10 - Estate of Spores and Decay pt. 1

Tue, 13 May 2025 06:01:00 GMT

Tobin, Etta, and Sterling come upon an extravagant inn.

CONTENT WARNINGS: Intense Body Horror, gore, distressing themes, sudden loud noises, Difficulty breathing, fungus/spores, poisoning, intentional poisoning, dogs, barking.

We Guarantee that The Westward Eye will never contain themes of Sexual Assault of any sort, Racism, Homophobia, Transphobia, Graphic Sex, Suicide, Self Harm.

Written by Mar Smith and Mikayla Grubbs.

Performances:

• "Tobin" - Mar Smith
• "Etta" - Mikayla Grubbs
• "Sterling" - Logyn Clair
• "Narrator" and "Adelaide Post" - Luana McTiernan

If you're a fan of what we're making here, please leave a review, share an episode with a loved one, and engage with our social media. You can find us on Instagram and TikTok @TheWestwardEye. Thank you for listening.

Additional Audio Sources:

Jovan Jeffs: Intro / Outro Song, our primary composer and custom foley artist! ( @jovanhoflanmusic on instagram for business inquires )

Dog howl: Dog_howl_02.wav by CGEffex -- https://freesound.org/s/158975/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Door swinging: Door swings shut by JakLocke -- https://freesound.org/s/261107/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Squeaky hinges : Door Squeak.wav by jesabat -- https://freesound.org/s/119724/ -- License: Attribution 3.0

Inside Room Tone: room-tone basement 3830 220811_0492 by klankbeeld -- https://freesound.org/s/734700/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Rising tension tone: Horror Background Atmosphere #19 by Universfield -- https://freesound.org/s/785708/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Gulping water: Gulping Water.wav by Riaan3ignite -- https://freesound.org/s/543084/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Soup spoon: SpoonSlurps (2).wav by DaveHammond -- https://freesound.org/s/49798/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Chilling atmosphere: Horror Background Atmosphere #19 by Universfield -- https://freesound.org/s/785708/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Sinister horror ambience: Sinister Background Music by Ilariio -- https://freesound.org/s/793491/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

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The Music of "The West"

Tue, 06 May 2025 13:48:26 GMT

Take some time to learn about the making of some of The Westward Eye's original music. We are excited to highlight our wonderful editor and composer, Jovan Jeffs! They have masterfully crafted the music for our little production and we are extremely lucky to have them! Find them on instagram @jovanhoflanmusic

TWE is will continue with our scripted audio drama following Tobin, Sterling, and Etta on May 13th!

If you're a fan of what we're making here, please leave a review, share an episode with a loved one, and engage with our social media. You can find us on Instagram and TikTok @TheWestwardEye.

Thank you for listening.

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Q&A with our Creative and Technical Leads!

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 06:01:00 GMT

Join the voice actors of Tobin and Etta (interviewed by Kyle J. Nelson) as they dive into the making of The Westward Eye, answer fan submitted questions, discuss episodes 1-9, and much more! We really appreciate all the love that our little project has gotten over the past few months and can't wait to more of these in the future.

We will be discussing important plot points for all episodes out so far, so please make sure you are all caught up before diving in to our Q&A!

Some Technical Things...

• Mar uses Mar/Charlie interchangeably and will be referred to by both names in this episode.
• We originally planned to have each episode be one part, therefore we discuss the episodes as wholes within this Q&A. The "Narrative" numbers listed below are how we refer to the episodes.

Reminiscence in Flame - Prologue

A Proposition of Importance - Episode 1

East Eluded -

• Narrative- Episode 2
• Technical- Episodes 2 & 3

Lullaby of the Arroyo -

• Narrative- Episode 3
• Technical- Episodes 4 & 5

Palimpsest of Youth -

• Narrative: Episode 4
• Technical: Episodes 6 & 7

Requiem in Charcoal -

• Narrative: Episode 5
• Technical: Episodes 8 & 9

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Meet Our Friends At Surcease!

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 06:01:00 GMT

Surcease: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/surcease

Case File #31 11 522 - 12, Amanda Olsen’s recount of a new beginning leading to her husband's

tragic demise.

Content warnings:

● Medical issues

● Bodily harm

● Vomiting

● Darkness

● Possession like symptoms

● SFX

● Talk of mental illness

● Loss of bodily functions

● Death

Transcripts:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Zr2S138lgrtWvSdZtNQocfPBk0nrUOF7?usp=sharing

Today's episode featured...

Alexander Bauner as Ellias Emanuel Short

It was...

