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Not Quite Dead

Hanging Slothhangingslothstudios.com

As an A&E nurse, Alfie deals with horror everyday, but almost being killed by a walking corpse and being saved by a vampire takes things a bit far, even for him. The vampire is Casper. He’s hundreds of years old, and hell-bent on finding out what's causing walking corpses to wander the streets of Alfie's hometown.


Now they've met, Alfie and Casper can't seem to leave each other alone, despite their best efforts. Alfie learns that the relationship between vampires and humans is more complicated than just predator and prey. Whatever Casper's misgivings about his own kind, and himself, Alfie is inexorably drawn closer and closer, in a heady, carnal blend of horror, hunger, love and lust.


Not Quite Dead is a (mostly) single narrator gory horror romance audio drama exploring themes of identity, sexuality and death. Totalling 40 episodes over 3 completed seasons, with S4 on the way in 2025.


This show is part of the Rusty Quill Network, and is created independently by Eira Major (AKA Hanging Sloth) who writes, sound designs, and performs as Alfie and Neige.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

XXXIII: Schrödinger's Boy

Alfie becomes the prodigal friend, and suffers the consequences. Transcript: https://hangingslothstudios.com/nqd-33/ Or: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n2zBBKwiZRk93KuOCOC4k0tjHpuWl2-kFSUY4c_BFrM/ Please bear in mind that this show is a work of horror fiction and frequently places characters in situations which jeopardise their psychological and physical health. This episode contains: – sudden, loud noises – profanity – descriptions of medical injuries – mishandling bodies of deceased/poten...

Mar 08, 202433 minSeason 3Ep. 33

XXXII: Stop the Clocks

Alfie reaches breaking point and has chosen to take drastic action. Before he solidifies his decision, he reflects on the factors pressing him to make it. Transcript: https://hangingslothstudios.com/nqd-32/ Or: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tdm6h4PlDSbwGnD_upSbIpgC4CXz8QD0zKw_E086qtg/ Please bear in mind that this show is a work of horror fiction and frequently places characters in situations which jeopardise their psychological and physical health. This episode contains: – profanity – des...

Feb 21, 202431 minSeason 3Ep. 32

XXXI: Cold Snap

Tensions are mounting between Alfie and Neige as they struggle to resolve their different views of what to do with Casper. It's clear that Neige is holding things back, and though Alfie is pushing for more, Neige always seems to find a way to change the subject... Transcript: https://hangingslothstudios.com/nqd-31/ Or: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14dFHgxXSPCvmLZdYsZvo_CEs8ax0s70ZvdJfn1Aa-XE/edit?usp=sharing Please bear in mind that this show is a work of horror fiction and frequently plac...

Feb 07, 202429 minSeason 3Ep. 31

XXX: The Body

Alfie is making some questionable decisions as he learns more about the mechanics of vampirism. Transcript: https://hangingslothstudios.com/nqd-30/ Or: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Gu1zEWS7gzeI3pH7-fDLN3inQnyM-IdhEn4aJi7in50/ Support us on Patreon to get Early Access to new episodes: https://www.patreon.com/hangingslothstudios Show-wide Content Warnings This show is a work of horror fiction frequently places characters in situations which jeopardise their psychological and physical health...

Jan 24, 202431 minSeason 3Ep. 30

XXIX: What a Catch

Some time after the incident at the laboratory, Alfie and Neige continue to investigate what happened to Casper. This time their approach is a little more hands-on. Transcript: https://hangingslothstudios.com/nqd-29/ Or: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dF9C3CSC1rwJD1BR4reqmLZnOPWxLV-ClLTTUHasMM8/edit?usp=sharing Support us on Patreon to get Early Access to new episodes: https://www.patreon.com/hangingslothstudios Show-wide Content Warnings This show is a work of horror fiction frequently pla...

Jan 10, 202435 minSeason 3Ep. 29

Not Quite Dead Season Three, Undead Soon

Find out more: https://hangingslothstudios.com/not-quite-dead/ Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/hangingslothstudios/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 03, 20241 min

NQD QnA Part 1

Join show creator Eira as he answers a selection of questions from you, the weird and wonderful audience of Not Quite Dead! In this first part of the Q&A, Eira will focus on answering questions surrounding the role of vampiric literary traditions in shaping the show, and on the mechanics of the vampires in the world of the show. Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1waUF4AHNft8LOf0y0n5XeA7Do_J2ZZ7t5p5Winy6910/edit?usp=sharing Want to help make Season Three a reality? Support the sh...

