The Magnus Archives

This week’s short horror story, Clunk, inspired by the prompt "Deep Space", is written by Nairis Santini and read by Shahan HamzaThe author would like to dedicate it to Serafino, "who read my stories when I was little and inspired me to continue writing."Content Notes:- Family arguements- Thalassophobia- Loss of Time- Loss of SpaceDirected and Produced by April SumnerWritten by Nairis SantiniExecutive Producers Alexander J Newall & April SumnerFeaturing Shahan Hamza as NarratorEdited by Lowri Ann Davies and Nico VetteseMusic by Nico Vettese and Sam JonesMastering by Catherine RinellaArt by April SumnerSupport Rusty Quill directly by joining our new membership platform at members.rustyquill.com or on Patreon at patreon.com/rustyquillCheck out our merchandise available at https://www.redbubble.com/people/RustyQuill/shop and https://www.teepublic.com/stores/rusty-quillSupport Rusty Quill by purchasing from our Affiliates; DriveThruRPG – DriveThruRPG.comJoin our community:WEBSITE: rustyquill.comFACEBOOK:

Thank you for your support over the last ten years of Magnus! The Magnus Protocol returns 16th July, with Kickstarter backers and paid members at the Knights and Nobles tiers getting 48-hour ad-free early access on 14th July. Find out more about our paid member platforms at: members.rustyquill.com patreon.com/rustyquill Other useful links: The announcement for the Rusty Fears 7 winners: https://rustyquill.com/news/2026-01-12-announcing-the-winners-of-rusty-fears-7/ Pre-order links for From the Library of Jurgen Leitner: https://rustyquill.com/novel Knock Thrice The Magnus Archives collection: https://knockthrice.ca/collections/magnus-archives Purchase tickets to Statement Begins at Crossed Wires: https://crossedwires.live/podcast/the-magnus-archives Transcript: Ten years of Magnus - April 2026 Update - Transcript.pdfFor ad-free episodes, bonus content and more, join members.rustyquill.com or our Patreon.Pre-order The Magnus Archives Mysteries: rustyquill.com/mysteries.Pre-order FROM THE LIBRARY OF JURGEN

We are featuring a feed drop from a brilliant show on the RQ Network: Planet Arcana. Created by the talented J Strautman and B Marsollier. Planet Arcana is a science fantasy audio fiction, presented by two game runners, and built through a D&D 5e framework. The show will appeal to fans of actual play and audio drama alike. The world of Planet Arcana is rife with mystery, intrigue, crime and no answer is ever straightforward. What really happened at the Riskotheque casino? Who’s been stealing Android organs? And why? 4000 years after a calamity known as the Big Oops, the world of Planet Arcana is a place of humans and androids, neon metropolises, sunken cities, phenomenal parties, paranormal oddities, and a pantheon of Major Arcana. An influencer, a drug dealer, and a cowboy walk into a casino, then into a vast mystery of science, magic, and Tarot-inspired gods. Three Fools on a simple quest to find a key, and open a box. Introduction and outro by Lowri Ann Davies. Listen to P

This month we are featuring a feed drop for an incredible podcast on the RQ Network: Not Quite Dead.Not Quite Dead is a UK-based Gory, Horror, Romance, podcast from the award-winning team behind Spirit Box Radio, Remnants and Clockwork Bird.Follow Alfie, a nurse working overtime when a patient arrives with her throat torn out. This is just the beginning of a terrifying night as Alfie finds himself caught in a battle between the living and the undead.Saved by a mysterious stranger named Casper, they find themselves inescapably bound together. Neither of them are happy about it, but the draw of each other’s blood is irresistible.Introduction and outro by Anusia Battersby. Listen to Not Quite Dead on the Rusty Quill website, on Acast, or wherever you listen to podcasts. To learn more about Not Quite Dead, check out their official website.If you want to support Not Quite Dead and it’s creators, head to www.rustyquill.com/fundraiserCredits: Written, performed and edited by Eira Major.Transcript: https://hangingslo

