Episodes

  • The Dark Star Chapter 6 - The End of Solitude

    The Dark Star Chapter 6 - The End of Solitude
    Jun 21 2026
    In which the fresh splendour of a rain-washed morning sets the stage for Mr. Eddie Brandes’ unexpected entanglement with Miss Carew, a modest mill worker whose simple charm captivates the otherwise jaded man. Their cautious conversation across the bridge reveals the quiet beginnings of a fixation that promises to alter the course of Brandes’ restless ambitions and complicated life.
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    18 mins
  • The Dark Star Chapter 5 - Ex Machina

    The Dark Star Chapter 5 - Ex Machina
    Jun 20 2026
    In which Ruhannah Carew settles into the steady, if wearying, rhythms of mill and box-factory work in the modest village of Gayfield, finding moments of quiet solace amid the hum of machinery and the delicate craft of fishing by the pond. Her solitary existence is unexpectedly interrupted by the arrival of two dishevelled gentlemen seeking refuge from a sudden storm, whose presence brings an unsettled tension to her otherwise uneventful world.
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    24 mins
  • The Dark Star Chapter 4 - The Trodden Way

    The Dark Star Chapter 4 - The Trodden Way
    Jun 19 2026
    In which Ruhannah Carew, having settled into the simple rhythms of village life and labour at the Gayfield Mill, encounters Jim Neeland, a young artist recently returned from Paris, whose worldly confidence and artistic ambitions briefly lift her thoughts beyond the familiar confines of Brookhollow. Their evening conversation and the unexpected farewell kiss beneath the moonlight stir in her a delicate awakening of hope and wonder, touched by the name of a princess and the allure of a life far different from her own.
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    13 mins
  • The Dark Star Chapter 3 - In Embryo

    The Dark Star Chapter 3 - In Embryo
    Jun 18 2026
    In which a young girl, Ruhannah, nestles by the warmth of a glowing stove, her imagination enlivened by the shadows and the whispered wisdom of her parents, who gently discuss faith, belief, and the quest for evidence of immortality. The presence of a mysterious and forbidding figure from a distant culture, the Yellow Devil, introduces an unsettling aura that hints at deeper, ancient forces beyond the familiar hearth.
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    11 mins
  • The Dark Star Chapter 2 - Brookhollow

    The Dark Star Chapter 2 - Brookhollow
    Jun 17 2026
    In which a wintry morning unfolds quietly in the modest home of the Carew family, where young Ruhannah nurtures a delicate hope for artistic expression amidst constrained means and the lingering shadows of a past mission. The steadfast love and somber resilience of her parents form a gentle backdrop to her earnest ambitions and the muted hum of rural life settling into routine.
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    19 mins
  • The Dark Star Chapter 1 - The Wonder-Box

    The Dark Star Chapter 1 - The Wonder-Box
    Jun 16 2026
    In which a young girl named Ruhannah is permitted to explore an intriguing and mysterious olive-wood box filled with curious relics and a diary belonging to the late Herr Conrad Wilner, revealing a tale of danger, loyalty, and political intrigue in a distant land. Amidst whispered stories of cruelty and martyrdom, her father reads aloud from the diary, weaving a somber narrative that captures the child’s imagination and hints at the somber realities beyond their domestic circle.
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    42 mins
  • The Dark Star Preface

    The Dark Star Preface
    Jun 15 2026
    In which the reader is gently introduced to the enigmatic and captivating presence of the Star, its subtle influence weaving through the lives of those touched by its light. The preface offers a delicate prelude to the intertwining tales of fascination and quiet mystery that await beyond its pages.
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    17 mins