Engineered Virus Lockdown & Cleopatra's Hidden Poisons

Welcome, thrill-seekers, to TRUE ASSASSINS, the podcast that dives headfirst into the shadowy world of history's deadliest figures, or at least, the ones Orlando Madsbrine cooked up in his infamous book, TRUE KILL! Get ready for your weekly dose of mayhem because we've got two killer episodes lined up that will leave you gasping for air… or maybe just a strong antidote.TRUE ASSASSINS: Episode 1 - LAB OF HORRORS: They Created Death, Now It's Hunting Them!Ever wonder what happens when a bunch of brainy scientists try to play God and accidentally unleash a monster? This week, we're locked down with a team of eggheads who thought it was a brilliant idea to engineer a super-deadly virus. Talk about a workplace hazard! One clumsy moment later, and BAM! Green goo everywhere. Suddenly, their top-secret facility becomes a real-life escape room with seriously high stakes – the prize for failure? Global pandemic, starting with them.But wait, there's more! As if a killer virus on the loose isn't bad enough, these geniuses start turning on each other faster than you can say "biohazard." Paranoia? Sabotage? Accusations flying thicker than airborne pathogens. Did Michaels, Mr. Always-Right, mess with the centrifuge? Is Chen hoarding the precious, maybe-it's-a-cure stash? And our leader, Dr. Ellis, well, he's drowning in a guilt trip bigger than his lab. They go from colleagues to cage fighters, barricading themselves in their labs like it's the zombie apocalypse, except they are the potential zombies.People start dropping like flies – Chen bites the dust first, leaving everyone wondering if it was suicide or a friendly (but fatal) nudge. The AI that runs the place goes silent. Did it get bored? Did it join the virus fan club? Who knows! Ellis, meanwhile, is stirring up some questionable concoction in a flask – cure or curse? Place your bets!. In the end, it’s not some epic showdown, but a tired scientist succumbing to his own creation. Flash forward, hazmat suits arrive to find a scene straight out of a horror flick: bodies, broken science, and a vial labeled "Project Deliverance" – ironic, much?. The real horror? The echoes of backstabbing and the realization that their biggest enemy was their own ambition. The cure remains a mystery, the lab a sealed tomb – a cautionary tale about playing with fire and definitely getting burned.TRUE ASSASSINS: Episode 2 - CLEOPATRA'S KISS: Beauty, Brains, and a Body Count!Forget Romeo and Juliet; this week we're serving up something far more lethal and glamorous: Cleopatra, the queen who could conquer hearts and kingdoms with a smile… and a carefully measured dose of poison. Beneath the silk and the seductive gaze lurked the Serpent of the Nile, a master of statecraft and silent assassinations. While everyone was busy swooning over her beauty, Cleopatra was in her secret apothecary, whipping up deadly cocktails with herbs, roots, and the occasional venomous critter. Move over, Martha Stewart, this queen’s got recipes for disaster!Tonight's special? A Roman senator named Gaius with wandering eyes for Cleopatra's empire. Our girl Cleo throws a lavish banquet – think glittering gold, flowing wine, and a side of slow-acting toxins. Her ladies-in-waiting are just there for the gossip, completely unaware they're part of a deadly plot involving nightshade and hemlock. Gaius raises his glass, completely clueless, as Cleopatra plays the gracious hostess, a demure smile her perfect alibi.Then comes the dramatic, drawn-out demise. No quick stab here; we're talking agonizing convulsions and panicked onlookers. Cleopatra? Cool as a cucumber, offering totally useless herbs while secretly enjoying the show. Tears? Oh, there will be tears – perfectly orchestrated by the court, while Cleopatra celebrates another "obstacle removed". Whispers of her deadly skills spread like wildfire, adding "Poisoner" to her already impressive resume. But even in her opulent palace, haunted by the ghost of an asp, Cleopatra has to wonder: has her ambition turned her into a monster? The more poison she doles out, the darker her soul becomes. Power comes at a price, and for Cleopatra, it's the slow erosion of her own humanity. Her reign? A dazzling mix of gold, blood, and the lingering scent of bitter herbs – the unforgettable taste of Cleopatra's kiss.#TrueCrimePodcast #Assassins #DeadlyWomen #KillerQueens #SecretWeapons #HistoricalMurders #Intrigue #Suspense #Poison #VirusOutbreak #LabAccident #Betrayal #PowerStruggles #TrueKill #OrlandoMadsbrine #TeenPodcast #YoungAdultPodcast #Mystery #Conspiracy #HiddenAgendas #DarkHistory This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit trueassassins.substack.com