PODCAST · fiction
The New Century Multiverse
by Alex Shaw
Alternate history science-fiction adventure beginning just after the Civil War and spanning many worlds with many heroes. This is epic storytelling with action, romance, heartbreak and thrilling danger.
Episodes
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Castle of the Moon: Chapter 22 – …A Miserable Little Pile of Secrets
A final fateful agreement is struck, and the answers to many questions are revealed. · Yagana performed by Theo Leigh & Sharon Shaw · Rebecca Wolverton performed by Sharon Shaw · Magwitch performed by Alex Shaw Make your decision by Dan Phillipson of Shockwave Sound Castle of the Moon Theme:...
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Castle of the Moon: Chapter 21 – A Hole in the World
The being that was once called Magwitch makes a terrible pact and Rebecca intervenes. · Yagana performed by Theo Leigh & Sharon Shaw · Rebecca Wolverton performed by Sharon Shaw · Magwitch performed by Alex Shaw Make your decision by Dan Phillipson of Shockwave Sound Castle of the Moon Theme:...
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Castle of the Moon: Chapter 20 – O Children
Magwitch embraces a new form of existence, and the world will never be the same. · Countess Sylviana performed by Theo Leigh · Jophiel performed by Maureen Foley · Rebecca Wolverton performed by Sharon Shaw · Magwitch performed by Alex Shaw Make your decision by Dan Phillipson of Shockwave Sound...
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Castle of the Moon: Chapter 19 – Love Song for a Vampire
The Countess reaches her ultimate conclusion and engages in a deadly clash. · Countess Sylviana performed by Theo Leigh · Jophiel performed by Maureen Foley · Rebecca Wolverton performed by Sharon Shaw · Magwitch performed by Alex Shaw · Additional voices performed by Laureta Sela Hargrove and...
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Castle of the Moon: Chapter 18 – Engel Treow
Breah reaches the inmost cave of Casteluna to discover what lies below the hearth. · Jophiel performed by Maureen Foley · Breah performed by Laureta Sela Hargrove · Magwitch performed by Alex Shaw Make your decision by Dan Phillipson of Shockwave Sound Castle of the Moon Theme: Strings in a Dark...
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Castle of the Moon: Chapter 17 – Here Be Monsters
An utterly distraught Breah flees into the forbidden catacombs of Casteluna. Breah performed by Laureta Sela Hargrove Countess Sylviana performed by Theo Leigh The Man in the Mirror performed by Felix Quist Make your decision by Dan Phillipson of Shockwave Sound Castle of the Moon Theme: Strings…
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Castle of the Moon: Chapter 16 – The Choice
Breah is finally told exactly how she can put an end to her being a vampire. Breah performed by Laureta Sela Hargrove Countess Sylviana performed by Theo Leigh Rebecca Wolverton performed by Sharon Shaw Manderley performed by Alejandra Vargas Magwitch performed by Alexander Shaw Make your…
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Castle of the Moon: Chapter 15 – What is a Man?
We flash back to early in the outbreak that would transform the world, and begin again with one man. · The One Who Escaped performed by Alexander Shaw · Yagana performed by Theo Leigh & Sharon Shaw Make your decision by Dan Phillipson of Shockwave Sound Castle of the Moon Theme: Strings in a Dark...
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Castle of the Moon: Chapter 14 – The Sorrow of the World
The Countess shows Magwitch secrets of the Castle, and of herself, and lays a very tempting proposition for the future upon him. · Countess Sylviana performed by Theo Leigh · Magwitch performed by Alexander Shaw Make your decision by Dan Phillipson of Shockwave Sound Castle of the Moon Theme:...
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Castle of the Moon: Chapter 13 – Lost at Sea
Breah digs deeper into her shameful past and begins to feel the despair creep in. · Manderley performed by Alejandra Vargas · Breah performed by Laureta Sela Hargrove · Rebecca Wolverton performed by Sharon Shaw Make your decision by Dan Phillipson of Shockwave Sound Castle of the Moon Theme:...
