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The Westward Eye

Somewhere that may have existed long ago… or perhaps is still to come… lies a place isolated from the rest of civilization, known as ‘The West’ - where lost communities perform ancient traditions, old gods pry themselves

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  • The Westward Eye Teaser

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    The Westward Eye premieres October 1st, 2024Somewhere that may have existed long ago… or perhaps is still to come… lies a place isolated from the rest of civilization, known as ‘The West’ - where lost communities perform ancient traditions, old gods pry themselves from the earth, and monstrous creatures lurk in the darkness...
  • 1. 1 - A Proposition Of Importance

    49:21||Season 1, Ep. 1
    Recently graduated Tobin Clade and Etta Flynn attempt to find their estranged childhood companion, Sterling, to invite them to accompany Tobin and Etta on a perilous expedition into the unknown land that looms just beyond their City’s wall.CONTENT WARNINGS: Capitalism, Wealth Gap, Distressing Themes, Sudden Loud Noises, Death, Religious Trauma, Dysfunctional Family Systems We Guarantee that The Westward Eye will never contain themes of Sexual Assault of any sort, Racism, Homophobia, Transphobia, Graphic Sex, Suicide, Self Harm.Written by Mar Smith and Mikayla Grubbs.Performances:"Tobin" - Mar Smith"Etta" - Mikayla Grubbs"Sterling" - Logyn Clair"Ma" - Booklyn KateMr. Clade” - Owen Briggs"Narrator" - Luana McTiernanIf you're a fan of what we're making here, please leave a review, share an episode with a loved one, and engage with our social media. You can find us on Instagram and TikTok @TheWestwardEye.Thank you for listening.Additional Audio Sources:Mic Tapping - PA microphone feedback (1) tapping.wav by FreqMan -- https://freesound.org/s/42929/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Mic Feedback- Microphone feedback.wav by JavierSerrat -- https://freesound.org/s/470111/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Quiet chatter ambience- AUDITORIO CUASI VACIO GENTE LIMPIANDO.wav by kintana24 -- https://freesound.org/s/382747/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Crowd Cheering- cheering and clapping crowd 1 by AlaskaRobotics -- https://freesound.org/s/221568/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Auditorium Door- Door opening hall ambience echo by dossantosbarbosa -- https://freesound.org/s/482296/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Loud crowd chatting- 5 min of crowd chatter. 40 people.wav by Psykophobia -- https://freesound.org/s/608996/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Echoing footsteps- ​​Echoing footsteps down hallway.wav by theshuggie -- https://freesound.org/s/371014/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Empty Hallway- hotel large open hallway with heavy wind against roof overhead ceiling beams crack and little hall sounds echo1 Gaza 2016.wav by kyles -- https://freesound.org/s/406307/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Quiet City Ambience - New York City Ambience - Lower East Side near Williamsburg Bridge by logancircle2 -- https://freesound.org/s/615281/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Loud City Ambience- Busy city sound by Balaram_Mahalder -- https://freesound.org/s/715388/ -- License: Creative Commons 0City Laughter- Neighbour_Party.wav by AlienXXX -- https://freesound.org/s/347980/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Screen Door Knock- Knocking Then Pounding on Wood Screen Door by lukiacostello -- https://freesound.org/s/446252/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Car Window Opening- Driver window down - Suzuki.wav by LOVEBURD -- https://freesound.org/s/329610/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Countryside Ambience- Very quiet village midday ambience. by makarius79 -- https://freesound.org/s/398117/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Night Countryside Ambience - Hamlet field summer night 200707_0193..ogg by klankbeeld -- https://freesound.org/s/542587/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Silent House Roomtone- Silent Night Ambience.wav by SamontBlack -- https://freesound.org/s/608871/ -- License: Attribution 3.0
  • 2. 2 - East Eluded pt. 1

