The Rat King
The Shrill Collective presents: “The Rat King” by L.R. Wild. “The Rat King” is a serialized, thriller, fiction podcast that weaves magical realism with urban mythology. CW: Contains adult content including descriptions and instances of stalking and violence. For resources: https://www.stalkingawareness.org/ The Shrill Collective is women-led independent nonprofit theater company dedicated to incubating new works, challenging the cis-male-dominated canon, and using art to benefit community organizations. www.TheShrillCollective.com/ IG @TheShrillCollective /https://tinyurl.com/shrilldonate
Episodes
Part Seven: Escape from the Garden
In our final episode, Daphne hastens to outpace her stalker, uncovering alarming details. As Daphne returns to a familiar haunt, old acquaintances are reprised and danger comes calling.
CW: Contains adult content including descriptions and instances of stalking and violence. If you or someone you know is being stalked, or is a survivor of domestic or sexual abuse, help is available. Go t...
Part Six: There’s a Storm Brewing
After six years of dormancy, Daphne’s antagonists resurface with renewed vigor. Political and civil unrest expose troublesome correlations.
CW: Contains adult content including descriptions and instances of stalking and violence. If you or someone you know is being stalked, or is a survivor of domestic or sexual abuse, help is available. Go to https://www.stalkingawareness.org/ &nb...
Part Five: Let’s Make a Deal
Daphne digs deep and takes some unique advice about her problems, resulting in a surprising agreement. She embarks on a new chapter, while a global health crisis looms.
CW: Contains adult content including descriptions and instances of stalking and violence. If you or someone you know is being stalked, or is a survivor of domestic or sexual abuse, help is available. Go to https://www.stalki...
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"The Rat King" returns from its mid-season hiatus on Friday, February 10th with episode 5.
Hey listeners! We're taking a mid-season hiatus. The Shrill Collective will be back with Episode 5 of "The Rat King" on Friday, February 10th. Until then, make sure to subscribe to our show here and follow us on Instagram: @TheShrillCollective & Twitter: @ShrillColl
Part Four: A Pretty Okay Species
While Daphne bravely explores new depths, we hear some different perspectives on her dilemma. Daphne comes face-to-face with a remarkable figure.
CW: Contains adult content including descriptions and instances of stalking and violence. If you or someone you know is being stalked, or is a survivor of domestic or sexual abuse, help is available. Go to https://www.stalkingawareness.org/
Part Three: A Pivotal Moment
Daphne’s stalker and the rats push boundaries, and Daphne meets an ally and an opponent. As our hero ponders whether it is too late to fix her escalating problems, she witnesses a tragedy.
CW: Contains adult content including descriptions and instances of stalking and violence. If you or someone you know is being stalked, or is a survivor of domestic or sexual abuse, help is available. Go to ht...
Part Two: There’s Always a Gap
Daphne moves into a new home, meets a mysterious cast of characters, and receives the flagship letter from her stalker… accompanied by some other intruders.
CW: Contains adult content including descriptions and instances of stalking and violence. If you or someone you know is being stalked, or is a survivor of domestic or sexual abuse, help is available. Go to https://www.stalkingawareness.org/...
Part One: Of Mice and Men
After many years of relative peace, Daphne finds herself in the midst of two familiar antagonists: her stalker and a rodent infestation. We revisit the origins of her long relationship to both.
CW: Contains adult content including descriptions and instances of stalking and violence. If you or someone you know is being stalked, or is a survivor of domestic or sexual abuse, help is available. ...
The Rat King is a serialized, thriller, fiction podcast that weaves magical realism with urban mythology. As Daphne attempts to disentangle herself from her stalker, she must confront the infestations along her path. “The Rat King” is an original audio drama by L.R. Wild, produced by The Shrill Collective.
Written by L.R. Wild
Produced by The Shrill Collective
Directed by Chelsea Feltman and Ash Croce
Audio Enginee...
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