Do not fear the dark, fear what darkness brings...
Arkham Private Investigator Arthur Lester wakes up with no memory of who he is or what has happened, only a nameless, eerie voice guiding him through the darkness.
Blind, terrified, and confused, his journey will lead him towards a series of mysteries in the hopes of understanding the truth of what has transpired.
As cosmic horrors seep into the world around, Arthur must ask himself whether this entity truly seeks to help him, or are its intentions more…
Malevolent
Malevolent is produced, written, edited, performed, scored & created by Harlan Guthrie.
This podcast contains mature themes, explicit language, bodily horror, violence, otherworldly terror and death. Listener discretion is advised. Full transcripts of every episode are available here.
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Finished Season 4 of Malevolent? Looking for MORE content while you wait patiently for Season 5? Look no further! On this, the fourth anniversary of Malevolent, Author Ren Brooke sits down with the creator of Malevolent Harlan Guthrie to talk ALL about Season 4! Consider supporting now at: https://www.patreon.com/TheINVICTUSStream Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
in·ter·mez·zo /ˌintərˈmetsō/ noun "a light dramatic, musical, or other performance inserted between the acts of a play." This is an Intermezzo to the next Season of our journey. It is part of the story and required listening for the full experience. Part 41 will release May 1st, 2024 However , more of this story is available now via subscribing to our Patreon. Additionally, you get to make the choices as to what happens next. https://www.patreon.com/TheINVICTUSStream Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...
PART 2 of 2 In this second part of the two part finale of Season 4; Arthur, Noel and the Entity within must find out what it truly means to be in the Order of the Fallen Star and hope to make it out alive. Consider supporting now at: https://www.patreon.com/TheINVICTUSStream Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
PART 1 of 2 In this first part of the two part finale of Season 4; Arthur, Noel and the Entity within must find there way within the Order of the Fallen Star. With enemies all around and no possibility of escape, Arthur must use his wits and cunning to find the fallen star before it's too late... Check out Ren at https://mythoscopes.substack.com/ Consider supporting now at: https://www.patreon.com/TheINVICTUSStream Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
In a tense episode, Arthur and the Entity reconcile after a period of friction, then meet Detective Noel to gather intelligence on the elusive Order of the Fallen Star. Their investigation leads them to brutally interrogate a powerful Freemason, revealing the Order's meeting location and a major event planned for tonight. The episode culminates in a shocking revelation as Noel discloses his true identity as Charlie Dowd, detailing his escape from years of torture by the King in Yellow in the Dreamlands, which connects directly to Arthur's own entity. With a new ally and a clear, albeit perilous, plan to retrieve a powerful artifact, Arthur and the Entity commit to one final, decisive action before seeking their return home to England.
Arthur and John's Christmas Eve plans are upended by a blizzard, canceling their guests. Despite the initial disappointment and subsequent power outage, unexpected arrivals like Oscar, Eddie, and musician Christian Noel Pedersen turn their quiet holiday into a lively, musical, and ultimately heartwarming celebration, culminating in a festive dinner with all their friends.
In the 38th part of our tale, Arthur and the Entity within are trapped in a room with a wounded and defeated ally. With the stone that will allow Scratch to enter the body of a sleeping person and a perfect surrogate before them, Arthur must make the ultimate decision about whether or not he should throw in the towel or stay true to stopping the violent and dangerous nightmare dweller. No one is safe, nothing is certain and the ultimate test of faith is yet to come... If you are enjoying this Po...
Part 37 of Malevolent sees Arthur, the Entity within and their new ally Oscar heading north to the home of a man who may very well be behind the mysterious creature known only as "Scratch" Together they will search the ruins of a former life in order to find the answers and perhaps find a way to stop Scratch once and for all. If you are enjoying this Podcast, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter to receive all Chapters as they are completed as well as the choices that you, the listener, ...
In Part 36 we find a quiet moment to pick back up the pieces of Arthur's mission. Setting out to find answers about the Order of the Fallen Star, Arthur finds himself with an unlikely ally in Oscar. Together they will choose a path forward despite those who may be trying to put obstacles in their way. If you are enjoying this Podcast, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter to receive all Chapters as they are completed as well as the choices that you, the listener, get to make. Find out mor...