Audio edited by Elz Saari & Henry Johannessen

Manuscript edited by Reeda Bauner & Thalia Højlund

Cover art by Thalia Højlund

Written By Alexander Bauner

You can support us on Ko-fi:

https://ko-fi.com/surcease

You can find/contact us at:

Surcease.pod@gmail.com

Our socials and other goodies can be found in our linktree: https://linktr.ee/surcease

Join our discord: https://discord.gg/DVVysJGr

Sound effects:

Intro/outro by kuroshina on Fiverr

Freesound - "Horror_Ambience_Atmos-09.wav" by Headphaze

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9 - Requiem in Charcoal pt. 2

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 06:01:00 GMT

No one walks without carrying pieces of their past with them… whether they remember them or not.

CONTENT WARNINGS: Intense Body Horror, Gore, Distressing Themes, Sudden Loud Noises, Death related trauma, Grief, Panic Attack, Parent Death, Resurfacing Memories, Memory Loss.

We Guarantee that The Westward Eye will never contain themes of Sexual Assault of any sort, Racism, Homophobia, Transphobia, Graphic Sex, Suicide, Self Harm.

Written by Mar Smith and Mikayla Grubbs.

Performances:

• "Tobin" - Mar Smith
• "Etta" - Mikayla Grubbs
• "Sterling" - Logyn Clair
• "Carolyn/Ma" - Brooklyn Kate
• "Robert" - Owen Briggs
• "Young Sterling" - Kyle J. Nelson

If you're a fan of what we're making here, please leave a review, share an episode with a loved one, and engage with our social media. You can find us on Instagram and TikTok @TheWestwardEye. Thank you for listening.

Additional Audio Sources:

Jovan Jeffs: Intro / Outro Song, our primary composer and custom foley artist! ( @jovanhoflanmusic on instagram for business inquires )

Bed groaning: ambient_loop_A_001b.wav by VectorSpace -- https://freesound.org/s/496506/ -- License: Attribution 3.0

Shifting on couch: Rolling on leather couch.wav by Edelhanie -- https://freesound.org/s/594637/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Somber ambient song (during journal read): Melancholy Dreamscape by ViraMiller -- https://freesound.org/s/743843/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Squeaky hinges : Door Squeak.wav by jesabat -- https://freesound.org/s/119724/ -- License: Attribution 3.0

Soft Fire: campfire deer camp 21 minutes - wind - snow - sleet - part 5 .wav by Ambient-X -- https://freesound.org/s/660300/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Sad piano number: Sorrowful Piano Tunes by ViraMiller -- https://freesound.org/s/745586/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Sad undertone (playing alongside the piano ^): improvised chill 6 by waveplaySFX -- https://freesound.org/s/238531/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Porch footsteps: Footsteps on Porch (misc) by ericnorcross81 -- https://freesound.org/s/748223/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Emotional ambience (Carolyn’s letter): Melancholy Dreamscape by ViraMiller -- https://freesound.org/s/743843/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Eerie echo: horror echo voices 160925_0978.wav by klankbeeld -- https://freesound.org/s/367197/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Javelina effects (running, breathing, rustling bush): Jovan Jeffs

Javelina “laugher” ( hyena laughter distorted): Hyena laughing: This video is includes "HYENA LAUGHING | Sound Effects [High Quality]" by "Sound Effects Pro", licensed under CC BY 3.0, and available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nvCN3-7vlA 

Blood Oozing: Disgusting Slop.wav by Ighuaran -- https://freesound.org/s/116426/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Gore effects: Raw GORE SFX Session recorded on a Sennheiser 416 by UOregonCinemaStudies -- https://freesound.org/s/418776/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

MAIN firefly song: Jovan Jeffs

Light ambience undertone under firefly song : dreamy ambience 01 Diferencias.. - Quercus 130525_08.wav by klankbeeld -- https://freesound.org/s/212029/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Outro buzzing: Mosquito sounds; Mosquitoes_In_Small_Wooden_Sauna_Room.wav by ffilipp -- https://freesound.org/s/345773/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

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8 - Requiem in Charcoal pt. 1

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 06:01:00 GMT

Sterling, Tobin, and Etta find sanctuary...

CONTENT WARNINGS: Intense Body Horror, Gore, distressing themes, Sudden Loud Noises, body horror (person).

We Guarantee that The Westward Eye will never contain themes of Sexual Assault of any sort, Racism, Homophobia, Transphobia, Graphic Sex, Suicide, Self Harm.

Written by Mar Smith and Mikayla Grubbs.

Performances:

• "Tobin" - Mar Smith
• "Etta" - Mikayla Grubbs
• "Sterling" - Logyn Clair
• "Narrator" - Luana McTiernan

If you're a fan of what we're making here, please leave a review, share an episode with a loved one, and engage with our social media. You can find us on Instagram and TikTok @TheWestwardEye. Thank you for listening.

