The Magnus Protocol 30 - Dead End Job

This month we are featuring a feed drop of an amazing new podcast that has just launched on the RQ Network The Gentleman From Hell.  The Gentleman From Hell is a brand new, chilling, horror audio drama. From the brilliant creators behind Maeltopia and The Sleep Wake Cycle.    In The Gentleman from Hell an entire town is gone. Without a trace. No signs, no warnings. Just silence. This is the story of Cold Sparrow.  Twenty-four years ago, the peaceful town of Cold Sparrow became the center of one of the greatest unsolved mysteries in modern history. Every resident vanished. Among them, the enigmatic billionaire Benjamin Veers, whose strange ways made him an icon of intrigue. The town, once forgotten, now infamous. The questions? Endless. The answers? Nonexistent.  For over two decades, investigators have been left baffled—cults, kidnappings, disappearances—none have led them closer to the truth. But now, three celebrated private investigators—famous for bringing down one of the most dangerous cults in history—have been called upon to tackle this mystery. Known for taking on the cases no one else could solve, they’re determined to uncover what really happened in Cold Sparrow.  Yet, the deeper they dig, the darker the whispers become. Rumors swirl of something far more sinister than anyone ever imagined. Could the mystery of Cold Sparrow be tied to forces that reach far beyond our world? Could it be linked to something... infernal?  Some mysteries, once uncovered, may be better left untouched.  Cold Sparrow: A town that disappeared… but something still lingers in the shadows. The investigation begins… now."  Introduction and outro by Anusia Battersby. Listen to The Gentleman From Hell on The Rusty Quill website, on Acast, or listen wherever you get your podcasts, or to learn more about The Gentleman From Hell check out its official website.   Credits: Written by Mark Anzalone  Edited by Walker Kornfeld  Sound mastering by Steven J. Anzalone  --  Mace voiced by Steven Zivic  Leon voiced by Sam Stark  Phyllis voiced by Aubrey Akers  Benjamin Veers voiced by Mark Anzalone  Edward Veers voiced by Mark Anzalone  Charlie Prist voiced by Mark Anzalone  --  Intro music by Steven Anzalone  Music and Sound effects are licensed from third party providers including Envato, Epidemic Sound, Artlist, Soundstripe, Melody Loops, Pond 5, Soundcrate, Music Vine, Youtube, Melodie, Slipstream, and Storyblocks Content warnings: Disappearances, Parental death, Chanting, Existential crisis Mentions of: Mass kidnapping, SFX : Static, Beeping, Animal sounds  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CAT2RS3366-13052024-13052024Transmutation (human) -/- Isolation (urban)Incident Elements:EntrapmentCompelling (supernatural)ManipulationTranscripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/You can find a complete list of our Kickstarter backers https://rustyquill.com/the-magnus-protocol-supporter-wall/Created by Jonathan Sims and Alexander J Newall  Directed by Alexander J NewallWritten by Jonathan SimsScript Edited with additional material by Alexander J NewallExecutive Producers April Sumner, Alexander J Newall, Jonathan Sims, Dani McDonough, Linn Ci, and Samantha F.G. Hamilton Associate Producers Jordan L. Hawk, Taylor Michaels, Nicole Perlman, Cetius d’Raven, and Megan Nice Produced by April Sumner  Featuring (in order of appearance) Lowri Ann Davies as Celia RipleyShahan Hamza as Samama KhalidBillie Hindle as Alice DyerKai Partenie as Ticket OfficerRyan Hopevere-Anderson as Colin BecherSarah Lambie as Lena KelleyAnusia Battersby as Gwendolyn BouchardPip Gladwin as Taxi DriverRobin Hellier as CustodianIan Hayles as Trevor Herbert MPBeth Eyre as ArchivistDialogue Editor – Nico Vettese & Lowri Ann DaviesSound Designer – Tessa VroomMastering Editor - Catherine RinellaMusic by Sam Jones (orchestral mix by Jake Jackson) Art by April Sumner  Support us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/rustyquillCheck out our merchandise available at https://www.redbubble.com/people/RustyQuill/shop and https://www.teepublic.com/stores/rusty-quillSupport Rusty Quill by purchasing from our Affiliates;Phantom Peak – UK immersive experience – 15% discount with this linkDriveThruRPG – DriveThruRPG.comJoin our community:WEBSITE: rustyquill.comFACEBOOK: facebook.com/therustyquillX: @therustyquillEMAIL: [email protected] The Magnus Protocol is a derivative product of the Magnus Archives, created by Rusty Quill Ltd. and licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share alike 4.0 International Licence.