Dec 19, 202326 min

The NQD QnA - Call for Questions!

Hello, it’s Eira here, creator of the show, just dropping in very briefly to let you know that I’m currently accruing questions for a Q&A episode! You can ask anything you like about the show, my creative process, or basically anything that pops into your head in relation to the show! I’ve had a bunch of really cool questions already and it’s been so fun to start assembling the responses to them, so thank you so much for all of the questions I’ve had so far! If you’ve got a biting question o...

Dec 11, 20231 min

XXVIII: The Kill Jar

Neige takes Alfie hunting in York. Things do not go to plan, to a spectacular and devastating degree. Transcript: https://hangingslothstudios.com/nqd-28/ Or: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hhlxo1XGSeVU2O3QhmF0eRpa520aOZ-SFV3_aoz1JZQ/edit?usp=sharing Support the show and get early episode access: https://www.patreon.com/hangingslothstudios Show-wide Content Warnings This show is a work of horror fiction frequently places characters in situations which jeopardise their psychological and physi...

Dec 04, 202328 minSeason 2Ep. 28

XXVII: Doesn't It Just?

Alfie has a chance to collect his evolving thoughts and performs some investigations, some more invasive than others. Transcript: https://hangingslothstudios.com/nqd-27/ Or: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bQ4i4xaQNwkyO2SZHczUjJTVQRF9Bfg8vR8QB8yRNRA/edit?usp=sharing Support the show and get early episode access: https://www.patreon.com/hangingslothstudios Show-wide Content Warnings This show is a work of horror fiction frequently places characters in situations which jeopardise their psychol...

Nov 27, 202325 minSeason 2Ep. 27

XXVI: Papillon de Nuit

Alfie and Neige discuss their differing priorities and perspectives as they attempt to find a way to move forward from recent revelations. Transcript: https://hangingslothstudios.com/nqd-26/ Or: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10IDRiwwTaQ37WZ_4F77xbRhn1G8loQ17L8Q1BTcaOrY Support the show and get early episode access: https://www.patreon.com/hangingslothstudios Show-wide Content Warnings This show is a work of horror fiction frequently places characters in situations which jeopardise their psy...

Nov 20, 202328 minSeason 2Ep. 26

XXV: Mordacious

MORDACIOUS | /mɔːˈdeɪʃəs/ | adjective | formal 1. denoting or using biting sarcasm or invective. 2. (of a person or animal) given to biting. Transcript: h ttps://hangingslothstudios.com/nqd-25/ Or: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qqaYYLmj8yKxUoUSiWa0i_C18U6oV8CiAkvvhtY8K9Y/ Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/hangingslothstudios Show-wide Content Warnings This show is a work of horror fiction frequently places characters in situations which jeopardise their psychological and physical h...

Nov 13, 202322 minSeason 2Ep. 25

XXIV: The Apostate

Neige takes Alfie on a field trip and teaches him some important basics of life as a vampire. Alfie finally learns a little more about the context of Cas and Neige's friendship, and sees a part of Neige he never expected to. Transcript: https://hangingslothstudios.com/nqd-24/ Or: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vNE704Q-3XEYXMTVQfwPUZi9lLZgVjkx1n5ZEBSUvvw/edit Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/hangingslothstudios Show-wide Content Warnings This show is a work of horror fiction frequen...

Nov 06, 202328 minSeason 2Ep. 24

XXIII: Contrarian

Alfie ignores Neige's advice and begins to question the mechanics of vampirism. At every turn, he uncovers more he wishes Casper had thought to share with him, and becomes less certain of what any of their time together meant. Transcript: https://hangingslothstudios.com/nqd-23/ Or: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Wm2_LYHCGU9ldCWsmLNUxaefgTqjIH6BpTiFbGklcG0/edit#heading=h.7r5hbe3pp44p Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/hangingslothstudios Show-wide Content Warnings This show is a work ...

