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Blake Skye: Private Eye

S. J. Rykerblakeskyepi.com
Down on his luck gumshoe Blake Skye only had two options: take the job or die in the gutter. But worse things than death lie waiting in the shadows of the City. What madness and horror await, and can our intrepid investigator survive it? Find out, in this thrilling drama that mixes Raymond Chandler and H. P. Lovecraft in an exciting and modern cocktail of danger, romance, suspense, and cosmic horror from the mind and mouth of S. J. Ryker, with new episodes the last Sunday of every month!
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Episodes

Episode 25 - On the Rocks

Something big is brewing on the horizon, but Gordon has to make peace with the past. Is there enough time, or will it all be washed away by the coming storm? Starring Stephen Kropa as Gordon Graves (KropaCabana on Twitter) Kale B. as Mickey O'Shae (SuperHumanFoods on Twitter) and S. J. Ryker as Blake Skye (LookWhosFhtagn on Twitter) Read out transcripts and more at https://www.blakeskyepi.com/. Check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/BlakeSkyePI/. Music by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompet...

Dec 26, 202119 min

Episode 24 - The Straying Shepherd

As Milly grows more and more comfortable with her powers, Desmond's interest in her sharpens. Can she evade his clutches? And even if she can, will she? Starring Merry B. as Desmond Ayer (muddyevilist on Twitter) Rebecca M. as Humility Shepherd (DokBlock on Twitter) Read out transcripts and more at https://www.blakeskyepi.com/. Check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/BlakeSkyePI/. Music by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)

Dec 06, 202121 min

Episode 23 - The Scholar's Dilemma

In the heart of something evil, a young woman struggles to hold on: to her wits, to hope, and to her very soul. Starring Gabi B. as Elenore Kostanksi (SeeliePunk on Twitter) Stephen B./Ness as Professor August Howard (NessRocker on Twitter) Merry B. as Desmond Ayer (muddyevilist on Twitter) Amy Y. as Daphne Howard (achill3a on Twitter) and S. J. Ryker as Guy Le Marteau (lookwhosfhtagn on Twitter) Read out transcripts and more at https://www.blakeskyepi.com/. Check out our Patreon at https://www....

Nov 14, 202132 min

Episode 22 - The Right Thing

Faced with a moral conundrum, Blake sets out to ease his conscience. Will he find peace in the smell of gunpowder? Or is something sinister looming just out of sight? Starring Kale B. as Mickey O'Shae (SuperHumanFoods on Twitter) Matthew Chong as Zhao Wei Jun S. J. Ryker as Blake Skye (LookWhosFhtagn on Twitter). Music by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)

Sep 29, 202123 min

Quinn's Mail-chanism 2: Double-Decker Head Edition

A special Quinn’s Mechanism edition of Skye Mail, again! Join the voices of Sam Nolan, Hope Lezner, Quinn McDunn, Desmond Ayer, and Keyzer as we discuss our favourite moments of Act Two, gossip about Keyzer and Hope’s messy past, debate the most menacing bird, and talk about the future of Quinn’s Mechanism. Starring Amy Y. (https://twitter.com/achill3a), Rebecca M. (https://twitter.com/DokBlock), Kale B. (https://twitter.com/SuperHumanFoods), Merry N. (https://twitter.com/muddyevilist), and Shay...

Sep 12, 20211 hr 10 min

Diviner in the Deep - Episode 1: The Breathless Depths

The Diviner begins a series of statements under the watchful eye of the Order, recounting her struggle to preserve a fond memory and the admittance of some overwhelming feelings for someone important to her. Starring Gabi B. as Lydia Howard (twitter.com/SeeliePunk), Ness B. as Professor August Howard (twitter.com/Nessrocker), and Amy Y. as Daphne Kilgallen (twitter.com/achill3a) Written, produced, and edited by Amy Y. with special assistance from S. J. Ryker (twitter.com/LookWhosFhtagn) Cover Ar...

Aug 29, 202114 min

Quinn's Mechanism - Second Act, The Fifth Component

Having gambled and lost, Hope finds herself on the other side of the table. A familiar face reappears, and a hidden trap is finally sprung. Starring Amy Y. as Professor Hope Lezner (https://twitter.com/achill3a), Ness B. as Professor August Howard (https://twitter.com/Nessrocker), Merry N. as Desmond Ayer (https://twitter.com/muddyevilist), and Kale B. as Quinn McDunn (https://twitter.com/SuperHumanFoods). Written and edited by Kale B. with special assistance from S.J. Ryker (https://twitter.com...