    23:40||Season 1, Ep. 2
    Tobin, Etta, and Sterling begin their expedition, unaware of the threats that loom on the Eastern side of the wall. Will their quest end before it begins? CONTENT WARNINGS: Capitalism, Law Enforcement (ACAB), Wealth Gap, Distressing Themes, Sudden Loud Noises, Asthma AttackWe Guarantee that The Westward Eye will never contain themes of Sexual Assault of any sort, Racism, Homophobia, Transphobia, Graphic Sex, Suicide, Self Harm.Written by Mar Smith and Mikayla Grubbs.Performances:"Tobin" - Mar Smith"Etta" - Mikayla Grubbs"Sterling" - Logyn Clair"Narrator" - Luana McTiernanIf you're a fan of what we're making here, please leave a review, share an episode with a loved one, and engage with our social media. You can find us on Instagram and TikTok @TheWestwardEye.Thank you for listening.Additional Audios Sources:Unsettling wind: strong wind through door crack by zumbidos -- https://freesound.org/s/687450/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Night Ambience- 180912 Night city rumble quiet distant traffic roof urban residential TORONTO.flac by TRP -- https://freesound.org/s/572530/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Quiet House-Paper flipping- Paper Sketchbook Page Flips 1 by OwlStorm -- https://freesound.org/s/320148/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Concrete fall-  Jumps Concrete by LewisEmmott5 -- https://freesound.org/s/732580/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Concrete- running on concrete.aif by MAJ061785 -- https://freesound.org/s/85560/ -- License: Attribution 3.0Trucks 1- front loader truck with container drive by in reverse +pickup trucks follow.flac by kyles -- https://freesound.org/s/450160/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Trucks 2- Cars and trucks passing by on a wet road by klau78 -- https://freesound.org/s/648786/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Heart beating- Heart beats by Urra -- https://freesound.org/s/667164/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Windy grass- Field ambience 02.wav by szelestamas -- https://freesound.org/s/620100/ -- License: Creative Commons 0peaceful afternoon- A minute of peace by richwise -- https://freesound.org/s/469596/ -- License: Creative Commons 0children echo- Kids Voices with Natural Reverb by Cornwallis89 -- https://freesound.org/s/244593/ -- License: Creative Commons 0metal groan - Metallic Groan by hinchinbrook -- https://freesound.org/s/496836/ -- License: Creative Commons 0metal groaning 2- Door_Metal_Groans_Ext.wav by Cell31_Sound_Productions -- https://freesound.org/s/264014/ -- License: Attribution 4.0inhaler hit- Asthma Inhaler - Sprayed / Dispensed 2 times by MutilatorBCB -- https://freesound.org/s/689884/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Cave Ambience- Ambience_Cave_00.wav by LittleRobotSoundFactory -- https://freesound.org/s/270387/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
  • 3. 3 - East Eluded pt. 2

    41:48||Season 1, Ep. 3
    Time spent underground seems to pass differently as Tobin, Etta, and Sterling navigate the winding caverns.CONTENT WARNINGS: Intense Body Horror, Gore, distressing themes, Sudden Loud Noises, Panic attack, Claustrophobia, darkness, body horror (creature)Written by Mar Smith and Mikayla Grubbs.Performances:"Tobin" - Mar Smith"Etta" - Mikayla Grubbs"Sterling" - Logyn Clair"Narrator" - Luana McTiernanIf you're a fan of what we're making here, please leave a review, share an episode with a loved one, and engage with our social media. You can find us on Instagram and TikTok @TheWestwardEye.Thank you for listening.Additional Audio Sources:Unsettling wind: strong wind through door crack by zumbidosEchoey Underground Ambience- Abandoned Metro Tunnel 02.wav by MATRIXXX_Running water- water stream under small bridge tunnel sewer4.flac by kylesWater splash- Water Splash.wav by CountryRoadFilmsLantern jostling- Oil Lantern Rattle by ImAFoleyLantern opening- Oil Lantern Open and Close by ImAFoleyWick Lighting- Striking a match 2.wav by SchulzeWater sloshing- Askeleet vedessä / Footsteps, wading, walking in the water, puddle, slush by YleArkistoPencil circle- pencil_continue_loop.wav by sseletskyyCricket Song: Northern California Crickets by ellie.vanderlipsplashing footsteps- walk underground passegeway 70m Kijkduin Den helder 130910_01.wav by klankbeeldeerie echo- horror echo voices 160925_0978.wav by klankbeeldLow hum- Low Hum by david_werecatgrabbing dirt- hand brush small rocks by oscaraudiogeekCave ambience- Ambient Cave by raph_web3Scary cave ambience- Ambience_Cave_00.wav by LittleRobotSoundFactorydeep base buzz- tense-fluctuating-drone.flac by Jackie4EverBoulder impact- custom_short_explosion_impact_sound by ArtninjaRocks tumbling- Landslide.wav by bikesnbassboiCave shaking- EarthquakeSFX.aif by Les BlachutSoft monster clicking- Monster Sounds #1.wav by popocotDeep Monster clicking- Deep Growl by mburgess1Monster echoing groan- deep sea groan.wav by rcarpoMonster breathing exhale- Monster Slow exhail.wav by cylon8472Foot kicking the ground- Pebbles_Scrape_Drag_Foot.wav by kMoonDeep rhythmic thumping- Monster growls and snores by lori.mortimerMonster shaky breathing- Clicking and moans.m4a by MandaPanda675Monster roar- CyclopsMonster by jonccoxMonster labored shrieks (pitched down) - Creature Screeching by Dmgrinder“Bone crunch” (monster twitching) - Bone Crunch Fast.wav by BrassKnucklesFilms“Bone cracking” (monster twitching pt 2)- Bone Cracking 2.wav by DalomarGrimmMonster howl- monster shriek.ogg by DarsychoMonster howl 2- Monster shriek #2 by AlexMurphy53Wooden support beam snapping- ​​Destruction, Wooden, A.wav by InspectorJMonster howl 3- Monster shriek #1 by AlexMurphy53Fast Monster Breathing- Loud breathing and snorting monster by AppleCoreyEarth “shaking”- ​​Short Increasing Rumble by epicdude959Final Monster scream- Monster Roar 02 by zerokingfullPencil Writing- Writing_Pen_01.wav by moai15Rock / Gravel walking - rubble walk rocky grit cave footsteps.wav by martianSoft wind- wind light calm soft breeze deep big gusty.flac by kylesDesert Dusk Ambience- Semi desert insects ravens birds quiet with bad mic noise BADLANDS AB 190818.flac by TRPCritters Chirping- Prairie Dogs from Bad Lands-South Dakota by BansemerDesert Nigh Ambience: Night Ambience 02 - Sep 3 2013 - Front Yard by rgbrobot
  • 4. 4 - Lullaby of the Arroyo pt. 1

