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Welcome to the Strangefells: The Death's Left Hand Series

From Bad to Worse

Season 1, Ep. 7

Welcome back to episode 7! Wherein the real danger behind Evyn's mission is revealed. For more information visit my website at gwydionroyce.com or follow me on facebook and instagram @gwydionroyce. Or use this link to find the book at your preferred retailer and get the whole, unedited story without the wait! https://books2read.com/u/mK2Ex9


Podcast is best enjoyed with headphones. Thanks for listening!


Content Warning:

mature language and content

atmospheric horror


SFX and music provided by Zapsplat.com

Written and performed by Gwydion Royce

Sound design by Gwydion Royce

Cover art by Damonza.com

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  • An Introduction

    01:36||Season 1, Ep. 0
    A brief introduction to the show and what you can expect from this upcoming season! For more information about me and my books, visit gwydionroyce.com or find Iron-Forge Crossroads: Metanoia at your favorite retailer HERE. Or find me on Instagram @gwydionroyce!metanoia (noun): a transformative change of heart; changing one’s mindI stalked the worlds of both mortals and Strangers as a weapon of brutal efficiency… until my conscience got in the way. When I signed on to become part of the High Council’s elite force of mercenaries, I expected glory and fortune. I became a living legend, my name feared throughout the Strangefells. But when a routine job took an unexpected turn, my world was upended. The walls I’d built around that little bit of soul I had left came crashing down and I fell. Hard. I ran, broken, hiding in a sleepy town and hoping my past would leave me for dead. But someone betrayed me. Now the leader of the most savage vampire syndicate in the Strangefells is sighting me in her crosshairs. I have no choice but to allow old habits to take over if there’s any chance of surviving what my enemies have in store. Something that could destroy the world as we know it.As the dangers rise and I rebuild bridges from the ashes I left behind, I start to realize that I’ve changed in ways I never saw coming. But can a mercenary eager for redemption hope for victory? Or is death the only thing waiting for me?SFX and music provided by Zapsplat.comWritten and performed by Gwydion RoyceSound design by Gwydion RoyceCover art by Damonza.com
  • 1. A Very Good Place to Start

    15:12||Season 1, Ep. 1
    Welcome to Episode 1! Wherein a simple walk in the woods for Evyn and her loyal canine companion, Jake, turns sinister. When a demon comes calling, her quiet life is destroyed and it's only the beginning of the troubles...For more information about me and my books, visit gwydionroyce.com or find Iron-Forge Crossroads: Metanoia at your favorite retailer HERE. Or find me on Instagram @gwydionroyce!Step into the world of the Strangefells. I hope you enjoy your stay...Podcast can be best enjoyed with headphones.About Iron-Forge Crossroads: Metanoia -metanoia (noun): a transformative change of heart; changing one’s mindI stalked the worlds of both mortals and Strangers as a weapon of brutal efficiency… until my conscience got in the way. When I signed on to become part of the High Council’s elite force of mercenaries, I expected glory and fortune. I became a living legend, my name feared throughout the Strangefells. But when a routine job took an unexpected turn, my world was upended. The walls I’d built around that little bit of soul I had left came crashing down and I fell. Hard. I ran, broken, hiding in a sleepy town and hoping my past would leave me for dead. But someone betrayed me. Now the leader of the most savage vampire syndicate in the Strangefells is sighting me in her crosshairs. I have no choice but to allow old habits to take over if there’s any chance of surviving what my enemies have in store. Something that could destroy the world as we know it.As the dangers rise and I rebuild bridges from the ashes I left behind, I start to realize that I’ve changed in ways I never saw coming. But can a mercenary eager for redemption hope for victory? Or is death the only thing waiting for me?SFX and music provided by Zapsplat.comWritten and performed by Gwydion RoyceSound design by Gwydion RoyceCover art by Damonza.com
  • 2. Look Alive

