Darkness Conceals

Barbie Rockwell has the perfect life. A loving husband, a spotless home, dinner on the table by six, and a laugh track that cheers her every move. Every day is the same, just how she likes it. But lately, something is slipping. A song she never learned. A name she almost answers to. An appointment she can’t miss. Imitation of Life is a standalone horror audio short from Realm of Obsidian, a supernatural thriller anthology series by Xperience J CASTBarbie Rockwell: Aisha CaseyJohn Rockwell: Matthew BoudreauYvonne: Faith McQuinnTV Announcer / Radio DJ: Jacob “the Bear” HaglochLaShonda’s Mother: Natasha L. MaloneKeeper of the Realm I: Xperience JKeeper of the Realm II: Lysz Flo CREWStory by: Xperience JEditing and Sound Design: Xperience J PRODUCTIONA Shhh! Jus’ Listen Media production, in collaboration with 11th Hour Audio and Observer Pics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally written as something else entirely, this short piece was scrapped… UNTIL Love and Pain found its voice. Thirst Trap now serves as a sequel to that work. Content advisory: Thirst Trap contains references to tampering with drinks and resulting assault. The Woman was performed by S.H. Cooper.Find her work at https://authorshcooper.com/The Man was performed by Owen McCuen.See and hear his work at https://owenmccuen.com/Musical score composed and performed by Chuck Hamilton and other members of Sadassa Silvia. Find them at: https://sadassasilvia.bandcamp.com/album/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This full-cast Legal Horror Audio Drama is about a protagonist that gets caught up in the U.S. legal system and each courtroom appearance results in mounting horror and a sense of unreality. The story follows a civil protection order proceeding post a bad lesbian divorce. Remember, in the legal system, say yes to the chicken! Protagonist played by Alanna KnightJudge Horace Bilgewater played by Bernie HortonEx-Wife played by Tatyana KotMediocre Attorney played by James PicardoBailiff played by LykenessJ.A. Helling was the writer, director and showrunnerSound Design by Kevin Walker Burnette and Iris WatermanOriginal Music by Julian Glover Podcast Cover Art by 04tenno This international team represents six countries and all volunteers came together to make the Legal Horror Audio Drama "May It Please the Court" in October 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every morning at 6:14, a crow arrives outside the kitchen window. Three caws. Always three. At first, it’s a nuisance. Then it starts bringing gifts. Then it starts talking. A little companionship is nice when you live alone. But this particular bird has been listening a little too closely, and the things it learns aren’t necessarily yours to keep. Take a Breath is a darkly comic horror audio drama about loneliness, imitation & the terrible consequences of having someone who listens. Content advisory: Strong language, psychological horror, disturbing vocal mimicry, physical violence and frightening sounds. Narrated by Owen McCuenThe Crow voiced by Bear Haglock Written, directed & scored by Matthew BoudreauDialogue editing & sound design by Sarah Buchynski A production of 11th Hour Audio & Polarity Audio Works Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who needs enemies when you have friends like these? Be careful who you trust in the woods… Content warnings: harsh language and swearing, deception, attempted murder, human sacrifice, and death.Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x3ZQsO-jXEWqm4MelzZu867PMo8AMB2p6aOhIGD_PKI/edit?usp=sharing Written, directed, composed, and dialogue editing by Ali Hylton, sound design by Kathryn Stanley, and script editing and transcription by Nic Fray. This episode features Lev Rodriguez Shivers as Arden, Elizabeth Plant as Eliza, Stephen Indrisano as Kade, and Lindsay Zana as Rimolina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inspired by the painting by Edvard Munch, Love and Pain is about a Woman who seeks to comfort a grieving Man. The Man resists…at first. This melodrama is also partly inspired by a song by Gerard McMahon. Can you spot the lyrics? Munch created several versions of Love and Pain between 1893-1895 and the work was frequently called “Vampire” throughout the years, though that wasn’t the original title. Each version has its own charms, but I’m partial to the 1895 version which will serve as the cover art for this story. The Woman was performed by S.H. Cooper.Find her work at https://authorshcooper.com/The Man was performed by Owen McCuen.See and hear his work at https://owenmccuen.com/Musical score composed and performed by Sadassa Silvia. Find them at: https://sadassasilvia.bandcamp.com/album/Cover art by Edvard Munch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ella likes to take her and boyfriend Tom on “experience dates”, like climbing the Three Peaks. Tom would rather go to the pub and talk about trains. When Ella finds an abandoned house where terrifying events unfolded and drags the reluctant Tom inside, they both become part of the still-unfolding mystery. Cast: Fiona Thraille as Ella / Cliff Chapman as Tom.Written by Paul Spencer.Directed by Neil Jones.Produced by Paul Spencer and Neil Jones.Music composed by Paul Spencer.Sound design and cover art by Neil Jones.A Pigeon Hole audio production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eleven years of the 11th Hour. Matthew Boudreau kicks off the 2026 11th Hour Audio Challenge with a shout-out to the writers, actors, directors, composers, and sound designers who have made this community what it is, and the remarkable audio dramas they create beyond the challenge. Then it’s time for seven new productions, releasing one per hour beginning at 11 a.m. Pacific on October 30: Darkness Conceals, Love and Pain, The Price of Friendship, Take a Breath, May It Please the Court, Thirst Trap (Love and Pain Part 2), and Imitation of Life (Realm of Obsidian). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In an alternative version of Iceland, Bryce, Óli and Nonni are expecting a quick getaway to the family cabin for the Icelandic Day of Independence, and instead have to flee from the Zombie Apocalypse that they did not order this morning. Cast Bryce Smith - Neil Martin (who is also our audio wizard!) Jón "Nonni" Huginsson - Dagur Jóhannesson (Volly's Icelandic helper) Ólafur Vignisson - Eyþór Viðarsson (who is also our video wizard) Keeper/Herder of Chaos - Hem "Volonda" Brewster (also our lovely producer). Subscribe to join the story when it officially starts, with DAILY episodes from October 1st until the story ends! Check out the website: https://varudrpg.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VARUDRPG https://linktr.ee/varudrpg https://open.spotify.com/show/033r0aOdweSi4YmfpNaRDE https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/var%C3%BA%C3%B0-rpg/id6784738756 This is a Blighthouse Studio production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you tired of playing nice? Summer has gone on long enough. Every polite smile costs you something. Somewhere inside, there’s an idea that’s stranger, darker, maybe a little harder to keep under control. Good. The 11th Hour Audio Challenge wants it. Write it. Build it. Unleash it. Write an original horror audio drama script of 10 pages or fewer. Then assemble a team of collaborators, or join one, and turn it into a finished audio production with: Voice acting Sound design & effects Editing Original music Whatever else your particular monster requires On October 30, World Audio Drama Day, the finished productions descend upon the 11th Hour Audio podcast feed. Life isn’t always a beach party. Let the tide come in. Learn more, find collaborators & join the challenge at 11thHourAudio.com The 11th Hour Audio Challenge is an annual community audio-drama event bringing writers, performers, directors, composers, sound designers and producers together to create original audio fiction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices