Episode 07 - The Judgement

Looking for more queer stories? Check out this queer sci-fi audio drama from our friends at Cassette Tapes From August: August Heiland's hometown is not what it seems. In this queer sci-fi audio drama, a girl in 1986 Rhode Island gets a cassette recorder for her 17th birthday, where she logs her daily life, beachside happenings, and conversations with her best friend Toni. But when the cute new girl at school, Lorena, asks her out on a date, August slowly starts to learn that Willowdale isn't what she thinks. Fans of stories like Gravity Falls and San Junipero, this is for you. These are cassette tapes from August. As in, the month of August, and August from Willowdale. Season one and Vol. II now streaming here. Season three is currently in production; if you'd like to support its creation, you can get updates at our Patreon, which includes a monthly short story series, behind the scenes, a digital zine series, and 10% of proceeds go to nonprofits dedicated to providing resources for trans youth. Welcome to Willowdale.

Creator Leani Lopez celebrates the 1 Year Anniversary of Battle Cry's premiere and provides information and updates on Season 2, Battle Cry: Hellscape. Links: Leani's Patreon. BC Merch. BC Social Media. "Almost Bliss" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In the season finale, the arena has fallen and a hydra is on the loose, threatening spectators and fighters alike. Grace, Angeline, and John have to fight their way to freedom with every ounce of power they possess. Corva reveals the depths of her depravity, only to come face-to-face with The Benefactor and his wrath.  Content Warnings: Language, Depictions of Violence, Religious Talk, Death Includes a special message from the writer/director.  Follow on all social media platforms and the website. Support on Patreon. Check out Merch.  Music by Kevin MacLeod. Full music credits - https://bit.ly/3SKka1S 

Payne is forced to act early when Elliot threatens to reveal his past. After gaining 21's trust, he tells her and 42 how to remove the bracers. But by the time Corva realizes what's happening, she has to take drastic measures to stop them.  Content Warnings: Language, Depictions of Violence Support on Patreon. Check out Merch.  Music by Kevin MacLeod. Full music credits - https://bit.ly/3SKka1S 

Corva learns that Tul has been compromised and has to hide the fact from Master Killoran, who's less than pleased with her recent choices. 42 discovers something unusual in his cell. 13 refuses to fight 4 in the arena, even though it would mean their lives. Content Warnings: Language, Depictions of Violence, Death Support on Patreon. Check out Merch.  Music by Kevin MacLeod. Full music credits - https://bit.ly/3SKka1S 

Locked in the dungeon, 13 and Locus have a heart-to-heart while she attempts to replicate her sudden burst of magic. 21 is thrown into the arena for her first fight of The Crucible, only to learn how vindictive Corva can be. Content Warnings: Language, Depictions of Violence, Death Support on Patreon. Check out Merch.  Music by Kevin MacLeod. Full music credits - https://bit.ly/3SKka1S 

Corva and Locus come to blows as The Crucible begins. Meanwhile, 13, 21, and 42 are forced to watch 30 compete alongside 4, with deadly consequences and startling revelations.  Content Warnings: Language, Depictions of Violence, Death Support on Patreon. Check out Merch.  Music by Kevin MacLeod. Full music credits - https://bit.ly/3SKka1S 

Corva confronts Elliot about his reason for capturing 42. Locus gets in Tul's head after overhearing her concerns about the effects of magic. 4 tries to get information about The Crucible from Payne, who appears to have an agenda of his own. Content Warnings: Language, Depictions of Violence, Religious Talk Support on Patreon. Check out Merch.  Music by Kevin MacLeod. Full music credits - https://bit.ly/3SKka1S 

30 struggles with nightmares after the death of Idris, only to hear the dark voice in his head even when he's awake. 42 tries to endear himself to the group while 13 and 21 clash over trusting him with their plans. Content Warnings: Language Support on Patreon. Check out Merch.  Music by Kevin MacLeod. Full music credits - https://bit.ly/3SKka1S 

21 tries to extract information from 4 by finding common ground and appealing to her humanity, with disappointing results. 4 examines her most recent contraband until Locus makes it clear that her special treatment is over.  Content Warnings: Depictions of Violence, Language, Religious Talk Support on Patreon. Check out Merch.  Music by Kevin MacLeod. Full music credits - https://bit.ly/3SKka1S