The Thorne Files
A 'Monster of the Week' actual play podcast detailing the exploits and mysteries explored by agents of Thorne Investigations, a paranormal investigations agency, with our first season set in 1952 and our second season set in 1965. The podcast is a character-driven tale filled with psychological horrors and terrifying monsters both of the old world and the new. For fans of horror and RPGs (and the shenanigans that come along with them). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep.37 | Before we Dream
In this interlude between mysteries, our investigators take the time to reflect on the previous mystery and say a lot of things that drastically NEED to be said! Expect emotional moments.
Themes and Topics:
Injury
Religion
Music:
(Agnes and Ronnie’s conversation) ’Time Has Come’ by The Benign One Ones
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Ep.36 | From the Depths
In this episode, our investigators are out of time. As the ocean rises up to crash upon Skael Wick, they must make one final, desperate attempt to save the innocent lives trapped on the island.
Topics and Themes:
Violence
Gore (flaying)
Peril
Imprisonment/Captivity
Music in Episode:
’Jolly Sailor Bold (the Drowned Version)’ by Danny
Timekeeper’s Lullaby by The Moody Monarch
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Ep.35 | Turning Tides
In this episode, our investigators are on a race against the clock to find a missing princess. Forced to split up in this moment of crisis, they find themselves in far more danger than ever before.
Topics & Themes:
Injury (bleeding out)
Deep Water
Gun Violence
Gore
Explosives
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Ep.34 | Parasites
In this episode, our investigators come face to horrible face with a creature from Gwydion’s past - leading to magical chaos, deadly hunts and the end for one of our characters drawing near.
Themes and Topics:
Body Horror
Gore
Helminthophobia (Worms beneath skin)
Threat to Life
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Ep.33 | Personal Demons
In this episode, our investigators look into the connections a familiar criminal has to the current goings-on on Tarnaskerry. However, it will quickly become clear that there is something far darker lurking… just below the surface.
Topics & Themes:
Torture
Sleep Deprivation
Body Horror
Death
Worms
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Ep.32 | Providence
In this episode, our investigators stumble upon a wrecked ship - one that holds secrets that will only go to making their time on Tarnaskerry far more complicated.
Themes and Topics:
Drugs
Violence/Death
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Ep.31 | The Peninsula House
In this episode, our investigators head into the town of Skael Wick to find any trace of the missing princess. The secrets of the town’s people pale in comparison to those found in old Kincaid house - remote and trapped by the ocean.
Topics and Themes:
Death
PTSD
War Crimes (mentioned in a historical context)
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Ep.30 | The Dreaming and the Damned
A bridge is built between the mortal realm and dream while the Tidal Court issued a promise to our investigators. Time is running out.
Topics and Themes:
Claustrophobia
Flaying/Violence
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Ep.29 | Nuckelavee
In this episode, our investigators find out a bit more about what is going on at Northreach Fisheries, they have a run in with a Witchhunter and meet an agent of the tidal court that is, if nothing else, deeply unpleasant to be around.
Topics and Themes:
Drowning
Violence
Gore
Nuckelavee - look them up. They are nasty.
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Ep.28 | Skael Wick
In this episode our investigators start a new mystery on the isle of Tarnaskerry, in the remote fishing village of Skael Wick. Can a place as small as this hold all the secrets the investigators are searching for? One thing is for certain, there's plenty more beneath the surface here than that which first meets the eye.
Topics and Themes:
Violence/Death
Open Ocean
Drowning
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Declassified Q&A 4
Listen as the cast of The Thorne Files digs in on the important questions like: what the fuck was up with that? And are there going to be more hot NPCs?
Also we talk about plans for the future and rag on eachother a whole bunch. It’s a good time!
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Ep. 27 | Part 2 - Favours
In this conclusion of our interlude, things go from tricky to down-right complicated.
Gwyd is given a warning as well as a job.
Sister Agnes/Jenny gets some perspective - in two different directions.
Topics and Themes:
Government Control
Alcoholism
Threats of Violence
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Ep. 27 | Part 1 - Baba Yaga
In this first half of our interlude, our investigators find out what happened to Peter and Ronnie meets a shadow from his past. One thing is for certain, Baba Yaga’s plans are in motion.
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Ep.26 - The Queen of Three Parts
The Queen arrives at Stravaig Castle.
It’s time for our investigators to make an exit.
Themes and Topics:
War
Destruction of Property/Explosions
Death
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Ep. 25 - The Fate of the Spear
Our investigators realise just how deeply entangled they are in schemes and plots that feel so much bigger than they are. But will this realisation come too late?
Themes and Topics Covered:
Death
War/Warfare
Violence
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Ep.24 - Fight or Flight
Our investigators finally come face to face with the Shrike, just in time for The Leshy to make its assault upon Stravaig. Things are about to get very messy and, for some, will mark what may be the end of the road…
Themes and Topics:
Guns
Threat
Violence
Wound Detail
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Ep.23 - The Shrike
With our investigators scrambling to save those at Stravaig castle from any more torment, it becomes clear that other forces are at work. However, has this revelation come too late?
Themes and Topics:
Dread
Violence
Arson
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Ep.22 - Trickery and Lies
Our investigators are given a moment to breathe. Eddie Flynn is returned to them. A friend makes themselves known.
Everything is fine.
Topics and Themes:
Accidental Death
Shooting
Trauma
Gore
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Ep.21 - The Guardian
The Thorne Files is back with this thrilling episode in which our investigators take a stroll into Ealdhain Forest to confront the creature they believe is responsible for the recent disappearance in the area.