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CAT2RB4254-30012020-13052024 Drowning (subterranean) -/- key (metaphor)Incident Elements:CaptivityDrowningClaustraphobiaGriefTranscripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/This episode is dedicated from Skylar Ceros to Aeron, thank you for your generous support! You can find a complete list of our Kickstarter backers https://rustyquill.com/the-magnus-protocol-supporter-wall/Created by Jonathan Sims and Alexander J Newall  Directed by Alexander J NewallWritten by Alexander J NewallScript Edited with additional material by Jonathan SimsExecutive Producers April Sumner, Alexander J Newall, Jonathan Sims, Dani McDonough, Linn Ci, and Samantha F.G. Hamilton Associate Producers Jordan L. Hawk, Taylor Michaels, Nicole Perlman, Cetius d’Raven, and Megan Nice Produced by April Sumner  Featuring (in order of appearance) Lowri Ann Davies as Celia RipleyShahan Hamza as Samama KhalidSarah Lambie as Lena KelleyAnusia Battersby as Gwendolyn BouchardJonathan Sims as ChesterBillie Hindle as Alice DyerKazeem Tosin Amore as Teddy VaughnKai Partenie as Ticket OfficerDialogue Editor – Nico VetteseSound Designer – Meg McKellarMastering Editor - Catherine RinellaMusic by Sam Jones (orchestral mix by Jake Jackson) Art by April Sumner  Support us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/rustyquillCheck out our merchandise available at https://www.redbubble.com/people/RustyQuill/shop and https://www.teepublic.com/stores/rusty-quillSupport Rusty Quill by purchasing from our Affiliates;Phantom Peak – UK immersive experience – 15% discount with this linkDriveThruRPG – DriveThruRPG.comJoin our community:WEBSITE: rustyquill.comFACEBOOK: facebook.com/therustyquillX: @therustyquillEMAIL: [email protected] The Magnus Protocol is a derivative product of the Magnus Archives, created by Rusty Quill Ltd. and licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share alike 4.0 International Licence.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CAT2RB2578-17081998-13052024 Transmutation (human) -/- ceremony (academic)Incident Elements:Childhood TraumaGraphic InjuryOstectomySupernatural TransformationBody Horror Transcripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/This episode is dedicated to Nathaniel Shawver, thank you for your generous support! You can find a complete list of our Kickstarter backers https://rustyquill.com/the-magnus-protocol-supporter-wall/Created by Jonathan Sims and Alexander J Newall  Directed by Alexander J NewallWritten by Jonathan SimsScript Edited with additional material by Alexander J NewallExecutive Producers April Sumner, Alexander J Newall, Jonathan Sims, Dani McDonough, Linn Ci, and Samantha F.G. Hamilton Associate Producers Jordan L. Hawk, Taylor Michaels, Nicole Perlman, Cetius d’Raven, and Megan Nice Produced by April Sumner  Featuring (in order of appearance) Sarah Lambie as Lena KelleyIan Hayles as Trevor Herbert MPAnusia Battersby as Gwendolyn BouchardLowri Ann Davies as Celia RipleyShahan Hamza as Samama KhalidBillie Hindle as Alice DyerBeth Eyre as ArchivistDialogue Editor – Lowri Ann Davies and Nico VetteseSound Designer – Tessa VroomMastering Editor - Catherine RinellaMusic by Sam Jones (orchestral mix by Jake Jackson) Art by April Sumner  Support us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/rustyquillCheck out our merchandise available at https://www.redbubble.com/people/RustyQuill/shop and https://www.teepublic.com/stores/rusty-quillSupport Rusty Quill by purchasing from our Affiliates;Phantom Peak – UK immersive experience – 15% discount with this linkDriveThruRPG – DriveThruRPG.comJoin our community:WEBSITE: rustyquill.comFACEBOOK: facebook.com/therustyquillX: @therustyquillEMAIL: [email protected] The Magnus Protocol is a derivative product of the Magnus Archives, created by Rusty Quill Ltd. and licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share alike 4.0 International Licence.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This month we are featuring a feed drop of one of many brilliant podcasts on the RQ Network: The Silt Verses.  The Silt Verses is an award winning, full-cast audio drama that lurks in the grey area between horror and contemporary fantasy.    This first episode follows Carpenter and Faulkner as they begin their search for other members of their forgotten river-God faith. This will lead them to start traveling up the length of their deity’s great black river, searching for holy revelations amongst the reeds and the wetlands.  The Silt Verses is from Jon Ware and Muna Hussen, the same talented creators behind I Am In Eskew.  Introduction and outro by Ryan Hopevere-Anderson. Listen to The Silt Verses on The Rusty Quill website, on Acast, or listen wherever you get your podcasts, or to learn more about The Silt Verses check out its official website.   