{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6692d990f2711e9549474246/6a8f56c4c36cbadbe7679f6e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"S3E31: Simon and the Vega","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6692d990f2711e9549474246/1787778510374-c26b333d-a8ec-4ba5-8ea5-af940947bce4.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Simon is gone. Or at least, the version of him we knew is.</p><p>Reconnected to the Vega hive after countless cycles spent fighting against his own nature, Simon is once again exposed to the hunger, corruption, and power he worked so hard to leave behind. And the Vega are hungry by nature.</p><p>As an entire world becomes their feeding ground, whispers become thoughts, thoughts become actions, and the darkest pieces buried inside ordinary people are dragged screaming into the light.</p><p>But something is different this time.</p><p>Simon remembers.</p><p>He remembers Aubrey.</p><p>He remembers Earl.</p><p>He remembers Lilith.</p><p>He remembers why he walked away from the hive in the first place.</p><p>Yet memory may not be enough to overcome what he truly is.</p><p>For generations, we've heard stories about monsters.</p><p>In this chapter of the Oteev storyline, we're going to learn why the monsters were afraid of Simon.</p><p><strong>Content Warning:</strong> This episode contains strong language, graphic violence, death, disturbing themes involving a child, psychological manipulation, and scenes of mass violence. Listener discretion is strongly advised.</p><p><strong>The Nightmare Trials Podcast</strong> is an original horror anthology featuring standalone nightmares, interconnected cosmic horror, and the continuing Oteev storyline.</p><p>If you're enjoying the show, follow the podcast, leave a rating or review, and share the Trials with someone who likes their horror a little fucked up.</p><p><strong>Strap in tight… the trials are about to begin.</strong></p>","author_name":"The Nightmare Trials"}