Themes and Topics:
Animal Death (mention)
Combat/Violence
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The Bells of Dalnair | Part 3: Deep Waters | Kids on Bikes
In the finale of our Kids on Bikes special, our kids get to the bottom of the mystery surrounding their town and confront the creature responsible for it. Will they survive to be remembered tomorrow?
Topics and Themes:
Threat
Risk of Drowning
Kidnapping
Trauma
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The Bells of Dalnair | Part 2: Disappearing People | Kids on Bikes
With the strangeness in town taking a turn for the worse, our Kids decide to take charge and try to figure out who (or what) is behind what is going on in Dalnair. Hopefully, they won’t be too late.
Topics & Themes:
Darkness
Cramped Conditions
Implied Harm
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The Bells of Dalnair | Part 1: The Child that Wasn’t | Kids on Bikes
In this first part of our Hogmanay special, our Kids find themselves thrust into a mystery surrounding their town when they meet a stranger (emphasis on the ‘strange’)
Themes and Topics:
Generational Trauma
Lost/ Abandoned Children
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Ep.20 - With Friends Like Mine…
In this episode, our investigators get to have their first proper look at Stravaig Castle and get a chance to meet some of those staying within its walls. However, as is often the case, things are not all they seem…
Topics Covered:
Disowned Family
Loss of Employment
Sexism (from one character)
Death of Wildlife (towards the end of the episode)
Gun Use
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Ep. 19 - Stravaig Castle
A new mystery begins as our investigators feel the grasp of the Witchhunters tighten around their necks. But, with a new, as yet unseen threat looming between the trees surrounding Stravaig Castle, will this attempt to get out of the way instead absolutely land them in it?
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Bangour Hospital Mystery Report
Angus lays out as much of the details of our second mystery as possible - as hard as they might be to think about.
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Declassified Q&A 3
In this declassified:
We discuss the smashability of our new antagonist, break down the team’s character creation process and dig into the big twist of Season 2.
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Ep.18 - The Witch Hunters
In this episode, our investigators are forced to answer some difficult questions and face some difficult truths by Her Majesty’s Commission for Preternatural Affairs… also known as, The Witch Hunters…
Topics & Themes:
Interviews by Law Enforcement
Manipulation/Gaslighting
Prejudices
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Ep.17 - Wake Up
In this episode, our Investigators fight for their lives to put the Drude and all of its malicious plans to bed. Will they do so without spilling any more innocent blood?
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When Death Goes Silent | Part 3: Death’s Return | Necronautilus
With our Agents of Death getting to the bottom of the mystery surrounding their mission, all that’s left to do now put things back the way they should be … if they can.
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When Death Goes Silent | Part 2: We All Fall Down | Necronautilus
Our Agents of Death delve deeper into the mystery surrounding the ‘no death zone’ and the strange powers at play that may be causing it.
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When Death Goes Silent | Part 1: The No Death Zone | Necronautilus
Our Agents of death come into being and get the details on their mysterious, probably incredibly dangerous, mission from Death themselves.
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Ep.16 - Deadly Dreams
In this episode, our investigators charge into the town of Harnock with the intent to confront, and ultimately, destroy the nightmare weaving Drude. But will their efforts be in vain as the storms descend and the town already looks to be under the creature's deadly control?
Topics, Themes and Subjects:
Mind-control
Vehicular Danger/Accidents
Mass Death
Mental Torture
Dread
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Ep.15 - The Storms Ahead
Jenny finds herself somewhere familiar and our investigators plan ahead. Will they be enough to stop the ever-growing power of The Drude?
Topics/Themes Covered:
Gambling
Trauma
Injury
Death
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Season 2 Recap
Catch up with Season 2 before our next episode of our second mystery of the Season.
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Under Forsworn Soil | Part 5: Ulrik | Vaesen
In this thrilling conclusion to our Vaesen special, our investigators uncover the final secrets and close the case surrounding the town of Ōrebro. Will they do it in time to save those dearest to them and, when the dust settles, will anything truly have changed?
Sound FX: freesound.org & pixabay.com
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Under Forsworn Soil | Part 4: The Factory | Vaesen
In this dramatic continuation of our Vaesen special, our investigators go back to the source of all of the plaguing the people of Ōrebro. What secrets will they find lurking beneath the seemingly abandoned factory? And will they be enough to stop whatever is happening from claiming any more victims?
Sound FX: freesound.org & pixabay.com
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Under Forsworn Soil | Part 3: Bjørnson | Vaesen
As the mystery of the missing detective continues, our investigators find themselves face-to-face with the mysterious Eric Bjørnson. Will they find out what they need? Or will they find that this mystery has a few more unforeseen twists lying in wait?
Sound FX: freesound.org & pixabay.com
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Under Forsworn Soil | Part 2: The Farm | Vaesen
Our investigators continue to follow the trail of clues left by the detective, Ulrik Andersen, before his mysterious disappearance. The land is dying and everything seems to point towards one thing - a pact that was broken.
Sound FX: freesound.org & pixabay.com
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Under Forsworn Soil | Part 1: Ōrebro | Vaesen
A starving town, a missing detective and something unnatural lurking in the shadows - will our three investigators manage to get to the bottom of what is happening before it’s too late?
Sound FX: freesound.org & pixabay.com
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Ep.14 - Desperate Measures
In this week’s episode, our investigators run to save James from the twisted schemes of Dr Talbot and the Drude. Will they succeed in their attempts or will they just make everything worse?
Themes and Topics Covered:
Abuse of Power
Violence/Death
Body Horror
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