undertaken (too thorough, perhaps?), and many secrets are uncovered, although they pose more questions...
Il Portico di San Luca 02: ‘A Spot of Sightseeing’
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In which our holidaymakers take in some idiosyncratic local architecture, while one has a close canine encounter, another takes a tumble, and another ...
Il Portico di San Luca 01: ‘Don’t Cook Now’ | Call of Cthulhu Actual Play
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In which three strangers embark upon a wholesome Italian holiday, looking for good food, friendship, and maybe even a little adventure. As they get to...
Trail of The Loathsome Slime 7 REMASTERED FINALE: ” No Gods or Kings”
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In which our investigators face the horrors of Griffon Island head on, resulting in a split party, flights of darkest enquiry and, in the chaos that f...
Trail of The Loathsome Slime 6: ”Shore Dweller”
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In which our plucky investigators throw caution aside and, using their machines, descend to the surface of Griffon Island. The outcome of which is swi...
Trail of The Loathsome Slime 5: ’How to Detect Things’
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In which questions are asked of culinary practices, trails of flour (if not bread crumbs), the use of montage and just who is now in charge of the exp...
Trail of The Loathsome Slime 4: ’”Post Traumatic Ship Disorder’
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In which a harbour is found, a retrospective take is heard, an unconscious experience is brought dreadfully to the surface and some time is taken to r...
Trail of The Loathsome Slime 3: ’Ways To Destroy Ourselves’
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In which our expeditionary team face perils to save the ship on approach to Griffon Island, shadows out of time reach into the present and those on de...
Trail of The Loathsome Slime 2: ’Full Steam Ahead’
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In which the battle for the Epsilon Pioneer begins in earnest - though the violence on deck may pale into insignificance compared to the threat of an ...
Trail of The Loathsome Slime 1: ’Epsilon Pioneer’ | Call of Cthulhu Actual Play
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In which a group of scientists, researchers and specialists are brought together in 1984 for survey and assessment of one of the more remote places on...
Highway of Blood 15 FINALE: ‘Paradise Lost’
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In which older and fouler things are discovered in the deep places of the world, the abandoned uranium mines are given the old “once-over”, and ou...
Highway of Blood 14: ‘Sliding Doors’
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In which old enemies are forcibly obliterated, forgotten temples are accidentally desecrated, and abandoned tombs are desperately raided… A Call of ...
Highway of Blood 13: ‘Face Off’
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In which people’s true natures are revealed, a cinematic showdown takes place, and it’s finally time to tool up. Groovy… A Call of Cthulhu Scena...
Highway of Blood 12: ‘Desperation’
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In which word spreads fast, last resorts are examined, & desperate measures are called for… A Call of Cthulhu Scenario from Critical Hit Publis...
Highway of Blood 11: ‘The Burial of the Dead’
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In which the dead are remembered, new forms of confinement are discovered, & civilised conversation leaves much to be desired. A Call of Cthulhu S...
Highway of Blood 10: ‘Hereditary’
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In which a violent confrontation concludes, revelations are experienced, and ancient, dark secrets are dragged back into the light… A Call of Cthulh...
Highway of Blood 09: ‘The Tortoise and The Hare’
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In which the race finally, inevitably ends... with horrifying consequences. A Call of Cthulhu Scenario from Critical Hit Publishing, by Alex Guillott...
Highway of Blood 08: ‘Abattoir Drift’
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In which The Red Road reveals more of it’s myriad dangers, our intrepid Investigators prove themselves to be both fast & furious, and (as the ki...
Highway of Blood 07: ‘The Red Road’
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In which an epic road-trip begins, fun is had with improvised weapons, and the local wildlife takes an unhealthy interest in our investigators… A Ca...
Highway of Blood 06: ‘Trail of Destruction’
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In which God’s messenger is revealed, several doughnuts are enjoyed, and our Investigators slowly realise that no amount of niche pop-culture refere...
Highway of Blood 05: ‘Testing the Waters’
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In which old beans are spilled, technology fails once again, experimental science is attempted, and strange horrors are witnessed… A Call of Cthulhu...
Highway of Blood 04: ‘Whistlin’ Dixie’
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In which tools (& responsibilities) are dodged, a catastrophic event causes the trap to tighten, and an optimistic effort to ‘get the heck outta...
Highway of Blood 03: ‘Thunderstruck’
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In which surprising books are purchased, escape routes are plotted, fences are jumped, and a mechanic delivers some less-than-good news (as if that’...
Highway of Blood 02: ‘A Biscuit a Day…’
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In which a boozy Texan breakfast is enjoyed, some disturbing observations are made under the sweltering midday sun, and friends become enemies / enemi...
Highway of Blood 01: ‘The Devil’s Backbone’ | Call of Cthulhu Actual Play
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In which a rag-tag group of scientists en route to a long-abandoned Uranium mine find themselves running low on gas... in the middle of the sweltering...
The Afflicted 07 FINALE: ‘A Hot Night in Harlem’
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In which our brave investigators manage to squeeze into a sold-out show just in time for the opening act, as our detective drama reaches its thrilling...
