The Westward Eye premieres October 1st, 2024 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 from the earth, and monstrous creatures lurk in the darkness...

The Westward Eye Teaser

A young couple and their child sit quietly around a lone campfire, praying&nbsp;they can make it out of a liminal Western wasteland before it consumes them entirely. CONTENT WARNINGS: Body horror (creature), Teeth, Distorted Features, Scabs, Child Suffering, Darkness,&nbsp;Loss, Bone Breaking. 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. Performances:<ul><li>"Carolyn" - Booklyn Kate</li><li>"Robert" - Owen Briggs</li><li>"Child" - Kyle J. Nelson</li><li>"Narrator" - Luana McTiernan</li></ul> If 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. Sounds Used:<ul><li>Young Child Foley- Kyle J. Nelson&nbsp;</li><li>Javelina Running, Grass trashing, Dirt footsteps, and Blood squelching.: Jovan (Hof) Jeffs&nbsp;</li><li>Unsettling wind: strong wind through door crack by zumbidos -- https://freesound.org/s/687450/ -- License: Creative Commons 0</li><li>Night Ambience: Night Ambience 02 - Sep 3 2013 - Front Yard by rgbrobot -- https://freesound.org/s/198608/ -- License: Creative Commons 0</li><li>Campfire sounds: campfire deer camp 21 minutes - wind - snow - sleet - part 5 .wav by Ambient-X -- https://freesound.org/s/660300/ -- License: Attribution 4.0</li><li>Coyote Howling: Coyotes 2.mp3 by robertjd -- https://freesound.org/s/69584/ -- License: Creative Commons 0</li><li>Cricket Song: Northern California Crickets by ellie.vanderlip -- https://freesound.org/s/704381/ -- License: Creative Commons 0</li><li>Prairie Dogs: Prairie Dogs from Bad Lands-South Dakota by Bansemer -- https://freesound.org/s/205929/ -- License: Creative Commons 0</li><li>Toads Croaking: Spadefoot Toad - Yellowstone National Park by Nivatius -- https://freesound.org/s/519590/ -- License: Creative Commons 0</li><li>Fabric rustle: fabric movement sweater.wav by Yuval -- https://freesound.org/s/188158/ -- License: Creative Commons 0</li><li>Low Hum: Low Hum by david_werecat -- https://freesound.org/s/231657/ -- License: Creative Commons 0</li><li>Dark Ambience: Dark_Ambience.wav by CaCtUs2003 -- https://freesound.org/s/103340/ -- License: Creative Commons 0</li><li>Twig Snapping: Twig being snapped (multiple takes) by ZoshP -- https://freesound.org/s/552006/ -- License: Creative Commons 0</li><li>Gun draw: Weapons_GunUnHolster.wav by duckduckpony -- https://freesound.org/s/204043/ -- License: Attribution 4.0</li><li>Singular Pig Squeal- Pig - Scream 5 - 96kHz.wav by JarredGibb -- https://freesound.org/s/233151/ -- License: Creative Commons 0</li><li>Chorus of Pigs- Four pigs screaming together by felix.blume -- https://freesound.org/s/434384/ -- License: Creative Commons 0</li><li>Hyena laughing: This video is includes "HYENA LAUGHING | Sound Effects [High Quality]" by "Sound Effects Pro", licensed under CC BY 3.0, and available at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nvCN3-7vlA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nvCN3-7vlA</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Bone breaking: Bones Breaking 2 by Gammelsmurfen778 -- https://freesound.org/s/474002/ -- License: Creative Commons 0</li></ul>

Prologue - Reminiscence in Flame 

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:<ul><li>"Tobin" - Mar Smith</li><li>"Etta" - Mikayla Grubbs</li><li>"Sterling" - Logyn Clair</li><li>"Ma" - Booklyn Kate</li><li>Mr. Clade” - Owen Briggs</li><li>"Narrator" - Luana McTiernan</li></ul> If 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&nbsp;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.&nbsp;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&nbsp;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

1 - A Proposition Of Importance

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 Attack 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:<ul><li>"Tobin" - Mar Smith</li><li>"Etta" - Mikayla Grubbs</li><li>"Sterling" - Logyn Clair</li><li>"Narrator" - Luana McTiernan</li></ul> If 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-&nbsp; 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

2 - East Eluded pt. 1

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:<ul><li>"Tobin" - Mar Smith</li><li>"Etta" - Mikayla Grubbs</li><li>"Sterling" - Logyn Clair</li><li>"Narrator" - Luana McTiernan</li></ul> If 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-&nbsp;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-&nbsp;Monster Sounds #1.wav by popocotDeep Monster clicking- Deep Growl by mburgess1Monster&nbsp;echoing groan- deep sea groan.wav by rcarpoMonster&nbsp;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

