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Beyond the Dark

by Mark R. Healy

Atmospheric sci-fi stories. You might find yourself in the heart of a cyberpunk metropolis, a post-apocalyptic wasteland, or an alien world. Each story features its own original music score for a truly immersive experience.

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Episodes

  1. Special Announcement - The Road of Shadows - Season 1

    Beyond the Dark presents The Road of Shadows Season 1. It's 1984, and Daniel Knox is on the run. He's spent his entire life evading mysterious creatures that are disguised as everyday people - the ones he calls 'Shadows'. Preying on humans in secret, the Shadows are an enigma even to Daniel. But…

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  2. The Strata - Luna - Introduction

    For those of you who want more of The Strata, I am now introducing a mini-series that will run in alternate weeks to the main episodes. The Strata: Luna. The daughter of a murdered businessman infiltrates the violent underworld of The Strata, forgoing a life of comfort in Highgate City as she…

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  3. Special Announcement - The Strata - Season 1

    Beyond the Dark presents an epic new sci-fi serial - The Strata. In a dystopian city, an ageing courier is forced to go into business with an underworld ganglord in order to pay for the treatment that keeps him alive. Created by Mark R. Healy and featuring an ensemble cast. Season 1 available…

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  4. S3 | Episode 5 | Survivors of EV-9 - Part 5

    After a virus wipes out most of human civilisation, a few scattered survivors - one of whom carries a devastating secret - attempt to stay ahead of the cannibalistic infected. Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous Violence, Death, Gun SFX Written and produced by Mark R. Healy Music by Mark R. Healy...

  5. S3 | Episode 4 | Survivors of EV-9 - Part 4

    After a virus wipes out most of human civilisation, a few scattered survivors - one of whom carries a devastating secret - attempt to stay ahead of the cannibalistic infected. Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous Violence, Death, Gun SFX Written and produced by Mark R. Healy Music by Mark R. Healy...

  6. S3 | Episode 3 | Survivors of EV-9 - Part 3

    After a virus wipes out most of human civilisation, a few scattered survivors - one of whom carries a devastating secret - attempt to stay ahead of the cannibalistic infected. Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous Violence, Death, Gun SFX Written and produced by Mark R. Healy Music by Mark R. Healy...

  7. S3 | Episode 2 | Survivors of EV-9 - Part 2

    After a virus wipes out most of human civilisation, a few scattered survivors - one of whom carries a devastating secret - attempt to stay ahead of the cannibalistic infected. Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous Violence, Death, Gun SFX Written and produced by Mark R. Healy Music by Mark R. Healy...

  8. S3 | Episode 1 | Survivors of EV-9 - Part 1

    After a virus wipes out most of human civilisation, a few scattered survivors - one of whom carries a devastating secret - attempt to stay ahead of the cannibalistic infected. Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous Violence, Death, Gun SFX Written and produced by Mark R. Healy Music by Mark R. Healy...

  9. S3 | Episode 0 | Trailer

    Beyond the Dark presents Season 3: 'Survivors of EV-9'. Parts 1 and 2 available NOW at http://patreon.com/beyondthedark After a virus wipes out most of human civilisation, a few scattered survivors - one of whom carries a devastating secret - attempt to stay ahead of the cannibalistic infected.…

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  10. S2 | Episode 3 | The Void

    Aboard a deep space freighter, a crewmember must confront her inner demons while investigating a derelict spacecraft of unknown origins. Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous Violence, Death, Gun SFX Story by Mark R. Healy Music composed, performed and produced by Mark R. Healy Artwork by Mark R....

  11. S2 | Episode 2 | Repentance

    After a hit and run accident leaves a woman dead, her lover uses an artificial reconstruction of her memories in an attempt to track down the culprit. Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous Violence, Death, Gun SFX Story by Mark R. Healy Music composed, performed and produced by Mark R. Healy Artwork...

  12. S2 | Episode 1 | Infiltrators

    Two sisters try to escape a warzone infested with brutal mechanical soldiers. Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous Violence, Death, Gun SFX Story by Mark R. Healy Music composed, performed and produced by Mark R. Healy Artwork by Mark R. Healy Introduction by Jono Oldham Cast: Sandra Osborne -...

  13. S1 | Episode 6 | Replacements

    A loner who carries out an empty existence in a dystopian city becomes infatuated with a synthetic female and soon learns that she is on the run from the law. Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous Violence, Death, Gun SFX Story by Mark R. Healy Music composed, performed and produced by Mark R. Healy...

  14. S1 | Episode 5 | Beyond

    In deep space, a mishap sends two crewmembers into a desperate fight for survival as they confront a mysterious entity. Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous Violence, Death Story by Mark R. Healy Music composed, performed and produced by Mark R. Healy Artwork by Mark R. Healy Introduction by Jono...

  15. S1 | Episode 4 | After the Winter

    In order to survive an apocalypse, a man transfers his thoughts and memories to a synthetic body. Now he seeks to return to his human form. Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous Violence, Death Story by Mark R. Healy Music composed, performed and produced by Mark R. Healy Bass performed by Rowan…

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  16. S1 | Episode 3 | Relic

    In the aftermath of a brutal war with synthetics, a man struggles for survival as the odds stack against him. Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous Violence, Death, Gun SFX Story by Mark R. Healy Music composed, performed and produced by Mark R. Healy Artwork by Mark R. Healy Introduction by Jono...

  17. S1 | Episode 2 | The Dark of the City

    A cop undertakes a relentless search for the creature that killed her partner. Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous Violence, Death, Gun SFX Story by Mark R. Healy Music composed, performed and produced by Mark R. Healy Bass peformed by Rowan Salt Artwork by Nick Deligaris Introduction by Jono…

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  18. S1 | Episode 1 | The Machine

    A businessman climbs the corporate ladder inside a powerful company, but finds that with each promotion he must sacrifice a part of himself. Story by Mark R. Healy Music composed, performed and produced by Mark R. Healy Artwork by Mark R. Healy Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous Violence, Death...

  19. Episode 0 | Season 1 Trailer

    Atmospheric sci-fi stories. Each episode is a new world to explore. You might find yourself in the heart of a cyberpunk metropolis, a post-apocalyptic wasteland, or an alien world. Each story features its own original music score for a truly immersive experience. Episode 1 is due in early July…

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About this show

Atmospheric sci-fi stories. You might find yourself in the heart of a cyberpunk metropolis, a post-apocalyptic wasteland, or an alien world. Each story features its own original music score for a truly immersive experience.

Hosted by

Mark R. Healy

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Beyond the Dark have?

Beyond the Dark has 19 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on March 22, 2023.

What is Beyond the Dark about?

Atmospheric sci-fi stories. You might find yourself in the heart of a cyberpunk metropolis, a post-apocalyptic wasteland, or an alien world. Each story features its own original music score for a truly immersive experience.

How often does Beyond the Dark release new episodes?

Beyond the Dark publishes about every 56 days, based on its 19 episodes since June 2020.

Who hosts Beyond the Dark?

Beyond the Dark is created and hosted by Mark R. Healy.
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