Additional Audio Sources:

Soft Cicadas buzzing: cicade at nighttime animals 02 by Eelke -- https://freesound.org/s/462620/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Haunting low atmosphere: Tense Atmosphere for Dark Cinematic Scenes by LolaMoore -- https://freesound.org/s/757680/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Deep chilling background: halloween background.mp3 by klankbeeld -- https://freesound.org/s/594225/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Eerie Echo: horror echo voices 160925_0978.wav by klankbeeld -- https://freesound.org/s/367197/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Organs shifting: Wet wound oozing: Disgusting Slop.wav by Ighuaran -- https://freesound.org/s/116426/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Low looping ambience: ambient_loop_A_001b.wav by VectorSpace -- https://freesound.org/s/496506/ -- License: Attribution 3.0

Porch footsteps: Footsteps on Porch (misc) by ericnorcross81 -- https://freesound.org/s/748223/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Squeaky hinges : Door Squeak.wav by jesabat -- https://freesound.org/s/119724/ -- License: Attribution 3.0

bed sitting: ambient_loop_A_001b.wav by VectorSpace -- https://freesound.org/s/496506/ -- License: Attribution 3.0

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7 - Palimpsest of Youth pt. 2

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 07:01:00 GMT

As the sun begins to set on the schoolhouse, the three young adventurers begin to unravel the schoolhouse’s twisted past. 

CONTENT WARNINGS: Intense Body Horror, Gore, distressing themes, Medical Trauma, Sudden Loud Noises, body horror (person),Child Suffering, Death Related Trauma, Loss, Grief. 

We Guarantee that The Westward Eye will never contain themes of Sexual Assault of any sort, Racism, Homophobia, Transphobia, Graphic Sex, Suicide, Self Harm.

Written by Mar Smith and Mikayla Grubbs.

Performances:

• "Tobin" - Mar Smith
• "Etta" - Mikayla Grubbs
• "Sterling" - Logyn Clair
• “Wymer” - Kit Cactus
• “Lottie” - Shey Rico
• “Warren” - Kyle J. Nelson
• “Clyde” - Ken Miller
• “Ruth” - Mikayla Grubbs
• "Narrator" - Luana McTiernan

If you're a fan of what we're making here, please leave a review, share an episode with a loved one, and engage with our social media. You can find us on Instagram and TikTok @TheWestwardEye. Thank you for listening.

Additional Audio Sources:

Dirt running: Jovan Jeffs

Tense rumble:  tense-fluctuating-drone.flac by Jackie4Ever -- https://freesound.org/s/83094/ -- License: Attribution 3.0

Chilling ambience: Horror Background Atmosphere #11 by Universfield -- https://freesound.org/s/754503/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Pistol Foley: Jovan Jeffs

Chair foley (dining room scene): 011 - Pulling Out Chair, Sitting by Trashcan_Studios -- https://freesound.org/s/783598/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

ilm for a music.wav by evanjones4 -- https://freesound.org/s/411651/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Dishware: Jovan Jeffs

Food foley: Jovan Jeffs

somber horror ambiance motif for game tv or film by Destructo20 -- https://freesound.org/s/690994/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Eerie echo- horror echo voices 160925_0978.wav by klankbeeld -- https://freesound.org/s/367197/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Porch footsteps: Footsteps on Porch (misc) by ericnorcross81 -- https://freesound.org/s/748223/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Dirt Kicking (Ett:a jerking backwards): 

Plantlife shaking: Jovan Jeffs

Squeaky hinges (coffin): Door Squeak.wav by jesabat -- https://freesound.org/s/119724/ -- License: Attribution 3.0

Sterling Digging: Jovan Jeff’s 

Ambient Drone (Lake Nights) by ChristmasKrumble666 -- https://freesound.org/s/779828/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Final song: Eerie Guitar Melody in E Minor by MichiJung -- https://freesound.org/s/753572/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

End credits ambience: (Hollow Chilling Atmosphere): Horror Atmospheric.wav by CapeTown2016 -- https://freesound.org/s/547406/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

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6 - Palimpsest of Youth pt. 1

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 15:01:11 GMT

Tobin, Sterling, and Etta receive unlikely aid from a strange man and his peculiar students…

CONTENT WARNINGS: Intense Body Horror, Gore, distressing themes, Medical Trauma, Sudden Loud Noises, body horror (person), loss of consciousness, surgery.

We Guarantee that The Westward Eye will never contain themes of Sexual Assault of any sort, Racism, Homophobia, Transphobia, Graphic Sex, Suicide, Self Harm.

Written by Mar Smith and Mikayla Grubbs.

