The Magnus Archives

The Magnus Protocol Kickstarter is LIVE

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

D1P2H2W3To sign up for the kickstarter go to: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/the-magnus-archives2/the-magnus-archives-2/?ref=kicktraqFor more in...

NINE II MIDNIGHT - The Horrors of Our Dreams

31 Oct 2022

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It seems like the horrors of our dreams are most frightening to you... On the Eve of Halloween, a dozen storytellers sneak inside the abandoned D...

NINE II MIDNIGHT - Terrors of the Real World

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It seems like the terrors of the real world are most appealing to you and for good reason... On the Eve of Halloween, a dozen storytellers sneak ...

NINE II MIDNIGHT - Prologue

31 Oct 2022

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On the Eve of Halloween, 14 storytellers make their way to the Darklight Carnival and share horrific tales of mystery and murder… but not all is as ...

Special Announcement: Magnus, Recent Network Shows and More

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Statement from CEO, Alexander J Newall regarding new network additions, information on The Magnus Archives 2, the return of Rusty Fears, and more!Tran...

Oh... Hello.

13 Oct 2022

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Announcement: RQ Network Introducing Wave 3

16 May 2022

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Hi everyone, Alexander J Newall here just giving you an update on our latest wave of the RQ Network as eleven new shows have joined us this time with ...

Updates, Upcoming Shows, We're Alive: Descendants

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rusty Quill Founder and CEO Alex here!Sharing a few updates on what is coming up with Rusty Quill.We’re Alive: Descendants is the sequel to the enor...

Join us for Rusty Quill Gaming and Giving 2021!

27 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s back!Gaming and Giving is streaming live on Twitch.tv from 4th December at 5pm GMT and this year we’re raising money for thre...

MAG - Goodbye for Now

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A huge, heartfelt thank you to everyone who has listened, worked on and supported us through the making of The Magnus Archives.Goodbye for now and tha...

Rusty Fears 5 - Derailing

04 Nov 2021

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This week's Rusty Fears 5 winner is "Derailing" written by Josefin Berntsson, performed & directed by Jonathan Sims.Note: this is a piece of stand...

Rusty Fears 5 - Tower

28 Oct 2021

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This week's Rusty Fears 5 winner is "Tower" written by Jennifer Hunt , directed by Lowri Ann Davies and performed by Fay Roberts.Note: this is a piece...

Rusty Fears 5 - Final Sale of the Remaining Works of E. Cutler

21 Oct 2021

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This week's Rusty Fears 5 winner is "Final Sale of the Remaining Works of E. Cutler" written by Cormack Baldwin, directed by Elizabeth Moffatt and per...

Rusty Fears 5 - Inheritance

14 Oct 2021

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This week Rusty Quill presents another Rusty Fears 5 winner; "Inheritance" written by Matrim Tait, directed by Ian Hayles and performed by Francesca R...

Rusty Fears 5 - Casting Line

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Fear returns.In the first of 5 winning entries for Rusty Fears 5, Rusty Quill presents; "Casting Line" written by Sarina H, directed by Maddy Sear...

MAG Camp Flying Moose - Part 3

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's the finale of Camp Flying Moose for Girls of all Kinds, and our girls head to the cabin to see if the answers they seek lie there...Content warni...

MAG Camp Flying Moose - Part 2

23 Sep 2021

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In part 2 of Camp Flying Moose for Girls of all Kinds, Violet has a run in with authority, before joining Ivy & Rowan to continue their investigat...

MAG Camp Flying Moose - Part 1

16 Sep 2021

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Join us at Camp Flying Moose for Girls of all Kinds, a TTRPG created by Alicia Furness.In this first instalment of three, we meet Ivy, Rowan, Violet a...

MAG - That Face at the Window

09 Sep 2021

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Jurgen Leitner, somewhat reluctantly, helps out around the Archives.Note: this is a piece of stand-alone fiction and not a part of the Magnus canon.Co...

MAG - A Hole in the Ground

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Found in the archives, Gertrude Robinson reads a brand-new in-universe statement.Note: this is a piece of stand-alone fiction and not a part of the Ma...