    27:50||Season 1, Ep. 4
    Upon hearing a haunting song echoing through the arroyo, Tobin believes he has found his first Western denizen to interview. CONTENT WARNINGS: distressing themes, trauma, horrorWe Guarantee that The Westward Eye will never contain themes of Sexual Assault of any sort, Racism, Homophobia, Transphobia, Graphic Sex, Suicide, Self Harm.Written by Mar Smith and Mikayla Grubbs.Performances:"Tobin" - Mar Smith"Etta" - Mikayla Grubbs"Sterling" - Logyn Clair“Singing Woman” - Brooklyn Kate"Narrator" - Luana McTiernanIf you're a fan of what we're making here, please leave a review, share an episode with a loved one, and engage with our social media. You can find us on Instagram and TikTok @TheWestwardEye.Thank you for listening.Additional Audio Sources:Unsettling wind Intro- strong wind through door crack by zumbidos -- https://freesound.org/s/687450/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Desert Night Ambience- AMBRurl_Moab_Crickets-200hzHP_ShaneVincent_XAH8_20220629.WAV by Dry ShangusBurger -- https://freesound.org/s/701062/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Wind Howling- G55-12-Moaning Whistle Wind.wav by craigsmith -- https://freesound.org/s/438866/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Campfire sounds- Campfire 01 by HECKFRICKER -- https://freesound.org/s/729395/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Pencil writing- Writing_Pen_01.wav by moai15 -- https://freesound.org/s/336382/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Cave ambience- Ambient Cave by raph_web3 -- https://freesound.org/s/682525/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Tense buzzing- tense-fluctuating-drone.flac by Jackie4Ever -- https://freesound.org/s/83094/ -- License: Attribution 3.0Monster clicking- Monster Sounds #1.wav by popocot -- https://freesound.org/s/546652/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Monster shaky breathing- Clicking and moans.m4a by MandaPanda675 -- https://freesound.org/s/535483/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Monster roar- CyclopsMonster by jonccox -- https://freesound.org/s/191809/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Fire impact- Magic Fire Impact by EminYILDIRIM -- https://freesound.org/s/562413/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Monster shriek- Monster shriek #2 by AlexMurphy53 -- https://freesound.org/s/399780/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Grabbing dry grass- Walking on dry grass by MicheleFalleri -- https://freesound.org/s/578453/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Fire lighting- Bonfire Being Lit by samararaine -- https://freesound.org/s/186374/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Louder campfire- Ambiance_Campfire_Loop_Stereo.wav by Nox_Sound -- https://freesound.org/s/558967/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Eerie echo- horror echo voices 160925_0978.wav by klankbeeld -- https://freesound.org/s/367197/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Fire crack- boiling insert backside by bruno.auzet -- https://freesound.org/s/555052/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Trickling riverbed- Stream River Water Up Close by jackthemurray -- https://freesound.org/s/433589/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Quiet dirt footsteps- Jovan JeffsHandling sticks- Sticks rustling v3 by FancyGeronimo -- https://freesound.org/s/383416/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Dropping sticks- Sticks Dropping.WAV by kylecutsfilms -- https://freesound.org/s/457263/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Lantern jostling- Oil Lantern Rattle by ImAFoley -- https://freesound.org/s/516739/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Dirt running steps- Jovan Jeffs