Performances:

• "Tobin" - Mar Smith
• "Etta" - Mikayla Grubbs
• "Sterling" - Logyn Clair
• “Wymer” - Kit Cactus
• “Lottie” - Shey Rico
• “Warren” - Kyle J. Nelson
• “Clyde” - Ken Miller
• “Ruth” - Mikayla Grubbs
• "Narrator" - Luana McTiernan

If you're a fan of what we're making here, please leave a review, share an episode with a loved one, and engage with our social media. You can find us on Instagram and TikTok @TheWestwardEye. Thank you for listening.

Additional Audio Sources:

Jovan Jeffs: All musical scores ( @jovanhoflanmusic on instagram for business inquires )

Unsettling wind Intro- strong wind through door crack by zumbidos -- https://freesound.org/s/687450/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Morning Ambience: Morning- amb, ext, morning, high desert residential, birds, carbys, quad.wav by drewhalasz -- https://freesound.org/s/462237/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Mourning dove call: a gentle breeze, wind 3 by mario1298 -- https://freesound.org/s/181252/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Gentle wind:  a gentle breeze, wind 3 by mario1298 -- https://freesound.org/s/181252/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Gun effects: Jovan Jeffs

Slow paced Footsteps: Jovan Jeffs 

Medium paced footsteps: footsteps shoes sneakers dirt walk slow nice grit1.flac by kyles -- https://freesound.org/s/637551/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Mosquito sounds; Mosquitoes_In_Small_Wooden_Sauna_Room.wav by ffilipp -- https://freesound.org/s/345773/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Cicadas buzzing: Crickets_in_August.mp3 by ivolipa -- https://freesound.org/s/325294/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Tense rumble:  tense-fluctuating-drone.flac by Jackie4Ever -- https://freesound.org/s/83094/ -- License: Attribution 3.0

Dark soundscape: 41. Gravity Shift (cinematic drone) by secondbody -- https://freesound.org/s/614505/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Door bursting open: door wood impact hit kick open sudden explode.wav by kyles -- https://freesound.org/s/452596/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Wood running steps: Footsteps Boots - Wood stairs, walk & run by Vrymaa -- https://freesound.org/s/735343/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Wet wound oozing: Disgusting Slop.wav by Ighuaran -- https://freesound.org/s/116426/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Gore effects: Raw GORE SFX Session recorded on a Sennheiser 416 by UOregonCinemaStudies -- https://freesound.org/s/418776/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Leather shifting effect: Effect-LeatherSqueak-005.wav by DWOBoyle -- https://freesound.org/s/145035/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

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5 - Lullaby of the Arroyo pt. 2

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 07:02:20 GMT

A floral scent and soft tune lulls Tobin and Etta’s nerves.

CONTENT WARNINGS: Intense Body Horror, Gore, distressing themes, Sudden Loud Noises, Drugging, Teeth, Manipulation Under The Influence, Kissing up arm while under the influence (but nothing at any point more sexual).

We Guarantee that The Westward Eye will never contain themes of Sexual Assault of any sort, Racism, Homophobia, Transphobia, Graphic Sex, Suicide, Self Harm.

Written by Mar Smith and Mikayla Grubbs.

Performances:

• "Tobin" - Mar Smith
• "Etta" - Mikayla Grubbs
• "Sterling" - Logyn Clair
• “Singing Woman” - Brooklyn Kate
• "Narrator" - Luana McTiernan

If you're a fan of what we're making here, please leave a review, share an episode with a loved one, and engage with our social media. You can find us on Instagram and TikTok @TheWestwardEye.

Thank you for listening.

Additional Audio Sources:

Jovan Jeffs: All musical scores ( @jovanhoflanmusic on instagram for business inquires )

Woman Screaming / Agonizing: Luana Mcteirnan 

Desert Night Ambience: AMBRurl_Moab_Crickets-200hzHP_ShaneVincent_XAH8_20220629.WAV by Dry ShangusBurger -- https://freesound.org/s/701062/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Quiet Stream: Stream River Water Up Close by jackthemurray -- https://freesound.org/s/433589/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Dirt footsteps: footsteps shoes sneakers dirt walk slow nice grit1.flac by kyles -- https://freesound.org/s/637551/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Twinkling ambience: We Listen - melody.wav by thatjeffcarter -- https://freesound.org/s/141865/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Bush thwacking: Jovan Jeffs

Beast running: Jovan Jeffs

Tense buzzing: tense-fluctuating-drone.flac by Jackie4Ever -- https://freesound.org/s/83094/ -- License: Attribution 3.0

unsettling soundscape: lassambience1.wav by plagasul -- https://freesound.org/s/26835/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Dirt kicking up- We Listen - melody.wav by thatjeffcarter -- https://freesound.org/s/141865/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