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Castle of the Moon: Chapter 12 – Last Night I Dreamt I Went to Manderley Again
While the Countess summons Magwitch to speak in private, Rebecca and Breah are placed in the hands of unruly tour guide Manderley. · Manderley performed by Alejandra Vargas · Breah performed by Laureta Sela Hargrove · Rebecca Wolverton performed by Sharon Shaw · Countess Sylviana performed by…
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Castle of the Moon: Chapter 11 – Crucify
Rebecca is drawn a bath, and The Countess makes a proposition, leading to moments both erotic and horrifying. · Rebecca Wolverton performed by Sharon Shaw · Countess Sylviana performed by Theo Leigh Make your decision by Dan Phillipson of Shockwave Sound Castle of the Moon Theme: Strings in a…
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Castle of the Moon: Chapter 10 – Hypermansion
The Countess Sylviana tells her guests her plan for them all. Rebecca Wolverton performed by Sharon Shaw Countess Sylviana performed by Theo Leigh Breah performed by Laureta Sela Hargrove Magwitch performed by Alexander Shaw Make your decision by Dan Phillipson of Shockwave Sound Castle of the…
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Castle of the Moon: Chapter 9 – Restless Dreams
Rebecca is shown to her room, and has serious trouble getting off to sleep. Buy the Paperback on Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/yv9b5u87 Support this project on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/alexandershaw · Rebecca Wolverton performed by Sharon Shaw · Manderley performed by Alejandra Vargas ·...
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Castle of the Moon: Chapter 8 – Buenos Aires
Now, having entered the Castle, our travellers must appease their host by telling her of their pasts. We begin with Breah and a tale of one very long century. Buy the Paperback on Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/yv9b5u87 Support this project on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/alexandershaw · Breah...
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Castle of the Moon: Chapter 7 – Enter Freely
Ambushed on the road by the wild Pricolici, Magwitch, Rebecca and Breah race for the castle while the deadly sun beats down. Buy the Paperback on Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/yv9b5u87 Support this project on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/alexandershaw · Rebecca Wolverton performed by Sharon…
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Castle of the Moon: Chapter 6 – For the Dead Travel Fast
[Announcement: We are back on the air. After a year of pushing through writer’s block I was able to get Black Ronin finished and so far have made a good start on Thief Knights and Dragon Flights. So, during this current heatwave I have gone back to editing the audio for Castle of the Moon, with a...
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Castle of the Moon: Chapter 5 – Here Comes the Sun
Rebecca is forced to remain overnight with Breah and Magwitch in secrecy, fearing for her life if she expresses her honest desire to depart alone, but the morning brings a visitor who is the unexpected harbinger of death. Buy the Paperback on Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/yv9b5u87 Support this...
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Castle of the Moon: Chapter 4 – What She Did in the Shadows
Rebecca makes the difficult decision to venture out in pursuit of a suspicious man in an attempt to protect the little girl she has just met… what she discovers will test the limits of her morality, fear… and sanity. Buy the Paperback on Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/yv9b5u87 Support this project…
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Castle of the Moon: Chapter 3 – Strangers on a Train
Late October, 1875: Rebecca sets out from Budapest on her way to Greece, in order to meet with an old friend and perhaps journey on to the Americas. After taking in the sights and scents of that picturesque city, still reeling from the upheaval of 1872, she alights a steam train which will take…
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Castle of the Moon: Chapter 2 - Beyond the Reflection
Young Sylviana wages war against the Saxons, and in her bloody victory, decides what kind of ruler she will be in peacetime. But conspirators whisper in the shadows, and her reign as a benevolent and wise potentate is to be short-lived. Buy the Paperback on Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/yv9b5u87...
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Castle of the Moon: Chapter 1 - Flaming Red Hair
Travel back to a time before the world of New Century was formed, as this reimagining of Bram Stoker’s Dracula bridges the past and the future of the series. This tale absolutely serves as a standalone, hot-blooded, Gothic opera, but it also forms an unexpected trilogy with the first book in the...
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Panther Soul: Chapter 36 – Everybody Wants to be a Cat
FINAL CHAPTER: The tiger, Hrao returns from her long journey through two worlds, bringing along the man cub she was charged with the removal of. She is unsure of how her people will react to this. Buy the Paperback on Amazon:...
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Panther Soul: Chapter 35 – The Return
How is it possible to make amends for a life spent in self-glorification at the expense of others? · Short Grey Tiger Papa performed by Orion Richardson · Dalesh performed by Shanta Parasuraman · Twain performed by Taher Chy · Dammar performed by Morris Seng · Garak performed by Matt Wardle ·…
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Panther Soul: Chapter 34 – The Payment
Lia and Stardancer return from Bastarian with translation materials, to find out what the blue, flaming sigils inset in the door of the Smilotron mean. Everything is then made all-too clear. · Lia performed by Willow Shaw · Beatrix performed by Laureta Sela · Stardancer performed by Theo Leigh ·...