We are featuring the first episode of a new series from Rusty Quill: Welcome to Fosters.Detectives investigate a dire disturbance in both magic and the dead on the streets of Sydney, Australia in this spirited urban fantasy.Listen to the next episode by going to the Rusty Quill website, or by searching for “Neon Inkwell” wherever you find podcasts. Neon Inkwell: https://shows.acast.com/neon-inkwell Transcript: https://shorturl.at/pJQV7Showrunner Elizabeth Moffatt Directed by Chris Magilton Written by Imogen Cassidy Script Editor Chris Magilton Produced by April Sumner Executive Producers Alexander J Newall & April Sumner Featuring Michael Bache as Brian Hewlitt-Smith Nina Nikolic as Jill Foster Harrison Keen as Mark Wilson Lowri Ann Davies as the Forest Spirit Tim Sefo as Oliver Long Brooke Scobie as Oliver's mum  Lee Davis-Thalbourne as Genial Passenger Flloyd Kennedy as Mrs West Sebrina Thornton-Walker as Gloria Fo

We are featuring a feed drop from a brilliant show on the RQ Network: Hi Nay. "Hi Nay” is an atmospheric, analog-style horror audio drama, featuring Folk Horror, mythology and chilling supernatural terrors in an urban setting.Hi Nay, literally translated to “Hi Mom”, follows Mari, a Filipina immigrant who lives in Toronto. Mari first gets roped into Toronto’s supernatural crises after saving Laura from being killed. From then on, she assists Detectives Donner and Murphy in dealing with supernatural threats using her upbringing as a babaylan (Shaman).  Mari finds herself dealing with a multitude of supernatural issues in Toronto. She has a great aptitude for magic, though her abilities seem to have a price she’s not forthcoming about. She calls her Nanay (mother) often and recounts her experiences over the phone. This exciting audio drama is filled with Mystery, Suspense, and most importantly, Horror.Introduction and outro by Shahan Hamza. Listen to Hi Nay on The Rusty Quill website, on Acast, o

This month we are featuring a recent episode of one of many exciting podcasts on the RQ Network: Push the Roll with Ross Bryant. Push the Roll with Ross Bryant is a weekly improvised comedy horror actual play podcast from the creators of the award-winning Ain’t Slayed Nobody podcast. Each episode features improvised Call of Cthulhu adventures combining cosmic horror table top RPG and dark comedy filled with amazing special guests. This is part one of The Butterfly Factory and features a guest appearance from Brennan Lee Mulligan   To listen to the next exciting episode which is out now by clicking on the link in the description or search for Push the Roll with Ross Bryant wherever you get your podcasts or you can find more information on rustyquill.com or pushtheroll.com You can find the episode transcript at https://pushtheroll.com/transcripts. Push the Roll with Ross Bryant is created and produced by Cuppycup and Hosted by Ross Bryant. FeaturingRoss Bryant as Keeper of Arcane LoreBren

This month we are featuring a feed drop of one of many amazing podcasts on the RQ Network: Malevolent. Malevolent is a thrilling, Eldrich Horror, Mystery, audio drama brilliantly combined with elements of choose your own adventure and actual play via their Patreon. This first episode of Malevolent follows Arkham P.I Arthur Lester who wakes up blind, terrified and confused with no memory of who he is and what has happened, only a nameless, eerie, voice guiding him through the darkness.Malevolent is from Harlan Guthrie the same talented creator behind Deviser and Dice Shame.Introduction and outro by Anusia Battersby. Listen to Malevolent on The Rusty Quill website, on Acast, or listen wherever you get your podcasts, or to learn more about Malevolent check out its official website. Credits:Written and performed by Harlan Guthrie Content warnings: Blindness,Memory Loss,Human Remains,Threats of violence,Manipulation,Eldritch horrorMentions of, Accidental killing, dismemberment, Child DeathSFX, Guns and G

