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20. Starling

Ep. 20

Yet another folder of recordings appears on Shelly’s laptop, but these ones are different. She’s seen them before. Somehow, E-Liza and the files are more connected than Shelly realised. Maybe she is not malfunctioning after all.


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Clockwork Bird is a scifi/horror podcast that deals with mature themes and may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised. This episode in particular features:

  • Distorted audio from the outset
  • Distant, distorted sounds like gunfire (fairly quiet)
  • Discussion of medical procedures


Clockwork Bird is a podcast distributed by Hanging Sloth Studios under a creative commons international share-alike license. This episode stars: Daisy Major, Gary Major, Jessie Jeffrey, and Pippin Eira Major. Written, directed and produced by Pippin Eira Major. Music by Maybe Wednesday.

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