Aug 20, 202131 min

Quinn's Mechanism - Second Act, The Fourth Component

Left with little choice, Professor Lezner begins experiments on the fourth volume alongside her newest test subject. While the book guards its secrets jealously, Hope is less careful with her own. Quinn’s Mechanism is a supplementary story to Blake Skye: Private Eye and is considered canonical. Starring Amy Y. as Professor Hope Lezner (https://twitter.com/achill3a), Ness B. as Professor August Howard (https://twitter.com/Nessrocker), Shay v. G. as Keyzer (https://twitter.com/shaywilds), Rebecca ...

Aug 19, 202124 min

Quinn's Mechanism - Second Act, The Third Component

August takes the theft of the third volume with unexpected grace. Hope revisits a once-intimate acquaintanceship under the worst possible circumstances. Quinn’s Mechanism is a supplementary story to Blake Skye: Private Eye and is considered canonical. Starring Amy Y. as Professor Hope Lezner (https://twitter.com/achill3a), Ness B. as Professor August Howard (https://twitter.com/Nessrocker), and Shay v. G. as Keyzer. (https://twitter.com/shaywilds). Written and edited by Kale B. (https://twitter....

Aug 18, 202113 min

Quinn's Mechanism - Second Act, The Second Component

After discovering the Esoteric Order has taken Deacon University library archival assistant Samantha Nolan into their custody, Professor Lezner sits down with her for an interview about her experience with the now-missing book. Quinn’s Mechanism is a supplementary story to Blake Skye: Private Eye and is considered canonical. Starring Amy Y. as Professor Hope Lezner (https://twitter.com/achill3a), Rebecca M. as Sam Nola (https://twitter.com/DokBlock), and Merry N. as Desmond Ayer (https://twitter...

Aug 17, 202115 min

Quinn's Mechanism - Second Act, The First Component

Following Quinn’s theft of the book, Professor Lezner finds herself unable to refuse participation in the Esoteric Order’s pursuit of the Opus any longer. Quinn’s Mechanism is a supplementary story to Blake Skye: Private Eye and is considered canonical. Starring Amy Y. as Professor Hope Lezner (https://twitter.com/achill3a), Ness B. as Professor August Howard (https://twitter.com/Nessrocker), and Merry N. as Desmond Ayer (https://twitter.com/muddyevilist). Written and edited by Kale B. (https://...

Aug 16, 202118 min

Episode 21 - The Weight of What's Done

Tensions rise within the Esoteric Order, and August is left reeling in the wake of his latest resurrection. Can he keep it all together? Or are the cracks already starting to show? Starring Gabi B. as Elenore Kostanksi (SeeliePunk on Twitter) Stephen B./Ness as Professor August Howard (NessRocker on Twitter) Merry B. as Desmond Ayer (muddyevilist on Twitter) Amy Y. as Daphne Howard (achill3a on Twitter) Rebecca M. as Humility Shepherd (DokBlock on Twitter) with special guest Bernard Decko as Max...

Aug 01, 202129 min

The Great Ghost - Episode 3: A Bond Beyond Death

Faced with a seemingly insurmountable foe, the Great Ghost turns to some of his closest allies. Will it be enough to set things right? Or will Great Ghost meet a fate worse than death? Voices by S. J. Ryker (@LookWhosFhtagn) and Christine McCune (@Houseofandi) Written by Tucker Maltby. (@TheBeverage) Produced by S.J. Ryker. Edited by S.J. Ryker and Kale B. (@superhumanfoods) Gregorian Chant, Agnus Dei X, Faster Does It, and Rollin at 5 by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) Licensed under Cre...

Jul 13, 202133 min

Episode 20 - The Effigy's Epistle

Mickey is forced to deal with an unexpected set of circumstances and calls upon someone for information in grim times. Starring Zane Schacht as The Rat-King (VoicesByZane on Twitter) and Kale B. as Mickey O'Shae (SuperHumanFoods on Twitter) with special guest Mike Migdall as Johnny (ItsMigdallTime on Twitter) Written by Kale B. with contribution from S. J. Ryker. Music by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)

Jul 02, 202117 min

The Great Ghost - Episode 2: Horror in a Holy Place

The Great Ghost faces off against a cunning enemy and a fearsome foe. Can he stop them? Or is he only delaying the inevitable? Voices by S. J. Ryker (@LookWhosFhtagn) and Christine McCune (@Houseiandi) Written by Tucker Maltby. (@TheBeverage) Produced by S.J. Ryker. Edited by S.J. Ryker and Kale B. (@superhumanfoods) Unseen Horrors, Gregorian Chant, Agnus Dei X, Mourning Song, Lost Time, The House of Leaves, Faster Does It, and Loss by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) Licensed under Creati...