Oct 30, 202322 minSeason 2Ep. 23

XXII: La Petite Vie

Alfie is not coping well in the aftermath of his accident. Neige does his best to support him, but isn’t necessarily equipped for the situation… Transcript: https://hangingslothstudios.com/nqd-22/ Or: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_hd2kMheO69oC0CYGGMVjV6DUZ7ZoVm-0DjNDLxgm_A/edit Support the show and get early access to episodes: https://www.patreon.com/hangingslothstudios This show is a work of horror fiction frequently places characters in situations which jeopardise their psychological a...

Oct 09, 202322 minSeason 2Ep. 22

New Episode Undead Soon

Fresh blood on 9th October. Catch up now. Find out more: https://hangingslothstudios.com/not-quite-dead/ Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/hangingslothstudios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 04, 202355 sec

XXI: Glass Houses

Alfie ponders the fairness of the limits Neige puts upon both his curiosity and their dynamic, questioning his role in the decisions which have led him to this point. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/hangingslothstudios Transcript: https://hangingslothstudios.com/nqd-21/ Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YVDgRTVi4Se_2m4qfCxw9y3r2AXjS-XPSO5CLo6Bxec/edit Show-wide Content Warnings This show is a work of horror fiction frequently places characters in situations which jeopardi...

Sep 11, 202328 minSeason 2Ep. 21

XX: Snow on Snow

We hear from Neige, in the form of a strange and long-winded apology. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/hangingslothstudios Transcript: https://hangingslothstudios.com/nqd-20/ Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VYHnHQg_ZdNCAnigQUFXX5uOqgItAcb1Ibf2pp7vIDE/edit?usp=sharing Show-wide Content Warnings This show is a work of horror fiction frequently places characters in situations which jeopardise their psychological and physical health. In addition, listeners should be aware th...

Sep 04, 202320 minSeason 2Ep. 20

XIX: Wannabe

Alfie discusses loss and grief and his worries about his family now he's gone, in between filling us in on what has happened since we last heard from him. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/hangingslothstudios Transcript: https://hangingslothstudios.com/nqd-19/ Or: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wsggLJu7X1F7g5NDSNDvYcbozZgCYCubjjQWEh3rWl8/edit Show-wide Content Warnings This show is a work of horror fiction frequently places characters in situations which jeopardise their psychologic...

Aug 28, 202329 minSeason 2Ep. 19

XVIII: Honeysuckle and Thorn

A change of scenary is helpful, though not everything that Alfie needs as he continues to wrestle with the realities of his new life. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hangingslothstudios Transcript: https://hangingslothstudios.com/nqd-18/ Or: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1U7uz5hv9oGxNxYI7E8m5QJgeb89thZpFBWpQDN6RPKY/edit Show-wide Content Warnings This show is a work of horror fiction frequently places characters in situations which jeopardise their psychological and phy...

Aug 21, 202326 minSeason 2Ep. 18

XVII: Playing Favourites

As Alfie continues to struggle to adapt to his new life, he remembers a story Casper once told him, and wonders why Neige would stick around at all. Transcript: https://hangingslothstudios.com/nqd-17 Or: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eiCQ5gHMG0dlgsOVjfNsgC4-UwUG3eu5oW16fPHXojc/edit?usp=sharing Show-wide Content Warnings This show is a work of horror fiction frequently places characters in situations which jeopardise their psychological and physical health. In addition, listeners should be ...

Aug 14, 202325 minSeason 2Ep. 17

XVI: Emergence

Alfie's got more to worry about than just a lack of access to blood, it turns out... Check out the transcript with content warnings here: https://hangingslothstudios.com/nqd-16 Or here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19kl1LoVNtYh2KyP07a6V3HRQGkUb48cdawLUzXFaPdY/edit#heading=h.7r5hbe3pp44p Support the show and get Early Access to episodes, three days before general release, over on our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hangingslothstudios Show-wide Content Warnings This show is a work of horro...