“Gun Waverinbg” (Tobin): Jovan Jeffs 

Heartbeat: Heart beats by Urra -- https://freesound.org/s/667164/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Javelina Squealing: Pig_squeeling_1 by TheGreenEyedGhost -- https://freesound.org/s/707788/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Fire wavering: Striking a match 2.wav by Schulze -- https://freesound.org/s/23835/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Soft wind: a gentle breeze, wind 3 by mario1298 -- https://freesound.org/s/181252/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Cactus Impact: Jovan Jeffs

“Twig snapping”- Bone Break 29 by GeoffAturax -- https://freesound.org/s/518780/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Etta knocking into “strange object”: BadBreaks_Crunch_and_Snap.wav by sonictechtonic -- https://freesound.org/s/242217/ -- License: Attribution 3.0

Fire impact: Magic Fire Impact by EminYILDIRIM -- https://freesound.org/s/562413/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Fire Bellowing: Ambiance_Campfire_Loop_Stereo.wav by Nox_Sound -- https://freesound.org/s/558967/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Mourning Dove-: 230501_2409_2-2_FR_DoveComing.wav by kevp888 -- https://freesound.org/s/687390/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Oozing hand effect: Disgusting Slop.wav by Ighuaran -- https://freesound.org/s/116426/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Muscle twisting and blood: Stabbing and tearing flesh 3 by studiobonk -- https://freesound.org/s/649122/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Liquid Pouring: Liquid pouring on floor 1 by JakLocke -- https://freesound.org/s/261303/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Roomtone (end credits): basement room-tone 1634PM 220811_0491.wav by klankbeeld -- https://freesound.org/s/674158/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

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4 - Lullaby of the Arroyo pt. 1

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 07:01:49 GMT

Upon hearing a haunting song echoing through the arroyo, Tobin believes he has found his first Western denizen to interview. 

CONTENT WARNINGS: distressing themes, trauma, horror

We Guarantee that The Westward Eye will never contain themes of Sexual Assault of any sort, Racism, Homophobia, Transphobia, Graphic Sex, Suicide, Self Harm.

Written by Mar Smith and Mikayla Grubbs.

Performances:

• "Tobin" - Mar Smith
• "Etta" - Mikayla Grubbs
• "Sterling" - Logyn Clair
• “Singing Woman” - Brooklyn Kate
• "Narrator" - Luana McTiernan

If you're a fan of what we're making here, please leave a review, share an episode with a loved one, and engage with our social media. You can find us on Instagram and TikTok @TheWestwardEye.

Thank you for listening.

Additional Audio Sources:

Unsettling wind Intro- strong wind through door crack by zumbidos -- https://freesound.org/s/687450/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Desert Night Ambience- AMBRurl_Moab_Crickets-200hzHP_ShaneVincent_XAH8_20220629.WAV by Dry ShangusBurger -- https://freesound.org/s/701062/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Wind Howling- G55-12-Moaning Whistle Wind.wav by craigsmith -- https://freesound.org/s/438866/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Campfire sounds- Campfire 01 by HECKFRICKER -- https://freesound.org/s/729395/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Pencil writing- Writing_Pen_01.wav by moai15 -- https://freesound.org/s/336382/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Cave ambience- Ambient Cave by raph_web3 -- https://freesound.org/s/682525/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Tense buzzing- tense-fluctuating-drone.flac by Jackie4Ever -- https://freesound.org/s/83094/ -- License: Attribution 3.0

Monster clicking- Monster Sounds #1.wav by popocot -- https://freesound.org/s/546652/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Monster shaky breathing- Clicking and moans.m4a by MandaPanda675 -- https://freesound.org/s/535483/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Monster roar- CyclopsMonster by jonccox -- https://freesound.org/s/191809/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Fire impact- Magic Fire Impact by EminYILDIRIM -- https://freesound.org/s/562413/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Monster shriek- Monster shriek #2 by AlexMurphy53 -- https://freesound.org/s/399780/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Grabbing dry grass- Walking on dry grass by MicheleFalleri -- https://freesound.org/s/578453/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Fire lighting- Bonfire Being Lit by samararaine -- https://freesound.org/s/186374/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Louder campfire- Ambiance_Campfire_Loop_Stereo.wav by Nox_Sound -- https://freesound.org/s/558967/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Eerie echo- horror echo voices 160925_0978.wav by klankbeeld -- https://freesound.org/s/367197/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Fire crack- boiling insert backside by bruno.auzet -- https://freesound.org/s/555052/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Trickling riverbed- Stream River Water Up Close by jackthemurray -- https://freesound.org/s/433589/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Quiet dirt footsteps- Jovan Jeffs

Handling sticks- Sticks rustling v3 by FancyGeronimo -- https://freesound.org/s/383416/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Dropping sticks- Sticks Dropping.WAV by kylecutsfilms -- https://freesound.org/s/457263/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Lantern jostling- Oil Lantern Rattle by ImAFoley -- https://freesound.org/s/516739/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Dirt running steps- Jovan Jeffs

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3 - East Eluded pt. 2

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 07:03:11 GMT

Time spent underground seems to pass differently as Tobin, Etta, and Sterling navigate the winding caverns.

