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The Thorne Files

A 'Monster of the Week' actual play podcast detailing the exploits and mysteries explored by agents of Thorne Investigations, a paranormal investigations agency, with our first season set in 1952 and our second season set in 1965. The podcast is a character-driven tale filled with psychological horrors and terrifying monsters both of the old world and the new. For fans of horror and RPGs (and the shenanigans that come along with them). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Ep.36 | From the Depths

    In this episode, our investigators are out of time. As the ocean rises up to crash upon Skael Wick, they must make one final, desperate attempt to save the innocent lives trapped on the island.Topics and Themes: ViolenceGore (flaying)Peril Imprisonment/CaptivityMusic in Episode:’Jolly Sailor Bold (the Drowned Version)’ by DannyTimekeeper’s Lullaby by The Moody Monarch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. 121

    Ep.35 | Turning Tides

    In this episode, our investigators are on a race against the clock to find a missing princess. Forced to split up in this moment of crisis, they find themselves in far more danger than ever before.Topics & Themes:Injury (bleeding out)Deep WaterGun ViolenceGoreExplosives Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. 120

    Ep.34 | Parasites

    In this episode, our investigators come face to horrible face with a creature from Gwydion’s past - leading to magical chaos, deadly hunts and the end for one of our characters drawing near. Themes and Topics:Body HorrorGoreHelminthophobia (Worms beneath skin)Threat to Life Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. 119

    Ep.33 | Personal Demons

    In this episode, our investigators look into the connections a familiar criminal has to the current goings-on on Tarnaskerry. However, it will quickly become clear that there is something far darker lurking… just below the surface.Topics & Themes:TortureSleep DeprivationBody HorrorDeathWorms Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. 118

    Ep.32 | Providence

    In this episode, our investigators stumble upon a wrecked ship - one that holds secrets that will only go to making their time on Tarnaskerry far more complicated. Themes and Topics:DrugsViolence/Death Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. 117

    Ep.31 | The Peninsula House

    In this episode, our investigators head into the town of Skael Wick to find any trace of the missing princess. The secrets of the town’s people pale in comparison to those found in old Kincaid house - remote and trapped by the ocean. Topics and Themes: DeathPTSDWar Crimes (mentioned in a historical context) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. 116

    Ep.30 | The Dreaming and the Damned

    A bridge is built between the mortal realm and dream while the Tidal Court issued a promise to our investigators. Time is running out. Topics and Themes:Claustrophobia Flaying/Violence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. 115

    Ep.29 | Nuckelavee

    In this episode, our investigators find out a bit more about what is going on at Northreach Fisheries, they have a run in with a Witchhunter and meet an agent of the tidal court that is, if nothing else, deeply unpleasant to be around. Topics and Themes:DrowningViolenceGore Nuckelavee - look them up. They are nasty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  9. 114

    Ep.28 | Skael Wick

    In this episode our investigators start a new mystery on the isle of Tarnaskerry, in the remote fishing village of Skael Wick. Can a place as small as this hold all the secrets the investigators are searching for? One thing is for certain, there's plenty more beneath the surface here than that which first meets the eye. Topics and Themes:Violence/DeathOpen OceanDrowning Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  10. 113

    Declassified Q&A 4

    Listen as the cast of The Thorne Files digs in on the important questions like: what the fuck was up with that? And are there going to be more hot NPCs?Also we talk about plans for the future and rag on eachother a whole bunch. It’s a good time!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  11. 112

    Ep. 27 | Part 2 - Favours

    In this conclusion of our interlude, things go from tricky to down-right complicated. Gwyd is given a warning as well as a job. Sister Agnes/Jenny gets some perspective - in two different directions.Topics and Themes: Government ControlAlcoholismThreats of Violence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  12. 111

    Ep. 27 | Part 1 - Baba Yaga

    In this first half of our interlude, our investigators find out what happened to Peter and Ronnie meets a shadow from his past. One thing is for certain, Baba Yaga’s plans are in motion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  13. 110

    Ep.26 - The Queen of Three Parts

    The Queen arrives at Stravaig Castle. It’s time for our investigators to make an exit. Themes and Topics:WarDestruction of Property/ExplosionsDeath Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  14. 109

    Ep. 25 - The Fate of the Spear

    Our investigators realise just how deeply entangled they are in schemes and plots that feel so much bigger than they are. But will this realisation come too late? Themes and Topics Covered: DeathWar/WarfareViolence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  15. 108

    Ep.24 - Fight or Flight

    Our investigators finally come face to face with the Shrike, just in time for The Leshy to make its assault upon Stravaig. Things are about to get very messy and, for some, will mark what may be the end of the road…Themes and Topics:Guns ThreatViolence Wound Detail Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  16. 107