Announcement: RQ Network Introducing Wave 2

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Rusty Quill Founder and CEO Alex here!RQ Network is a podcast network by podcasters for podcasters that launched on May 10th 2021I now have the pleasu...

MAG Retrospective - Cast Commentary Part 2

26 Aug 2021

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We got some of the Magnus cast together to listen to their favourite moments and reminisce about the making of The Magnus Archives.Content WarningsSpo...

MAG Retrospective - Cast Commentary Part 1

19 Aug 2021

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We got some of the Magnus cast together to listen to their favourite moments and reminisce about the making of The Magnus Archives.Content WarningsSpo...

MAG - Martin Poetry Anthology 2

12 Aug 2021

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Further works of M. K. Blackwood.Anthology 1VisitorsYonderFiled AwayDraw StateContent warnings:ClaustrophobiaMentions of: spiders & cobwebsTranscr...

MAG Outtakes - An Editor's Perspective

05 Aug 2021

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The editors of The Magnus Archives have witnessed a fair few things in their time, let's take a moment to hear things from their P.O.V.Featuring; Alex...

MAG Retrospective - Editors' Commentary

29 Jul 2021

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It's the Editor's turn! Some of The Magnus Archives editors, Annie, Elizabeth and Nico sit down to listen to a selection of their favourite editing mo...

MAG Mothership Game - Part 3

22 Jul 2021

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In the finale of our Mothership gaming special, can Android 0170701, Carter and Alabaster Artichoke (The Goodest Boy) survive the nightmares of space?...

MAG Mothership Game - Part 2

15 Jul 2021

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We re-join our space explorers as they assess the damage to their ship and begin their futile attempt to survive the horrors GM Ben throws at them.Con...

MAG Mothership Game - Part 1

08 Jul 2021

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Welcome to our TTRPG of Mothership by Tuesday Knight Games.In this first instalment of three, Ben leads Jonny, Lydia & Alex through an adventure i...

MAG - Martin Poetry Anthology 1

01 Jul 2021

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The Archives can sometimes be an inspiring place.Anthology 1StreetsA Country WalkBiscuitsRainsContent warnings:Mentions of: food, spidersTranscripts:P...

Rusty Fears 4 - New Roots

24 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we present the fourth and final winning entry of our Rusty Fears 4; "New Roots" written by Cecelia Morelli, directed by Maddy Searle and per...

Rusty Fears 4 - The Final Culling

17 Jun 2021

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Our third piece for the fourth Rusty Fears writing competition is "The Final Culling" written by Miranda B, directed by Jeffrey Nils Gardner and perfo...

Rusty Fears 4 - The Budding

10 Jun 2021

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This week, as part of our fourth Rusty Fears writing competition, we present "The Budding" written by Thekla Kenneison, directed by Hannah Preisinger ...

Rusty Fears 4 - Nazar

03 Jun 2021

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Welcome to the first of four Rusty Fears competition winners!This week we present "Nazar" written by Anushka Mehrotra, directed by Elizabeth Moffatt a...

What The Ghost? - Highgate Cemetary

27 May 2021

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We hope you enjoy this episodes of What the Ghost? presented by Georgie Barker.Content Warnings:Cemeteries & tombsGhostsHuman remains & desecr...

MAG Retrospective - Commentary 2

20 May 2021

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Jonny and Alex listen to clips from The Magnus Archives, selected by Rusty Quill Patreon supporters, and regale us with stories of production some mor...

MAG Season 5 Q&A - Part 3

13 May 2021

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Alex and Jonny answer as many questions as they can from the Season 5 mailbag in the final part of our Q&A series.Thank you to everyone who submit...

Announcement: Rusty Quill Network

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex here with an exciting announcement!RQ network is a podcast network by podcasters for podcasters. We will start by championing the greatest in aud...

MAG Season 5 Q&A - Part 2

06 May 2021

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Jonny & Alex plough on through the Season 5 mailbag in the 2nd of three Q&A episodesFeaturing: Jonathan Sims & Alexander J. NewallContent ...

MAG Season 5 Q&A - Part 1

29 Apr 2021

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We embark on the grand asking of questions from the Season 5 mailbag in the first of a 3-part Q&A session. This week, Jonny & Alex are also jo...