Margot, Elodie, Barry and Alphonse finally get to meet THE Arthur G Neville in the flesh.Content Warnings:· misophonia· murder· body horror· mentions of: blood, vomit, decomposition, impersonationTranscripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/Directed by April SumnerExecutive Producer Alexander J NewallProduced by April SumnerFeaturingJonathan Sims as GMAnusia Battersby as Margot Maria BradleyLowri Ann Davies as Elodie JonesPip Gladwin as Barry KnapIan Hayles as Alphonse PlattVocal Editor – Nico VetteseSFX Editor - Tessa VroomMastering Editor - Catherine RinellaSFX by Soundly and previously credited artistsArt by April SumnerMusic by Sam JonesSupport Rusty Quill directly by joining our new membership platform at members.rustyquill.com or on Patreon at patreon.com/rustyquillCheck out our merchandise available at https://www.redbubble.com/people/RustyQuill/shop and https://www.teepublic.com/stores/rusty-quillSupport Rusty Quill by purchasing from our Affiliates;Dr

Margot, Elodie, Barry and Alphonse visit Moldy Pencil Productions in Liverpool, where everything is normal and there are no problems.Content Warnings:· misophonia· missing person· mentions of: blood, decapitation, impersonationTranscripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/Directed by April SumnerExecutive Producer Alexander J NewallProduced by April SumnerFeaturingJonathan Sims as GMAnusia Battersby as Margot Maria BradleyLowri Ann Davies as Elodie JonesPip Gladwin as Barry KnapIan Hayles as Alphonse PlattVocal Editor – Nico VetteseSFX Editor - Tessa VroomMastering Editor - Catherine RinellaSFX by Soundly and previously credited artistsArt by April SumnerMusic by Sam JonesSupport Rusty Quill directly by joining our new membership platform at members.rustyquill.com or on Patreon at patreon.com/rustyquillCheck out our merchandise available at https://www.redbubble.com/people/RustyQuill/shop and https://www.teepublic.com/stores/rusty-quillSupport Rusty Quill by pu

Horror podcast fans Margot (Anusia Battersby), Elodie (Lowri Ann Davies), Barry (Pip Gladwin) and Alphonse (Ian Hayles) try to track down their missing friend. Content Warnings:· misophonia· missing person· mentions of: bloodTranscripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/Directed by April SumnerExecutive Producer Alexander J NewallProduced by April SumnerFeaturingJonathan Sims as GMAnusia Battersby as Margot Maria BradleyLowri Ann Davies as Elodie JonesPip Gladwin as Barry KnapIan Hayles as Alphonse PlattVocal Editor – Nico VetteseSFX Editor - Tessa VroomMastering Editor - Catherine RinellaSFX by Soundly and previously credited artistsArt by April SumnerMusic by Sam JonesSupport Rusty Quill directly by joining our new membership platform at members.rustyquill.com or on Patreon at patreon.com/rustyquillCheck out our merchandise available at https://www.redbubble.com/people/RustyQuill/shop and https://www.teepublic.com/stores/rusty-quillSupport Rusty Quill by purc

Join us for a special Rusty Quill bonus TTRPG adventure of The Magnus Archives Roleplaying Game by Monte Cook Games.This one-shot is hosted by Jonathan Sims with guests Anusia Battersby, Lowri Ann Davies, Pip Gladwin and Ian HaylesContent Warnings:· N/ATranscripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/Directed by April SumnerExecutive Producer Alexander J NewallProduced by April SumnerFeaturingJonathan Sims as GMAnusia Battersby as Margot Maria BradleyLowri Ann Davies as Elodie JonesPip Gladwin as Barry KnapIan Hayles as Alphonse PlattVocal Editor – Nico VetteseSFX Editor - Tessa VroomMastering Editor - Catherine RinellaSFX by Soundly and previously credited artistsArt by April SumnerMusic by Sam JonesSupport Rusty Quill directly by joining our new membership platform at members.rustyquill.com or on Patreon at patreon.com/rustyquillCheck out our merchandise available at https://www.redbubble.com/people/RustyQuill/shop and https://www.teepublic.com/stores/rusty-quil

