Neworld Papers

20 episodes

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Synopsis:

The A.I. Repertory Theater presents a full-cast audio production of book one of the award-winning science fiction series, Neworld Papers.

Is revealing the truth worth the disruption of a society?

The Historian's Tale offers cinematic pacing, thematic sophistication (faith vs. evidence, agency vs. state control, personal identity vs. imposed destiny), and vivid sensory detail that position the novel for readers who enjoy deep world building grounded in strong character stakes.

Language: English

Format: Audio Book

Continuity: Serial

Writing: Scripted

Voices: Machine generated

Narrator: Third Person

Genres: Science fiction

Soundscape: Voices only

Completion status: Finished

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Glossary of Terms

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:20:59 -0600

Here's a list of terms used on Neworld. It is recommended listening/reading before diving into the story.

annum: an archaic way of measuring a person’s age; twelve consecutive months (two thirds of a cycle)

cycle: the eighteen-month solar cycle from HighConjunction to HighConjunction

HighConjunction: 1) the period when Neworld’s two suns are perfectly aligned with SolMinor eclipsing SolMajor; the period is marked by crippling snowfalls; 2) the ten-sol celebration that occurs during this period, when families gather, seclude themselves indoors, feast, and exchange gifts, concluding with bonfires ignited by the re-emerging families

HighNoon: the time of day when SolMajor is at its zenith

kon: the indestructible spirit that inhabits all living beings

LowNoon: the time of day when SolMinor is at its zenith

miss: a term of direct address for a female who has borne a child for a male contract

missus: a term of direct address for a female with a contracted child

missy: a term of direct address for a female without children

RedNights: the middle of summer when SolMinor dominates the night sky

sol: the time period from HighNoon to HighNoon

SolMajor: Neworld’s larger, brighter, more distant sun; short form - SolMaj

SolMinor: Neworld’s smaller, dimmer, nearer sun; short form—SolMin

Produced and Directed by Keith Brian Shaw [Human]

Performed by Zach Emerson as Fallon and the A.I. Repertory Theater players.

Dangerous [1]

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:23:55 -0600

[1/19] A young servant with a photographic memory and a hidden talent for drawing uncovers a dangerous conspiracy at an elite boys' school, where a spy in a tree, a brutal interrogation, and a forbidden romance with a mentor threaten to unravel the secrets of a tightly controlled society.

Produced and Directed by Keith Brian Shaw [Human]

Performed by Zach Emerson as Fallon and the A.I. Repertory Theater players.

From Here to There [2]

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:29:26 -0600

[2/19] When Dean Ambrose confronts Fallon with mysterious Solarist papers, and a powerful stranger from Primacitta, Mara Grier, takes an unexpected interest in him, Fallon’s world unravels.

Sold into an uncertain fate, he’s thrust into a luxurious yet perilous trek toward Primacitta, joined by Aidan and the enigmatic Missus Grier. As the HighConjunction looms, with its paralyzing snows, whispers of conspiracy and shadowy figures trail their every move.

Produced and Directed by Keith Brian Shaw [Human]

Performed by Zach Emerson as Fallon and the A.I. Repertory Theater players.

The Long Way Down [3]

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:30:37 -0600

[3/19] Fallon embarks on a clandestine mission that leads him through hidden caverns and down treacherous passages hewn from the native stone.

A mysterious map hints at truths that could reshape Neworld.

Produced and Directed by Keith Brian Shaw [Human]

Performed by Zach Emerson as Fallon and the A.I. Repertory Theater players.

Through the Mist [4]

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:35:41 -0600

[4/19] Step into a living fog, where glowing insects, predatory fungi, and ancient mysteries lead one reluctant historian toward a truth buried in myth.

Produced and Directed by Keith Brian Shaw [Human]

Performed by Zach Emerson as Fallon and the A.I. Repertory Theater players.

The Descent [5]

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:38:11 -0600

[5/19] Fallon descends into the uncharted Below, where ancient mysteries, monstrous creatures, and the shocking truth about Neworld await in the darkness.

Produced and Directed by Keith Brian Shaw [Human]

Performed by Zach Emerson as Fallon and the A.I. Repertory Theater players.

Consequences [6]

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:50:13 -0600

[6/19] On a world where history is hidden and knowledge is power, young Fallon uncovers the truth about Neworld as secrets unravel and the past threatens to reshape the future.