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Panther Soul: Chapter 33 – Goodbyes
The adventurers prepare to leave Iberius behind, and journey on to a new way of life. This has all of them reflective and conflicted regarding the parting of ways. Buy the Paperback on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08WZGRYB2/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i11 Support this project on...
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Panther Soul: Chapter 32 – Running With Purpose
Kolo ascends, and the cats, with what they have found, return to Iberius, the stolen city of the lynxes. · Stardancer performed by Theo Leigh · Kolo Nash performed by Alex Shaw · Sir Dashington performed by James Batchelor Make your decision by Dan Phillipson of Shockwave Sound Panther Soul…
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Panther Soul: Chapter 31 – God on Earth
The surviving cats discover a secret more terrible than even the Cloudbreaker, sleeping beneath the temple at Sarabylon. · Beatrix performed by Laureta Sela · Lia performed by Willow Shaw · Commodore Shrike performed by Sharon Shaw · Kolo Nash performed by Alex Shaw Make your decision by Dan...
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Panther Soul: Chapter 30 – Save the Last Dance
The enemy are at the gates. Their backs are to the fire. What can four Cats do against such impossible odds? · Stardancer performed by Theo Leigh · Beatrix performed by Laureta Sela · Lia performed by Willow Shaw · Kolo Nash performed by Alex Shaw Make your decision by Dan Phillipson of Shockwave...
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Panther Soul: Chapter 29 – Feline Inferno
At the darkest hour, Maugg stands triumphant. · Maugg performed by Maya Souris · Stardancer performed by Theo Leigh · Lia performed by Willow Shaw · Kolo Nash performed by Alex Shaw Make your decision by Dan Phillipson of Shockwave Sound Panther Soul Theme: Zaad, composed and performed by Jason...
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Panther Soul: Chapter 28 – The Blue Flame
Finally at the place where their true selves will be tested, Beatrix has a dangerous proposition for Kolo. · Beatrix performed by Laureta Sela · Maugg performed by Maya Souris · Kolo Nash performed by Alex Shaw Make your decision by Dan Phillipson of Shockwave Sound Panther Soul Theme: Zaad,...
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Panther Soul: Chapter 27 – The Idle Temple
Kolo and Beatrix have opened up the place they believe the Cloudbreaker to be, but is this just the beginning of a deadly trial? At the same time, Stardancer and Lia grow closer still, and Commodore Shrike is in sight of her quarry. Something momentous and cataclysmic is about to happen. Buy the...
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Panther Soul: Chapter 26 – What the Earth Knew
Awakening to a morning of enraging failure Commodore Shrike begins a new relentless hunt. Star and Lia grow closer as they find out more about one another. Kolo and Beatrix come upon what should be the resting place of the Cloudbreaker, only to find open jungle and a waterfall. Buy the Paperback…
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Panther Soul: Chapter 25 – You Are Lost
Back in the present of Tonight, Kolo and Beatrix frantically attempt to get themselves back on course to find the temple the Cloudbreaker may reside in. The lions of Albion are on their tails, and a baleful predator has made herself known. Maugg begins to slowly and inexorably get her claws into...
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Panther Soul: Chapter 24 – Dreams of Freedom
Travel back to the farthest yesterday Kolo can remember, and unearth the origin of his burning need to explore. · mother performed by Laura Bridges · Maugg performed by Maya Souris · Kolo Nash performed by Alex Shaw Make your decision by Dan Phillipson of Shockwave Sound Panther Soul Theme: Zaad,...
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Panther Soul: Chapter 23 – Thief in the Night
Kolo is left alone with his regrets. Shrike arrives from the desert. Stardancer tries to prepare for what is to come. Lia formulates a new plan and Maugg closes in on the sleeping city. · Stardancer performed by Theo Leigh · Maugg performed by Maya Souris · Senet performed by Alejandra Vargas ·...
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Panther Soul: Chapter 22 – The Hidden City
Now pinned between overwhelming forces of invading lions on either side, the little adventure party is starting to fall apart. This comes to a bittersweet conclusion of reconnection and rejection as a great betrayal shatters their hopes of remaining together. Buy the Paperback on Amazon:...
