The Westward Eye

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...

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

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

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