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The Magicians: The Kakistocracy – The Reign of a Fool
By Rachel Lawson
What happens when Death comes out of the closet… as your former superhero emperor?
In this riotous dark fantasy, Blake Alexander—aka Blue Midnight, now crowned Dark Midnight, King of Death—struggles to rule the realm of grim reapers while babysitting a puppet emperor: Aureus the Rose, formerly the enchanted idiot known as the Masked Chicken. As crime scenes erupt, spirits spill secrets, and stage illusions turn into vampire-hunting fiascos, Blake must juggle coronership, cosmic politics, and theatrical chaos—all while trying to keep his favorite shirt intact.
👑 Murder, magic, and mistaken identities collide in a surreal empire where the dead have opinions, the living have delusions, and the reapers are always watching.
Tune in for a tale of dysfunctional leadership, undead bureaucracy, and the most flamboyant stake incident in Melbourne history
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1126. Don't Call Me Juliet! A Timetravelers Lament v2
01:55||Season 1, Ep. 1126Lucius Silver is a young-looking actor stuck in Shakespeare's time, not able to play male parts. Alternate version of the song. The music video of this is on YouTube herehttps://youtu.be/l6JGCGgtwkU
1125. Don't Call Me Juliet! A Time Traveller's Lament
03:17||Season 1, Ep. 1125Theme to episode coming soonLucius Silver is a young-looking actor stuck in Shakespeare's time, not able to play male parts
1124. I'm Left Creeping Along Within Darkness: Extended
05:09||Season 1, Ep. 1124A song by Rachel Lawson
1123. You Are Never Alone (Reality Unmasked)
02:56||Season 1, Ep. 1123Version inspired by Reality Umasked by Rachel Lawson
1122. Asked Juliet
01:56||Season 1, Ep. 1122What happens when Shakespeare meets sorcery? In The Magicians: O Romeo, Romeo! wherefore art thou Romeo?, Romeo dematerialises mid‑scene, Juliet keeps reciting her lines, and Blake Fire materialises onstage to save the production. With supernatural duties pulling actors offstage and an enchanter stealing the spotlight, this magical mishap becomes a theatrical night no one will forget. A witty, whimsical blend of Shakespearean drama and paranormal comedy—perfect for listeners who love fantasy with a mischievous twist. As another song.see music video of this here https://youtu.be/fzhPEj7g6dM
1121. O Romeo, Romeo! wherefore art thou Romeo? A Story
03:57||Season 1, Ep. 1121What happens when Shakespeare meets sorcery? In The Magicians: O Romeo, Romeo! wherefore art thou Romeo?, Romeo dematerialises mid‑scene, Juliet keeps reciting her lines, and Blake Fire materialises onstage to save the production. With supernatural duties pulling actors offstage and an enchanter stealing the spotlight, this magical mishap becomes a theatrical night no one will forget. A witty, whimsical blend of Shakespearean drama and paranormal comedy—perfect for listeners who love fantasy with a mischievous twist.
1120. The Magicians: O Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore Art Thou Romeo? A Song v2
02:44||Season 1, Ep. 1120By Rachel Lawson And William Shakespeare. This song version of a story
1119. Don’t Break My Heart book theme
03:50||Ep. 1119theme to book Under The Moonlight’s Mask, A Love Found Too Late by Rachel Lawson
1118. Under The Moonlight’s Mask. A Short Story
19:20||Season 1, Ep. 1118One night at Carnevale, Lucius meets Cara — a masked stranger who feels like destiny. She asks him to find her… then vanishes. His search becomes a journey of hope, heartbreak, and devotion that outlives even death. This is Under the Moonlight’s Mask — a love story carved in glass, memory, and rain.