0.3 - The Wake Up

Kai's and Adrien's search for answers leads them to someone who might have them, but as their grip on reality unravels, Kai begins to question their own past and connection to The Company.The deeper they dig, the more the lines blur--what is real, and what has always been?Content Warnings: unreality, memory loss, psycolohical distress, paranoia, body horror, brief mention of past medical trauma.This episode includes sounds of gore at:Transcript can be found here.Featuring:Aspen Rayne as KaiKori Davis as AdrienSimon Brooks as LyssaLumi Oakes as JessTal Minear as RyanMusic is by Aubrey Poppleton, find more of their music at soundcloud.com/poppletronSound effects are courtesy or Zapsplat and PixabayFollow us at www.tumblr.com/slowly-unspooling and bsky.app/profile/slowlyunspooling.bsky.social for updates Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kai’s world tilts further into chaos when they receive another unsettling email—one that reveals more of the company’s twisted hierarchy. Adrien’s warnings grow darker as the truth inches closer: Kai might not just be a victim but something more. As questions of trust fracture their fragile alliance, a revelation from Lyssa points them toward a chilling new lead. Are they unraveling the threads of a nightmare, or becoming part of it?CW: Psychological horror, paranoia, existential dread, implied unreality, unsettling audio.Transcript can be found here.Featuring:Aspen Rayne as KaiHaze Peers as The SupervisorKori Davis as AdrienSimon Brooks as LyssaMusic is by Aubrey Poppleton, find more of their work at soundcloud.com/poppletron.Sound effects courtesy of Zapsplat and Pixabay.Follow us at tumblr.com/slowly-unspooling for updates or support us at patreon.com/slowlyunspooling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kai dives deeper into Adrien’s videos, uncovering Adrien's past of surveillance and tension. As the videos unfold, unsettling connections to Kai’s emerge, challenging their perception of reality. The pressure mounts as Adrien’s cryptic warnings come into focus: what secrets lie within these videos, and at what cost will the truth come?Content Warnings: Mentions of emotional manipulation, workplace stress, and implied self-doubt.Transcript can be found here.Featuring:Aspen Rayne as KaiSimon Brooks as LyssaLumi Oakes as JessKori Davis as AdrienMusic by Aubrey Poppleton — explore more at soundcloud.com/poppletron.Sound effects sourced from Zapsplat and Pixabay.Follow updates at Tumblr or support us on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kai grapples with the mystery of Adrien's flash drive, where haunting videos unlock buried memories and unresolved fears. As the duo delves into the chilling recordings, they uncover unsettling parallels between their experiences. But when Adrien hints at a deeper, darker truth, Kai must decide: can they embrace Adrien's cryptic warnings, or will they take matters into their own hands, risking everything?Content Warnings: Psychological manipulation, memory loss, references to medical trauma, suicide mentions, and unsettling audio/visual descriptions.Transcript can be found here.Featuring:Aspen Rayne as KaiKori Davis as AdrienHaze Peers as The SupervisorCeleste as The AssistantSimon Brooks as LyssaMusic by Aubrey Poppleton; explore more at soundcloud.com/poppletron.Sound effects by Zapsplat and Pixabay.Follow updates on Tumblr or support us at Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kai is haunted by the USB left behind by Adrien and a series of strange videos, they're forced to confront a past they thought they’d escaped. But as the lines between reality and manipulation blur, Kai must decide: face the haunting shadows or flee once more?Transcript can be found here.Featuring:Aspen Rayne as KaiHaze Peers as The SupervisorKori Davis as AdrienLeslie Gideon as the Automated VoiceMusic is by Aubrey Poppleton, find more of her music at soundcloud.com/poppletronSound effects are courtesy of Zapsplat and Pixabay.Follow us at www.tumblr.com/slowly-unspooling for updates or support us at www.patreon.com/slowlyunspooling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kai begins their new life with the hope that they've left the past behind. It’s the first day of a new semester, a fresh start in the wake of haunting memories. But the sense of unease builds as strange emails appear in their inbox, triggering old fears.This episode includes a trailer for Before the Tone, a horror story told through voicemails and phone calls between two sisters, all about unraveling the dark secrets of Mack's new job. Find out more at www.knaveofhearts.com and by following Before the Tone where you listen to your shows and on tumblr @knaveofheartsadTranscript found hereFeaturing:Aspen Rayne as KaiSimon Brooks as LyssaKori Davis as AdrienMusic is by Aubrey Poppleton, find more of her music at soundcloud.com/poppletronSound effects are courtesy of Zapsplat and Pixabay.Follow us at www.tumblr.com/slowly-unspooling for updates or support us at www.patreon.com/slowlyunspooling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Slowly Unspooling returns October 8th.Follow us on tumblr at slowlyunspooling for updates.This trailer included:Aspen Rayne as KaiSimon Brooks as LyssaChloe Stewart as AmeliaPandora Potts as DaneFind links to all their works on tumblr.Transcript can be found hereSound effects and music for this episode is courtesy of Zapsplat.comExcited to see you all in less than a month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lyssa grapples with a mysterious tape and the possibilities within, Kai's uncertain awakening, and the shadows of a haunting past.Featuring Aspen Rayne as Kai, Haze Peers as Jean, and Simon Brooks as Lyssa.  Comments? Questions? Feel free to ask us on tumblr @slowlyunspooling we love to hear from you all!Credit goes to Pixabay.com and Zapsplat.com for the sound effects and music featured in the episodeContent Warnings: medical trauma, family conflict, emotional distress, and the exploration of unsettling messages, implied suicidal possibilityTranscript found hereSupport us and our work on Patreon and get exclusive early access, behind-the-scenes bloopers, and other related media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tensions rise, Kai struggles to understand the unfathomable situation they've found themselves in, while the tapes they received are coming to an end. Journey with Kai as they try to wrap this mystery up once and for all.Featuring Aspen Rayne as Kai, Celeste as The Assistant, Haze Peers as The Supervisor, Kat Hatherlee as The Director, Lumi Oakes as Jess, and Simon Brooks as Lyssa.  Comments? Questions? Feel free to ask us on tumblr @slowlyunspooling we love to hear from you all!Credit goes to Pixabay.com and Zapsplat.com for the sound effects and music featured in the episodeContent Warnings: Unresponsiveness and fainting, Medical emergency, Tense and unsettling situations, Eerie and mysterious elements, Mind-bending and surreal experiencesTranscript found hereSupport us and our work on Patreon and get exclusive early access, behind-the-scenes bloopers, and other related media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of "Slowly Unspooling," Kai has an unexpected meeting with someone who promises answers, But perhaps they weren't the answer Kai asked for, or wanted. Both Kai's will have to grapple with the new information and what it means for them personally. Truths are revealed and uncertainties increase.Featuring Aspen Rayne as Kai and Kat Hatherlee as The DirectorCredit goes to Pixabay.com and Zapsplat.com for the sound effects and music featured in the episode as well as Artificial Emotions by Tim Kulig. Find more of his music hereContent Warnings: Strong Language, Psychological Distress, Existential Uncertainty, workplace stress, identity crisis, depersonalizationTranscript available hereSupport us and our work on Patreon and get exclusive early access, behind-the-scenes bloopers, and other related media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.