    Ep.23 - The Shrike

    With our investigators scrambling to save those at Stravaig castle from any more torment, it becomes clear that other forces are at work. However, has this revelation come too late?Themes and Topics:DreadViolenceArson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  17. 106

    Ep.22 - Trickery and Lies

    Our investigators are given a moment to breathe. Eddie Flynn is returned to them. A friend makes themselves known. Everything is fine. Topics and Themes: Accidental Death ShootingTraumaGore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  18. 105

    Ep.21 - The Guardian

    The Thorne Files is back with this thrilling episode in which our investigators take a stroll into Ealdhain Forest to confront the creature they believe is responsible for the recent disappearance in the area. Themes and Topics:Animal Death (mention)Combat/Violence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  19. 104

    The Bells of Dalnair | Part 3: Deep Waters | Kids on Bikes

    In the finale of our Kids on Bikes special, our kids get to the bottom of the mystery surrounding their town and confront the creature responsible for it. Will they survive to be remembered tomorrow?Topics and Themes:ThreatRisk of DrowningKidnappingTrauma Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  20. 103

    The Bells of Dalnair | Part 2: Disappearing People | Kids on Bikes

    With the strangeness in town taking a turn for the worse, our Kids decide to take charge and try to figure out who (or what) is behind what is going on in Dalnair. Hopefully, they won’t be too late.Topics & Themes:DarknessCramped ConditionsImplied Harm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  21. 102

    The Bells of Dalnair | Part 1: The Child that Wasn’t | Kids on Bikes

    In this first part of our Hogmanay special, our Kids find themselves thrust into a mystery surrounding their town when they meet a stranger (emphasis on the ‘strange’)Themes and Topics: Generational TraumaLost/ Abandoned Children Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  22. 101

    Ep.20 - With Friends Like Mine…

    In this episode, our investigators get to have their first proper look at Stravaig Castle and get a chance to meet some of those staying within its walls. However, as is often the case, things are not all they seem…Topics Covered:Disowned FamilyLoss of EmploymentSexism (from one character)Death of Wildlife (towards the end of the episode)Gun Use Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  23. 100

    Ep. 19 - Stravaig Castle

    A new mystery begins as our investigators feel the grasp of the Witchhunters tighten around their necks. But, with a new, as yet unseen threat looming between the trees surrounding Stravaig Castle, will this attempt to get out of the way instead absolutely land them in it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  24. 99

    Bangour Hospital Mystery Report

    Angus lays out as much of the details of our second mystery as possible - as hard as they might be to think about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  25. 98

    Declassified Q&A 3

    In this declassified: We discuss the smashability of our new antagonist, break down the team’s character creation process and dig into the big twist of Season 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  26. 97

    Ep.18 - The Witch Hunters

    In this episode, our investigators are forced to answer some difficult questions and face some difficult truths by Her Majesty’s Commission for Preternatural Affairs… also known as, The Witch Hunters…Topics & Themes:Interviews by Law EnforcementManipulation/GaslightingPrejudices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  27. 96

    Ep.17 - Wake Up

    In this episode, our Investigators fight for their lives to put the Drude and all of its malicious plans to bed. Will they do so without spilling any more innocent blood? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  28. 95

    When Death Goes Silent | Part 3: Death’s Return | Necronautilus

    With our Agents of Death getting to the bottom of the mystery surrounding their mission, all that’s left to do now put things back the way they should be … if they can. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  29. 94

    When Death Goes Silent | Part 2: We All Fall Down | Necronautilus

    Our Agents of Death delve deeper into the mystery surrounding the ‘no death zone’ and the strange powers at play that may be causing it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  30. 93

    When Death Goes Silent | Part 1: The No Death Zone | Necronautilus

    Our Agents of death come into being and get the details on their mysterious, probably incredibly dangerous, mission from Death themselves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  31. 92

    Ep.16 - Deadly Dreams

    In this episode, our investigators charge into the town of Harnock with the intent to confront, and ultimately, destroy the nightmare weaving Drude. But will their efforts be in vain as the storms descend and the town already looks to be under the creature's deadly control?Topics, Themes and Subjects: Mind-control Vehicular Danger/AccidentsMass DeathMental TortureDread Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  32. 91

    Ep.15 - The Storms Ahead

    Jenny finds herself somewhere familiar and our investigators plan ahead. Will they be enough to stop the ever-growing power of The Drude?Topics/Themes Covered: GamblingTraumaInjuryDeath Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  33. 90

    Season 2 Recap

    Catch up with Season 2 before our next episode of our second mystery of the Season. What happened in 1952?A brief recap on our first mystery, The Clawsden HighrisesThe start of our current mystery, Bangour Hospital. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  34. 89

    Under Forsworn Soil | Part 5: Ulrik | Vaesen

    In this thrilling conclusion to our Vaesen special, our investigators uncover the final secrets and close the case surrounding the town of Ōrebro. Will they do it in time to save those dearest to them and, when the dust settles, will anything truly have changed?Sound FX: freesound.org & pixabay.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  35. 88