CONTENT WARNINGS: Intense Body Horror, Gore, distressing themes, Sudden Loud Noises, Panic attack, Claustrophobia, darkness, body horror (creature)

Written by Mar Smith and Mikayla Grubbs.

Performances:

• "Tobin" - Mar Smith
• "Etta" - Mikayla Grubbs
• "Sterling" - Logyn Clair
• "Narrator" - Luana McTiernan

If you're a fan of what we're making here, please leave a review, share an episode with a loved one, and engage with our social media. You can find us on Instagram and TikTok @TheWestwardEye.

Thank you for listening.

Additional Audio Sources:

Unsettling wind: strong wind through door crack by zumbidos

Echoey Underground Ambience- Abandoned Metro Tunnel 02.wav by MATRIXXX_

Running water- water stream under small bridge tunnel sewer4.flac by kyles

Water splash- Water Splash.wav by CountryRoadFilms

Lantern jostling- Oil Lantern Rattle by ImAFoley

Lantern opening- Oil Lantern Open and Close by ImAFoley

Wick Lighting- Striking a match 2.wav by Schulze

Water sloshing- Askeleet vedessä / Footsteps, wading, walking in the water, puddle, slush by YleArkisto

Pencil circle- pencil_continue_loop.wav by sseletskyy

Cricket Song: Northern California Crickets by ellie.vanderlip

splashing footsteps- walk underground passegeway 70m Kijkduin Den helder 130910_01.wav by klankbeeld

eerie echo- horror echo voices 160925_0978.wav by klankbeeld

Low hum- Low Hum by david_werecat

grabbing dirt- hand brush small rocks by oscaraudiogeek

Cave ambience- Ambient Cave by raph_web3

Scary cave ambience- Ambience_Cave_00.wav by LittleRobotSoundFactory

deep base buzz- tense-fluctuating-drone.flac by Jackie4Ever

Boulder impact- custom_short_explosion_impact_sound by Artninja

Rocks tumbling- Landslide.wav by bikesnbassboi

Cave shaking- EarthquakeSFX.aif by Les Blachut

Soft monster clicking- Monster Sounds #1.wav by popocot

Deep Monster clicking- Deep Growl by mburgess1

Monster echoing groan- deep sea groan.wav by rcarpo

Monster breathing exhale- Monster Slow exhail.wav by cylon8472

Foot kicking the ground- Pebbles_Scrape_Drag_Foot.wav by kMoon

Deep rhythmic thumping- Monster growls and snores by lori.mortimer

Monster shaky breathing- Clicking and moans.m4a by MandaPanda675

Monster roar- CyclopsMonster by jonccox

Monster labored shrieks (pitched down) - Creature Screeching by Dmgrinder

“Bone crunch” (monster twitching) - Bone Crunch Fast.wav by BrassKnucklesFilms

“Bone cracking” (monster twitching pt 2)- Bone Cracking 2.wav by DalomarGrimm

Monster howl- monster shriek.ogg by Darsycho

Monster howl 2- Monster shriek #2 by AlexMurphy53

Wooden support beam snapping- ​​Destruction, Wooden, A.wav by InspectorJ

Monster howl 3- Monster shriek #1 by AlexMurphy53

Fast Monster Breathing- Loud breathing and snorting monster by AppleCorey

Earth “shaking”- ​​Short Increasing Rumble by epicdude959

Final Monster scream- Monster Roar 02 by zerokingfull

Pencil Writing- Writing_Pen_01.wav by moai15

Rock / Gravel walking - rubble walk rocky grit cave footsteps.wav by martian

Soft wind- wind light calm soft breeze deep big gusty.flac by kyles

Desert Dusk Ambience- Semi desert insects ravens birds quiet with bad mic noise BADLANDS AB 190818.flac by TRP

Critters Chirping- Prairie Dogs from Bad Lands-South Dakota by Bansemer

Desert Nigh Ambience: Night Ambience 02 - Sep 3 2013 - Front Yard by rgbrobot

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2 - East Eluded pt. 1

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 07:01:56 GMT

Tobin, Etta, and Sterling begin their expedition, unaware of the threats that loom on the Eastern side of the wall. Will their quest end before it begins?

CONTENT WARNINGS: Capitalism, Law Enforcement (ACAB), Wealth Gap, Distressing Themes, Sudden Loud Noises, Asthma Attack

We Guarantee that The Westward Eye will never contain themes of Sexual Assault of any sort, Racism, Homophobia, Transphobia, Graphic Sex, Suicide, Self Harm.

Written by Mar Smith and Mikayla Grubbs.

Performances:

• "Tobin" - Mar Smith
• "Etta" - Mikayla Grubbs
• "Sterling" - Logyn Clair
• "Narrator" - Luana McTiernan

If you're a fan of what we're making here, please leave a review, share an episode with a loved one, and engage with our social media. You can find us on Instagram and TikTok @TheWestwardEye.

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Additional Audios Sources:

Unsettling wind: strong wind through door crack by zumbidos -- https://freesound.org/s/687450/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Night Ambience- 180912 Night city rumble quiet distant traffic roof urban residential TORONTO.flac by TRP -- https://freesound.org/s/572530/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Quiet House-

Paper flipping- Paper Sketchbook Page Flips 1 by OwlStorm -- https://freesound.org/s/320148/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Concrete fall-  Jumps Concrete by LewisEmmott5 -- https://freesound.org/s/732580/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Concrete- running on concrete.aif by MAJ061785 -- https://freesound.org/s/85560/ -- License: Attribution 3.0

Trucks 1- front loader truck with container drive by in reverse +pickup trucks follow.flac by kyles -- https://freesound.org/s/450160/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Trucks 2- Cars and trucks passing by on a wet road by klau78 -- https://freesound.org/s/648786/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Heart beating- Heart beats by Urra -- https://freesound.org/s/667164/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Windy grass- Field ambience 02.wav by szelestamas -- https://freesound.org/s/620100/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

peaceful afternoon- A minute of peace by richwise -- https://freesound.org/s/469596/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

children echo- Kids Voices with Natural Reverb by Cornwallis89 -- https://freesound.org/s/244593/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

metal groan - Metallic Groan by hinchinbrook -- https://freesound.org/s/496836/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

metal groaning 2- Door_Metal_Groans_Ext.wav by Cell31_Sound_Productions -- https://freesound.org/s/264014/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

inhaler hit- Asthma Inhaler - Sprayed / Dispensed 2 times by MutilatorBCB -- https://freesound.org/s/689884/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Cave Ambience- Ambience_Cave_00.wav by LittleRobotSoundFactory -- https://freesound.org/s/270387/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

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1 - A Proposition Of Importance

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 06:00:04 GMT

Recently graduated Tobin Clade and Etta Flynn attempt to find their estranged childhood companion, Sterling, to invite them to accompany Tobin and Etta on a perilous expedition into the unknown land that looms just beyond their City’s wall.

CONTENT WARNINGS: Capitalism, Wealth Gap, Distressing Themes, Sudden Loud Noises, Death, Religious Trauma, Dysfunctional Family Systems

We Guarantee that The Westward Eye will never contain themes of Sexual Assault of any sort, Racism, Homophobia, Transphobia, Graphic Sex, Suicide, Self Harm.

Written by Mar Smith and Mikayla Grubbs.

Performances:

• "Tobin" - Mar Smith
• "Etta" - Mikayla Grubbs
• "Sterling" - Logyn Clair
• "Ma" - Booklyn Kate
• Mr. Clade” - Owen Briggs
• "Narrator" - Luana McTiernan

If you're a fan of what we're making here, please leave a review, share an episode with a loved one, and engage with our social media. You can find us on Instagram and TikTok @TheWestwardEye.

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Additional Audio Sources:

Mic Tapping - PA microphone feedback (1) tapping.wav by FreqMan -- https://freesound.org/s/42929/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Mic Feedback- Microphone feedback.wav by JavierSerrat -- https://freesound.org/s/470111/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Quiet chatter ambience- AUDITORIO CUASI VACIO GENTE LIMPIANDO.wav by kintana24 -- https://freesound.org/s/382747/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 

