Episodes

  • The Mystery Of Choice - The Messenger Part IV
    Sep 27 2026
    In which a morning's discovery of a mysterious trail of blood draws men and horses into a sombre search across moor and forest, while a determined couple confronts uneasy dreams and lingering superstitions under the solemn skies of Brittany. As shafts of October sunlight gild the trees, nature and shadow entwine, leading to a haunting encounter that blurs the line between the living and the spectral in this uneasy pursuit.
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    17 mins
  • The Mystery Of Choice - The Messenger Part III
    Sep 26 2026
    In which the narrator finds himself among the curious folk of St. Gildas, riffling through the splendid collections of butterflies while encountering local superstitions and whispered legends steeped in shadow and mystery. As a storm gathers outside, a peculiar death's-head moth becomes an omen of deeper, darker tales told by candlelight, weaving thoughts of faith, fear, and the past into a tapestry not easily forgotten.
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    20 mins
  • The Mystery Of Choice - Pompe Funèbre
    Sep 23 2026
    In which a solitary observer follows a small black and orange beetle, the titular sexton, as it diligently searches the autumn woods to bury the unnoticed dead, amidst the moorland’s bleak and mournful landscape. The scene unfolds with a haunting stillness broken only by nature’s somber sounds, culminating in an encounter that stirs the tender depths of human feeling against the backdrop of the wind and rain.
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    9 mins
  • The Mystery Of Choice - The Purple Emperor Part III
    Sep 22 2026
    In which a most curious investigation unfolds around the enigmatic death of the Red Admiral, introducing a meticulous amateur detective who wrestles with beguiling clues and the inscrutable Purple Emperor. The tale delicately intertwines the arcane knowledge of butterfly lore with human foibles and suspicions, all set against the quietly turbulent Breton coast.
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    14 mins
  • The Mystery Of Choice - The Purple Emperor Part II
    Sep 21 2026
    In which a tranquil village is stirred by squabbles among local characters, a threatened maiden, and an uneasy visitor whose affections are quietly declared beneath the moonlit skies of Brittany. The peaceful nights are pierced by sombre events as accusations and despair ripple through St. Gildas, casting shadows of suspicion and cruel mysteries upon familiar faces.
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    13 mins
  • The Mystery Of Choice - The Purple Emperor Part I
    Sep 20 2026
    In which a peculiar rivalry unfolds between two Breton entomologists, centred on a rare butterfly and the mysteries of local trout fishing, while the narrator engages in quiet observation and gentle contest on the stream’s edge. The narrative paints a vivid picture of rural life touched by subtle tensions, as the ever-watchful Purple Emperor's presence looms over both natural beauty and human discord.
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    20 mins
  • The Mystery Of Choice - Dedication & Introduction
    Sep 19 2026
    In which a tender and contemplative voice muses upon the delicate choices and unseen forces that guide our paths through life, love, and destiny, inviting reflection on the nature of decision and desire. These verses evoke the quiet mystery of preference and the subtle commands that shape our every action amid the quiet beauty of the world.
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    3 mins