MAG Retrospective - Crew's Qs with Jonny & Alex

22 Apr 2021

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Jonny and Alex are put in the hot-seat as the cast and crew of The Magnus Archives ask all the burning questions they've held back for years.Featuring...

MAG Retrospective - Creators Quizzed

15 Apr 2021

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Chioma Nwalioba (Annabelle Cane) hosts this special episode, where we find out just how well the creators know the show they created!Featuring: Chioma...

MAG Retrospective - Crew Q&A

08 Apr 2021

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The Archivist gets to know some of the crew who worked on The Magnus Archives, now that the show is over and they are no longer neede... sorry. No lon...

MAG Roundtable - Making of Season 5

01 Apr 2021

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In the first of our post-series bonuses, Community Manager Anil sits down with the writer, showrunner, producer and soundscape editor of The Magnus Ar...

MAG 200 - Last Words

25 Mar 2021

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Case ########-40Statements End.Content warnings:Character deathFire & explosions (inc. SFX)Vocalised sufferingBuilding collapsePhysical violence (...

MAG 199 - Seeing it Through

18 Mar 2021

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Case ########-39Discussion on next steps and consequences, recorded in the tunnels.Content warnings:ArgumentsGuilt & self-recriminationSmokingStro...

MAG 198 - Precipice

11 Mar 2021

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Case ########-38Navigating the descent, recorded in Situ.Content warnings:Heights / Vertigo (inc SFX)FallingPanic (inc breathing SFX)Injury / Pain (in...

MAG 197 - Connected

04 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Case ########-37A discussion on the edge of reality, recorded in situContent warnings:Heights & vertigo (inc. SFX)Spiders (inc. SFX)ManipulationBo...

MAG 196 - This Old House

25 Feb 2021

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Case ########-36A statement on Reality recorded by Martin K Blackwood, recorded at Hilltop Road.Content warnings:ManipulationAltered realitySpidersHei...

MAG 195 - Adrift

18 Feb 2021

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Case ########-35An approach to hidden depths.Recorded by The Archivist in Situ.Content warnings:Second person POVThalassophobia & drowningSuicidal...

MAG 194 - Parting

11 Feb 2021

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Case ########-34Considerations of observation.Recorded by The Archivist in Situ.Content warnings:ArgumentsBody horror (inc flesh & gore SFX)Self-i...

MAG 193 - A Stern Look

04 Feb 2021

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Case ########-33An examination of Elias Bouchard.Recorded by The Archivist in Situ.Content warnings:Paranoia & anxietyEmotional manipulation &...

MAG 192 - An Appointment

28 Jan 2021

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Case ########-32Case study on the administration of fear.Recorded by The Archivist in Situ.Content warnings:Compulsions (supernatural)Emotional manipu...

MAG 191 - What We Lose

21 Jan 2021

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Case ########-31Continued interactions with various survivors, recorded on location.Content warnings:CultsArgumentsParanoia & anxietyDiscussions o...

MAG 190 - Scavengers

14 Jan 2021

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Case ########-30Interactions with various survivors, recorded on location.Content warnings:CultsSelf-recriminationEmotional manipulationMentions of: t...

MAG - Act III Finale Trailer

07 Jan 2021

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The final act beginsContent Warnings:CultsMentions of: apocalypse, scopophobiaTranscript:PDF - https://cutt.ly/BjgpM9qDOC - https://cutt.ly/Njgp9SfEdi...

MAG Commentary - Retrospective #2

31 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the second of our retrospectives, Jonny and Alex look back at 5 years of the show with commentary on choice clips selected by the cast and crew of ...

Announcement: Seasons Greetings 2020

24 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hi everyone, Alex here, I just wanted to take a moment to wish you all a happy and safe holiday season and give thanks to all of you who helped us get...

MAG Twilight Abyss - Part 3

24 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The view from the rooftops of Slyde World is bleak. Can our heroes Gavin Crumble, Freddie & Ms. Pledge save the park, Dorset, and perhaps indeed t...