    Under Forsworn Soil | Part 4: The Factory | Vaesen

    In this dramatic continuation of our Vaesen special, our investigators go back to the source of all of the plaguing the people of Ōrebro. What secrets will they find lurking beneath the seemingly abandoned factory? And will they be enough to stop whatever is happening from claiming any more victims?Sound FX: freesound.org & pixabay.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  36. 87

    Under Forsworn Soil | Part 3: Bjørnson | Vaesen

    As the mystery of the missing detective continues, our investigators find themselves face-to-face with the mysterious Eric Bjørnson. Will they find out what they need? Or will they find that this mystery has a few more unforeseen twists lying in wait?Sound FX: freesound.org & pixabay.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  37. 86

    Under Forsworn Soil | Part 2: The Farm | Vaesen

    Our investigators continue to follow the trail of clues left by the detective, Ulrik Andersen, before his mysterious disappearance. The land is dying and everything seems to point towards one thing - a pact that was broken.Sound FX: freesound.org & pixabay.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  38. 85

    Under Forsworn Soil | Part 1: Ōrebro | Vaesen

    A starving town, a missing detective and something unnatural lurking in the shadows - will our three investigators manage to get to the bottom of what is happening before it’s too late?Sound FX: freesound.org & pixabay.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  39. 84

    Ep.14 - Desperate Measures

    In this week’s episode, our investigators run to save James from the twisted schemes of Dr Talbot and the Drude. Will they succeed in their attempts or will they just make everything worse?Themes and Topics Covered: Abuse of PowerViolence/DeathBody Horror Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  40. 83

    Ep.13 - The Hollow Men

    In this episode, our investigators struggle to escape the clutches of the beat plaguing Bangour Hospital - made worse when one of them is taken prisoner!Themes and Topics:Rats (death by)Use of drugs/syringesKidnappingDrowning Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  41. 82

    Ep.12 - Waking Nightmare

    In this episode, our investigators discover there is far more than meets the eye when it comes to the goings-on at Bangour. But will their discovery come in time to save them?Topics and Themes:ImmolationBody HorrorSelf HarmDrowningInstitutional CorruptionRats Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  42. 81

    Ep.11 - The Boy with the Bad Dreams

    Tabitha and Vera chase down a Mara.Gwydion and James meet Ronnie. Maybe everything will be fine? Themes and Topics:Mental HealthDrowning Claustrophobia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  43. 80

    Ronnie Parker - The Spooky

    The ACTUAL last of our Season 2 investigators! The ever-mysterious and incredibly troubled Ronnie Parker! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  44. 79

    Ep.10 - Bangour Hospital

    With the death of one of the team on their minds and the potential threat to an innocent looming - our investigators have to act fast. With a few familiar faces (both good and bad) cropping up, will this new mystery be too much for Thorne? Themes and Topics Covered:Mental HealthMultiple MurdersDismemberment Fear/Dread Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  45. 78

    Ep.9 - A Message Delivered

    In this interlude between mysteries, our investigators take some time to reflect and recuperate. However, a malevolent force that has been lurking in the shadows has different plans. Themes and Topics:Loss of a parentDrinkingMurder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  46. 77

    The Rat King Mystery Report

    A recap of our first mystery - detailing as much of the chaos as possible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  47. 76

    Ep.8 - Violence & Vermin

    The first of our mysteries for our second season comes to a close. Will our investigators manage to vanquish the beast without losing any more lives?Topics and Themes: MurderArsonBody HorrorAnimal Death (Rats) Loss of Parental Figure Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  48. 75

    Ep.7 - The King of Rats

    Separated at a pivotal moment of the mystery, our investigators will need to act fast if they want to save anyone else from the horrors taking root in the Clawsden Highrises. Themes and Topics Covered: DeathThreats of Violence/DeathArsonOrganised CrimeMissing ChildrenMusophobia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  49. 74

    Ep.6 - The Queen's Mark

    Our investigators find themselves embroiled in violence as tensions rise before an ally finds themselves caught in a devastating trap.Themes and Topics Covered:Gun ViolenceDeath Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  50. 73

    Ep.5 - Oh, Rats!

    Our investigators find themselves in a particularly sticky situation. Will they manage to escape without making their whole situation worse? Themes and Topics Covered:MusophobiaOrganised CrimeThreatsViolence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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A 'Monster of the Week' actual play podcast detailing the exploits and mysteries explored by agents of Thorne Investigations, a paranormal investigations agency, with our first season set in 1952 and our second season set in 1965. The podcast is a character-driven tale filled with psychological horrors and terrifying monsters both of the old world and the new. For fans of horror and RPGs (and the shenanigans that come along with them). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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