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KIND: An LGBTQ+ Mythical Noir Audio Drama

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KIND is a cinematic audio drama best experienced with headphones. For adult audiences only.


Sujin Baek is a happily married cook and caretaker for the children at Eden Orphanage. He is also the Kind Killer, Silver City's most prolific and terrifying serial killer. When his secret is forced to the surface, the city's dark underbelly threatens the very heart and humanity of all Silverians.


Strangekind Studio presents stories that subvert tropes and challenge genre conventions. We spotlight characters who are part of the intersection, including characters who are LGBTQ+, disabled, neurodiverse, and BIPOC. Questions? Comments? Contact us at [email protected] or at our website.

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Episodes

[ANNOUNCEMENT] MERCY: A Queer Eldritch Western

This trailer is best experienced with headphones. For adult audiences only. A new show by Strangekind Studio, MERCY: A Queer Eldritch Western, is premiering (again) on Tuesday 1 April with the double release of Episode 1: BLISS (remastered) and Episode 2: MERCY. The show is about Wayne Sawyer, a grizzled jack-of-all-trades, who helps the folk of Mercy for a mere pittance. When he meets the bizarre and enigmatic academic, Doctor Daisy Gray, they are both thrust into dangers beyond human comprehen...

Mar 27, 20251 min

Chapter Eleven: THE HUMAN (Part Two)

PART TWO OF TWO KIND is best experienced with headphones. For adult audiences only. CW: Misophonia (Part 2, from 9:46 - 10:00), ableist and misogynistic language, non-consensual drugging & restraining, mind control, gun violence, cannibalism, self harm, sexual assault, graphic violence and gore, gun violence, graphic depiction of suicide and suicide attempt, panic attack, pyrophobia, claustrophobia, graphic harm against animals (Part 2, from 18:30 - 18:34), soundscaping of battlefields and w...

Dec 11, 20241 hr 23 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Chapter Eleven: THE HUMAN (Part One)

PART ONE OF TWO KIND is best experienced with headphones. For adult audiences only. CW: Misophonia (Part 2, from 9:46 - 10:00), ableist and misogynistic language, non-consensual drugging & restraining, mind control, gun violence, cannibalism, self harm, sexual assault, graphic violence and gore, gun violence, graphic depiction of suicide and suicide attempt, panic attack, pyrophobia, claustrophobia, graphic harm against animals (Part 2, from 18:30 - 18:34), soundscaping of battlefields and w...

Dec 11, 20241 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Chapter Ten: THE HERO

KIND is best experienced with headphones. For adult audiences only. CW: Misophonia (mild chewing sounds 44:56 - 45:06), alcohol abuse, ableist language, misogynistic language, suicidality, gun use, and non-consensual sedation. The party investigates Capernaum Bay. Olivia pursues her white whale. The couples have a date night. This Chapter features the vocal talents of Jay Roussouw (Jay33721), Jiho (KoreHan), GM Hakim, Skye Redden, Bree Frankel, Athena Lee, Shykodah-Khi McGrath, Austin Sharp, Mat...

Dec 03, 20241 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Chapter Nine: THE HUNTER

KIND is best experienced with headphones. For adult audiences only. CW: Misophonia (chip eating from 13:15 - 13:36), emetophobia (from 20:40 - 20:45), mentions of drug use, alcohol use, graphic death scenes (immolation), use of guns and grenades, explosions, violence & gore, choking, misogynistic language, and non-consensual restraining. Kyle confronts his shadow. Eden begins anew. The party goes on a hunt. This Chapter features the vocal talents of Jay Roussouw (Jay33721), Jiho (KoreHan), G...

Nov 26, 20241 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Chapter Eight: THE LAST

KIND is best experienced with headphones. For adult audiences only. CW: Gun violence & bombings, soundscaping of warfare, hunting, alcohol use, and non-consensual restraining. A story is told. A meal is shared. The past is finally put to rest. This Chapter features the vocal talents of Jay Roussouw (Jay33721), Jiho (KoreHan), GM Hakim, Skye Redden, Bree Frankel, Athena Lee, Jeremy Tucker, Shykodah-Khi McGrath, James Reece, Sneha Kumar, Patrick J. Delva, Vanessa Benoit, Hayden Sullivan (Urchi...

Nov 19, 20241 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Chapter Seven: THE FIREBRAND (Part Two)

PART TWO OF TWO KIND is best experienced with headphones. For adult audiences only. CW: Gun violence, explosives/bombing, graphic field surgery, mentions of suicide/child abuse/alcoholism, ableist/racist/misogynistic & transphobic language, misophonia (chewing sounds from 1:22:36 - 1:22:45), non-consensual restraint, non-consensual mind control, police brutality, and graphic torture (burning & waterboarding). Eden reunites. The fire spreads. A war begins. This Chapter features the vocal ...

Nov 05, 202457 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Chapter Seven: THE FIREBRAND (Part One)

PART ONE OF TWO KIND is best experienced with headphones. For adult audiences only. CW: Gun violence, explosives/bombing, graphic field surgery, mentions of suicide/child abuse/alcoholism, ableist/racist/misogynistic & transphobic language, misophonia (chewing sounds from 1:22:36 - 1:22:45), non-consensual restraint, non-consensual mind control, police brutality, and graphic torture (burning & waterboarding). Eden reunites. The fire spreads. A war begins. This Chapter features the vocal ...