Jun 21, 202138 min

Episode 19 - Uneasy Alliances in the Council of Crime

With Blake and Mickey back in action, they realize just how much lies ahead on the road to Elenore. But there may be a few allies hidden amidst the myriad menaces. Will it be enough to stop The Esoteric Order? Starring Kale B. as Mickey O'Shae (SuperHumanFoods on Twitter) Stephen Kropa as Gordon Graves (KropaCabana on Twitter) Matthew Chong as Zhao Wei Jun S. J. Ryker as Blake Skye (LookWhosFhtagn on Twitter). Special thanks to our special guests: Tonia Ransom as Claire "Ma" Stephens (missdefyin...

May 31, 202131 min

Skye Mail #13

Bonjour et bienvenue à Skye Mail, the mailbag for Blake Skye: Private Eye! In this installment, we discuss narrative heartbreak, parallel realities, and ghoooooooooo~st stoooooooooo~ries! Now with special guest reality-hopping Prospector Howard. Visit out Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/BlakeSkyePI Website: https://blakeskyepi.com/ Starring S. J. Ryker (@lookwhosfhtagn) Amy Y. (@achill3a) Stephen B./Ness (@NessRocker) Artwork courtesy of byrd r.s. Corncob, In Your Arms, and Touching Moments T...

May 09, 202157 min

Episode 18 - Warped Reflections

With Professor Howard away and Desmond occupied, Elenore and Daphne are free to continue planning their escape. But Daphne is greeted by an unexpected visitor: a man she thought long gone. Starring Stephen B./Ness as August Howard (NessRocker on Twitter) Amy Y. as Daphne Howard (achill3a on Twitter) Gabi B. as Elenore Kostanski (seeliepunk on Twitter) Gymnopedie No. 1, Touching Moments Two - Higher, Lithium, Loss, Unseen Horrors, Heartbreaking, The House of Leaves, Trio for Piano, Cello, and Cla...

Apr 25, 202124 min

Skye Mail #12

CW: Swears Welcome to truly cursed Skye Mail, the mailbag for Blake Skye: Private Eye! We discuss a recent outbreak of spin-offs, the Fartesian Well, and the failings of Adobe Creative Cloud. Visit out Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/BlakeSkyePI Website: https://blakeskyepi.com/ Starring S. J. Ryker (@lookwhosfhtagn) Kale B. (@SuperHumanFoods) Merry B. (@muddyevilist) Tucker M. (@TheBeverage) Artwork courtesy of byrd r.s.

Apr 12, 20211 hr 7 min

Episode 17 - Secrets and Sins

While Professor Howard is away to torment his favorite detective, Milly and Desmond are left behind. Is the young girl safe with such a cruel steward? Or is there more than meets the eye to Mr. Ayer? Starring Stephen B./Ness as Randal the Researcher (NessRocker on Twitter) Merry B. as Desmond Ayer (muddyevilist on Twitter) Rebecca M. as Humility Shepherd (DokBlock on Twitter) Wholesome, Nervous, The Dread, The House of Leaves, and Heartbreaking by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) Licensed ...

Mar 29, 202126 min

The Great Ghost - Episode 1: Ghosts of What Was

There are many things that walk the darkened streets of the City when the sun has set. Most of them stalk and prey on the helpless. But not all. If you hear footsteps in the cold night air, pray that it is...The Great Ghost! Voices by S. J. Ryker. (@LookWhosFhtagn) Written by Tucker Maltby. (@TheBeverage) Produced by S.J. Ryker. Edited by S.J. Ryker and Kale B. (@superhumanfoods) Dark Walk, Gregorian Chant, Hard Boiled, The Dread, Faster Does It, Nervous, Unseen Horrors, and The House of Leaves ...

Mar 14, 202131 min

Episode 16 - The Graves' Vault

Left with nothing but heartache, will Gordon be buried by a mountain of troubles? And if he managed to survive, can he do so while steering clear of the clutches of a caged monster? Starring Stephen Kropa as Gordon Graves (KropaCabana on Twitter) Zane Schacht as The Rat-King (VoicesByZane on Twitter) and Kale B. as Mickey O'Shae (SuperHumanFoods on Twitter) I Knew a Guy, Dances and Dames, Lithium, Anxiety, Heartbreaking, Nervous, Trio for Piano, Cello, and Clarinet, The Dread, Ghost Story, Oppor...