The Afflicted 06: ‘The Man Who Knew Too Much’
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In which our Detectives sink a few jars, conversations are had in at least two cars, nobody else ends up behind bars, but a band name is proposed (and...
The Afflicted 05: ‘The Irishman’
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In which a canary sings, a jailbird wails, and an old Peacock struts once more. A Call of Cthulhu Scenario from Reckoning of the Dead, by Noah Lloy...
The Afflicted 04: ‘Dial “M” for Murder’
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In which Chief O'Connor dials up an old friend, while Detective Ferrari reacts most strangely to a particularly gruesome and disturbing crime scene—...
The Afflicted 03: ‘Farewell, My Lovely’
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In which the maxim to "never work with children or animals" grows ever truer, and the patience and tact of Detectives Steel and Caramel are tested to ...
The Afflicted 02: ‘The Third Man’
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In which old misadventures are recalled, and new ones befallen, by the third of our aptronymic detectives, one Lorenzo Ferrari... A Call of Cthulhu...
The Afflicted 01: ‘The Big Heat’—or ‘Dreams, Donuts and Dogs’ | Call of Cthulhu Actual Play
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In which a routine Monday morning takes a bizarre and sinister turn for two archetypal 1940s New York detectives: grizzled and world-weary Rusty Steel...
Crimson Letters 15 FINALE: ’The Conqueror Worm’
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In which our investigators catch up with the papers, and their insanity catches up with them. A Call of Cthulhu Scenario by Alan Bligh. Episodes re...
Crimson Letters 14: ’Supernatural Horror in Academia’
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In which our investigators try hard to have an idea, then regret their decision. A Call of Cthulhu Scenario by Alan Bligh. Episodes released weekly...
Crimson Letters 13: ’Post-Mortem’
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In which violence breaks out between the living, and the dead, and Abner Wick. A Call of Cthulhu Scenario by Alan Bligh. Episodes released weekly. ...
Crimson Letters 12: ’The Autopsy’ or ’I Smell Dead People’
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In which an appointment with the corpse of Charles Leiter is kept at all costs. A Call of Cthulhu Scenario by Alan Bligh. Episodes released weekly....
Crimson Letters 11: ’The White Mask’
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In which our investigators endure a lock-in at Unconsidered Trifles, and consider one or two of the trifles. A Call of Cthulhu Scenario by Alan Bli...
Crimson Letters 10: ’The Big Sleep’
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In which our investigators begin to fear that their allies may be monsters, and monsters their allies. A Call of Cthulhu Scenario by Alan Bligh. Ep...
Crimson Letters 09: ’Hygiene and Morality’
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In which our investigators find a broken mind at Arkham Asylum, and bring one of their own. A Call of Cthulhu Scenario by Alan Bligh. Episodes rele...
Crimson Letters 08: ’A Crack in the Porcelain’
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In which things break at their weakest points. A Call of Cthulhu Scenario by Alan Bligh. Episodes released weekly. PATREON NOW LIVE! Visit www.p...
Crimson Letters 07: ’Hide and Seek’
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In which a wealthy antiques dealer has some friends for lunch, and a game of sardines goes woefully awry. A Call of Cthulhu Scenario by Alan Bligh....
Crimson Letters 06: ’Unconsidered Trifles’
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In which a proper lunch is arranged, a librarian loses her cool, and uninvited house callers are the ones who get surprised. A Call of Cthulhu Scen...
Crimson Letters 05: ’A Pause For Thought’
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In which our investigators regroup, and consider their evidence and their options. A Call of Cthulhu Scenario by Alan Bligh. Episodes released week...
Christmas in Kingsport 06 FINALE: ’My True Love Gave To Me’
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In which our intrepid Police Officers confront a thing turned vile by the sweetest of obsessions and must make some dreadful choices on Christmas Eve....
Christmas in Kingsport 05: ’Do Cowboys Dream of Arresting Sheep?’
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In which our Kingsport Cops begin to make progress in both real and dream worlds, where an unrequited love affair lies at the heart of things and Aunt...
Christmas in Kingsport 04: ’Feast In A Forest Hall’
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In which our investigators delve deeper into the Belvedere House, where picnics and journal pages are uncovered, flights of fancy are attempted and Lu...
Christmas in Kingsport 03: ’House Of The Weak-Heart Mouse’
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In which Moran, Baines and Eisner take different paths to good police work, hands are removed from places, doors take on hidden meanings and a rubber ...
Christmas in Kingsport 02: ’Bipedal Moose On The Roof’
24 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In which our courageous Officers of the Kingsport PD take steps inside, where snow, ice and other things should not be... A Call of Cthulhu scenario. ...
Christmas in Kingsport 01: ’Three Cops A Calling’ | Call of Cthulhu Actual Play
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In which two Detective Constables and one Detective Inspector get a chance to deliver some Eggnog to the Old Belvedere place, Kingsport. A Call of Cth...
Crimson Letters 04: ’Roadhouse’
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In which a hard shake is called for, a cop does some detective work, a detective does some cop work, and it's not just the mobsters who show their fac...