Nov 05, 20241 hr 27 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Chapter Six: THE PUPPET

KIND is best experienced with headphones. For adult audiences only. CW: Sexual content, emetophobia (13:51 - 14:17), gun violence, kidnapping, violence & gore, mentions of drug use, and misogynistic language. Eden is scattered. Olivia is on the road. Gabriel has work to do. This Chapter features the vocal talents of Jay Roussouw (Jay33721), Jiho (KoreHan), GM Hakim, Skye Redden, Bree Frankel, Athena Lee, Jeremy Tucker, Shykodah-Khi McGrath, James Reece, Maxwell Anthony, Hayden Sullivan (Urch...

Oct 29, 20241 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Chapter Five: THE FUGITIVE

KIND is best experienced with headphones. For adult audiences only. CW: Gun violence, violence & gore, ableism/ableist language, misogyny/misogynistic language, binge drinking, mentions of self-harming behaviour, mentions of sex trafficking, and a suicide attempt (non-graphic). Judgement comes for Eden. Kind is on the run. Dana loses everything. This Chapter features the vocal talents of Jay Roussouw (Jay33721), Jiho (KoreHan), GM Hakim, Skye Redden, Bree Frankel, Athena Lee, Jeremy Tucker, ...

Oct 21, 20241 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Chapter Four: THE WRATHFUL

KIND is best experienced with headphones. For adult audiences only. CW: Emetophobia (27:50 - 28:00), sexual content, gun violence, violence & gore, mentions of kidnapping, threats against children, and suicidality. Kind is given an ultimatum. Eden burns. A terrible truth is exposed. This Chapter features the vocal talents of Jay Roussouw (Jay33721), Jiho (KoreHan), GM Hakim, Skye Redden, Bree Frankel, Athena Lee, Sneha Kumar, Patrick J. Delva, Vanessa Benoit, James Reece, Xaylon Ecter, Hanna...

Oct 15, 20241 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Chapter Three: THE LIAR

KIND is best experienced with headphones. For adult audiences only. CW: Emetophobia (20:17 - 20:34), gun violence, violence & gore, car crashes, pyrophobia, wound care (cauterization), misogynistic language, sexual content, implied sex trafficking, and self-harm. Brother is pitted against brother. Giv becomes suspicious. The Detectives go rogue. This Chapter features the vocal talents of Jay Roussouw (Jay33721), Jiho (KoreHan), GM Hakim, Skye Redden, Bree Frankel, Elias McDonald, Jeremy Tuck...

Oct 08, 20241 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Chapter Two: THE HUSBAND [Remastered]

KIND is best experienced with headphones. For adult audiences only. 1/02/25: Chapter Two has been remastered for audio quality and better pacing. CW: Gun use, violence & gore, misogynistic and racist language, panic attacks, pyrophobia, and non-consensual sedation. As the noose closes in on Kind, he will have to make drastic decisions that may destroy Sujin Baek's idyllic life at Eden. Meanwhile, the Detectives' burgeoning relationship is overshadowed by a dark conspiracy. This Chapter featu...

Oct 01, 20241 hr 16 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Chapter One: THE KILLER [Remastered]

KIND is best experienced with headphones. For adult audiences only. 31/01/25: Chapter One has been remastered for audio quality and better pacing. CW: Explicit language, gun violence, violence & gore, graphic depictions of panic attacks, and self harm. Sujin Baek and his husband, Giv Hasan, are caretakers for the children at Eden Orphanage. Sujin is also the Kind Killer, Silver City's most prolific and terrifying serial killer. When a ghost from his past stalks him and his family, Kind is fo...

Oct 01, 20241 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Prologue #2: CLOVER

Best experienced with headphones. CW: Graphic violence, mentions of child abuse, self-harm, gun violence, police brutality, misogyny, transphobia, sexual assault, suicidality, religious trauma, and ableism. Cast The Stranger: KoreHan Clover: Aurora Ave-L Drunk #1, Police Officer #2, Barstaff #1: Austin Sharp Drunk #2, Narrator: Jay Rossouw (Jay33721) Daejimo: Shykodah-Khi McGrath (Vyxenah) Aaliyah: Mystic Waterz Lucky, Police Officer #1: Madison Diaz (SomethingExtraVA) Nari: Hannah Elizabeth Bar...

May 11, 20241 hr 8 min

Prologue #1: ESCAPE

This teaser is best experienced with headphones. Content Warning: Graphic violence, body horror & gore, torture. KIND: An LGBTQ+ Mythical-Noir Audio Drama is coming in October 2024. Follow & subscribe to keep updated! Narrator: Jay33721 (Find him on Twitch and Discord by the same username) Audio Engineer: Jae-in Hwan Music: The Flux Beneath It All - ELFL & For a Moment - Amaranth Cove Sound effects and Music: Sourced from EpidemicSound This has been presented by Strangekind Studio. C...

May 07, 20245 min

KIND 1 Minute Trailer

This trailer is best experienced with headphones. For adult audiences only. Sujin Baek is a happily married cook and caretaker for the children at Eden Orphanage. He is also the Kind Killer, Silver City's most prolific and terrifying serial killer. When his secret is forced to the surface, the city's dark underbelly threatens the very heart and humanity of all Silverians. KIND is an LGBTQ+ mythical noir audio drama featuring a full cast and immersive sound design. The show is available now on yo...

Jan 01, 20241 min

KIND 2 Minute Trailer

This trailer is best experienced with headphones. For adult audiences only. Sujin Baek is a happily married cook and caretaker for the children at Eden Orphanage. He is also the Kind Killer, Silver City's most prolific and terrifying serial killer. When his secret is forced to the surface, the city's dark underbelly threatens the very heart and humanity of all Silverians. KIND is an LGBTQ+ mythical noir audio drama featuring a full cast and immersive sound design. The show is available now on yo...

Dec 31, 20232 min
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