MAG Twilight Abyss - Part 2

17 Dec 2020

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The second instalment of Jonny's improvised horror roleplay game sees Gavin Crumble, Freddie & Ms. Pledge head down into the pump room of Slyde Wo...

MAG Twilight Abyss - Part 1

10 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the first instalment of Jonny's improvised horror roleplay game!In this first episode of three, Jonny, Ben, Lydia & Lowri collaborate t...

Announcement: Rusty Quill Gaming and Giving 2020

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hey everyone!Mike here, Rusty Quill’s video guy and I’m pleased to announce that Rusty Quill’s Gaming and Giving will be back this year and we’...

MAG Cast Q&A - Retrospective #1

03 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We kick off the mid-season break for The Magnus Archives with a retrospective look, as Jonny poses a few questions to various cast members, past and p...

MAG 189 - Peers

26 Nov 2020

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Case ########-29Considerations of governmental oversight.Recorded by The Archivist in Situ.Content warnings:ArgumentsScopophobiaMass sufferingPoverty ...

MAG 188 - Centre of Attention

19 Nov 2020

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Case ########-28Observations of surveillanceRecorded by The Archivist in Situ.Content warnings:ScopophobiaLoss of privacyJudgement & ShamingSchade...

MAG 187 - Checking Out

12 Nov 2020

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Case ########-27An exploration of hospitality.Recorded by The Archivist in Situ.Content warnings:Sudden, loud SFXEmotional manipulationBullying / Taun...

MAG 186 - Quiet

05 Nov 2020

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Case ########-26A dialogue on solitude.Recorded by Martin, in Situ.Content warnings:Depression & SadnessIsolationEmotional manipulationGuilt &...

MAG 185 - Locked In

05 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Case ########-25Please note: This episode is preceded by an extended introduction.An examination on the nature of Justice.Recorded by the Archivist in...

Delay to MAG 185

29 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is a message from Alexander J Newall about the delay to today's episode of The Magnus Archives."Hi everyone, Alex here.Due to the recent police k...

MAG 184 - Like Ants

22 Oct 2020

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Case ########-24An examination of hive mentality.Recorded by the Archivist in situ.Content warnings:Insects & infestation (inc SFX)ClaustrophobiaA...

MAG 183 - Monument

15 Oct 2020

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Case ########-23Considerations of knowledge.Recorded by the Archivist in situ.Content warnings:Altered reality / Spatial disorientationFutility / Inco...

MAG 182 - Wellbeing

08 Oct 2020

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Case ########-22Notes on healing.Recorded by the Archivist in Situ.Content warnings:HospitalsSurgery (inc SFX)Extreme medical malpracticeInvoluntary c...

MAG 181 - Ignorance

01 Oct 2020

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Case ########-21Preparation and recuperation.Audio recorded by the Archivist, in situ.Content warnings:DissociationMemory loss / Mental deteriorationS...

MAG 180 - Moving On

24 Sep 2020

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Case ########-20Considerations of grief and respite.Audio recorded by the Archivist, in situ.Content warnings:Second-person perspectiveDeath & mor...

MAG 179 - Accomplice

17 Sep 2020

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Case ########-19Considerations of Justice.Audio recorded by the Archivist, in situ.Content warnings:- Prison & Police brutality- Fire & burnin...

MAG 178 - The Processing Line

10 Sep 2020

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Case ########-18An examination of industrial meat processes.Audio recorded by the Archivist, in situ.Content warnings:- Dehumanisation- Helplessness /...

MAG 177 - Wonderland

03 Sep 2020

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Case ########-17An examination of mental health care.Audio recorded by the Archivist, in situ.Content warnings:- Arguments- Relationship conflict- Sec...

MAG Bloopers - Totally Normal Real Humans

27 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Magnus Archives is brought to you by folks who are completely serene and professional humans at all times, on and off-recording. Totally and absol...

MAG - Pod UK Horror Panel

20 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded live at PodUK 2020, Alexander J Newall, Gemma Amor (No Sleep Podcast, Calling Darkness) and David Ault (No Sleep Podcast, Shadows at the Door...