Crimson Letters 03: ’Overfamiliar’
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In which art criticism focusses on the phallic, a history lesson is slept through, and the Miskatonic football team loses a star player. A Call of ...
Crimson Letters 02: ’The Hurly Burly’
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In which a subterfuge is attempted, a detective becomes hardboiled, and Shakespeare is forgotten. A Call of Cthulhu Scenario by Alan Bligh. Episode...
Crimson Letters 01: ’Through The Looking Glass’ | Call of Cthulhu Actual Play
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In which a team is assembled, an autopsy is confirmed, a mirror is inspected, and everything is filed under 'C'. A Call of Cthulhu Scenario by Alan...
’A Glimpse into the Inner Sanctum’
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
...or 'The Podcats of Ulthar'... In which, during this brief inter-season hiatus, Dan and Joseph bring you a taste of what you can experience if you j...
A Residence at the Bay 09 FINALE: ’Hold Fast’
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In which an additional sacrifice is made at the altar of The Bay, a severe review is left in the Boggle Hole guest book, and the early films of Sam Ra...
A Residence at the Bay 08: ’Into the Crowe’s Nest’
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
(…or, ‘Fatty Owls’) In which a sacrificial lamb is abandoned, a lethal fall is calculated, and as the intensity of the scenario forces the playe...
A Residence at The Bay 07: ‘…Doth close behind him tread’
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In which a parliament of owls is uncovered, an enforced vow of silence is imposed upon our investigators, and certain moorland creatures are proven to...
A Residence at the Bay 06: ’Batten Down the Hatches’
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In which heart-felt prayers are ignored, an ominous tsunami sweeps across the moors, and a siege is waged against the inhabitants of the vicarage. A C...
A Residence at the Bay 05: ’The Albatross’
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In which blasphemous secrets are shared, an impish intruder is encountered in a graveyard, and the promise of tea & cakes at the local parish is s...
A Residence at the Bay 04: ’Stitched Up like a Kipper’
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A Residence at The Bay 04: Stitched Up like a Kipper In which the world’s most disturbing lie-in is experienced, ancient transgressions are made, tr...
A Residence at the Bay 03: ’High & Dry’
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In which stealth tactics are deployed, a series of unexpected naps are experienced, & lessons are learned about peeking through keyholes… A Call...
A Residence at the Bay 02: ‘The Doldrums’
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In which the guest house is finally, & fully explored, as are the musical stylings of our players & the culinary skills of our hosts. A Call...
A Residence at the Bay 01: ‘Fair Winds and Following Seas’ | Call of Cthulhu Actual Play
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In which a soldier, a reverend and a choir mistress walk into a bar… and encounter some strange local characters. (NOTE: This scenario is a sequel t...
The House In The Woods 08 FINALE: The Mobility of The Soul
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In which the house call is finally resolved, resulting in a confrontation that will forever change the lives of the Investigators. A Call of Cthulh...
The House In The Woods 07: The Angels In The Trees
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In which crawl spaces are investigated, whistles are blown, callers are met and a legacy is revealed. A Call of Cthulhu Scenario by Gary Pilkington...
The House In The Woods 06: The Root Cellar
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In which a descent is made and the spore count rises… A Call of Cthulhu Scenario by Gary Pilkington (Grenadier Models and Chaosium), adapted for ...
The House In The Woods 05: The Threshold
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In which our investigators, accompanied by their loyal canine companion, gain their first impressions of the Carstairs vacation home and its curious e...
The House In The Woods 04: The White Moon Stores Road
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In which the last outpost of Mattawamkeag presents a mysterious appearance and, despite nerves and hesitations, our investigators head into the deep w...
The House In The Woods 03: The Teeth of The Mind
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In which our Investigators leave no stone unturned in the city of Bangor and, on departure, the storm breaks, letting the petrichor reveal what it mus...
The House In The Woods 02: The Talking Cure
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In which a visit is paid to the Green Acres Sanatorium and the investigators follow their instincts, for better or worse. A Call of Cthulhu Scenari...
The House In The Woods 01: The Post Master, The Pilot & The Poissonnier | Call of Cthulhu Actual Play
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In which our investigators undertake a shady favour for a well placed friend in Maine Society... A 1920s Call of Cthulhu Scenario by Gary Pilkingto...
The Lightless Beacon 03 FINALE: ’Hell Is Empty And All The Devils Are Here’
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In which things of darkness are acknowledged, and it is proven that good wombs have borne bad sons, and a sea-change is suffered. A Call of Cthulhu...
The Lightless Beacon 02: ’A Very Ancient And Fish-Like Smell’
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In which our investigators get into a mess of blood and gold. A Call of Cthulhu Scenario by Leigh Carr with Lynne Hardy. Episodes released weekly. ...
The Lightless Beacon 01: ’The Isle Is Full Of Noises’ | Call of Cthulhu Actual Play
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In which a storm at sea leaves our investigators in the dark. A classic-era Call of Cthulhu scenario by Leigh Carr with Lynne Hardy, designed for n...
Unland 08 FINALE: ‘Enter Sandman’
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In which our young protagonists draw on everything left as they face Funland's final secrets. Terrible truths are confronted; unconscious minds are in...