Malevolent follows Arkham Investigator Arthur Lester as he unravels the mysterious circumstances that have befallen him. Part 35 picks up right 34 left off with Arthur tied to a chair in a basement, the butcher having just left him for Larson. In this episode, Arthur must race against the clock to save those he's come to care for and save innocents from further bloodshed. Will he manage to save them before the Butcher makes quick work of them? Only one way to find out. If you are enjoying this P...
Malevolent follows Arkham Investigator Arthur Lester as he unravels the mysterious circumstances that have befallen him. At this, the 34th part in our journey, we see things from a new perspective. Arthur is being hunted by the Butcher; a ruthless and merciless killer who will stop at nothing to end Arthur's life. Can Arthur avoid his gaze long enough to slip away? If you are enjoying this Podcast, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter to receive all Chapters as they are completed as well...
Malevolent follows Arkham Investigator Arthur Lester as he unravels the mysterious circumstances that have befallen him. In New York city, Arthur plans to help the Widow Marie in finding her sister through any means necessary. Though the city is a somewhat familiar one to Arthur, it feels brand new without his once precious sight. He must use his investigative know-how and once practiced skills to find out exactly where his target has gone and in the process may confront some painful truths. If ...
Malevolent follows Arkham Investigator Arthur Lester as he unravels the mysterious circumstances that have befallen him. In the 32nd part of our story Arthur wakes from his Nightmare and begins to put together the pieces behind the entity calling itself Mr. Scratch. With a new purpose to help his landlady, Arthur and the entity look to help in anyway they can. If you are enjoying this Podcast, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter to receive all Chapters as they are completed as well as t...
Deviser contains extreme subject matter, graphic descriptions of violence, self harm and mature themes throughout. Listener discretion is strongly advised. Full Content Warnings available at https://www.deviser.ca/p/content-warnings/ Deviser was written, preformed, edited, and directed by Harlan Guthrie. Original music and themes written and performed by Harlan Guthrie. Thank you to Jo Guthrie; my amazing wife, friend, partner and an unending believer in my ideas & Henry Guthrie; my best fri...
Malevolent follows Arkham Investigator Arthur Lester as he unravels the mysterious circumstances that have befallen him. This, the 31st Part of our story Arthur finds himself questioning past decisions, confronting his fears and examining what his existence means. If you are enjoying this Podcast, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter to receive all Chapters as they are completed as well as the choices that you, the listener, get to make. Find out more here: https://www.patreon.com/TheINV...
Malevolent follows Arkham Investigator Arthur Lester as he unravels the mysterious circumstances that have befallen him. In the 30th Part of our story Arthur and the entity within find themselves in New York City. Aware that the Butcher isn't far behind, the two must decide where to stay and how to elude him in a way that seems safest. A problem begins to surface however after becoming the newest tenant at a strange and unusual place... If you are enjoying this Podcast, please consider becoming ...
Malevolent follows Arkham Investigator Arthur Lester as he unravels the mysterious circumstances that have befallen him. Part 29, marks the beginning of Season 4 and finds Arthur on a train bound for New York City. Though the ride begins comfortably, soon he realizes that someone or something may be stalking him... If you are enjoying this Podcast, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter to receive all Chapters as they are completed as well as the choices that you, the listener, get to make...
prel·ude /ˈprelˌlo͞od/ noun "something that comes before a more important event or action that introduces or prepares for it: often to introduce the theme or chief subject." This is a Prelude to a new piece of our story. Part 29 will release Feb 1st, 2023 However , more of this story is available now via subscribing to our Patreon. Additionally, you get to make the choices as to what happens next. https://www.patreon.com/TheINVICTUSStream Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...
Malevolent follows Arkham Investigator Arthur Lester as he unravels the mysterious circumstances that have befallen him. In Part 28, "The Undefeated" the Entity in Arthur's head finds himself alone in the caves beneath the mountain. For the first time, Arthur's voice is no longer there to comfort and the path forward is unclear. However, there are many secrets yet to be discovered, many truths untold and the understanding that this is far from over... If you are enjoying this Podcast, please con...