[information not found]Content Warnings:· immolation· death· mobs/group murder· human experimentationTranscripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/This series is part of our Kickstarter Stretch Goals for the Magnus Protocol. You can find a complete list of our Kickstarter backers https://rustyquill.com/the-magnus-protocol-supporter-wall/Created by Sasha Sienna, based on the works of Jonathan Sims and Alexander J NewallDirected by April SumnerWritten by Sasha SiennaScript Edited with Additional Material by Jonathan Sims and Alexander J NewallExecutive Producers April Sumner, Alexander J Newall, Jonathan Sims, Dani McDonough, Linn Ci, and Samantha F.G. HamiltonAssociate Producers Jordan L. Hawk, Taylor Michaels, Nicole Perlman, Cetius d’Raven, and Megan NiceProduced by April SumnerFeaturingSasha Sienna as Georgie BarkerLowri Ann Davies as Celia RipleyLoki as Captain BarkerEditor – Nico VetteseMastering Editor - Meg McKellar, Catherine RinellaM

It's a cola conundrum!This week Georgie and Celia breakdown Big Bottling Business.Content Warnings:· Mentions of: drugsTranscripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/This series is part of our Kickstarter Stretch Goals for the Magnus Protocol. You can find a complete list of our Kickstarter backers https://rustyquill.com/the-magnus-protocol-supporter-wall/Created by Sasha Sienna, based on the works of Jonathan Sims and Alexander J NewallDirected by April SumnerWritten by Sasha SiennaScript Edited with Additional Material by Jonathan Sims and Alexander J NewallExecutive Producers April Sumner, Alexander J Newall, Jonathan Sims, Dani McDonough, Linn Ci, and Samantha F.G. HamiltonAssociate Producers Jordan L. Hawk, Taylor Michaels, Nicole Perlman, Cetius d’Raven, and Megan NiceProduced by April SumnerFeaturingSasha Sienna as Georgie BarkerLowri Ann Davies as Celia RipleyLoki as Captain BarkerEditor – Nico VetteseMastering Editor - Meg McKellarMu

The evidence speaks for itself.This week Georgie and Celia discuss the possibility we aren't alone.Content Warnings:· Mentions of: death, disappearanceTranscripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/This series is part of our Kickstarter Stretch Goals for the Magnus Protocol. You can find a complete list of our Kickstarter backers https://rustyquill.com/the-magnus-protocol-supporter-wall/Created by Sasha Sienna, based on the works of Jonathan Sims and Alexander J NewallDirected by April SumnerWritten by Sasha SiennaScript Edited with Additional Material by Jonathan Sims and Alexander J NewallExecutive Producers April Sumner, Alexander J Newall, Jonathan Sims, Dani McDonough, Linn Ci, and Samantha F.G. HamiltonAssociate Producers Jordan L. Hawk, Taylor Michaels, Nicole Perlman, Cetius d’Raven, and Megan NiceProduced by April SumnerFeaturingSasha Sienna as Georgie BarkerLowri Ann Davies as Celia RipleyLoki as Captain BarkerEditor – Nico VetteseM

It's not paranoia if the ARE out to get you!This week Georgie and Celia investigate the case of the Lithuanian Raincoat Salesman (and also a KGB Spy?!)Content Warnings:· government espionageTranscripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/This series is part of our Kickstarter Stretch Goals for the Magnus Protocol. You can find a complete list of our Kickstarter backers https://rustyquill.com/the-magnus-protocol-supporter-wall/Created by Sasha Sienna, based on the works of Jonathan Sims and Alexander J NewallDirected by April SumnerWritten by Sasha SiennaScript Edited with Additional Material by Jonathan Sims and Alexander J NewallExecutive Producers April Sumner, Alexander J Newall, Jonathan Sims, Dani McDonough, Linn Ci, and Samantha F.G. HamiltonAssociate Producers Jordan L. Hawk, Taylor Michaels, Nicole Perlman, Cetius d’Raven, and Megan NiceProduced by April SumnerFeaturingSasha Sienna as Georgie BarkerLowri Ann Davies as Celia Ripley

When plane spotting turns sinister...This week Georgie and Celia investigate the possibility that the government is already experimenting on you.Content Warnings:· nonconsensual medical testing· government interference· Mentions of: global warming, poisoning, cancer, mind controlTranscripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/This series is part of our Kickstarter Stretch Goals for the Magnus Protocol. You can find a complete list of our Kickstarter backers https://rustyquill.com/the-magnus-protocol-supporter-wall/Created by Sasha Sienna, based on the works of Jonathan Sims and Alexander J NewallDirected by April SumnerWritten by Sasha SiennaScript Edited with Additional Material by Jonathan Sims and Alexander J NewallExecutive Producers April Sumner, Alexander J Newall, Jonathan Sims, Dani McDonough, Linn Ci, and Samantha F.G. HamiltonAssociate Producers Jordan L. Hawk, Taylor Michaels, Nicole Perlman, Cetius d’Raven, and Megan Nice

Have you ever felt like your favourite celebrity just isn't who they used to be? Maybe they aren't.This week Georgie and Celia investigate cases of dubious dopplegangers.Content Warnings:· Dopplegangers· Mentions of : death, suicide, grief, murderTranscripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/This series is part of our Kickstarter Stretch Goals for the Magnus Protocol. You can find a complete list of our Kickstarter backers https://rustyquill.com/the-magnus-protocol-supporter-wall/Created by Sasha Sienna, based on the works of Jonathan Sims and Alexander J NewallDirected by April SumnerWritten by Sasha SiennaScript Edited with Additional Material by Jonathan Sims and Alexander J NewallExecutive Producers April Sumner, Alexander J Newall, Jonathan Sims, Dani McDonough, Linn Ci, and Samantha F.G. HamiltonAssociate Producers Jordan L. Hawk, Taylor Michaels, Nicole Perlman, Cetius d’Raven, and Megan NiceProduced by April SumnerFeaturing

Hello friends and fans!  Lowri here – you may know me as the voice of Celia. I hope you have been enjoying The Magnus Protocol! Episode 50 marks the end of Act 2 of season 2 and, as with season one, we now have a pre-planned break in the show’s release schedule.  2025 has been an incredible year at Rusty Quill, and the rest of the year has even more packed into it. This means that the breaks between acts are longer than previously, as we balance the workloads of our small team. That said, we have some very exciting things to share with you before Act 3, including a brand-new official 6-episode spin-off of The Magnus Protocol: Sheeple Chase, which you can listen to right here on the Magnus feed. Sheeple Chase, written by Sasha Sienna and directed by April Sumner, was a stretch goal unlocked during the Kickstarter campaign that funded Protocol – thank you to everyone who donated and made this possible!  This fictional podcast, set prior to the events of The Magnus Pr

CATXXXX-XXXXXXXX-XXXXXXXXERROR (Unknown Source)Incident Elements:·    Graphic Violence·    Death·    Spatial/visual distortion·    Thalassophobia·    Claustrophobia·    Body Horror·    Mentions of: immolation, drowning, crushing, choking·    SFX: buzzing, screamingTranscripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/You can find a complete list of our Kickstarter backers https://rustyquill.com/the-magnus-protocol-supporter-wall/Created by Jonathan Sims and Alexander J NewallDirected by Alexander J NewallWritten by Jonathan SimsScript Edited with additional material by Alexander J NewallExecutive Producers April Sumner, Alexander J Newall, Jonathan Sims, Dani McDonough, Linn Ci, and Samantha F.G. HamiltonAssociate Producers Jordan L. Hawk, Taylor Michaels, Nicole Perlman, Cetius d’Raven, and Megan