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The Magpie Does Not Know

The Magpie Does Not Know

Written by: J R Newton
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The Magpie Does Not Know is a British folk horror fiction podcast and supernatural mystery audio drama. A slow-burn story of disappearances, bird lore, and a shadow watching from the edges of a small town. Atmospheric psychological horror with rural noir tension. One for Sorrow. Nothing is explained. No one is safe.









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© 2026 J. R. Newton
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Episodes
  • Chapter Seven: The Cuckoo Does Not Know He Is A Cuckoo
    Jan 8 2026

    Chapter Seven pushes our story into darker territory as He wakes to a world subtly out of joint. A pressure older than thought begins to guide Him, drawing Him through a Sunday morning that feels staged, unreal, and full of quiet threat. As the pull between two realities tightens, He is forced to confront a terrifying sense of purpose He can’t explain—and can no longer resist.

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    7 mins
  • Chapter Six The Fox Does Not Know He Is Watching.
    Dec 30 2025

    This episode invites listeners into the atmospheric world of Newbold Street, where the mysterious becomes quietly ordinary. Events can slip from memory and places return to routine after something unsettling occurs. The narrative focuses on observation, the limits of attention, and the subtle persistence of the unexplained, leaving listeners with questions rather than answers. Rather than offering a traditional resolution, this chapter encourages reflection on what is seen, what is missed, and how some stories fade into the background. Perfect for those who appreciate contemplative storytelling and the intrigue of unsolved mysteries, this episode sets the tone for a series that values mood, nuance, and the power of what remains unsaid.

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    6 mins
  • Chapter Five : The Bittern Does Not Know He Is A Bittern.
    Dec 26 2025

    The Bittern Does Not Know He Is a Bittern is a chapter rooted in silence, place, and the things that watch without being seen. As police visit a small-town bicycle shop following a local death, He continues his work, practicing a kind of stillness that feels learned rather than chosen. The bittern becomes a folkloric presence, symbolising how people disappear into landscapes, routines, and omissions. This episode explores quiet dread, inherited knowledge, and the horror of remaining unnoticed while something irreversible settles into place.

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    10 mins
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