Credits: Written and directed by Jon Ware Produced by Muna Hussen Edited by Sammy Holden Performed by B. Narr and David S. Dear Performed by B. Narr and David S. Dear Recurring Cast and Collaborators: Jamie Stewart, Jimmie Yamaguchi, Lucille Valentine, Méabh de Brún, Calder Dougherty, Daisy Bilenkin, Gordon Houston, Damien Nieweswand, Parley Cook, Jonah Knight, Mintaka Angell, Caleb Del Rio  Content warnings: Drowning Flooding Human Sacrifice Graphic injury Gun Violence Body Horror Cults  Mentions of  Familial Death, Child death, Murder  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CAT3RB5535-18021845-10052024Kidnapping (carriage) -/- consumption [letter]Incident Elements:KidnappingUncannyGraphic ViolenceManslaughterEmployer AbuseMentions of: SexSFX: misophonia (kiss)Transcripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/This episode is dedicated to Alicia, thank you for your generous support! You can find a complete list of our Kickstarter backers https://rustyquill.com/the-magnus-protocol-supporter-wall/Created by Jonathan Sims and Alexander J Newall  Directed by Alexander J NewallWritten by Jonathan SimsScript Edited with additional material by Alexander J NewallExecutive Producers April Sumner, Alexander J Newall, Jonathan Sims, Dani McDonough, Linn Ci, and Samantha F.G. Hamilton Associate Producers Jordan L. Hawk, Taylor Michaels, Nicole Perlman, Cetius d’Raven, and Megan Nice Produced by April Sumner  Featuring (in order of appearance) Sarah Lambie as Lena KelleyAnusia Battersby as Gwendolyn BouchardShahan Hamza as Samama KhalidTim Fearon as AugustusBillie Hindle as Alice DyerLowri Ann Davies as Celia RipleyDialogue Editor – Nico VetteseSound Designer – Meg McKellarMastering Editor - Catherine RinellaMusic by Sam Jones (orchestral mix by Jake Jackson) Art by April Sumner  Support us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/rustyquillCheck out our merchandise available at https://www.redbubble.com/people/RustyQuill/shop and https://www.teepublic.com/stores/rusty-quillSupport Rusty Quill by purchasing from our Affiliates;Phantom Peak – UK immersive experience – 15% discount with this linkDriveThruRPG – DriveThruRPG.comJoin our community:WEBSITE: rustyquill.comFACEBOOK: facebook.com/therustyquillX: @therustyquillEMAIL: [email protected] The Magnus Protocol is a derivative product of the Magnus Archives, created by Rusty Quill Ltd. and licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share alike 4.0 International Licence.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CAT1RBC4463-14042024-02052024 Exhaustion (athletic) -/- compulsion (tape)Incident Elements:MasochismCompulsion (supernatural)GriefParental DeathImplied sexual situations/innuendoSFX: Misophonia (kissing)Transcripts: https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/This episode is dedicated to Sierra Rush, thank you for your generous support! You can find a complete list of our Kickstarter backers https://rustyquill.com/the-magnus-protocol-supporter-wall/Created by Jonathan Sims and Alexander J Newall  Directed by Alexander J NewallWritten by Muna Hussen, for more of her work visit https://www.thesiltverses.com/ Script Edited with additional material by Jonathan Sims and Alexander J NewallExecutive Producers April Sumner, Alexander J Newall, Jonathan Sims, Dani McDonough, Linn Ci, and Samantha F.G. Hamilton Associate Producers Jordan L. Hawk, Taylor Michaels, Nicole Perlman, Cetius d’Raven, and Megan Nice Produced by April Sumner  Featuring (in order of appearance) Lowri Ann Davies as Celia RipleyShahan Hamza as Samama KhalidBillie Hindle as Alice DyerAnusia Battersby as Gwendolyn BouchardJonathan Sims as ChesterImogen Harris as Helen RichardsonDialogue Editor – Lowri Ann DaviesSound Designer – Tessa VroomMastering Editor - Catherine RinellaMusic by Sam Jones (orchestral mix by Jake Jackson) Art by April Sumner  Support us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/rustyquill   Support Rusty Quill by purchasing from our Affiliates:Phantom Peak – UK immersive experience – 15% discount with this linkDriveThruRPG – DriveThruRPG.comJoin our community:WEBSITE: rustyquill.comFACEBOOK: facebook.com/therustyquillX: @therustyquillEMAIL: [email protected] The Magnus Protocol is a derivative product of the Magnus Archives, created by Rusty Quill Ltd. and licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share alike 4.0 International Licence.