Aug 07, 202326 minSeason 2Ep. 16

XV: Chrysalis

Alfie's been going through some... changes. Things haven't worked out the way he'd expected. He didn't expect them to work out at all. Turns out this is the kind of thing he should have worried about in advance... Check out the transcript with content warnings here: https://hangingslothstudios.com/nqd-15 Or here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1g_B8b1oD7g0G9FI-7y3d3ExOTTpjJ22ZGeONDja5oOA/edit?usp=sharing Support the show and get Early Access to episodes, three days before general release, ov...

Aug 07, 202317 minSeason 2Ep. 15

Not Quite Dead Season Two is Coming 7th August

More vampires for you to sink your teeth into coming in less than two weeks. Support the show: https://patreon.com/hangingslothstudios Transcript Below ALFIE: Recording for posterity, I guess. At some point in the last few days, I don’t know when, I can’t remember because-- It doesn’t matter why. But I drank approximately 1 litre of vampire blood, with a view to. In an attempt to. Because I was trying to become a vampire. I did this because-- because otherwise I was going to die. I didn’t make t...

Jul 25, 20233 min

XIV: To Die, or Not Quite Die

That is the question. Alfie’s tale finally catches up with the present, and he makes his choice. Transcript: https://hangingslothstudios.com/nqd-14/ If you liked this show about vampires and want to hear more, support the show by signing up on Patreon and getting early access plus bonus content! Sign up here from just £2 a month: https://www.patreon.com/hangingslothstudios Show-wide Content Warnings This show is a work of horror fiction frequently places characters in situations which jeopardise...

Jun 12, 202335 minSeason 1Ep. 14

XIII: Lovesick

In this penultimate episode of Season One, Alfie's story almost connects with the present, and he is forced to finally make the decision he's been trying to reckon with since he started make these recordings. Transcript: https://hangingslothstudios.com/nqd-13/ Or: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NbbmCL8q_hSJHowlf7G3jYzQyEcE6tBM7LTMQqNnnfw/edit?usp=sharing Support the show by signing up on Patreon and getting early access plus bonus content! Sign up here from just £2 a month: https://www.patr...

May 29, 202326 minSeason 1Ep. 13

XII: A Different Kind of Holy

This week, Alfie describes fates worse than death, and muses on the horrible feeling of waiting for something to happen. Transcript: https://hangingslothstudios.com/nqd-12/ Or: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bBLeEd-yyR_27mPUj_tAMnoZ5HZHG84Vr5kbVEtgxjs/edit?usp=sharing Show-wide Content Warnings This show is a work of horror fiction frequently places characters in situations which jeopardise their psychological and physical health. In addition, listeners should be aware that this show contai...

May 15, 202329 minSeason 1Ep. 12

XI: Tear Me to Shreds

Alfie reckons with some of the more troubling aspects of what it means to be dating a vampire, if dating is really what you can call what's going on with him and Casper, and in resisting the strange complications of the ways he has changed, is forced into a gruesome situation. Transcript: https://hangingslothstudios.com/nqd-11 Or: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13Om1tiBJ-lAszEHlGG8PCVyoQA93_vLDp9w4vLLt7kM/edit?usp=sharing Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/early-acces...

May 01, 202325 minSeason 1Ep. 11

X: Hello/Goodbye

Alfie reckons with the details of his own demise, and also recounts what happened in the days following Casper's near-deadly mistake. Transcript available here: https://hangingslothstudios.com/nqd-10 And here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K_FqHTgRRBENyW7hxoIzS6ft6Ah4-I-he_8dDGTs9hw/edit?usp=sharing To support the show and get access to episodes one day early support us on patreon at https://patreon.com/hangingslothstudios Show-wide Content Warnings This show is a work of horror fiction fr...

Apr 17, 202334 minSeason 1Ep. 10

IX: In for a Penny

Alfie faces the reality of his current situation, and discusses the other vampires in York. Transcript available here: https://hangingslothstudios.com/nqd-9 And here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kCEgiJBBS27x1lO6cyQ5VzINVAIHsfthWJ3fNv4gDlY/edit?usp=sharing To support the show and get access to episodes one day early support us on patreon at https://patreon.com/hangingslothstudios Show-wide Content Warnings This show is a work of horror fiction frequently places characters in situations wh...

Apr 03, 202322 minSeason 1Ep. 9
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