Produced and Directed by Keith Brian Shaw [Human]

Performed by Zach Emerson as Fallon and the A.I. Repertory Theater players.

The Siege [7]

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 06:15:55 -0600

[7/19] A group trapped inside a besieged house struggles to hold their ground as their leader, Lenore Bedford, orchestrates a tense stand-off against an unyielding force threatening to break through their last defenses.

Produced and Directed by Keith Brian Shaw [Human]

Performed by Zach Emerson as Fallon and the A.I. Repertory Theater players.

Historian [8]

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 06:59:34 -0600

[8/19] In the aftermath of his harrowing descent, Fallon struggles with disorientation in an unfamiliar settlement, until an unexpected encounter stirs him and sets them on a new path.

Produced and Directed by Keith Brian Shaw [Human]

Performed by Zach Emerson as Fallon and the A.I. Repertory Theater players.

The Team [9]

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 02:29:19 -0600

[9/19] Discover unexpected alliances and sharp wit over lunch as Fallon joins a team grappling with a problem far bigger than the mess hall menu—being "dead." Dive into a world where introductions are anything but ordinary and every conversation crackles with intrigue.

Produced and Directed by Keith Brian Shaw [Human]

Performed by Zach Emerson as Fallon and the A.I. Repertory Theater players.

Revelation [10]

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 03:11:34 -0600

[10/19] Step into the shadowy depths of the Grier estate where hidden maps and perilous secrets set the stage for survival.

Produced and Directed by Keith Brian Shaw [Human]

Performed by Zach Emerson as Fallon and the A.I. Repertory Theater players.

Decisions [11]

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 03:14:26 -0600

[11/19] The truth can’t stay buried, and the people of The Movement are about to see their world in a whole new light.

Produced and Directed by Keith Brian Shaw [Human]

Performed by Zach Emerson as Fallon and the A.I. Repertory Theater players.

No More Secrets [12]

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 23:30:33 -0600

[12/19] The curtain opens on Neworld’s biggest revelation yet—secrets shatter as democracy takes root in the Commons.

Produced and Directed by Keith Brian Shaw [Human]

Performed by Zach Emerson as Fallon and the A.I. Repertory Theater players.

Disappearances [13]

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:50:04 -0600

[13/19] Dark truths about the Council surface, and the Movement faces a new choice: record the past or risk repeating it.

Produced and Directed by Keith Brian Shaw [Human]

Performed by Zach Emerson as Fallon and the A.I. Repertory Theater players.

Beyond the Quarters [14]

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:54:13 -0600

[14/19] A secret revealed. A choice made. A path that could lead to freedom. But icy galleries, perilous drops, and secrets of the Builders test whether hope can survive the cold truth.

Produced and Directed by Keith Brian Shaw [Human]

Performed by Zach Emerson as Fallon and the A.I. Repertory Theater players.

Love and War [15]

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 23:49:02 -0600

[15/19] Love, fear, and forbidden knowledge collide as Fallon wrestles with truths too dangerous to un-know.

Produced and Directed by Keith Brian Shaw [Human]

Performed by Zach Emerson as Fallon and the A.I. Repertory Theater players.

The Captain [16]

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 23:50:39 -0600

[16/19] Fallon prepares to go topside alone, armed with the Builders’ knowledge and a secret weapon.

Produced and Directed by Keith Brian Shaw [Human]

Performed by Zach Emerson as Fallon and the A.I. Repertory Theater players.

Topside [17]

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 23:52:48 -0600

[17/19] The first steps beyond the hidden world carry both wonder and danger as Fallon emerges into the land above.

Produced and Directed by Keith Brian Shaw [Human]

Performed by Zach Emerson as Fallon and the A.I. Repertory Theater players.

Brennan [18]

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 23:54:13 -0600

[18/19] Fallon’s capture brings him face to face with Chancellor Brennan, where brutal truths and shocking betrayals are laid bare.

Produced and Directed by Keith Brian Shaw [Human]

Performed by Zach Emerson as Fallon and the A.I. Repertory Theater players.

Beyond [19]

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 23:55:44 -0600

[19/19] Love, loss, and betrayal push Fallon to the brink of death—but rebirth brings a new resolve that could change Neworld forever.

Produced and Directed by Keith Brian Shaw [Human]

Performed by Zach Emerson as Fallon and the A.I. Repertory Theater players.