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Panther Soul: Chapter 21 – Thirst Trap
Finally escaping the yawning expanse of the Majara desert, Kolo, Beatrix and Lia pitch up in the Northern Jungle, dying and delirious from dehydration. But have they come all this way only to be swallowed up by the swamp? Meanwhile Stardancer struggles desperately to keep Noon alive. Buy the...
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Panther Soul: Chapter 20 – To the Pure Lands
Young Kolo learns from Stardancer about Maugg’s purification ritual, absolving cats of sin and sending their souls on to eternal life in peaceful paradise. But the noises tearing their way out of that tent do not sound even remotely peaceful. The trap around Kolo and Star closes in. Buy the...
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Panther Soul: Chapter 19 – The Court of Maugg
We flash far back to when Kolo Nash was a young catten. Lost in the wilderness, he is found by a group who will become his new home, gravitating around their terrifying and beguiling leader. Buy the Paperback on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08WZGRYB2/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i11...
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Panther Soul: Chapter 18 – Beatrix’s Tail
Having trapped herself in a reprehensible career, Captain Beatrix ponders ways of escaping and begins to comprehend the breadth of nightmares she is consumed by and has visited upon others. Buy the Paperback on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08WZGRYB2/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i11...
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Panther Soul: Chapter 17 – Adrift in the Majara
On a dark morning the cats find themselves caught between devastation and a life-threatening new journey that resembles exile in all but name. Whilst out in the scorching dunes, Beatrix finds herself finally unable to avoid the truth. · Captain Beatrix performed by Laureta Sela · Lia performed by...
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Panther Soul: Chapter 16 – Big Fight at the Oasis
Kolo has accepted Admiral Shrike’s challenge and will meet her in the boxing ring for the fight of the Century. It will take place Tonight, next to the oasis at Nixos, surrounded by the scorching sands of the Majara desert, and before a small army of Albion lions. Things do not go according to...
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Panther Soul: Chapter 15 – Pride of the King’s Navy
Our adventurers are caught. Finally, Admiral Shrike and her army of black-coated lions of Albion have them, and the keystone in their grasp. Meanwhile the arid desert heat of the Majara is slowly killing Maugg and her followers, leading to desperate thirst. Buy the Paperback on Amazon:...
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Panther Soul: Chapter 14 – The Wayfinder
Reaching the temple at Gazrahat, now almost entirely swallowed up by the sands of the Majara desert, our adventurers search for clues as to the whereabouts of The Cloudbreaker and find something both unexpected and disturbing. Buy the Paperback on Amazon:...
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Panther Soul: Chapter 13 – The Champ is Here
After his Yesterdays of treasure-hunting with Maximus Kolo returns to the lion city of Leonidas where he first became a superstar pugilist, seeking to prove himself as the best of all fighters. But while he is there he meets someone who changes his viewpoint. Buy the Paperback on Amazon:...
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Panther Soul: Chapter 12 – Tricks of the Trade
Flashing back to the time period after Kolo was freed from boxing by Maximus. It constituted many yesterdays of adventuring, treasure-hunting, and outright lying to the locals in order to steal their priceless heritage. Buy the Paperback on Amazon:...
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Panther Soul: Chapter 11 – The Dread Pirate
Kolo, Lia and Maximus begin their trek across the immense dunes of the Majara Desert. Little do they realise as they bicker and trade stories under the burning sun, that right on their tails, the ruthless Captain Beatrix and her cronies have designs on the keystone within the grasp of the young...
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Panther Soul: Chapter 10 – Big Mouth Strikes Again
Kolo and Lia hustle a lizard-ranching old tiger and his two sons into a fight. If Kolo wins he gets to rent three desert-riding sundragons for the price of buying one, if the tigers win, the collateral Lia places on the table may be too high a price to pay. Buy the Paperback on Amazon:...
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Panther Soul: Chapter 9 – Principled Princess
Now Kolo’s next destination is known, he and his new companions set out towards the Majara desert, through the impoverished city of Cymryr, only to find themselves almost entirely out of pocket. In the meantime Commodore Shrike ruminates on her grisly scar stretching from eye to waist. And…
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Alternate history science-fiction adventure beginning just after the Civil War and spanning many worlds with many heroes. This is epic storytelling with action, romance, heartbreak and thrilling danger.
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