Deep Dream State | Desire Horror Audio Drama

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Shower | The Chthonic: Cloud Cycle

By Neural Nets and Pretty Patterns | October 5, 2024

Aboard the Chthonic, the fog is warm and the whales are circling. A cosmic horror audio drama about what gets in when the self dissolves. This is Episode Five of the dystopian fiction Deep Dream State, an audio drama exploring identity and desire. (The Chthonic arc is classified as cosmic horror.) Cast Ship’s Crew …

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Asunder | The Chthonic: Ceremony Cycle

By Neural Nets and Pretty Patterns | October 4, 2024

The ritual holds but their minds don’t. Yours may not. Something’s pulling it apart.

Sticker-style text “Chthonic E3: Veil” in frilly lettering.

Veil | The Chthonic: Ceremony Cycle

By Neural Nets and Pretty Patterns | October 3, 2024

After the ceremony the veil still stays in place. It’s over their eyes and over the truth.

Sticker-style text “Chthonic E2: Cringetide” in bubbly blue font with frilled outline.

Cringetide | The Chthonic: Maiden Cycle

By Neural Nets and Pretty Patterns | October 2, 2024

The tide is high but they’re not moving on. The Old Ones need to be your #1.

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Maiden Voyage (Premiere) | The Chthonic: Maiden Cycle

By Neural Nets and Pretty Patterns | October 1, 2024

Welcome aboard. The sea’s calm and nothing’s wrong.

Nothing you’ll remember.