3 - East Eluded pt. 2

Upon hearing a haunting song echoing through the arroyo, Tobin believes he has found his first Western denizen to interview.&nbsp; CONTENT WARNINGS: distressing themes, trauma, horror 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:<ul><li>"Tobin" - Mar Smith</li><li>"Etta" - Mikayla Grubbs</li><li>"Sterling" - Logyn Clair</li><li>“Singing Woman” - Brooklyn Kate</li><li>"Narrator" - Luana McTiernan</li></ul> If 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-&nbsp;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

4 - Lullaby of the Arroyo pt. 1

A floral scent and soft tune lulls Tobin and Etta’s nerves. CONTENT WARNINGS: Intense Body Horror, Gore, distressing themes, Sudden Loud Noises, Drugging, Teeth, Manipulation Under The Influence, Kissing up arm while under the influence (but nothing at any point more sexual). 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:<ul><li>"Tobin" - Mar Smith</li><li>"Etta" - Mikayla Grubbs</li><li>"Sterling" - Logyn Clair</li><li>“Singing Woman” - Brooklyn Kate</li><li>"Narrator" - Luana McTiernan</li></ul> If 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:Jovan Jeffs: All musical scores ( @jovanhoflanmusic on instagram for business inquires )Woman Screaming / Agonizing: Luana Mcteirnan&nbsp;Desert Night Ambience: AMBRurl_Moab_Crickets-200hzHP_ShaneVincent_XAH8_20220629.WAV by Dry ShangusBurger -- https://freesound.org/s/701062/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Quiet Stream: Stream River Water Up Close by jackthemurray -- https://freesound.org/s/433589/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Dirt footsteps: footsteps shoes sneakers dirt walk slow nice grit1.flac by kyles -- https://freesound.org/s/637551/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Twinkling ambience: We Listen - melody.wav by thatjeffcarter -- https://freesound.org/s/141865/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Bush thwacking: Jovan JeffsBeast running: Jovan JeffsTense buzzing: tense-fluctuating-drone.flac by Jackie4Ever -- https://freesound.org/s/83094/ -- License: Attribution 3.0unsettling soundscape: lassambience1.wav by plagasul -- https://freesound.org/s/26835/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Dirt kicking up- We Listen - melody.wav by thatjeffcarter -- https://freesound.org/s/141865/ -- License: Attribution 4.0“Gun Waverinbg” (Tobin): Jovan Jeffs&nbsp;Heartbeat: Heart beats by Urra -- https://freesound.org/s/667164/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Javelina Squealing: Pig_squeeling_1 by TheGreenEyedGhost -- https://freesound.org/s/707788/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Fire wavering: Striking a match 2.wav by Schulze -- https://freesound.org/s/23835/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Soft wind: a gentle breeze, wind 3 by mario1298 -- https://freesound.org/s/181252/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Cactus Impact: Jovan Jeffs“Twig snapping”- Bone Break 29 by GeoffAturax -- https://freesound.org/s/518780/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Etta knocking into “strange object”: BadBreaks_Crunch_and_Snap.wav by sonictechtonic -- https://freesound.org/s/242217/ -- License: Attribution 3.0Fire impact: Magic Fire Impact by EminYILDIRIM -- https://freesound.org/s/562413/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Fire Bellowing: Ambiance_Campfire_Loop_Stereo.wav by Nox_Sound -- https://freesound.org/s/558967/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Mourning Dove-: 230501_2409_2-2_FR_DoveComing.wav by kevp888 -- https://freesound.org/s/687390/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Oozing hand effect: Disgusting Slop.wav by Ighuaran -- https://freesound.org/s/116426/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Muscle twisting and blood: Stabbing and tearing flesh 3 by studiobonk -- https://freesound.org/s/649122/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Liquid Pouring: Liquid pouring on floor 1 by JakLocke -- https://freesound.org/s/261303/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Roomtone (end credits): basement room-tone 1634PM 220811_0491.wav by klankbeeld -- https://freesound.org/s/674158/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

5 - Lullaby of the Arroyo pt. 2

Tobin, Sterling, and Etta receive unlikely aid from a strange man and his peculiar students… CONTENT WARNINGS: Intense Body Horror, Gore, distressing themes, Medical Trauma, Sudden Loud Noises, body horror (person), loss of consciousness, surgery. 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:<ul><li>"Tobin" - Mar Smith</li><li>"Etta" - Mikayla Grubbs</li><li>"Sterling" - Logyn Clair</li><li>“Wymer” - Kit Cactus</li><li>“Lottie” - Shey Rico</li><li>“Warren” - Kyle J. Nelson</li><li>“Clyde” - Ken Miller</li><li>“Ruth” - Mikayla Grubbs</li><li>"Narrator" - Luana McTiernan</li></ul> If 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:Jovan Jeffs: All musical scores ( @jovanhoflanmusic on instagram for business inquires )Unsettling wind Intro- strong wind through door crack by zumbidos -- https://freesound.org/s/687450/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Morning Ambience: Morning- amb, ext, morning, high desert residential, birds, carbys, quad.wav by drewhalasz -- https://freesound.org/s/462237/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Mourning dove call: a gentle breeze, wind 3 by mario1298 -- https://freesound.org/s/181252/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Gentle wind:&nbsp; a gentle breeze, wind 3 by mario1298 -- https://freesound.org/s/181252/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Gun effects: Jovan JeffsSlow paced Footsteps: Jovan Jeffs&nbsp;Medium paced footsteps: footsteps shoes sneakers dirt walk slow nice grit1.flac by kyles -- https://freesound.org/s/637551/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Mosquito sounds; Mosquitoes_In_Small_Wooden_Sauna_Room.wav by ffilipp -- https://freesound.org/s/345773/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Cicadas buzzing: Crickets_in_August.mp3 by ivolipa -- https://freesound.org/s/325294/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Tense rumble:&nbsp; tense-fluctuating-drone.flac by Jackie4Ever -- https://freesound.org/s/83094/ -- License: Attribution 3.0Dark soundscape: 41. Gravity Shift (cinematic drone) by secondbody -- https://freesound.org/s/614505/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Door bursting open: door wood impact hit kick open sudden explode.wav by kyles -- https://freesound.org/s/452596/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Wood running steps: Footsteps Boots - Wood stairs, walk &amp; run by Vrymaa -- https://freesound.org/s/735343/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Wet wound oozing: Disgusting Slop.wav by Ighuaran -- https://freesound.org/s/116426/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Gore effects: Raw GORE SFX Session recorded on a Sennheiser 416 by UOregonCinemaStudies -- https://freesound.org/s/418776/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Leather shifting effect: Effect-LeatherSqueak-005.wav by DWOBoyle -- https://freesound.org/s/145035/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

6 - Palimpsest of Youth pt. 1

As the sun begins to set on the schoolhouse, the three young adventurers begin to unravel the schoolhouse’s twisted past.&nbsp; CONTENT WARNINGS: Intense Body Horror, Gore, distressing themes, Medical Trauma, Sudden Loud Noises, body horror (person),Child Suffering, Death Related Trauma, Loss, Grief.&nbsp; 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:<ul><li>"Tobin" - Mar Smith</li><li>"Etta" - Mikayla Grubbs</li><li>"Sterling" - Logyn Clair</li><li>“Wymer” - Kit Cactus</li><li>“Lottie” - Shey Rico</li><li>“Warren” - Kyle J. Nelson</li><li>“Clyde” - Ken Miller</li><li>“Ruth” - Mikayla Grubbs</li><li>"Narrator" - Luana McTiernan</li></ul> If 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:Dirt running: Jovan JeffsTense rumble:&nbsp; tense-fluctuating-drone.flac by Jackie4Ever -- https://freesound.org/s/83094/ -- License: Attribution 3.0Chilling ambience: Horror Background Atmosphere #11 by Universfield -- https://freesound.org/s/754503/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Pistol Foley: Jovan JeffsChair foley (dining room scene): 011 - Pulling Out Chair, Sitting by Trashcan_Studios -- https://freesound.org/s/783598/ -- License: Attribution 4.0ilm for a music.wav by evanjones4 -- https://freesound.org/s/411651/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Dishware: Jovan JeffsFood foley: Jovan Jeffssomber horror ambiance motif for game tv or film by Destructo20 -- https://freesound.org/s/690994/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Eerie echo- horror echo voices 160925_0978.wav by klankbeeld -- https://freesound.org/s/367197/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Porch footsteps: Footsteps on Porch (misc) by ericnorcross81 -- https://freesound.org/s/748223/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Dirt Kicking (Ett:a jerking backwards):&nbsp;Plantlife shaking: Jovan JeffsSqueaky hinges (coffin): Door Squeak.wav by jesabat -- https://freesound.org/s/119724/ -- License: Attribution 3.0Sterling Digging: Jovan Jeff’s&nbsp;Ambient Drone (Lake Nights) by ChristmasKrumble666 -- https://freesound.org/s/779828/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Final song: Eerie Guitar Melody in E Minor by MichiJung -- https://freesound.org/s/753572/ -- License: Attribution 4.0End credits ambience: (Hollow Chilling Atmosphere): Horror Atmospheric.wav by CapeTown2016 -- https://freesound.org/s/547406/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

7 - Palimpsest of Youth pt. 2

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 from the earth, and monstrous creatures lurk in the darkness. Follow three young adventurers as they travel into the unknown West! New episodes air the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month! The Westward Eye is a gothic horror audio drama created by Mar Smith. The Westward Eye 2024 by Mar Smith and Mikayla Grubbs is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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