MAG Fluff - Epiphany

13 Aug 2020

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Back in the heady days of late 2019, we sought ideas from our Patrons on a more light-hearted scene from life at The Magnus Institute and the Archives...

What The Ghost? - The Devil's Dance

06 Aug 2020

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We hope you enjoy this vintage episode of What the Ghost? presented by Georgie Barker.This episode was originally released to our Patrons in December ...

Rusty Quill Company Chat

30 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Take a peek behind the curtain at Rusty Towers as Alex sits down with various members of Rusty Quill Ltd for insight into what we do and the values we...

MAG 2019 Liveshow

23 Jul 2020

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This show recording of the 'Anglerfish' (MAG001) and 'Do Not Open' (MAG002) statements was recorded live at the London Podcast Festival Presents... Au...

MAG 176 - Blood Ties

16 Jul 2020

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Case ########-16An examination of pack tacticsAudio recorded by the Archivist, in situ.Content warnings:Explicit languageMisogynistic languageHostage ...

MAG 175 - Epoch

09 Jul 2020

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Case ########-15An inventory of what comes after. Audio recorded by the Archivist, in situ.Content warnings:Body horror (inc animals)Description ...

MAG 174 - The Great Beast

02 Jul 2020

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Case ########-14An examination of scaleRecorded by The Archivist in Situ.Content warnings:- Insignificance / Diminuition - Arguments- Body horror...

MAG 173 - Night Night

25 Jun 2020

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Case ########-13Considerations of youthRecorded by The Archivist, in Situ.Content warnings:- Children in peril- Screams (inc SFX)- Bullying- Emotional...

MAG 172 - Strung Out

18 Jun 2020

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Case ########-12The Tragedy of Francis, a comic puppet show in all acts. Recorded by The Archivist, in Situ. Content warnings:- Emotional ma...

MAG 171 - The Gardener

11 Jun 2020

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Case ########-11Considerations of the Flesh. Recorded by The Archivist, in Situ. Content warnings:- Major/graphic body horror- Characte...

MAG 170 - Recollection

04 Jun 2020

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Case ########-10The recollections of Martin Blackwood. Recorded in Situ. Content warnings:- Isolation- Depression- Anxiety- Depers...

MAG 169 - Fire Escape

28 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Case ########-9Considerations on the sanctity of home. Recorded by the Archivist in Situ. Content warnings:- Swearing- Loud/sudden nois...

MAG 168 - Roots

21 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Case ########-8A Post-Mortem report for reality.Recorded by the Archivist, in Situ.Content warnings:- Death & mortality- Hypochondria- Potential m...

MAG 167 - Curiosity

14 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Case ########-7.An examination of Gertrude Robinson.Audio recording by the Archivist.Content warnings:- Manipulation- Reported violence- Immolati...

MAG 166 - The Worms

07 May 2020

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Case ########-6.Lamentation of those left below. Audio recording by the Archivist, in situ.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Darria Leigh Denni...

MAG 165 - Revolutions

30 Apr 2020

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Case ########-5.Ruminations on identity and the lack thereof.Audio recording by the Archivist, in situ.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Anna Stachia, Si...

MAG 164 - The Sick Village

23 Apr 2020

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Case ########-4Statement of an outbreak.Audio recording by the Archivist, in situ.Thanks to this week's Patrons: caroline yepsen, Salsa, Prince Hess, ...

MAG 163 - In the Trenches

16 Apr 2020

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Case ########-3Statements on war.Audio recording by the Archivist, in situ.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Ghost, Amanda Williams, Elisabeth Banks, Bre...

MAG 162 - A Cosy Cabin

09 Apr 2020

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Case ########-2Further statements of a personal nature.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Jennifer Southerland, Travis Boillat, Ali Cillov, Berlin Kofoed,...

MAG 161 - Dwelling

02 Apr 2020

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Case ########-1An assortment of personal statements. Thanks to this week's Patrons: Ashton, Andrea Paternoster, Isa, Laurie Rich, Lizzie Jacobs, ...

Rusty Fears Competition Winner - The Turning of the Gears

26 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In preparation for the much anticipated arrival of season 5, we continue the tone that was set by last week's competition winner with the second of tw...