    28:34||Season 1, Ep. 2
    Welcome back to episode 2! Wherein Evyn gets a call from home, packs up her life and returns to the city. There's no going back now...For more information about me and my books, visit gwydionroyce.com or find Iron-Forge Crossroads: Metanoia at your favorite retailer HERE. Or find me on Instagram @gwydionroyce!Step into the world of the Strangefells. I hope you enjoy your stay...Podcast can be best enjoyed with headphones.Content Warning:light horror referencessupernatural violencepast traumabrief reference to the death of a childAbout Iron-Forge Crossroads: Metanoia -metanoia (noun): a transformative change of heart; changing one’s mindI stalked the worlds of both mortals and Strangers as a weapon of brutal efficiency… until my conscience got in the way. When I signed on to become part of the High Council’s elite force of mercenaries, I expected glory and fortune. I became a living legend, my name feared throughout the Strangefells. But when a routine job took an unexpected turn, my world was upended. The walls I’d built around that little bit of soul I had left came crashing down and I fell. Hard. I ran, broken, hiding in a sleepy town and hoping my past would leave me for dead. But someone betrayed me. Now the leader of the most savage vampire syndicate in the Strangefells is sighting me in her crosshairs. I have no choice but to allow old habits to take over if there’s any chance of surviving what my enemies have in store. Something that could destroy the world as we know it.As the dangers rise and I rebuild bridges from the ashes I left behind, I start to realize that I’ve changed in ways I never saw coming. But can a mercenary eager for redemption hope for victory? Or is death the only thing waiting for me?SFX and music provided by Zapsplat.comWritten and performed by Gwydion RoyceSound design by Gwydion RoyceCover art by Damonza.com
  • 3. Homecoming Queen

    29:42||Season 1, Ep. 3
    Welcome back to episode 3! Wherein Evyn continues getting reacquainted with the city and her past begins to catch up with her. For more information about me and my books, visit gwydionroyce.com or find Iron-Forge Crossroads: Metanoia at your favorite retailer HERE. Or find me on Instagram @gwydionroyce!Step into the world of the Strangefells. I hope you enjoy your stay...Podcast can be best enjoyed with headphones.Content Warning:light atmospheric horrorsupernatural violencepast traumabrief reference to violent crimeAbout Iron-Forge Crossroads: Metanoia -metanoia (noun): a transformative change of heart; changing one’s mindI stalked the worlds of both mortals and Strangers as a weapon of brutal efficiency… until my conscience got in the way. When I signed on to become part of the High Council’s elite force of mercenaries, I expected glory and fortune. I became a living legend, my name feared throughout the Strangefells. But when a routine job took an unexpected turn, my world was upended. The walls I’d built around that little bit of soul I had left came crashing down and I fell. Hard. I ran, broken, hiding in a sleepy town and hoping my past would leave me for dead. But someone betrayed me. Now the leader of the most savage vampire syndicate in the Strangefells is sighting me in her crosshairs. I have no choice but to allow old habits to take over if there’s any chance of surviving what my enemies have in store. Something that could destroy the world as we know it.As the dangers rise and I rebuild bridges from the ashes I left behind, I start to realize that I’ve changed in ways I never saw coming. But can a mercenary eager for redemption hope for victory? Or is death the only thing waiting for me?SFX and music provided by Zapsplat.comWritten and performed by Gwydion RoyceSound design by Gwydion RoyceCover art by Damonza.com
  • 4. Build a Bridge from Ash

    24:22||Season 1, Ep. 4
    Welcome back to episode 4! Wherein Evyn meets old friends and enemies and confronts her past. For more information about me and my books, visit gwydionroyce.com or find Iron-Forge Crossroads: Metanoia at your favorite retailer HERE. Or find me on Instagram @gwydionroyce!Step into the world of the Strangefells. I hope you enjoy your stay...Podcast can be best enjoyed with headphones.Content Warning:mature language and contentsupernatural violencepast traumareference to the death of a childreference to domestic violenceAbout Iron-Forge Crossroads: Metanoia -metanoia (noun): a transformative change of heart; changing one’s mindI stalked the worlds of both mortals and Strangers as a weapon of brutal efficiency… until my conscience got in the way. When I signed on to become part of the High Council’s elite force of mercenaries, I expected glory and fortune. I became a living legend, my name feared throughout the Strangefells. But when a routine job took an unexpected turn, my world was upended. The walls I’d built around that little bit of soul I had left came crashing down and I fell. Hard. I ran, broken, hiding in a sleepy town and hoping my past would leave me for dead. But someone betrayed me. Now the leader of the most savage vampire syndicate in the Strangefells is sighting me in her crosshairs. I have no choice but to allow old habits to take over if there’s any chance of surviving what my enemies have in store. Something that could destroy the world as we know it.As the dangers rise and I rebuild bridges from the ashes I left behind, I start to realize that I’ve changed in ways I never saw coming. But can a mercenary eager for redemption hope for victory? Or is death the only thing waiting for me?SFX and music provided by Zapsplat.comWritten and performed by Gwydion RoyceSound design by Gwydion RoyceCover art by Damonza.com
  • 5. Cry Havoc

    26:41||Season 1, Ep. 5
    Welcome back to episode 5! Wherein Evyn is in the clutches of one of her oldest enemies and she finally reveals the horror behind her leaving. For more information about me and my books, visit gwydionroyce.com or find Iron-Forge Crossroads: Metanoia at your favorite retailer HERE. Or find me on Instagram @gwydionroyce!Step into the world of the Strangefells. I hope you enjoy your stay...Podcast can be best enjoyed with headphones.Content Warning:mature language and contentsupernatural violenceatmospheric horrorreference to the death of a childAbout Iron-Forge Crossroads: Metanoia -metanoia (noun): a transformative change of heart; changing one’s mindI stalked the worlds of both mortals and Strangers as a weapon of brutal efficiency… until my conscience got in the way. When I signed on to become part of the High Council’s elite force of mercenaries, I expected glory and fortune. I became a living legend, my name feared throughout the Strangefells. But when a routine job took an unexpected turn, my world was upended. The walls I’d built around that little bit of soul I had left came crashing down and I fell. Hard. I ran, broken, hiding in a sleepy town and hoping my past would leave me for dead. But someone betrayed me. Now the leader of the most savage vampire syndicate in the Strangefells is sighting me in her crosshairs. I have no choice but to allow old habits to take over if there’s any chance of surviving what my enemies have in store. Something that could destroy the world as we know it.As the dangers rise and I rebuild bridges from the ashes I left behind, I start to realize that I’ve changed in ways I never saw coming. But can a mercenary eager for redemption hope for victory? Or is death the only thing waiting for me?SFX and music provided by Zapsplat.comWritten and performed by Gwydion RoyceSound design by Gwydion RoyceCover art by Damonza.com
  • 6. A Tiptoe through the Super Strange Tulips

    25:39||Season 1, Ep. 6
    Welcome back to episode 6! Wherein Adrian and Evyn try to work together, and Evyn blows off some steam by visiting the Strangefells, reuniting with another old friend. For more information visit my website at gwydionroyce.com or follow me on facebook and instagram @gwydionroyce. Or use this link to find the book at your preferred retailer and get the whole, unedited story without the wait! https://books2read.com/u/mK2Ex9Podcast is best enjoyed with headphones. Thanks for listening!Content Warning:mature language and contentshort fight sceneatmospheric horrorSFX and music provided by Zapsplat.comWritten and performed by Gwydion RoyceSound design by Gwydion RoyceCover art by Damonza.com
  • 8. New Meetings

    32:02||Season 1, Ep. 8
    Welcome back to episode 8! Wherein demons are summoned, mistakes are made and new people are met. For more information visit my website at gwydionroyce.com or follow me on facebook and instagram @gwydionroyce. Or use this link to find the book at your preferred retailer and get the whole, unedited story without the wait! https://books2read.com/u/mK2Ex9Podcast is best enjoyed with headphones. Thanks for listening!Content Warning:mature language and contenthorror elements with blood magic and demonsatmospheric horrorsupernatural violenceSFX and music provided by Zapsplat.comWritten and performed by Gwydion RoyceSound design by Gwydion RoyceCover art by Damonza.com