Crowd Cheering- cheering and clapping crowd 1 by AlaskaRobotics -- https://freesound.org/s/221568/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Auditorium Door- Door opening hall ambience echo by dossantosbarbosa -- https://freesound.org/s/482296/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Loud crowd chatting- 5 min of crowd chatter. 40 people.wav by Psykophobia -- https://freesound.org/s/608996/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Echoing footsteps- ​​Echoing footsteps down hallway.wav by theshuggie -- https://freesound.org/s/371014/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Empty Hallway- hotel large open hallway with heavy wind against roof overhead ceiling beams crack and little hall sounds echo1 Gaza 2016.wav by kyles -- https://freesound.org/s/406307/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Quiet City Ambience - New York City Ambience - Lower East Side near Williamsburg Bridge by logancircle2 -- https://freesound.org/s/615281/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Loud City Ambience- Busy city sound by Balaram_Mahalder -- https://freesound.org/s/715388/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

City Laughter- Neighbour_Party.wav by AlienXXX -- https://freesound.org/s/347980/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Screen Door Knock- Knocking Then Pounding on Wood Screen Door by lukiacostello -- https://freesound.org/s/446252/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Car Window Opening- Driver window down - Suzuki.wav by LOVEBURD -- https://freesound.org/s/329610/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Countryside Ambience- Very quiet village midday ambience. by makarius79 -- https://freesound.org/s/398117/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Night Countryside Ambience - Hamlet field summer night 200707_0193..ogg by klankbeeld -- https://freesound.org/s/542587/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Silent House Roomtone- Silent Night Ambience.wav by SamontBlack -- https://freesound.org/s/608871/ -- License: Attribution 3.0

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Prologue - Reminiscence in Flame

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 06:06:30 GMT

A young couple and their child sit quietly around a lone campfire, praying they can make it out of a liminal Western wasteland before it consumes them entirely.

CONTENT WARNINGS: Body horror (creature), Teeth, Distorted Features, Scabs, Child Suffering, Darkness, Loss, Bone Breaking.

We Guarantee that The Westward Eye will never contain themes of Sexual Assault of any sort, Racism, Homophobia, Transphobia, Graphic Sex, Suicide, Self Harm.

Written by Mar Smith.

Performances:

• "Carolyn" - Booklyn Kate
• "Robert" - Owen Briggs
• "Child" - Kyle J. Nelson
• "Narrator" - Luana McTiernan

If you're a fan of what we're making here, please leave a review, share an episode with a loved one, and engage with our social media. You can find us on Instagram and TikTok @TheWestwardEye.

Thank you for listening.

Sounds Used:

• Young Child Foley- Kyle J. Nelson 
• Javelina Running, Grass trashing, Dirt footsteps, and Blood squelching.: Jovan (Hof) Jeffs 
• Unsettling wind: strong wind through door crack by zumbidos -- https://freesound.org/s/687450/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
• Night Ambience: Night Ambience 02 - Sep 3 2013 - Front Yard by rgbrobot -- https://freesound.org/s/198608/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
• Campfire sounds: campfire deer camp 21 minutes - wind - snow - sleet - part 5 .wav by Ambient-X -- https://freesound.org/s/660300/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
• Coyote Howling: Coyotes 2.mp3 by robertjd -- https://freesound.org/s/69584/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
• Cricket Song: Northern California Crickets by ellie.vanderlip -- https://freesound.org/s/704381/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
• Prairie Dogs: Prairie Dogs from Bad Lands-South Dakota by Bansemer -- https://freesound.org/s/205929/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
• Toads Croaking: Spadefoot Toad - Yellowstone National Park by Nivatius -- https://freesound.org/s/519590/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
• Fabric rustle: fabric movement sweater.wav by Yuval -- https://freesound.org/s/188158/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
• Low Hum: Low Hum by david_werecat -- https://freesound.org/s/231657/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
• Dark Ambience: Dark_Ambience.wav by CaCtUs2003 -- https://freesound.org/s/103340/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
• Twig Snapping: Twig being snapped (multiple takes) by ZoshP -- https://freesound.org/s/552006/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
• Gun draw: Weapons_GunUnHolster.wav by duckduckpony -- https://freesound.org/s/204043/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
• Singular Pig Squeal- Pig - Scream 5 - 96kHz.wav by JarredGibb -- https://freesound.org/s/233151/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
• Chorus of Pigs- Four pigs screaming together by felix.blume -- https://freesound.org/s/434384/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
• Hyena laughing: This video is includes "HYENA LAUGHING | Sound Effects [High Quality]" by "Sound Effects Pro", licensed under CC BY 3.0, and available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nvCN3-7vlA 
• Bone breaking: Bones Breaking 2 by Gammelsmurfen778 -- https://freesound.org/s/474002/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

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The Westward Eye Teaser

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 20:34:48 GMT

The Westward Eye premieres October 1st, 2024

Somewhere that may have existed long ago… or perhaps is still to come… lies a place isolated from the rest of civilization, known as ‘The West’ - where lost communities perform ancient traditions, old gods pry themselves from the earth, and monstrous creatures lurk in the darkness...

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