Feb 28, 202130 min

Transatlantic Troubles - Episode 5: The Wheels of Fate

Can young love survive, or will the cruel machinations of men and monsters win out? Dottie played by Kale B. (@superhumanfoods) Lucy played by Merry B. (@muddyevilist) Written, produced, and edited by Merry B. (@muddyevilist) Deadly Roulette by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3625-deadly-roulette License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Sweet Lullaby by Agnese Valmaggia Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7166-sweet-lullaby License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licen...

Feb 14, 202121 min

Transatlantic Troubles - Episode 4: The Fathomless Void Between Us

Dottie's research is finally opening doors. If only she knew what was waiting on the other side. Dottie played by Kale B. (@superhumanfoods) Written, produced, and edited by Merry B. (@muddyevilist) Deadly Roulette by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3625-deadly-roulette License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Sweet Lullaby by Agnese Valmaggia Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7166-sweet-lullaby License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Falling Stars - Nature S...

Feb 13, 202126 min

Transatlantic Troubles - Episode 3: Tuck and Roll

Lucy begins to make some very influential (and very familiar) friends. But Dottie has nothing to worry about, right? Lucy played by Merry B. (@muddyevilist) Written, produced, and edited by Merry B. (@muddyevilist) Deadly Roulette by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3625-deadly-roulette License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Sweet Lullaby by Agnese Valmaggia Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7166-sweet-lullaby License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Falling ...

Feb 12, 202111 min

Transatlantic Troubles - Episode 2: Nearly Witches

Dottie begins to dive into the unknown, unaware of what dangers lurk under its surface. Lucy sees first hand what love in the City means. Dottie played by Kale B.(@superhumanfoods) Lucy played by Merry B. (@muddyevilist) Written, produced, and edited by Merry B. (@muddyevilist) Vrothi voices provided by: Ness B. (@NessRocker), Shay v. G. (@shaywilds), Amy Y. (@Achill3a), Tucker M. (@TheBeverage), Deadly Roulette by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3625-deadly-roulette Li...

Feb 11, 202117 min

Transatlantic Troubles - Episode 1: Three Thousand, Six Hundred and Ninety-Nine Miles

Join Dottie and Lucy as they cling to a romance spanning an ocean...and edging perilously close to the looming shadow of danger and intrigue. Dottie played by Kale (@superhumanfoods) Lucy played by Merry (@muddyevilist) Written, produced, and edited by Merry (@muddyevilist) Deadly Roulette by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3625-deadly-roulette License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Sweet Lullaby by Agnese Valmaggia Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7166-sweet-lul...

Feb 10, 202111 min

Quinn's Mail-chanism

A special Quinn’s Mechanism edition of Skye Mail! Join the voices of Sam Nolan, Hope Lezner, Quinn McDunn, and Keyzer as we discuss the show, our characters, the dietary needs of a cursed tome, how S.J. could end us all, and Kale’s extremely dubious casting methods. Starring Amy Y. (https://twitter.com/achill3a), Rebecca M. (https://twitter.com/DokBlock), Kale B. (https://twitter.com/SuperHumanFoods), and Shay v. G. (https://twitter.com/shaywilds) as Keyzer. Edited by Kale B. with no assistance ...

Jan 31, 20211 hr 30 min

Episode 15 - For Posterity's Sake

CONTENT WARNING: death, scenes of torture, self-harm While Elenore and Daphne plot against The Esoteric Order, August is preoccupied with another pet project: Blake Skye. Can Blake hold out long enough? Is there even hope to hold out for? Starring Stephen B./Ness as Professor August Howard (NessRocker on Twitter) S. J. Ryker as Blake Skye (LookWhosFhtagn on Twitter) Cryptic Sorrow, Nervous, On the Cool Side, Trio for Piano, Cello, and Clarinet, The Dread, Unseen Horrors, and The House of Leaves ...

Jan 31, 202127 min

Quinn's Mechanism - The Final Component

Professor Lezner provides her closing notes on the research, as well as some personal feelings about everyone involved. Quinn’s Mechanism is a supplementary story to Blake Skye: Private Eye and is considered canonical. Starring Amy Y. as Professor Hope Lezner (https://twitter.com/achill3a) and Kale B. as Quinn McDunn (https://twitter.com/SuperHumanFoods). Featuring Shay v. G. as the voice of Keyzer (https://twitter.com/shaywilds). Written and edited by Kale B. with special assistance from S.J. R...

Jan 15, 202113 min
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