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The Breakaways

The Breakaways

Written by: Richie Billing
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The Witcher meets Terry Pratchett in this dark fantasy comedy audiobook about a crew of spectacularly useless monster hunters.

The Breakaways is a fantasy humour podcast and serialised audiobook following Benzan and his accident-prone crew of would-be heroes. After years spent as the expendable lackeys of one of the most feared monster hunters in the land, Benzan, Hylda, Dudley, and Lukas strike out on their own, with predictably disastrous results.

Set in a grim, monster-infested world packed with fire-breathing beasts, bad decisions, and gallows humour, The Breakaways blends dark fantasy, comedy, and character-driven storytelling.

Expect sharp dialogue, violent encounters, and the kind of humour that only shows up when everything is already going wrong.

Perfect for fans of dark fantasy audiobooks, fantasy comedy podcasts, and humorous takes on grim worlds.

New chapters released weekly.

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  • Part 1: The Drake - Chapter 5
    Feb 14 2026

    Ben faces his nemesis, and the crew licks their wounds.

    About The Breakaways

    Set in a world where monsters outnumber humans, The Breakaways is a gritty, character-driven dark fantasy audiobook series following bounty hunters who never quite became heroes.

    Benzan spent years serving in the most famous monster-hunting crew in the realm, enduring ridicule and cruelty under their sadistic leader, Marteus. Eventually, he’d had enough. Along with a handful of other cast-offs, he broke away to form a crew of his own.

    There’s just a reason legends are legends, and people like Benzan are not.

    Blending dark fantasy, black humour, and flawed underdog characters, The Breakaways is perfect for listeners who enjoy grim worlds, sharp dialogue, and fantasy stories that don’t take themselves too seriously.

    Continue the Story

    New audiobook episode released every Sunday!

    Read ahead by clicking here - https://www.patreon.com/collection/1506395

    Join The Crew

    To get ebooks, more audiobooks, and behind the scenes content, sign up for free here and join the crew - https://www.patreon.com/cw/RichieBilling/membership

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    15 mins
  • Part 1: The Drake - Chapter 4
    Feb 7 2026

    Ben finds what he's been searching for, in more ways than one, and events take a sudden, sharp turn.

    About The Breakaways

    Set in a world where monsters outnumber humans, The Breakaways is a gritty, character-driven dark fantasy audiobook series following bounty hunters who never quite became heroes.

    Benzan spent years serving in the most famous monster-hunting crew in the realm, enduring ridicule and cruelty under their sadistic leader, Marteus. Eventually, he’d had enough. Along with a handful of other cast-offs, he broke away to form a crew of his own.

    There’s just a reason legends are legends, and people like Benzan are not.

    Blending dark fantasy, black humour, and flawed underdog characters, The Breakaways is perfect for listeners who enjoy grim worlds, sharp dialogue, and fantasy stories that don’t take themselves too seriously.

    Continue the Story

    New audiobook episode released every Sunday!

    Read ahead by clicking here - https://www.patreon.com/collection/1506395

    Join The Crew

    To get ebooks, more audiobooks, and behind the scenes content, sign up for free here and join the crew - https://www.patreon.com/cw/RichieBilling/membership

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    19 mins
  • Part 1: The Drake - Chapter 3
    Feb 1 2026

    After setting off on their hunt for the drake, Ben and the crew climb the fells in search of its hiding place.

    But up there on the windy hills, they see something they wished they hadn't.

    Harried by their fears, they hurry on into the driving wind and rain, when things take a sudden, sharp turn...

    About The Breakaways

    Set in a world where monsters outnumber humans, The Breakaways is a gritty, character-driven dark fantasy audiobook series following bounty hunters who never quite became heroes.

    Benzan spent years serving in the most famous monster-hunting crew in the realm, enduring ridicule and cruelty under their sadistic leader, Marteus. Eventually, he’d had enough. Along with a handful of other cast-offs, he broke away to form a crew of his own.

    There’s just a reason legends are legends, and people like Benzan are not.

    Blending dark fantasy, black humour, and flawed underdog characters, The Breakaways is perfect for listeners who enjoy grim worlds, sharp dialogue, and fantasy stories that don’t take themselves too seriously.

    Continue the Story

    New audiobook episode released every Sunday!

    Read ahead by clicking here - https://www.patreon.com/collection/1506395

    Join The Crew

    To get ebooks, more audiobooks, and behind the scenes content, sign up for free here and join the crew - https://www.patreon.com/cw/RichieBilling/membership

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    11 mins
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