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CAT2RB2474-07022024-24042024Food (Gorging ) -/- compulsion (disgust)Incident Elements:Disordered EatingFood HygieneCompulsionNauseaManipulation (Supernatural)HungerInfections/InfestationsMaggotsDestruction of PropertyMental Breakdown, ManiaTranscripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/This episode is dedicated to Cassidy's Friends, thank you for your generous support! You can find a complete list of our Kickstarter backers https://rustyquill.com/the-magnus-protocol-supporter-wall/Created by Jonathan Sims and Alexander J Newall  Directed by Alexander J NewallWritten by Jonathan SimsScript Edited with additional material by Alexander J NewallExecutive Producers April Sumner, Alexander J Newall, Jonathan Sims, Dani McDonough, Linn Ci, and Samantha F.G. Hamilton Associate Producers Jordan L. Hawk, Taylor Michaels, Nicole Perlman, Cetius d’Raven, and Megan Nice Produced by April Sumner  Featuring (in order of appearance) Shahan Hamza as Samama KhalidBillie Hindle as Alice DyerAlexander J Newall as NorrisRyan Hopevere-Anderson as Colin BecherSarah Lambie as Lena KelleyAnusia Battersby as Gwendolyn BouchardLowri Ann Davies as Celia RipleyMark Nicolson as Ticket AttendantDialogue Editor – Nico VetteseSound Designer – Meg McKellarMastering Editor - Catherine RinellaMusic by Sam Jones (orchestral mix by Jake Jackson) Art by April Sumner  Support us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/rustyquillCheck out our merchandise available at https://www.redbubble.com/people/RustyQuill/shop and https://www.teepublic.com/stores/rusty-quillSupport Rusty Quill by purchasing from our Affiliates;Phantom Peak – UK immersive experience – 15% discount with this linkDriveThruRPG – DriveThruRPG.comJoin our community:WEBSITE: rustyquill.comFACEBOOK: facebook.com/therustyquillX: @therustyquillEMAIL: [email protected] The Magnus Protocol is a derivative product of the Magnus Archives, created by Rusty Quill Ltd. and licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share alike 4.0 International Licence.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CAT1RBC1375-29022024-23042024Baby (demonic) -/- Delusion (exhaustion)Incident Elements:CannibalismDemonic ChildrenPost-partum DepressionCaregiver Abuse/NeglectSelf-SacrificeAltered RealityDelusionTranscripts: https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/This episode is dedicated to I_need_cookies, thank you for your generous support! You can find a complete list of our Kickstarter backers https://rustyquill.com/the-magnus-protocol-supporter-wall/Created by Jonathan Sims and Alexander J Newall  Directed by Alexander J NewallWritten by Alex C Telander, for more of his work visit https://ostiumnetwork.com/Script Edited with additional material by Jonathan Sims and Alexander J NewallExecutive Producers April Sumner, Alexander J Newall, Jonathan Sims, Dani McDonough, Linn Ci, and Samantha F.G. Hamilton Associate Producers Jordan L. Hawk, Taylor Michaels, Nicole Perlman, Cetius d’Raven, and Megan Nice Produced by April Sumner  Featuring (in order of appearance) Sarah Lambie as Lena KelleyAnusia Battersby as Gwendolyn BouchardAlexander J Newall as NorrisFaye Derham as MotherLowri Ann Davies as Celia RipleyShahan Hamza as Samama KhalidBillie Hindle as Alice DyerFrank Voss as Basira HussainDialogue Editor – Lowri Ann DaviesSound Designer – Tessa VroomMastering Editor - Catherine RinellaMusic by Sam Jones (orchestral mix by Jake Jackson) Art by April Sumner  Support us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/rustyquill   Support Rusty Quill by purchasing from our Affiliates:Phantom Peak – UK immersive experience – 15% discount with this linkDriveThruRPG – DriveThruRPG.comJoin our community:WEBSITE: rustyquill.comFACEBOOK: facebook.com/therustyquillX: @therustyquillEMAIL: [email protected] The Magnus Protocol is a derivative product of the Magnus Archives, created by Rusty Quill Ltd. and licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share alike 4.0 International Licence.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This month we are featuring a feed drop of one of many amazing podcasts on the RQ Network: Malevolent. Malevolent is a thrilling, Eldrich Horror, Mystery, audio drama brilliantly combined with elements of choose your own adventure and actual play via their Patreon. This first episode of Malevolent follows Arkham P.I Arthur Lester who wakes up blind, terrified and confused with no memory of who he is and what has happened, only a nameless, eerie, voice guiding him through the darkness.Malevolent is from Harlan Guthrie the same talented creator behind Deviser and Dice Shame.Introduction and outro by Anusia Battersby. Listen to Malevolent on The Rusty Quill website, on Acast, or listen wherever you get your podcasts, or to learn more about Malevolent check out its official website. Credits:Written and performed by Harlan Guthrie Content warnings: Blindness,Memory Loss,Human Remains,Threats of violence,Manipulation,Eldritch horrorMentions of, Accidental killing, dismemberment, Child DeathSFX, Guns and Gunfire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.