On the Eve of Halloween, a dozen storytellers sneak inside the abandoned Darklight Carnival grounds to share a chilling batch of stories in two varieties. This year they split up to uncover the fears that lurk within and horrors that walk among us. One group will head to the Ferris Wheel to tell tales of real-world terror. The other will venture into the Funhouse to spin yarns of the frightening spirit world. Which path will you embark on first? Nine II Midnight is a collaborative storytelling e...
It seems like the horrors of our dreams are most frightening to you... On the Eve of Halloween, a dozen storytellers sneak inside the abandoned Darklight Carnival grounds to share a chilling batch of stories in two varieties. This year they split up to uncover the fears that lurk within and horrors that walk among us. One group will head to the Ferris Wheel to tell tales of real-world terror. The other will venture into the Funhouse to spin yarns of the frightening spirit world. Which path will ...
Malevolent follows Arkham Investigator Arthur Lester as he unravels the mysterious circumstances that have befallen him. In the 27th part of our journey Arthur and the entity inside his head have returned to the mines in order to help those under the thumb of Laron's influence. With the dark before them, the two must navigate the perilous pits and unknown creatures that lurk ahead. What answers will the cavernous walls have and what dangers approach. There is only one way out and the chances of ...
On the Eve of Halloween, 14 storytellers make their way to the Darklight Carnival and share horrific tales of mystery and murder… but not is all as it seems. This October 30th, the feed you’re listening to now, along with all other participating shows, will post two episodes simultaneously for Nine II Midnight. One episode will feature tales that are baked in reality with terrors that may be a part of our waking life. The other episode will share the horror of the most esoteric and spiritual sid...
Malevolent follows Arkham Investigator Arthur Lester as he unravels the mysterious circumstances that have befallen him. In Episode 26 Arthur is on a path of destruction. Hellbent on destroying the man who threw him into the mines, the Entity struggles to convince Arthur of the danger in his thirst for blood. In the Estate, the two silently move towards their goal however, with this man being such a force in and of himself, will they survive the encounter or will they become another one of Larso...
Malevolent follows Arkham Investigator Arthur Lester as he unravels the mysterious circumstances that have befallen him. In this, Episode 25, Arthur and the Entity within find themselves in an unexpected place between the Larson estate and the mountain beneath. Questions abound and the relationship once again begins to fracture but this time from within as the past is well and truly catching up with the terrible truths that Arthur must come to admit to not only the Entity but himself as well... ...
Malevolent follows Arkham Investigator Arthur Lester as he unravels the mysterious circumstances that have befallen him. In the twenty fourth part of our tale, Arthur is reunited with the Entity within. The two find themselves in over their heads as they try to navigate the black tunnels beneath the Larson estate only to find themselves up against a overwhelming force with unknown motivations. There will be no escape without reconciling, no safety without understanding and together they must und...
Malevolent follows Arkham Investigator Arthur Lester as he unravels the mysterious circumstances that have befallen him. In part twenty three, Arthur wakes to find himself in the home of a strange yet familiar man. The Larson estate, which sits high overlooking the town of Addison holds more than just answers to questions long since asked. Arthur must confront not only his current situation but also what he left behind for fear of his past finally catching up to him... If you are enjoying this P...
Malevolent follows Arkham Investigator Arthur Lester as he unravels the mysterious circumstances that have befallen him. In the twenty second episode of our tale, the town of Addison is no longer a unknown place. Arthur must make amends with the entity in his mind as he struggles to come to terms with what has happened. Finding a way home however is not as straight forward as one would hope. The path that Arthur walks is narrow and one wrong step will surely lead him tumbling down into the unfat...
Malevolent follows Arkham Investigator Arthur Lester as he unravels the mysterious circumstances that have befallen him. In the twenty first episode of Malevolent Arthur finds himself in an unknown place with an unfamiliar voice in his mind. Overwhelmed by loss, and with no one to turn to, he struggles to find the power to move forward as he comes head to head with the fighting spirit within. Will he push forward and find the strength he needs to survive... If you are enjoying this Podcast, plea...
co·da /ˈkōdə/ noun "A musical Coda is often necessary after the climax of the piece, or when an idea is brought to its structural conclusion. The coda allows the listener to look back on the work and allows them to take it all in, in order to create a sense of balance." This is the Coda of our tale, but it is not the end. Part 21 will release May 1st, 2022. However, more of this story is available now via subscribing to our Patreon. Additionally, you get to make the choices as to what happens ne...