The Hidden Archives Podcast

Hearing voices in your head is never a good thing. Especially when you know that the voice is not imaginary. In this weeks story, a fellow named Steven has to deal with an uninvited and controlling guest whos nefarious motives might push them both too far. 

Tonight's tale introduces us to someone in the midst of a storm - both figuratively and literally. Our character seems to be lost at sea with a loss of memory, not knowing how he got there, or where "there" is. Let us listen to find out what answers we can come up with as our protagonist is Treading Water. 

One's own mortality is a difficult concept to embrace. Many people, when faced with death, call out to a deity in hopes of redemption and eternal life. But what if there was another way? Let's find out what happens when Casey Edwards faces the end this mortal existence. 

Upon research, we here at the Hidden Archives have discovered that tonight's tale started as a suicide note. It is safe to say that this story is non-fiction (as is every tale we share), albeit slightly metaphorical. Depression is a very real horror. Please, if you suffer, seek help. There is no shame in this. 

In our annual holiday episode for 2020, we hear the tale of a man who has moved to the town of Bowstring Wyoming. Being from a large city, and then moving to a country town is a big adjustment. However, with the holidays around the corner, he gets the idea to celebrate as the locals do. This should be no big deal, but when a small accident happens, a world of chaos is unleashed in the days leading up to Christmas. 

This week, we are addressed by someone who has done something very bad. You see, he has killed someone and needs to tell his side of things, if for nothing else, just to try and make some sense to himself about what has happened and how. As you will see, an explanation of how things happen is easy. But coming up with a reason "why" often leaves us with more questions than answers. 

Being a single parent is difficult. Even more so when you are trying to balance your work and family life. It can be challenging to know whether or not you are making the right decisions for you and your family - especially in the face of tragedy. In tonight's story, Rodney Strickland get's some help with these issues through what he believes to be Divine Intervention. But we are left to wonder if maybe this form of assistance is doing more harm than good. 

Managing and maintaining a relationship can be hard. This can be compounded when it seems like the other party in that relationship seems disinterested. Change can often be daunting and difficult when this is the case. So, when something does change, especially if that change is quick and drastic, it may raise some questions. In tonight's story, we find out what happens when the protagonist of our story is faced with this exact scenario. 

In this, the season2 opener, we meet the unfortunate souls Kenny and Kyle. Already responsible for grand theft auto, they decide to make matters worse by drinking and driving, and animal abuse. However, on many nights of the year, especially Halloween, the dead and dishonored have their chance at justice - and this includes Roadkill. 

This weeks story is abstract horror. If this is a new or strange idea to you, don't worry - you're not alone. In fact, the character in the story has his own struggles trying to make sense of a fractured reality.